Welcome to Casa Familiar La Tortuga, your home away from home in Barva de Heredia! Our privileged location offers you not only security, but also access to a variety of experiences that will make your stay an unforgettable adventure. Near our house, you will find a wide selection of local restaurants to enjoy delicious Costa Rican cuisine. Plus, you'll be surrounded by the natural beauty of nearby national parks, where you can immerse yourself in the lush flora and fauna of Costa Rica. In Heredia, don't miss the opportunity to explore Barva National Park, a paradise for nature lovers. You can also venture on an exciting coffee tour at Café Britt, where you will learn about the growing and production process of Costa Rican coffee, a must-do experience for coffee lovers. For bird and wildlife lovers, there are specialized tours that will take you to discover the rich biodiversity of the region. Get ready to live exciting adventures and discover the magic of Costa Rica during your stay at Casa Familiar La Tortuga! We are located 25 minutes from the Juan Santamaría Airport, 14 minutes from the Sports Palace and Rosabal Cordero Stadium, 40 minutes to Barva Volcano, 50 minutes to Poas Volcano y 57 minutes from La Paz Waterfalls Gardens.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

American

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.8
High score for Heredia
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brad
    United States of America United States of America
    Olga and Fernando were so accommodating and helpful. Perfect hosts ! Rio was also friendly. Breakfast was delightful.
  • Mary
    United States of America United States of America
    Olga and Fernando were so warm and welcoming. They were really helpful in recommending things to do in the area and made sure that we were comfortable. Olga even got up to see us off when we left for the airport at 3:45 AM! Fernando cooked us a...
  • Imo
    United States of America United States of America
    Spacious, peaceful room with a balcony in the heart of Heredia, within walking distance of parks, the municipal market, and around the corner from Intercultura, where I was taking Spanish classes. The hosts were exceptional in every way!
  • Chauncey
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was perfect for her to just walk around. It was in the middle of the city of Heredia and everything was in walking distance. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would rent it again.
  • Andy
    United States of America United States of America
    Spacious room with porch and hammock! Owner occupied. Olga and Fernando are friendly and helpful. Right in the heart of Heredia. Plenty of cafes and a beautiful park nearby.
  • Yoram
    Israel Israel
    It is a family house with very nice people. The room was clean and cozy with a balcony to watch birds. Brakfast was perfect. There was private parking.
  • Hansen
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent location in central Heredia, near Central Park and many restaurants. Clean, basic room with en suite bathroom.
  • Mikhail
    United States of America United States of America
    If you are looking for real hotel, do not make reservation. What you are booking here is a house where family is renting out rooms. They are really nice people and provide high level hospitality. The room is clean and big and definitely worse...
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    Friendly couple’s home. great bargain accommodations. Comfortable room and bed.
  • Bigtime
    United States of America United States of America
    I had a wonderful experience, staying at Casa Familiar la Tortuga. I was welcomed by Fernando and Olga into their home, and made to feel like a family member. The room was clean and comfortable, with a queen size bed, a sofa, a hammock, a sunny...

Area info

Amenities of Casa Familiar la Tortuga
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Playground
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
Good free Wifi 41 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Casa Familiar la Tortuga takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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

The property can be found in Waze and Google Maps.

Please note that the address of the property will be changed from June 1st 2024. Therefore, the booking availability for the following months will be loaded from the same date.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about Casa Familiar la Tortuga

  • The prices at Casa Familiar la Tortuga may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Casa Familiar la Tortuga is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Casa Familiar la Tortuga can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
  • Casa Familiar la Tortuga is 2.2 miles from the center of Heredia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Casa Familiar la Tortuga offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Playground
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Room options at Casa Familiar la Tortuga include:

    • Double
    • Studio