Pachira LodgevsIguana Lodge

Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Iguana Lodge scores significantly better than Pachira Lodge. Iguana Lodge is ranked #14 in Costa Rica with positive reviews from 3 publications including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.

Pachira Lodge
8/10
across the main canal, Tortuguero, Costa Rica
From $180/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This is the prettiest of Tortuguero's lodges, but not the costliest—the owners here market competitively and keep prices reasonable." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Just outside Tortuguero National Park on the northeast coast of Costa Rica, the Pachira Lodge sits on a thin strip of land surrounded by a network of canals." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"A sprawling compound set on 14 hectares of land, this 88-room hotel with turtle-shaped pool is a popular family spot." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"It may seem like a contradiction, but Pachira manages to create a feeling of rainforest immersion while also being one of the larger lodges in Tortuguero, as the expansive grounds, modern..." Full review
Iguana Lodge
8/10
Calle a Calle Platanares, Puerto Jimenez 60702, Costa Rica
From $137/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Four two-story bungalows with breezy decks, bamboo furniture, orthopedic beds draped in mosquito netting, and lovely stone bathrooms with garden showers." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"If a long stretch of deserted beach is your idea of heaven, check out this idyllic lodge with two-story cabins set in an exquisite botanical garden." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Accommodation includes 19 rooms with three lodging options: small, private casitas; a three-story villa; and upscale club rooms." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"If a long stretch of deserted beach with macaws flying overhead in the kapok trees is your idea of heaven, check out this idyllic lodge with casitas and upscale club rooms set in a..." Full review

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