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Reviews of Cabinas Balcon del Mar Tortuguero

Tortuguero Limón 100 metros Norte del tanque del agua, 50309 Tortuguero, Costa Rica

#13 of 31 hotels in Tortuguero

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 60 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room is pretty small, shower didn't work properly.

    Somebody picks you up at the harbour. Nice host shows their turtles and the sloths up in the tree.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is not much comfort but at this price it is ok. We don’t see the beach from the hotel.

    It is a place to sleep for a short stay in Tortuguero.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    9.0
    Such a lovely location, right on the water and away from the busy center but very easy to walk to.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Sometimes the heat made it hard to sleep. We had fans in the room. Perhaps a ceiling fan and more breeze would have helped.

    No breakfast but a very convenient shared kitchen which allowed us to make breakfast and keep drinks cool. Hammocks for lounging in and lots of outdoor tables. Our room caught a lovely breeze and view from the ocean. I loved that it was right on the ocean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike about this place It's not fancy. But it has everything you need.

    Great location. Good for exploring the peninsula. Easy 10 minutes walk into the centre of town and all restaurants. Good wi-fi

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast, but they have a kitchen with a stovetop and 2 fridges and lots of equipment and utensils & a coffee maker.

    Great location. Very close to the beach and national park. Short walk to town. Hammocks to rest in outside. Quiet at night. I could hear the sound of the waves. Ask for a map of the town because at first it’s a little confusing. I think mostly locals stay here. No AC but it wasn’t needed. My room had 3 beds and a fan for each bed. The proprietor used an app to translate his Spanish into English for me. I was very pleased with this place.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    8.0
    Cheap hotel on the beach & 10 mins walk from central Tortguero
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basic. No air con, only fans provided.

    Great location, on the beach. Easy to book & extend for a second night. Cheap. En suite bathroom.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    9.0
    lovely stay by the beachfront, nice and peaceful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room and bathroom was very clean. The kitchen was good, with everything we needed. The property was really nice and we were very close to the beach so the breeze was nice and fresh. There were hammocks which was nice. The distance to everything was perfect - 5 mins away. And when we did tours it was very accessible. The host was very nice and made sure to tell us everything we needed to know. Overall a very nice stay.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    9.0
    The best ace to stay in Tortugueras, right next to the beach, nice breeze, has kitchen and area with hammocks and parots
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very hot inside

    Very near the beach, nice breeze from sea and hammocks outside to chill in the afternoon.. Turtles seen at the beach.. baby one finding the sea and adalt one breeding at night ( watch with guided tour only)

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of space in shared room

    Basic

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room didn't have air con, two fans were supplied but our room was still hotter than it was outside!

    Good value for money and great location. Clean rooms and close to the beach and other amenities. We enjoyed our stay here :)

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2023

    9.0
    Great staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit hot when we went, even with fans, but great price/quality relationship.

    The staff was so kind and friendly! We loved the canal tour they set up, and they were very attentive. The location was also perfect, about 7 minutes from the center/dock but right on the beach. Our family loved taking a quick dip between activities!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was excellent. The room was OK a bit basic. And the kitchen was dark, small and not scruffy. It was booked to be within some of our parties budget. It was a bit basic for us.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room was hot and stuffy, but that's to be expected. And we had two fans, which helped

    Nice basic hostel next to the beach, nice staff, hammocks in the shade, wildlife visible from the garden (green macaw, sloth, tucans, ..)

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2023

    7.0
    Simple accommodations close to nature and the sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t mind the ten minute walk to the centre of town, but don’t stay here if you want be close in.

    Close to the sea, so it was lovely to hear the sound of the surf all night. Located in a residential area so you saw local people going about their daily lives.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor soundproofing

    Very kind staff Good location near the sea and the center or Tortuguero village

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit noisy mainly due to the sea and the weather

    Very friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2023

    8.0
    Nice accommodation close to the ocean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The furniture is a bit old and the kitchen would require modernisation.

    Very close to the ocean and the national park, one of the last buildings in the town and therefore very quiet. The staff was friendly and attentive.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wall insulation wasn't great

    The hotel is close to the center of the town (5-10min walk) and in front of the beach ! The receptionist was really nice and helped us to find good places to go visit ! Really good price

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2022

    8.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wasn’t optimal but still warm and working ;)

    The guy helping us was super nice and the location was incredible

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    8.0
    Nice hostel next to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - bugs can come in quite easily - the kitchen is a bit dark

    - very friendly staff - room was clean and we had warm water - every room has a clothes line to hang wet clothes - location is great, next to the beach and only 7-10min walking from the docks

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very helpful and friendly staff. Close to the town center (7min walk), but closer to the beach (1min, you can see the ocean from the entrance).

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi did not reach the room at all had to go to the reception area for Internet.

    Clean. Nice location on beach. Comfortable room. Daily maid service. Comfortable hammocks to chill.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2022

    8.0
    I’ll go again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    not the most comfortable

    location was so great sunrise amazing

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2022

    7.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a very humble accommodation, but it lies in a very strategic area, right in front of the Caribbean Sea but still not directly close to the chaotic village centre. The rooms are quite small and hot but are equipped with fans. The owner Luis is a very friendly guy and the common areas (kitchen, hammocks, garden) are really nice.

    Stayed in April 2022

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