Name: Mawamba Lodge
Address: Canales de Tortuguero, Limon, Costa Rica, 10980 Tortuguero, Costa Rica, Canales de Tortuguero, Limon, Costa Rica, Limon, 10980, Costa Rica
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $288 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.5

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Excellent location very close to the village. My room was very clean and spacious, on the side of the property close to the ocean. Beautiful gardens and grounds. Excellent guide and kind staff. Food was good too (without being amazing, but it’s not the reason why I went there!). Good wifi.

Laurence, France

Mawamba Lodge is amazing! Everything is well organized. Ana Maria, our tour guide for 3 days, is very knowledgable, qualified and a lovely woman. We’ve seen a lot of animals. We had a really pleased stay! Thanks people of Grupo Mawamba (Mauricio) for giving us the pura vida vibes.

A, Netherlands

The location was very nice, beautiful scenery, no cars, no noise but the wildlife. The food and staff were great. Our tour guide was very informative

Storm, United States of America

We got an excellent guide - Jorge - for our trips. This guy is top rated - even his Spanish is so clear that it is a great value to listen to his English AND Spanish. We learned so much and enjoyed.

Winfried, Germany

Nice location near the village. Nice lodge and pool area. Transfer efficientl

Martyn, United Kingdom

great location near the town centre-20 minute walk- the guided boat tour of the canals in Tortuguero park was very good and included in your price. The buffet style food was good but not outstanding, the property had lots of wildlife to see

Tomandlinda, Canada

Great location. Great food and amazing tours. Tortuguero is an interesting village and beautiful reserve. Staff is nice and helpful.

Spiderman74, Israel

very well organised with lovely guide picking us up from our san jose hotel, breakfast en route and lovely trip via boat to get to hotel. hotel and grounds beautiful. full board included three tours which were excellent and meals very good and plenty available. swimming pool very nice and lovely gardens with river and beach views.

Ian, United Kingdom

Humberto was and enthusiastic, informed and delightful guide

Tim, United States of America

The staff is very helpfull and our guide (Laura) was excellent. She knows a lot about the nature and was sincere and joyful.

Erica, Netherlands

9.4

Excellent location!

What guests loved the most:
“Excellent location very close to the village. My room was very clean and spacious, on the side of the property close to the ocean. Beautiful gardens and grounds. Excellent guide and kind staff. ”

Laurence France
“Mawamba Lodge is amazing! Everything is well organized. Ana Maria, our tour guide for 3 days, is very knowledgable, qualified and a lovely woman. We’ve seen a lot of animals. ”

A Netherlands
“The location was very nice, beautiful scenery, no cars, no noise but the wildlife. The food and staff were great. Our tour guide was very informative”

Storm United States of America
“We got an excellent guide - Jorge - for our trips. This guy is top rated - even his Spanish is so clear that it is a great value to listen to his English AND Spanish. We learned so much and enjoyed.”

Winfried Germany
“Nice location near the village. Nice lodge and pool area. Transfer efficientl”

Martyn United Kingdom
“great location near the town centre-20 minute walk- the guided boat tour of the canals in Tortuguero park was very good and included in your price. ”

Tomandlinda Canada
“Great location. Great food and amazing tours. Tortuguero is an interesting village and beautiful reserve. Staff is nice and helpful.”

Spiderman74 Israel
“very well organised with lovely guide picking us up from our san jose hotel, breakfast en route and lovely trip via boat to get to hotel. hotel and grounds beautiful. ”

Ian United Kingdom
“Humberto was and enthusiastic, informed and delightful guide”

Tim United States of America
“The staff is very helpfull and our guide (Laura) was excellent. She knows a lot about the nature and was sincere and joyful.”

Erica Netherlands

This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. Located between the Caribbean Sea and the canals of Tortuguero National Park, Mawamba Lodge offers spacious rooms and features an outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant. Hikes, tours and a shuttle service to and from some hotels in San Jose are included.

Each rustic room here features wooden décor and comes equipped with a seating area and a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. They also include a private balcony with a hammock and rocking chairs.

