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Turtle Beach Lodge


Cano Palma, Tortuguero 1, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars
Denver, Colorado
2 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

very cool place! Off the main canal, it takes about 10 minutes to drive the boat down the tiny canal to the lodges. It was very clean, the staff is amazing, it is owned by an American family. the rooms were really nice and clean. the beach is really close, there are awesome nature walks. the pool is sweet and... more

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5 of 5 stars
California
2 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Really enjoyed our recent stay at TBL. Bought the 2-night package with pickup at our hotel in Alajuela. Very reasonably priced for all that's included. Our contact person via the Internet was Nora, who did an excellent job coordinating our TTG excursion. Our bus picked us up in Alajuela right on time. The entire trip was smooth and as advertised.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Grass Valley, Ca.
29 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I had narrowed my choices of where to stay in Tortuguero to three properties and ended up booking this one mainly due to the prompt and quality responses I got from Nora regarding our e-mail interaction/questions. We had a rental car and did not need the hotel transfer that most people use for this destination and Nora clearly told me... more

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5 of 5 stars
Atlanta
19 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I had a great stay at Turtle Beach Lodge. The rooms were really clean and comfortable and the staff are very helpful and friendly. We so much wildlife all around the lodge-monkeys,iguanas and horses on the beach. We highly recommend staying at Turtle Beach Lodge. A wonderful place for everybody. more

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5 of 5 stars
California
3 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We had been to Tortuguero before for the turtle nesting experience and wanted to try it again but at a nicer hotel. We had planned an overnight trip but after doing the 3 day/2 night "all inclusive" tour realized that was the right way to do this trip. You need at least 2 nights for this lodge next to the... more

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5 of 5 stars
California
29 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Family

Turtle Beach Lodge is a beautiful, serene place surrounded by trees, canals, and a beach. We purchased the 3 night package, which included all meals, a canal tour and jungle walk, and use of kayaks and canoes. The meals were served buffet style, and were always healthy & delicious; every meal included a new flavor of Costa Rica's famous fruit... more

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4 of 5 stars
Long Valley, NJ
6 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed at Turtle Beach Lodge for the 3 day/2 night/3 tour package in mid-August. Our guide, Carlos, was excellent and really made our trip to Tortuguero a phenomenal one. We saw monkies, dart frogs, a variety of birds, a caiman, sea turtles, plus much more, and had a great time on an evening hike through the mud and early-morning... more

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Nora Schild, Nora Schild, Internet Public Relations

Thank you to the reviewer for taking the time to write a review! I just wanted to take a moment to address some of her concerns. The banana plantation tour IS included for everyone taking the bus and boat travel option to the Lodge. However, it is closed on Sundays and national holidays, so there is nothing to see on...

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5 of 5 stars
Dallas
23 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Family
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Just back from CR yesterday. We did Tortuguero, Arenal, and Monteverde. Tortuguero was first. 1. Tourguide: Carlos was outstanding!! He took excellent care of our group and was an outstanding educator on all aspects of the rainforest and Costa Rica. We are eternally grateful! We saw every species of monkey, caiman crocodiles, a full size crocodile on the journey back... more

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2 of 5 stars
Somerville, Massachusetts
20 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2
people found this review helpful

Where to begin?!?!?! After 4 amazing days on the Osa Peninsula and an overnight in San Jose (mandatory for the 6:30am pickup) we were shuttled off to Turtle Beach Lodge. We planned a trip to Tortuguero for turtle nesting season. The turtles are amazing!!! The little town of Tortuguero looked like a great place. Turtle Beach Lodge, however, is not... more

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Nora Schild, Nora Schild, Internet Public Relations

I am sorry the reviewer did not have a good time at the Lodge. It sounds like she had different expectations for her experience and would indeed have been happier in town. Our website clearly states the property is isolated and located 5 miles north of Tortuguero. In addition, sample itineraries are provided on the site as well. Nothing at...

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3 of 5 stars
Seattle, WA
22 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We chose Turtle Beach Lodge based on the reviews here on Trip Advisor. All in all, we enjoyed our stay. We booked directly through the lodge for a one-night stay. Nora was very helpful and responded quickly to all my e-mails before reserving. We flew in to the airstrip with Nature Air and returned with the tours by boat and... more

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Nora Schild, Internet Public Relations

We have again taken this review very seriously and immediately have taken steps to correct the concerns. Yes, because the reviewer flew in, they did have to have more than one guide, that is unfortunately the way the system is set up. The vast majority of our guests come in by bus and boat. However, that does not excuse that...

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Cano Palma, Tortuguero 1, Costa Rica