Essential Facilities: Chinitas Eco Lodge in San Francisco de Tortuguero offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy the picnic spots.
Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or lake views. Each room includes a balcony, shower, and free toiletries.
Convenient Services: The property provides housekeeping, a tour desk, luggage storage, and a tour service. Breakfast is served American-style, and guests appreciate the convenient location and excellent tour service.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
“The lodge is run by a family who is very welcoming and understand the balance between service and privacy. All questions are answered and Ana organized all the tours and activities for us. This is how we met Owen, their neighbor, and the guide...”
Kathleen
United States
“The lodging and property were great. Breakfast was perfect and the staff were friendly and accommodating.”
Joanna
United Kingdom
“Fantastic hospitality from AnaRita and Jeff. Wonderful breakfast and beautiful staff.
The lodge is In a spectacular setting surrounded by lush forest, tranquil river and hummingbirds, toucans, parrots and fly catchers who visit the garden on a...”
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Selena
United Kingdom
“The owner is exceptionally kind and patient :). She supported us to get our ride back to the mainland and organised a good guided trip. But where she went above and beyond was preparing a special thing for a special event and also helping me find...”
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Sara
United Kingdom
“Ana Rita and her husband were amazing! They allowed us to use their facilities (fridge, cutlery, plates) and offered to dry any of our wet clothes for us as well as all the rooms being fitted with AC and safe for valuables. Very talkative and...”
Patrice
United States
“Small lodge. Comfortable spaces to gather. Super helpful and welcoming owners.”
Laetitia
France
“Everything!
Calm, peaceful, very helpfull for all activities!
This is a small hotel nearby all activities you can do in Tortuguero!
The owner are really nice people, ready to share with you all the tips!
Very clean!
If you are looking for an...”
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Sarah
Germany
“The tour guide who was cooperating with chinitas Eco Lodge was amazing! We did two boat tours and a night walk and it was great - we highly recommend.
We saw plenty of animals and learnt so much new stuff”
Wim
Belgium
“Located in San Francisco, a quiet village a few kms north of the main town of Tortuguero which is very touristy.
There were basically only 2 restaurant options in town (the lodge does not have a lunch/dinner restaurant, only breakfast). We tried...”
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Hannah
United Kingdom
“Beautiful owners Ana-Rita and Heraldo went over and above to help us. Thank you! They recommended Owen as our guide and we were lucky enough to see Green Sea turtles laying eggs. A really special trip that we will treasure!”
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Marieke
Netherlands
“The lodge is run by a family who is very welcoming and understand the balance between service and privacy. All questions are answered and Ana organized all the tours and activities for us. This is how we met Owen, their neighbor, and the guide...”
Kathleen
United States
“The lodging and property were great. Breakfast was perfect and the staff were friendly and accommodating.”
Joanna
United Kingdom
“Fantastic hospitality from AnaRita and Jeff. Wonderful breakfast and beautiful staff.
The lodge is In a spectacular setting surrounded by lush forest, tranquil river and hummingbirds, toucans, parrots and fly catchers who visit the garden on a...”
S
Selena
United Kingdom
“The owner is exceptionally kind and patient :). She supported us to get our ride back to the mainland and organised a good guided trip. But where she went above and beyond was preparing a special thing for a special event and also helping me find...”
S
Sara
United Kingdom
“Ana Rita and her husband were amazing! They allowed us to use their facilities (fridge, cutlery, plates) and offered to dry any of our wet clothes for us as well as all the rooms being fitted with AC and safe for valuables. Very talkative and...”
Patrice
United States
“Small lodge. Comfortable spaces to gather. Super helpful and welcoming owners.”
Laetitia
France
“Everything!
Calm, peaceful, very helpfull for all activities!
This is a small hotel nearby all activities you can do in Tortuguero!
The owner are really nice people, ready to share with you all the tips!
Very clean!
If you are looking for an...”
S
Sarah
Germany
“The tour guide who was cooperating with chinitas Eco Lodge was amazing! We did two boat tours and a night walk and it was great - we highly recommend.
We saw plenty of animals and learnt so much new stuff”
Wim
Belgium
“Located in San Francisco, a quiet village a few kms north of the main town of Tortuguero which is very touristy.
There were basically only 2 restaurant options in town (the lodge does not have a lunch/dinner restaurant, only breakfast). We tried...”
H
Hannah
United Kingdom
“Beautiful owners Ana-Rita and Heraldo went over and above to help us. Thank you! They recommended Owen as our guide and we were lucky enough to see Green Sea turtles laying eggs. A really special trip that we will treasure!”
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House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 to 17:00
Check-out
From 04:30 to 09:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
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