At Mawamba Lodge you will find an outdoor swimming pool and a whirlpool. Guests also enjoy a 24-hour front desk, lush tropical gardens and direct beach access for leisurely walks.

The property's "Mawamba Park," exclusive for guests, features 2 butterfly gardens, frog gardens and nature trails.

The property's daily departure package from some hotels in San Jose includes transportation by land and boat, a guided visit to Tortuguero town and a boat tour of the Tortuguero canals. Meal plans are also available.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Tortuguero! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Closest Landmarks

Tortuguero National Park
1.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Paraiso Tropical Supermarket
0.9 miles
Buddha Cafe Restaurant
0.9 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Tortuguero Beach Black sand

Closest Airports

Tobías Bolaños International Airport
59.6 miles
Juan Santamaría International Airport
61 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Excellent location very close to the village. My room was very clean and spacious, on the side of the property close to the ocean. Beautiful gardens and grounds. Excellent guide and kind staff. Food was good too (without being amazing, but it’s not the reason why I went there!). Good wifi. ”

Laurence

France

“The location was very nice, beautiful scenery, no cars, no noise but the wildlife. The food and staff were great. Our tour guide was very informative”

Storm

United States of America

“great location near the town centre-20 minute walk- the guided boat tour of the canals in Tortuguero park was very good and included in your price. The buffet style food was good but not outstanding, the property had lots of wildlife to see”

Tomandlinda
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All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Pets are not allowed.

Mawamba Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that the 3 day packages depart to Tortuguero town in the early morning between 6:00 and 7:00 from major hotels in San José area. Guests are recommended to arrive to San Jose and book a room the night before departure. San Jose Hotel Drop Off takes place on Day 3 at 16:00 pm. For a complete Itinerary please contact the property directly.

Please note that the room rate does not include the USD 15 entrance fee for adults and the USD 5 fee for children from 5 to 11 years old to Tortuguero National Park. Children of 0 to 4 years old have access free of charge.

Children up to four years of age stay for free, while children from 5 to 11 years of age are charged 50% of the room rate, per person, per night.

There is a maximum of 2 children per room.

Please inform Mawamba Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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Reviewed: September 14, 2018

Laurence
France

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Room - Include: Transfer from SJO between 6:00 am - 7:00 am + Full Board + 3 Tours!
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Excellent location very close to the village. My room was very clean and spacious, on the side of the property close to the ocean. Beautiful gardens and grounds. Excellent guide and kind staff. Food was good too (without being amazing, but it’s not the reason why I went there!). Good wifi.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: August 6, 2018

A
Netherlands
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room - Include: Transfer from SJO between 6:00 am - 7:00 am + Full Board + 3 Tours!
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing, we liked it all!
눇Mawamba Lodge is amazing! Everything is well organized. Ana Maria, our tour guide for 3 days, is very knowledgable, qualified and a lovely woman. We’ve seen a lot of animals. We had a really pleased stay! Thanks people of Grupo Mawamba (Mauricio) for giving us the pura vida vibes.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: May 12, 2018

Storm
United States of America
7.5

“I enjoyed my stay, but with a few improvements it could be even better”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Room - Include: Transfer from SJO between 6:00 am - 7:00 am + Full Board + 3 Tours!
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The lightning in the rooms were quite poor and I had to use my flashlight to really see. The shower was a challenge to get the right temperature and the shower head stayed in place (could not be moved). There is a very nice Turtle Observatory just minutes away but the staff never mentioned this, I discovered it on my way back from the downtown (which is where you can buy supplies/souvenirs and book other expeditions and eat truly local and delicious food)
눇The location was very nice, beautiful scenery, no cars, no noise but the wildlife. The food and staff were great. Our tour guide was very informative

