The pretty Pachira Lodge is located 5 minutes’ boat trip from the entrance to the lush Tortuguero National Park. It offers an outdoor pool and sun terraces, as well canopy tours and green turtle spotting.
Set in a 34-acre estate, the hotel offers spacious rooms with vibrant décor. Each has a ceiling fan, screened windows and a private bathroom.
Massages services for a charge, as well as guided tours, bus and boat transportation from and to San José City with an additional fee. In summer, you can also spot green turtles laying eggs nearby, arrange canopy tours and sunset boat tours. Free Wi-Fi at the front desk are on offer.
The Pachira is set across from the main canal facing the neighboring town of Tortuguero.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
“Tico breakfast with variations, very good. Position of the rooms spread throughout the lush gardens. Houler monkeys on top of our bungalow. Splendid pool area. Fantastic!”
Fiona
United Kingdom
“The grounds were beautiful. Nice location away from the huddle and bustle of town. Pool was beautiful and very welcome to refresh after a day in the sun! The best thing about Pachira was the staff - in particular Bismarck - who booked (and...”
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Edda
Netherlands
“Amazing place to stay. We loved the nature trail behind the hotel and seeing green turtles coming up the beach and laying their eggs was a magical experience.”
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Vikki
Jersey
“Seeing sloths and monkeys on the hotel grounds.
Friendly, helpful staff.
Buffet breakfast, lunch ($18) and dinner ($20).”
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Samantha
United Kingdom
“A wonderful experience at Pachira, living in the rainforest was amazing. Room lovely, nice bathroom and comfy bed. Thank you for a memorable stay”
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Emma
United Kingdom
“Relaxed comfortable friendly clean fantastic place we would highly recommend!!”
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Igor
United Kingdom
“Fabulous Location, pool area, rooms and gardens and close to both the canals of the national park and the Tortuguero village. Staff are wonderful and the food is good and new restaurant area a big improvement on the previous one.”
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Lynette
United Kingdom
“The surroundings and the rooms were so comfortable, clean and very nicely furnished. The food was inexpensive, not really fancy but good food with plenty of choice. Pool / bar area was gorgeous. Loved the wildlife around too.”
Robert
United Kingdom
“Pachira Lodge was the perfect place for our stay in Tortuguero. Though the lodge isn't in the main village, it was easy enough to get a 5 minute taxi boat across (with help from the staff). The food was perfect, with really helpful staff making...”
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Fleur
United Kingdom
“Had all the appearance of a higher rated hotel. Lovely location in the rainforest. Food was pretty good if basic. Reception staff very efficient and helpful.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
Caribbean • Latin American
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan
Facilities of Pachira Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Spa and wellness centre
Bar
Breakfast
House rules
Pachira Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 15:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
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