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Mawamba Lodge

3.0 star property
Beach lodge in Colorado with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Surrounded by nature, Mawamba Lodge offers a tranquil retreat with cooked-to-order breakfast and lunch/dinner at the on-site restaurant. Take a boat tour or hike/bike through the area, then unwind at the poolside bar or relax in the garden.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Pool bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Premium bedding
$127 nightly
The total price is $144
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees

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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 226 sq ft
  • 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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • 409 sq ft
  • 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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 226 sq ft
  • 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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Tortuguero Canals, Colorado, Limon, 10980-1000

What's nearby

  • Playa Tortuguero - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tortuguero National Park Office - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tortuguero National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sea Turtle Conservancy - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Tortuquero (TTQ) - 2.5 miles/4 km
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 60.6 miles/97.6 km
  • Free area shuttle

Restaurants

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

About this property

Mawamba Lodge

When visiting Colorado, Mawamba Lodge is a great choice to consider. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. The helpful staff and walkable location get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 54 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Offsite

    • Free area shuttle within 4 kilometers
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar

Traveling with children

  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Asante Sana - Onsite bar.

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Mawamba Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Mawamba Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Mawamba Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Mawamba Lodge?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Mawamba Lodge.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Mawamba Lodge?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in is available.

What is there to do at Mawamba Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like boat tours and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Mawamba Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Regional cuisine.

What's the area around Mawamba Lodge like?

Mawamba Lodge is located on the waterfront, a short 6-minute walk from Tortuguero National Park Office and 2 minutes' walk from Playa Tortuguero. Travelers recommend the lodge for its walkable location.

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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

What guests liked

  • The beach was amazing, walkable distance from town, and offered a serene experience with various seating areas and wildlife. (4 reviews)
  • The pool area, bar, and restaurant were all good. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
River
Wildlife
Food
Recreation
Villages
Walking
Towns
Air conditioning

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

If you love nature, this place is wonderful!
ISIL, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Debbie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!!!
Angeles Electra, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely stunningly beautiful. Wildlife abounds and will have you turning your head every 2 minutes to see a fantastic critter. Would stay again!!!
Jared, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

We heard lots of birds during the day and got a lot of good pictures
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Emily, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Emma, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Christophe, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.

2/10 Poor

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.
Thomas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
khue, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Magnifique hôtel
Gisèle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel confortável em meio a floresta

Hotel muito confortável localizado não muito longe nem muito perto do povoado de Tortuguero, o que faz a experiência de imersão melhor. Quartos bem típicos , espaçosos, com uma rede na varanda para ficar relaxando. Café da manhã e piscina muito bons, um ranario legal. Água potável disponível em dois lugares
Tulio, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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
Emilie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
alexandra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Pascal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Erik-Frank, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kayleigh, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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
james, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tres bon sejour Personnel acceuillant et gentillesse Tres bon choix pour du repos dépaysant et ressourçant
Corine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Súper recomendable. Hay que hacer el tour nocturno con Diego y la salida con Kayak con Mauricio, son muy buenas experiencias !
Alvaro, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place in Tortuguero !

Beautiful place in the nature and close to the sea. Hotel is great, very quiet, where you can find easily animals like sloth, bird, reptiles, et . Food can be better. But we enjoyed our stay and the tour early in the morning in the river.
Louis, 2-night trip