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: April 23, 2018

Winfried
Germany
Age group: 65+
9.2

“I recommend Mawamba Lodge.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room - Include: Transfer from SJO between 6:00 am - 7:00 am + Full Board + 3 Tours!
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Okay, the pick up at San Jose is at 6 o'clock. just after arrival in the late evening that is a challange. But it gets you almost one day more.
눇We got an excellent guide - Jorge - for our trips. This guy is top rated - even his Spanish is so clear that it is a great value to listen to his English AND Spanish. We learned so much and enjoyed.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 20, 2018

Martyn
United Kingdom
Age group: 45 – 54
8.3

“Nice lodge, good for wildlife watching”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room - Include: Transfer from SJO between 6:00 am - 7:00 am + Full Board + 3 Tours!
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Nice location near the village. Nice lodge and pool area. Transfer efficientl

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: March 8, 2018

tomandlinda
Canada
7.9

“nice location within forest, walking distance to town, price ok, rooms very basic,”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room - Include: Transfer from SJO between 6:00 am - 7:00 am + Full Board + 3 Tours!
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉the trails on the property were wet and very muddy, the beach was not pretty and Caribbean not swimmable, beds were just ok comfortwise
눇great location near the town centre-20 minute walk- the guided boat tour of the canals in Tortuguero park was very good and included in your price. The buffet style food was good but not outstanding, the property had lots of wildlife to see

Stayed in February 2018
Reviewed: January 8, 2018

Irene
Switzerland
Age group: 45 – 54
9.2

“Great experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room - Include: Transfer from SJO between 6:00 am - 7:00 am + Full Board + 3 Tours!
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The weather.
눇Awesome place

Stayed in January 2018
Reviewed: December 19, 2017

Rupert
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Room - Include: Transfer from SJO between 6:00 am - 7:00 am + Full Board + 3 Tours!
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Very good food with choices and plenty of it.

Stayed in December 2017
Reviewed: November 29, 2017

Carolbj
Sweden

3 helpful votes
8.3

“Good value for money in a fantastic wild-life area”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room - Include: Transfer from SJO between 6:00 am - 7:00 am + Full Board + 3 Tours!
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The food at Mawamba was fully acceptable, and fine for a 3-day stay. There was plenty of fruit at breakfast and good coffee. However, all meals were buffé style and therefore fairly similar, i.e. a little boring after a while. But there really is little alternative, which is why all the lodges include all meals. As it rains so often and intensively, many of our clothes were either damp or wet throughout our stay. Somewhere to really dry things out would have been appreciated, even at a small change.
눇We booked a 3-day/2 night package that included coach transport to/from Tortuguero, all meals and 3 tours. This was a very good arrangement and worked well. The coach picked us up from outside the lodge at which we stayed the previous night instead of from a hotel in San José, which gave us time for an early morning walk before breakfast (which was care of Mawamba lodge soon after the pick up). Also, they dropped us off at the breakfast/lunch restaurant on the way back, where we picked up our rental car for the rest of our holiday. A very good idea was that we could leave our large cases in safe keeping at this restaurant (no charge), and just take a small rucksack each with us on the boat to the lodge. It's wet and muddy on the way, and others struggled with their large luggage! Our cabin was charming and comfortable and was all we needed. We were there for the nature and wildlife, and there was plenty of that to see, at all different times of day. You couldn't swim in either the river or sea (yes, we did actually see both a crocodile and a cayman in the river - as they had warned us), and the very open beach was not conducive to sunbathing - especially as there were more clouds than sun. But a walk on the beach just before dusk was magical. It was absolutely pouring with rain the first afternoon during the visit to the local village, but we were lucky the next 2 days when we were in the boats, with only a short shower. But in this area you just accept that it will rain - any time and any day - buy a large rain poncho from the lodge shop for a few dollars!

Stayed in November 2017
Reviewed: October 6, 2017

Spiderman74
Israel
Age group: 35 – 44

1 helpful vote
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room - Include: Transfer from SJO between 6:00 am - 7:00 am + Full Board + 3 Tours!
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉No A/C (only in the reception). Small ammount of hot water. No wifi in the rooms (only in the reception area). Expensive hotel. Green turtle night tour is more expensive than through other agents. Value for money mediocre.
눇Great location. Great food and amazing tours. Tortuguero is an interesting village and beautiful reserve. Staff is nice and helpful.

