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La Baula Lodge

2.5 star property
Waterfront lodge with free breakfast and airport shuttle service

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Interior
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Basic Room | 1 bedroom, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Pococi, Colorado, Limon

What's nearby

  • Playa Tortuguero - 4 min drive - 0.3 miles

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Mi Niño
  • ‪Budda Café - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪El Patio de Tortuguero - ‬19 min walk
  • Bar Laguna Lodge
  • ‪Miss Junie's Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

La Baula Lodge

Lodge on the waterfront
Consider a stay at La Baula Lodge and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Balconies, cable channels, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1980
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, 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

Property payment types

Important information

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Baula Lodge Tortuguero
Baula Lodge
La Baula
La Baula Lodge
La Baula Lodge Tortuguero
La Baula Tortuguero
La Baula Lodge Costa Rica/Tortuguero
Baula Tortuguero
La Baula Lodge Hotel
La Baula Lodge Colorado
La Baula Lodge Hotel Colorado

Frequently asked questions

Does La Baula Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is La Baula Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at La Baula Lodge?

This lodge doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at La Baula Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at La Baula Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does La Baula Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–5:00 PM on request.

Where is La Baula Lodge located?

Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Playa Tortuguero and Sea Turtle Conservancy. Cuatro Esquinas Island and Tortuguero National Park Office are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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La Baula Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 164 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10

We stayed in the location for two nights, both my son and myself got so many bite by bedbugs in the room!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

The service was incredible and well-suited for our family's needs. The lodges were comfortable and clean, and the staff had great advice for activities and helped us plan out our days to ensure we could enjoy as much of Tortuguero as possible. We appreciate the eco-friendly, family atmosphere and the humble interaction with wildlife. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an adventure in the rainforest!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10

Fabulous settling, lovely gardens, very basic tired room. Breakfast and dinner was OK. Hated the wooden seats without cushions in the dining area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10

Well…. We would not recommend staying here. 1: when you have booked your hotel, the hotel immediately sends out an email heavily encouraging you to booked transport with them (read: kind of makes you feel there is not another option to get there). We luckily didn’t due this as they charge you sobbelt of what you would pay if you buy your transport in La Pavona. 2. Their tours are also overpriced - charge about 10-15 dollars more per person pr tour for a less intimate experience than what you can find in Tortuguero. 3. They don’t make it clear anywhere that if you choose to stay here you will have to take a water taxi whenever you need to leave the hotel meaning you rack up extra expenses. They do offer a free shuttle 3 times a day but only away. Not back again. And only on certain times (11, 15 and 17hr hrs.). We would not have stayed here if we knew that was the case. 4. There was a gap under our door to our room, so each night we had big black bugs coming in under the door. We had to try and block it with towels. 5. facilities was old and worn, so was the pool. Pool was usable but really need a touch up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Es un paraiso, limpio, ordenado, la atención del personal es excelente, habitaciones cómodas, no puedo opinar nada malo, todo es súper bueno.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Es un lugar totalmente rústico. Para llegar, es necesario tomar una lancha. Sin embargo, está muy confortable, limpio y protegido. La comida que ofrecen es muy buena, el entorno es el lago, vegetación, y aves hermosas. Y lo mejor de todo, el trato del personal es excelente (Edgar, el barman, excepcional atención). Para ir al pueblo, también se toma taxi acuático. Toda una hermosa experiencia para relajarse en medio de la naturaleza
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Andres, der Rezeptionist war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend, die Lage der Lodge ist unglaublich schön, auf einem der Arme direkt am Wasser gelegen, gefühlt mitten im Urwald. Alles sehr sauber und schön gestaltet. Das Zimmer ist geräumig, Warmwasser war vorhanden - eine tolle Experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Séjour fantastique !! Très bel accueil. Membres du personnel toujours à l'écoute, serviables, et de bonne humeur. Nous fêtions l'anniversaire de notre petit garçon, et tout à été organisé pour que nous gardions un souvenir mémorable ! Merci !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Endroit très rustique, tranquille et agréable. Seul petit point important a savoir est que Tortuguero est un des endroit les plus humide du Costa rica et les cabines ne sont pas climatisé malgré que un ventilateur de plafond rendait les nuit supportable pour nous si vous ne supporté pas la chaleur ce n'est peut être pas un endroit pour vous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

Staff was very friendly & helpful. The property was well kept and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

We stayed here with our 1 1/2 year-old and 3 year-old and the staff was very patient and friendly! They were able to make accommodations and provided special assistance with meals, organizing transportation and addressed all our inquiries. We got to see monkeys on the property and many tropical birds. We used the pool and enjoyed the quiet rocking chair dock while waiting for a few passing rain clouds. Excellent-Family Friendly place to say just a quick water taxi away from Tortuguero.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022