Tortuga LodgevsPachira Lodge
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Tortuga Lodge & Gardens scores significantly higher than Pachira Lodge. Tortuga Lodge & Gardens has a TripExpert Score of 87 with endorsements from 4 sources including Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Tortuga Lodge
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Frommer's Fodor's
Across from the airstrip, 1 mile north of the Town of Tortuguero, Tortuguero 6941, Costa Rica
From $238/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
The Telegraph9.0
"This sophisticated and intimate river lodge is the ultimate glamp, bringing guests close to nature without ever subjecting them to its discomforts." Full review
Fodor's "Lush lawns, orchids, and tropical trees surround this thatched riverside lodge owned by Costa Rica Expeditions and renowned for its nature packages and top-notch, personalized service." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Just north of Tortuguero and right on the canal, this upscale lodge stands on nearly 50 acres of tropical forest and gardens." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The property sits on the Caribbean coastline in its own private nature reserve, making it a nature and adventure lover's dream destination...includes an a la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner"
Frommer's "It has amenities like ceiling fans, solar powered hot water, and landscaped gardens—plus a snazzy stone-lined pool, a waterfront dining room with some of the better local cuisine" Full review
Fodor's "New ownership and a post-pandemic overhaul have transformed the lodge’s thatch palm premises into colorful colonial-style buildings with bright white interiors, modern air-conditioned..." Full review
Pachira Lodge Fodor's Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet Fodor's
across the main canal, Tortuguero, Costa Rica
From $180/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
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 "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 "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 "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
