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About this property
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.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- 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...” - 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.” - Vikki
Jersey
“Seeing sloths and monkeys on the hotel grounds. Friendly, helpful staff. Buffet breakfast, lunch ($18) and dinner ($20).” - 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” - Emma
United Kingdom
“Relaxed comfortable friendly clean fantastic place we would highly recommend!!” - 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.” - 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...” - 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.” - Clare
United Kingdom
“Set in the rainforest of Tortuguero it is in a beautiful and secluded location accessible by ferry boat from the mainland. We got the public ferry from La Pavona and left our car there. The pool area is lovely and there is a short trail where...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineCaribbean • Latin American
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
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.


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