Stayed in October 2017
Reviewed: July 15, 2017

Diane
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Room - Include: Transfer from SJO between 6:00 am - 7:00 am + Full Board + 3 Tours!
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Eco lodge lovely location

Stayed in July 2017
Reviewed: May 8, 2017

Ian
United Kingdom

4 helpful votes
10

“beautiful hotel and gardens - great service and tours”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room - Include: Transfer from SJO between 6:00 am - 7:00 am + Full Board + 3 Tours!
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉although lovely to meet new people would have preferred separate tables for mealtimes. water not always hot from shower although so hot anyway didn't really matter!
눇very well organised with lovely guide picking us up from our san jose hotel, breakfast en route and lovely trip via boat to get to hotel. hotel and grounds beautiful. full board included three tours which were excellent and meals very good and plenty available. swimming pool very nice and lovely gardens with river and beach views.

Stayed in April 2017
Reviewed: May 5, 2017

FasTTo
Portugal
Age group: 25 – 34

16 helpful votes
10

“Absolutely perfect. ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room - Include: Transfer from SJO between 6:00 am - 7:00 am + Full Board + 3 Tours!
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇I was completely taken by surprise on this one. After multiple failed attempts to hire someone to take us to Tortuguero for an acceptable price, we were left with few options just a week before our trip to Costa Rica. I said **** it and just went on to spend 600+ dollars for a 2 person 3 days Tortuguero tour, all inclusive. I wasn't happy with the hit we took on the budget but little I knew this would later be one of the best experiences we had in Costa Rica. Firstly, I cannot say enough good things about our guide, Ivan, that went the extra mile to show us the true nature and life of Costa Rica and the Ticos. If everyone faced their jobs with half of the passion this guy has for his work, the world would be a much more pleasant place to live in. All was absolutely well organized. I wasn't expecting such a professional treatment in such a remote place. Everything was good. Room was wonderful, mattress was heaven, food delicious, location perfect, staff very friendly. Whole property is incredible. Is it expensive? I think so, a little. Is it worth it? ABSOLUTELY. Would come back without even thinking about it.

Stayed in April 2017
Reviewed: March 4, 2017

Tim
United States of America
8.3

“Masamba is relaxing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Room - Include: Transfer from SJO between 6:00 am - 7:00 am + Full Board + 3 Tours!
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The little town of 1500 people felt overwhelmed by all of us tourists.
눇Humberto was and enthusiastic, informed and delightful guide

Stayed in March 2017
Reviewed: February 18, 2017

Kim & Dan
United States of America
10

“Amazing in every aspect!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room - Include: Transfer from SJO between 6:00 am - 7:00 am + Full Board + 3 Tours!
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Nothing! Wish I stayed longer. Although it's good to mention that their 3 day/2 night package is the most popular (and recommended) one.
눇My stay at Mawamba Lodge was easily the best part of my 2 week vacation in Costa Rica. The staff was incredibly nice and helpful even before my arrival. For instance, their executive salesman, Mauricio Guzman gave me a lot of advice on my itinerary. During the trip, one of the cooks pointed out a sloth in a tree for us. Everyone there was always smiling. Mawamba really encapsulated the pura vida lifestyle. Our cabins were clean and authentic. We had the superior room. Although they all came with a hammock to relax in. There's no air conditioning (not that I expected it) but there was a ceiling fan which helped! So we rested well. The boat tours were a really fun experience! Their guides were able to show us a huge variety of animals, such as different birds, monkeys, and lizards. I got the best photo of a red-eyed tree frog! The animals that we saw with Mawamba were comparable to the ones at La Paz Waterfall and Garden (like a zoo), which we paid $48/pp to see, but Mawamba was better (more wild). There's so much good to say about Mawamba. It's hard to fit in one review. Tortuguero is definitely worth the money and bus/boat ride over. We went in January (off-season for the turtles) but still loved the trip and didn't feel like we missed out.

Stayed in January 2017

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