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Casa Familiar la Tortuga

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade guesthouse with free breakfast and a bar

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Executive Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Exterior
Executive Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
32-inch TV with satellite channels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Grand Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Grand Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Executive Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Basic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Barba de Heredia 150 m, San Pablo, Heredia Province, 40401

What's nearby

  • Cafe Britt Coffee Farm - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Plaza Real Cariari - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Sabana Park - 15 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 19 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Heredia Station - 17 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar el higueron - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar 007 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Centro De Carnes Barva - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante Herradura - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Soda El Parque - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Casa Familiar la Tortuga

Guesthouse in the mountains
You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace at Casa Familiar la Tortuga. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and an off-leash area
  • A nature reserve, pet-sitting services, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, cookware/dishes/utensils, and fans

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: CRC 12000 for check-in between 11:30 PM and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
An off-leash area, pet-sitting services, and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 12500 per room (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee: CRC 12000 for check-in between 11:30 PM and 1:00 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Casa Familiar La Tortuga Pablo
Casa Familiar la Tortuga San Pablo
Casa Familiar la Tortuga Guesthouse
Casa Familiar la Tortuga Guesthouse San Pablo

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Familiar la Tortuga pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. A cleaning fee of CRC 15000 also applies.

How much is parking at Casa Familiar la Tortuga?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Familiar la Tortuga?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:30 PM– 1:00 AM for a fee of CRC 12000.

What time is check-out at Casa Familiar la Tortuga?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Casa Familiar la Tortuga provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of CRC 12500 per room applies.

Where is Casa Familiar la Tortuga located?

Situated on the boardwalk/promenade, this guesthouse is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Museo de Cultura Popular and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cafe Britt Coffee Farm and Palace of Sports. Universidad Nacional and Oxígeno Human Playground are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Casa Familiar la Tortuga Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

We loved staying here! So comfortable and super nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

I really enjoy my time in Casa Familiar la Tortuga. The owners made me feel there like a family member. The rooms are really spacious, clean Breakfast is excellent. Perfect wi-Fi. I will come back for sure
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Beautiful property and wonderful hosts! This was the best - and least expensive - accommodation during our two week stay in Costa Rica. Fernando’s breakfasts were delicious, the room was spacious and lovely - with a large jacuzzi! - and it was relatively easy to find. We felt like we were on a country estate.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

La experiencia fue siempre muy bueno con Olga y Fernando.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Excelente lugar, muy bello y tranquilo. Dan un desayuno delicioso y son muy amables.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

La casa era preciosa y Olga y Fernando fueron unos anfitriones excelentes! Sin duda volveremos. Tiene una ubicación preciosa y vistas a la ciudad y a las montañas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10

Very nice hosts, great location, comfortable room with good amenities. The only thing to note is that the room is located inside their home, which may be a bit uncomfortable or unexpected for some guests, but it was just great for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

2/10

Did not answer the door or the phone. I could not stay there waited outside for half an hour. I want my money refunded
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10

Absolutely beautiful private room. Olga was wonderful. Great value. Complaints: No trash can in the common area, including the kitchen. We were told to pile waste on the counter for recycling. Some of it, like raw pork wrappers, concerned me. There is a trash can in the bathrooms. Olga said I could use the common are, including the kitchen (which has a gas range). I bought pork chops to fry, but she stopped me from using the stove--off limits. I had to cook them in the microwave. Electric shower head. As usual, it didn’t work. But, for about $10 more than a hostel bed, this is a great value.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10

Fint værelse hos et sødt par, med eget badeværelse.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019