Set on a riverbank and surrounded by jungle, Tortuga Lodge & Gardens by Böëna offers an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant serving fusion cuisine with Caribbean flavors. All rooms have river views. À la carte breakfast included in rate. All rooms have windows, ceiling fans, air conditioner and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. The front desk can help arrange kayaking and other tours and visits to local villages and nearby turtle nesting sites when in season. Tortuguero Airport is located just across the river from Tortuga Lodge, and San José is a 30-minute flight away. The nearest town is a 10-minute boat ride away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, American


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 futon bed
or
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
and
1 futon bed
1 full bed
or
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Tortuguero
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location. Modest luxury in the middle of the jungle with abundant wildlife. Staff were mostly from the surrounding area and were gracious and proud of their community and efforts to maintain sustainable tourism.
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    location, pillows which were exceptionally comfortable . kayak tour was the highlight
  • Christian
    Canada Canada
    Fabulous location, excellent service from friendly staff, great food…basically everything was great.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Green Turtle
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean • Seafood • Local • International • Latin American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Tortuga Lodge & Gardens by Böëna
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Smoke-free property
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Tortuga Lodge & Gardens by Böëna takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Discover Cash Tortuga Lodge & Gardens by Böëna accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please let Tortuga Lodge & Gardens know your expected arrival time at least 3 days in advance.

You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property using the contact details found on your booking confirmation.

Please note that the reception is closed from 22:00 until 06:00. It is not possible to check in outside the normal reception opening times. Due to its secluded location on a river bank, Tortuga Lodge & Gardens can only by accessed by a combination of ground transportation and boat rides. Guests can also arrive to the site through a domestic flight. The nearest town is a 10-minute boat ride away.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid separately during your stay. KEEP IN MIND THAT AFTER 4PM THERE ARE NO PUBLIC NOR PRIVATE BOATS AT LA PAVONA DOCK TOWARDS TORTUGUERO, PLEASE CALL US BEFORE YOU BEGIN TRANSIT TOWARDS TORTUGUERO.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Tortuga Lodge & Gardens by Böëna

  • Room options at Tortuga Lodge & Gardens by Böëna include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family
    • Villa

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Tortuga Lodge & Gardens by Böëna has 1 restaurant:

    • The Green Turtle

  • Check-in at Tortuga Lodge & Gardens by Böëna is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Tortuga Lodge & Gardens by Böëna can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • American
    • À la carte

  • Tortuga Lodge & Gardens by Böëna offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Back massage
    • Walking tours
    • Full-body massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Head massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Neck massage
    • Hand massage

  • Tortuga Lodge & Gardens by Böëna is 1,300 feet from the center of Tortuguero. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Tortuga Lodge & Gardens by Böëna may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Tortuga Lodge & Gardens by Böëna is popular with guests booking family stays.