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Mawamba Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and area shuttle service

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Outdoor pool
Reception
Front of property
Beach
Poolside bar
Mawamba Lodge creates a tranquil nature retreat where travelers enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts and restaurant meals for lunch and dinner. Guests can join boat tours or explore hiking and biking trails before unwinding at the poolside bar or finding a quiet spot in the garden.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior King Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Superior King Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard King Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Standard King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bungalow | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Tortuguero Canals, Colorado, Limon, 10980-1000

What's nearby

  • Playa Tortuguero - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tortuguero National Park Office - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tortuguero National Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sea Turtle Conservancy - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunrise Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Budda Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Mi Niño - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coco Loco - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Patio de Tortuguero - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Mawamba Lodge

Lodge by the river
At Mawamba Lodge, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours, hiking/biking, and ecotours. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • A free area shuttle, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 54 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Memory foam beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free area shuttle up to 4 km

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Asante Sana

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airplane or boat 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 5:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 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
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero
Mawamba Lodge
Mawamba Tortuguero
Mawamba
Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero Hotel Tortuguero
Mawamba Lodge Lodge
Mawamba Lodge Colorado
Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero
Mawamba Lodge Lodge Colorado

Frequently asked questions

Does Mawamba Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Mawamba Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mawamba Lodge?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Mawamba Lodge?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mawamba Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mawamba Lodge located?

Situated in Colorado, this beach lodge is within a 10-minute walk of Playa Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park Office, and Tortuguero National Park. Cuatro Esquinas Island and Sea Turtle Conservancy are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Mawamba Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 213 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ISIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you love nature, this place is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with basic but comfortable & clean accommodation. The beds were comfortable. All the staff we encountered were friendly. Lots of communal areas to chill in hammocks or chairs. Good varierty of food and drink options. Just a 15 minute walk to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very great food and kind staff. Hotel is about a 15 minute walk from the town which is very nice. Being at this hotel makes you feel like like you’re in a little resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really lovely resort with access to both the Tortuguero canal and the Caribbean beach. Great pool, good food, attractive unique rooms. Friendly and attentive staff and excellent communication throughout the booking and stay. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angeles Electra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing, lots of biodiversity .they have many great tours in Tortuguero , highly recommended. A special mention to Diego, our guide,his work was incredible. Also to Chico, the tour driver, and Marlon, our other driver. They were all incredible. We'll be back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Amazing location, you do have to walk 10-15 minutes into town along a narrow footpath, we were fine but other guests may not want to, especially late at night, the track is dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunningly beautiful. Wildlife abounds and will have you turning your head every 2 minutes to see a fantastic critter. Would stay again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful wilderness lodge experience. Tours and transfers very well organized. Food was good and plentiful. Nice pool to cool off in after wildlife viewing trips.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We heard lots of birds during the day and got a lot of good pictures
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A luxurious, well-placed resort with very friendly and attentive staff. The ladies on reception were fab, as were the restaurant staff and the tour guides. The wildlife in the grounds is exceptional, and the design and decor of Mawamba is flawless. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a little gem of a place. The rooms are basic but comfortable, the foods limited but for where you are, this is not surprising. The wildlife & staff really made it. The staff where really accommodating. In a two night stay in the property's gardens we saw, lots of iguana's, tocan's, green macaw's & a howler monkey. On the beach, we saw baby leatherback turtles & on a paid trek, green turtles nesting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christophe

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Excellent food and location, less so for comfort

The actual lodges are just ok. Beds are not the most comfortable and rooms are very simple. Food on the other hand is amazing, probably the best in Tortuguero
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A stunning lodge in a stunning location. The rooms are simple in design, in keeping with the location and very comfortable. All the staff were attentive and friendly, The food was excellent in the restaurant and pool bar. Loved the Katonga floating restaurant trip. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained, with opportunities to spot wildlife. The trips were excellent. Our guides Brian and Humberto were great - very knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. We were sad to leave.

6/10 Okay

Arpitha

Liked: Staff & service
For the area it is in, the property is decent. There is no service beyond getting you checked in. The focus in this area is to get you to buy more add on services so everything is available at a charge.The people at the reception, restaurant and boat were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Inflexible, even for Central America.

