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Located between the Caribbean Sea and the canals of Tortuguero National Park, Mawamba Lodge is accessible by boat or plane only. It offers spacious rooms and features an outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant featuring local and international a la carte menu. Breakfast is included in rate and is also served a la carte. The front desk can assist in reservations for boat tours, kayaking, and canoe trips. Walking tours are available to Cerro Tortuguero and night walks. During turtle nesting season (July to October) night tours are arranged. 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. Lush tropical gardens and direct beach access for leisurely walks.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, American


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
6.2
Low score for Tortuguero
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful gardens, sloths, toucans, great food, excellent tours.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is fantastic with both lagoon and beach. A little out of town but an easy 20minute walk. The pool is perfect and you can watch the wildlife whilst there. Bar area is lovely too. Beautiful grounds which are well kept. Head to the top end...
  • Marianne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing place to experience the Costa Rican rainforest. Staff were so knowledgeable and helpful.
  • Lynn
    Belgium Belgium
    Beautiful, big and well maintained garden. You can walk right up to the sea. Option to take a bucket and pick up trash on your walk. Loads of activities you can book from the hotel. Rooms look basic but the bed and shower were one of the best we...
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was fantastic. We loved the boat ride in & out. The pool area was lovely.
  • Andrea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Beautiful grounds with lots of birds / iguanas around. Could hear the howler monkeys. Easy walk into town. Beside the beach. Nice pool, kids loved it, had toucans flying around it. Food was good. Bathroom in the cabins was nice
  • Eleanor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful place and fantastic location. Lovely gardens and pool. Restaurant was great.
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, monkeys and iguanas wandering around, great pool, bar and restaurant. Lots of nice seating areas and great trips.
  • Whitney
    Canada Canada
    The lodge is in a beautiful part of the park with the lagoon on one side and the ocean on the other. The pool and seating / lounging area were very nice. We ate dinner at the hotel one night and the menu selection was good. The complimentary...
  • Ioanna
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The location is very nice, next to the beach. There is a pool to cool down and the rooms are very cute! You could hear always birds singing outside! Would visit it again!

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Main Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Latin American
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Katonga Floating Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Latin American

Facilities of Mawamba Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Mawamba Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 20:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 05:30 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Curfew
    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 20:00 and 05:30
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Access is only by boat or by plane. Due to this location, a combination of land transportation and boat ride is required to get to Mawamba Lodge,

    The Lodge offers daily boat transfers from the dock in Guapiles at an additional cost. Otherwise guests may arrange their own boat transportation but should let Mawamba Lodge their expected arrival time at least 3 days before arrival. Please contact the property to confirm your transportation method and inquire about any additional information.

    Please note that the reception is closed from 20:00 until 05:30. It is not possible to check in outside the normal reception opening times

    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.

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

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Mawamba Lodge

    • Mawamba Lodge has 2 restaurants:

      • Katonga Floating Restaurant
      • Main Restaurant
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Guests staying at Mawamba Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • American
    • Mawamba Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Beachfront
      • Foot massage
      • Beach
      • Full body massage
      • Back massage
      • Head massage
      • Swimming Pool
      • Couples massage
      • Neck massage
      • Hand massage
    • Room options at Mawamba Lodge include:

      • Double
      • Bungalow
    • The prices at Mawamba Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Mawamba Lodge is 1.3 miles from the centre of Tortuguero. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Mawamba Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.