What a great place and what fantastic staff. Facilities were very comfortable, almost impossible to think about the outside world. Food was just wonderful and the staff was friendly, attentive and courteous. Only stayed for 2 nights, wish it was 2 weeks. more

We loved every minute of our stay at the Manatus. Chito (our tour guide) and Ramon (our waiter) were excellent. Knowledgeable and friendly. The food was great. Our favorite thing was coming back from an excursion hot and sweaty to find Ramon waiting for us with a delicious cocktail. All we needed were the cocktails and a dip in the... more

We were picked up in San Jose by the Manatus team and driven to the river quay where you meet the boat to the hotel. The trip down river was just brilliant, the scenery spectacular. Our first view of the hotel, was of the over the landing stage viewing area, great for watching the river and wildlife. The owner greeted... more

When you go to Tortuguero (Costa Rica) you should go to Hotel Manatus! The hotel exists of about 12 luxurous houses, so it's rather small, but that's also the charme of it. It has a path that leads into the jungle, a good swimming pool, a restaurant with a vieuw on the ocean and...last but not least a staff that... more

If you're into shopping, this isn't your place. The Manatus is well off the beaten path, accessible only by boat or plane. But this makes it the perfect retreat, serene and quiet (unless the spider monkeys are tossing water apples onto the roof, of course). The staff members are very friendly, and the guides extremely knowledgeable. Our wait staff--Sergio and... more

We spent 3 days and 2 nights at the Manatus and let tell you, it is the place to be. My family and 3 others families were all in love with the Manatus. The kids had so much fun. We were there in late June and we saw a turtle laying eggs. This is an event that you have to... more

Manatus was a very nice property although I hesitate to say "luxury". The people were very accommodating, Chito and Oscar picked us up at the airstrip and we were on the property in 5 min. The rooms are very spacious, A/C is a little noisy but certainly beats the alternative, which is nothing! The shower was huge but wish the... more

We spent two weeks in Costa Rica and the Manatus was one of the highlights of our trip. We were picked up by Oscar and Chito and spent the entire afternoon touring the river, village and all of the wonderful wildlife. It was an experience of a lifetime. The hotel was really fantastic. We occupied rooms 1 and 2. The... more

Tortuguero was one of the top highlights of our amazing 2 weeks in Costa Rica. We owe our thanks to Manatus and its extraordinary staff for providing attentive service and luxury lodging in the jungle! The price is higher than the other lodges in the area, but for what you get, the additional price is worth it. So, why choose... more