We had to change our reservations a few day before we arrived but couldn’t because of the hotels no change policy. We called but no answers. We messaged and they finally answered two days later. We asked for an exception. They said we had to do it through hotels.com. Hotels said we would have to ask the hotel but they couldn’t get a hold of them. Each said we had to contact the other until we missed our check in. All we wanted to do was get in later. In any event, make sure you don’t have to change your plans at all.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

khue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we enjoyed our stay here. Pros: the room was very clean, the amenities (especially the pool) are really great, the staff are helpful, and the landscaping is beautiful. Cons: the rooms don't have AC so it gets very hot during the day. the walls are very thin so you can hear your neighbors if they are packing loudly. The hotel is accessible by quick water taxi from tortuguero or by a 1.5 km walk on a dirt road. From la pavona, take a water taxi to tortuguero. Don't take the hotel's private transport service from la pavona which costs $30 per person. I feel like the water taxi service from tortuguero to the hotel should be provided by the hotel for free--they have the resources to do it, but they don't because they would rather nickel and dime you for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel es precioso, las habitaciones (la estándar en nuestro caso) sencillas y algo pequeñas para una familia de 4 miembros pero muy bonitas. El entorno y las zonas comunes muy bonitas. La piscina una maravilla y resulta muy cómodo para visitar el pueblo de Tortuguero a pie sin necesidad de contratar un desplazamiento. Además puedes ver muchos animales sin salir del hotel. El único aspecto a mejorar es el tema de la comida. Solo probamos el almuerzo informal en el bar de la piscina y nos quitó las ganas de probar más. Pedimos unos perritos por 9$ cada uno y era minúsculo, media palma de la mano acompañado de 4 patatas tipo chips de bolsa. Hay mejores alternativas para comer en el pueblo caminando por la playa a 10 minutos.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un sitio espectacular. El único inconveniente fue que el último día no había agua caliente.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at Mawamba lodge. Gardens around the ground are great and we saw sloths and Toucans a short walk from our room. Breakfast was great as was the dinner we had at the restaurant. Pool can get quite busy with families and children. Town is only a short walk away or they can provide a river taxi. Also took part in the tours arranged by the hotel which was fantastic with a very knowledgeable tour guide. Would highly recommend it visiting Tortuguero
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Emilie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Confort pas à la hauteur de nos attentes

Bon emplacement à 15 min à pied du village et du parc Confort moyen: pas d’eau chaude, pas de wifi dans les chambres et aucune insonorisation ( pas de fenêtre, juste des moustiquaires) Personnel pas des plus agréables Petit déjeuner moyen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dépaysement total dans ce beau lodge..jardin magnifique..petit dejeuner correct et le dîner se passe un peu dans la pénombre ce qui donne une certaine atmosphère..piscine un peu fraîche mais vu la chaleur c'est agréable..personnel à l'écoute très sympathique ainsi que le manager !je recommande vivement
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Het Hotel ligt tussen Caribische zee en het kanaal midden in de natuur een prachtige accomodatie die zich engageert voor natuur behoud ..vriendelijk personeel en locale bevolking een aanrader
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the available excursions were well organized and fun. I was a little disappointed there wasn’t any hot water but that is not an unusual thing for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik-Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Anreise per Boot ist schon ein Erlebnis und die schnelle Fahrt auf dem kurvigen Fluss macht einen Heidenspass. Wenn man das Boot verlässt ist man gleich bezaubert von der wunderschönen und top gepflegten Anlage. Ein kleiner Pool lädt zum Schwimmen ein. Die Zimmer sind klein, aber funktional. Eine Hängematte vor der Tür und die, die in der Anlage verteilt sind, laden zum Träumen ein. Highlight unseres Aufenthaltes war die frühmorgenliche Fahrt durch den Nationalpark mit dem Kanu, da man mit den kleinen Booten noch tiefer in den Dschungel vordringen kann. Das Frühstück war sehr lecker, für die anderen Mahlzeiten sind wir lieber in den Ort gelaufen und abends mit Stirnlampen auf dem unbeleuchteten Weg zurück.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

james

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

First, we had stayed at this hotel in, I believe, 2021and had a very good experience. We booked this visit based on that experience. Your site sent us information stating that basically there was an active COVID infestation and strict sanitary precautions were to be observed, which included intermittent temperature checks. This appeared to come from the hotel but as I found out came from Hotels .com. It took me two days to contact someone from the hotel because no one answered phonecalls or text messages. Finally I was able to contact the hotel via email after speaking with someone on your site. Turns out the information
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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