Mawamba Lodge

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.3

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About this property

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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan

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Availability

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1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Omrido
Israel Israel
“Perfect location, peaceful, tons of wildlife all around, great pool, beach access, good food and drinks. Super friendly staff, great facilities, just a 5 minute boat taxi away from town.”
Alice
Canada Canada
“The location is great, walking distance to the village (<15 minutes away). Breakfast is also great but somewhat limited in the number of sides you can ask for, etc. They give you BOGO vouchers for drinks (2/night/person), which is also nice.”
Don
United States United States
“Tortuguero is very remote and a haven for wild life. The lodge is a wonderful place to enjoy this and the staff was incredible.”
Heidi
United States United States
“Amazing location! Loved the exterior landscaping so close to nature. Animals were awesome and so close to the beach.”
Alicia
United States United States
“The location was wonderful. Right on the river and the ocean. Perfect for early morning walks on the beach and just 15 minutes from the town. The sitting areas in the river were peaceful and beautiful. The pool was very relaxing and beautiful. The...”
Nick
United States United States
“The staff, lodge, location, and plethora of amazing creatures and plant life were phenomenal.”
Germain
United States United States
“Very peaceful, beautiful grounds, loved listening to the rain while sitting on the rocking chairs by the river.”
Peter
United States United States
“Great location between the ocean and the lagoon. Birds, monkeys, and forest animals roamed the property. Accommodations were clean and comfortable.”
Melania
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“We had a great time at the Mawamba Lodge. The hotel staff is very friendly and willing to assist you. The hotel’s grounds are beautiful and well maintained and the hotel is a pleasant 15 minute walk from downtown.”
Melissa
France France
“What a Paradise on earth !! This boutique hotel has such an amazing interior ! You will see so mang incredible animala there !”

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Main Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Latin American
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
Katonga Floating Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Latin American

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:30 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 20:00 and 05:30
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.