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Manatus Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers relax with waterfront views at this riverside retreat where Caribbean flavors complement adventure tours and spa treatments for a complete escape

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The Manatus Hotel sits peacefully along the river, offering continental breakfast and Caribbean dishes at Ara Macaw restaurant. Guests enjoy a balance of activity and relaxation with ecotours, motor boating, an outdoor pool, and spa services for perfect unwinding.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Colorado, Manatus Hotel is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tortuguero National Park and Tortuguero National Park Office. Visit our Tortuguero travel guide
Map
Tortuguero, Colorado, Limon, 70206

What's nearby

  • Tortuguero National Park
    Tortuguero National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tortuguero National Park Office
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Playa Tortuguero
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sea Turtle Conservancy
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Restaurants

  • El Patio de Tortuguero
    6 min walk
  • Restaurante Mi Niño
    5 min walk
  • Sunrise Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Bar del Pachira Lodge
  • Budda Café
    6 min walk

About this property

Manatus Hotel

Hotel by the river
Consider a stay at Manatus Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and a bar. Indulge in a body treatment, a massage, and a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site Caribbean cuisine restaurant, Ara Macaw, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like ecotours and motor boating. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • An area shuttle, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, a billiards/pool table, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Manatus Hotel have perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Private yards, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 km

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ara Macaw

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2006
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 8 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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests should notify this property at least 15 days in advance of their arrival date to arrange transportation (surcharge).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Manatus Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Manatus Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Manatus Hotel?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Manatus Hotel?

Check-out is at 9 AM.

Where is Manatus Hotel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this spa hotel is steps from Tortuguero National Park Office and Tortuguero National Park. Cuatro Esquinas Island and Playa Tortuguero are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Manatus Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Knowledgable guides, friendly staff and great food. Pick up from San Jose and transport to Manatus was seamless . Cannot recommend it highly enough
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic, from pickup in San Jose by Monika through to the hotel, room, food and tours! All was exceptional & the staff were all very welcoming & friendly. It made an excellent start to our honeymoon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kleines Paradies

Wunderschöne, kleine Lodge am Ufer der Lagune. Super freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Tolle Ausflüge, sehr gutes Essen!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was great and the staff very friendly and knowledgable. The hotel organised our transfer from San Jose which made it easy to get to. Included in our stay were a trip to the nearby town of Tortuguero and 2 trips on the canals wildlife spotting. The guides were great at spotting reptiles, monkeys and sloths so it was a great experience. All meals are included during your stay as it is out of the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Guy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

OK. Air conditioning is a huge plus

The good reason to visit Manatus is the air conditioning in the rooms, which no other hotel has in Tortugero. Other than that- this is a very expansive 3 star hotel. Food is very basic. Service is good though, like in most places in Costa RIca.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Must-do visit to Costa Rica

Great place, amazing environment, included tours were very special led by Luis and our driver Danny. We saw crocodiles, all 3 species of monkeys, sloths, iguanas, many types of birds, bats etc. Food was plenty, but average, otherwise, I could not recommend this place enough. Even the kids loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Preis-Leistung war enttäuschend. Die einzige komfort Einrichtung war die Klimaanlage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

john

Liked: Cleanliness

Decent hotel

This is a very good standard hotel for what part of the world you are in. You are in the middle of a rainforest with little to no resources. The air in the room fails between 1 and 3. Expected. The transportation to and from the public boat was spotty at best. The Food is decent, I only got sick once which is pretty good for my stomach. All that said you don't come here for the hotel of the food or service. It's all about the nature. This is as good as it gets... Would I stay here again, probably not just for the lack of communication with the manager. He knew little to no English and could not address issues or even when we wanted an upgrade on a tour.
Verified

8/10 Good

LIBER

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Deben mejorar

Es ilogico lo que sucede con el precio del traslado. El hotel cobra usd 75 por persona por traslado regular en bus de san jose a la pavona ( aproximadamente 3 hs e incluye desayuno o almuerzo) y traslado en lancha de la pavona al hotel. Si quieres solo tomar la parte del traslado en lancha ( sin el bus y sin almuerzo o desayuno) tambien te piden usd 75 por persona. Las camas crujen y los cochones no son suficientemente buenos La comida buena y el personal del comedor excelente No esta al nivel de un hotel todo incluido por el que se paga 400 dolares la habitacion por noche
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff, great place.

We had a great stay. All of the staff were fantastic. Food excellent. Tours with Luis and captain Danny were a once in a lifetime experience. We still don't know how they can spot some of the animals. Sloths, monkeys, Jesus Christ lizards, caimans, toucans, green herons, little blue herons, tiger herons, bats, oropendola. We felt like we were the only people in the resort, with everyone catering to our every wish. It is a small exclusive resort in a most remote place. Well worth the money. It's an adventure just getting there.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kleine Oase inmitten der Natur

Es werden schöne Touren mit dem Boot auf den Wasserwegen angeboten. An- und Abreise organisiert man besser selbst, da die Hotelpreise deutlich überhöht sind.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Manatus Hotel in tortuguerro

We purchase a package for 2 nights and 3 days, which included transportation from SanJose. They refused to pick us up from the hotel in Alajueha which is 5 km from the the airport, so we had to take a taxi to another hotel, which was a nuisance at 5 am. Overall it is the best hotel in the area, the staff is amazing and goes out of their way to please you. Food is average. Bed is not supercomfortable , but adequate.We had a great time! Bring cash with use, they don't have ATMs.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort