Reviews of Aninga Lodge 4 stars
Tortuguero, Limón, Costa Rica, 70403 Tortuguero, Costa Rica
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely location, great staff, so kind and helpful
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIf you want to spend a few nights in the middle of the jungle but can't do without the luxury of a great pool area, this is the place for you. Howler monkeys populated the trees of the complex, and at night you could hear the jungle come to life. And you should know that you have to take a boat taxi to reach the center of Tortugero, where the restaurants, all the shops, and the tour operators are located. However, the crossing is short, and you can even use the hotel boat for free at certain times. And this small inconvenience is definitely worth staying in the jungle instead of Tortugero “town.”
The breakfast was only okay. I would recommend not necessarily booking the tours through the hotel, or at least comparing prices.
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewJungle location, free water taxis and stunning ride in along canals. Great pool & entrance. Large bathroom. Omelettes for breakfast.
No service on eSIM and WiFi not working (temporarily).
Dear Ruth, thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our jungle location, the complimentary water taxis. It is also wonderful to know that you appreciated our pool and the spacious bathroom, as well as the omelettes served at breakfast. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will certainly take your comments into consideration as we strive to enhance our services. We hope to welcome you back in the future for another memorable stay.
Dear Ruth, thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our jungle location, the complimentary water taxis. It is also wonderful to know that you appreciated our pool and the spacious ba… Show more
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI liked the location. It was beautiful. The cottages were cute and clean. The food was pretty decent. The dinner buffet was $20 per person so a good value.
We took a turtle nesting tour with the hotel and didn’t see any which is fine but we had to stand in the same area for 2 hours. I heard there was a night walk from other tour companies and wish I had done that instead.
Dear Lili, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that you appreciated the beautiful location and found our cottages to be cute and clean. It is also great to know that you enjoyed the dinner buffet and considered it a good value. We strive to provide memorable experiences for our guests, and your feedback regarding the turtle nesting tour is valuable to us. We will certainly take your comments into consideration as we continue to enhance our offerings. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for an even more enjoyable stay.
Dear Lili, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that you appreciated the beautiful location and found our cottages to be cute and clean. It is also great to know that you enjoyed the dinner buffet… Show more
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI loved the Aninga Lodge. It is a boat ride away from Tortuguero, in the 'jungle'. I was worried about the rooms not being air conditioned, but it wasn't a problem at all because there are essentially no windows, only mesh (to keep out those bugs). The big fan, and the open design, meant that it really was wonderfully comfortable temperature wise, and totally bug free (inside). They were able to provide an extra bed, so my two teenagers didn't have to share, which was also great. There were lots of places to put our bags, so we didn't feel cramped. The room was like a little lodge, and it was really pretty inside. The pool was fabulous. Not deep, but a reasonable size, and we really enjoyed a relaxing day there (after our turtle tour the night before and our 6am tour of the waterways the next day). The whole resort had some great wildlife, with the pool being particularly good to spot things, including a troop of spider monkeys who moved from one set of trees, across the roof of the pool bar, to another set of trees; a HUGE iguana who was only an arms reach away on the tree, and a sloth (the only one we have seen), who was hanging out in the trees on both afternoons. The staff were all super helpful, and helped us book taxis when we needed to.
The only thing that wasn't fantastic was the food. It was lovely having somewhere all inclusive, but there wasn't always a huge amount of choice, and so for my fussy family they didn't always have much they would eat. However, that wouldn't stop me staying again!
Dear Alison, thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the lodge comfortable and beautifully designed. It is wonderful to know that you appreciated the pool and the unique wildlife surrounding our resort, including the spider monkeys and sloth. Your kind words about our staff will be shared with the team, as they work hard to ensure a pleasant experience for all. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay.
Dear Alison, thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the lodge comfortable and beautifully designed. It is wonderful to know that you appreciated the pool and th… Show more
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewYou quite literally stay in the middle of nature. The pool is wonderful, the food is great, and the surroundings are magical.
I loved everything.
Dear Hans, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the wonderful pool, great food, and the magical surroundings of nature. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring that every aspect of your stay is memorable. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future, where we will strive to exceed your expectations even further. Thank you once again for your kind words.
Dear Hans, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the wonderful pool, great food, and the magical surroundings of nature. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to … Show more
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation is lovely as are the hotel grounds. Room, though basic, is clean and fine. Swimming pool is really nice, kept very clean and has lots of wildlife that visits. Bar is good and well priced for cocktails.
Food is poor. You don’t really have a choice but to go full board, but it is like school dinners - canteen style. Haven’t eaten food this disappointing in a long time - little variety, tepid, lacking in flavour- bland, either undercooked or overcooked. Weirdly, huge tour groups seem to visit the hotel, they block the walkways for getting around and don’t move so you can’t get to your room etc. they also stand all around your lounger/chair by the pool and watch you swim. The person who organises tours for you is really helpful (Deikel) but unfortunately reception seem to have no idea what you are doing or when you are doing it, so you spend a lot more time trying to sort it out when you get there.
Dear Christopher, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the lovely location and the well-maintained grounds of our hotel, as well as the cleanliness of your room and the swimming pool. Your feedback regarding the dining experience is invaluable, and we sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations in this area. Additionally, we appreciate your mention of our tour organizer, and will work on improving communication to ensure a smoother experience for our guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.
Dear Christopher, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the lovely location and the well-maintained grounds of our hotel, as well as the cleanliness of your room and the swim… Show more
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful hotel. The pool area was amazing with a bar and even lots of howler monkeys. The room was beautiful and the 2 female staff went above and beyond during our stay. The breakfast was delicious and on several occasions due to early tours the staff opened the restaurant earlier or later for us.
Lunch and dinner very limited for a vegetarian.
Dear Jane, thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful surroundings of our hotel, particularly the pool area and the presence of howler monkeys. It is wonderful to know that our staff provided you with exceptional service and that you appreciated the delicious breakfast options. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we will certainly consider your comments regarding the dining options for vegetarians. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for another memorable stay.
Dear Jane, thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful surroundings of our hotel, particularly the pool area and the presence of howler monkeys. It is wonderful to know that our staff pr… Show more
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 19 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLoved the location and was able to see lots of wildlife. The breakfast, lunch, and dinner were good. The hotel pool area is beautiful and very relaxing. Would definitely recommend it.
The only downside for us was no fridge in the room.
Dear Amanda, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you loved the location of our hotel and that you were able to see lots of wildlife. It's great to know that you enjoyed the breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as the beautiful and relaxing pool area. We appreciate your recommendation. We have noted your feedback regarding the lack of a fridge in the room and will take it into consideration for future improvements. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable stay.
Dear Amanda, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you loved the location of our hotel and that you were able to see lots of wildlife. It's great to know that you enjoyed the breakfast, lunch, and dinner… Show more
Reviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery clean and well furnished looked like it was all new. Great walks around the estate watching wildlife etc
Buffet was okay, breakfast was fabulous but the evening buffet was the same on the two nights we tried it. Bar could do with some atmosphere.
Dear Matthew, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cleanliness and comfort of your room, as well as the beautiful surroundings of the estate. Your comments about the buffet and bar atmosphere have been duly noted, and we will strive to enhance these aspects for a more enjoyable experience. We appreciate your kind words and we look forward to welcoming you back for another pleasant stay at our hotel. Thank you for choosing Aninga Hotel & Spa.
Dear Matthew, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cleanliness and comfort of your room, as well as the beautiful surroundings of the estate. Your comments about the buffet and bar atmos… Show more
Reviewed: 4 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 28 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe property was nice and clean and immersed in wildlife. The staff was super helpful and the buffet was good. The kids enjoyed the pool after a day of exploring.
Overall, I really enjoyed staying here, my only complaint is that it seemed a little expensive for the simple accommodation.
Dear Jessica, Thank you for sharing your experience at Aninga Hotel & Spa. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our clean property and the vibrant wildlife surrounding us. It's wonderful that your kids had a great time at the pool after your adventures. We strive to provide excellent service, and it's gratifying to know our staff made a positive impact during your stay. Your feedback regarding the perceived value of our accommodations is invaluable, and we will take it into consideration as we continue to enhance our offerings. We hope to welcome you and your family back for another memorable experience in the future!
Dear Jessica, Thank you for sharing your experience at Aninga Hotel & Spa. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our clean property and the vibrant wildlife surrounding us. It's wonderful that your kids had a great time at the pool after … Show more
Reviewed: 20 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
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Dear Charles, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed everything during your stay at Aninga Hotel & Spa. Our team works hard to create a memorable experience for our guests, and your kind words inspire us to keep improving. We look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional stay in the future. Safe travels!
Dear Charles, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed everything during your stay at Aninga Hotel & Spa. Our team works hard to create a memorable experience for our guests, and your kind words inspire… Show more
Reviewed: 8 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewWhilst you need to get a water taxi, this hotel is completely worth being on the other side of the water. The wildlife is absolutely incredible, with monkeys outside our room and sightings of lots of other animals!
The food for breakfast was quite basic, but it did not detract from the trip. It would be helpful for a snacking menu at the bar by the pool.
Dear Jackson, thank you for your fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an incredible experience with us at Aninga Hotel & Spa. Our location does offer a unique opportunity to be in touch with wildlife. We appreciate your feedback regarding the breakfast and will take it into consideration for improvement. We hope to welcome you back soon and provide you with an even better stay.
Dear Jackson, thank you for your fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an incredible experience with us at Aninga Hotel & Spa. Our location does offer a unique opportunity to be in touch with wildlife. We appreciate your fe… Show more
Reviewed: 27 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThe room was nice although it was a bit strange that there were no windows, only moskito nets. That means that you are hearing everything around you and your clothes are all the time damp. Tbey have a pretty pool.
All the meals are buffet / canteen style. You could not order food outside the meal hours. And there is a fixed seating during meals. Your room number is on a table you share with other guests
Dear Viviane, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are glad you enjoyed the room and our pool. We have taken note of your feedback regarding the meals and room setup to improve our services. We hope to welcome you back in the future for an even better stay. Thank you for choosing Aninga Hotel & Spa.
Dear Viviane, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are glad you enjoyed the room and our pool. We have taken note of your feedback regarding the meals and room setup to improve our services. We hope to welcome you back in the f… Show more
Reviewed: 25 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewExcellent location. Quite easy to see several animals in the garden. Real eco-lodge. Loved it !
Thank you for staying with us, Sergio! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our excellent location and had the opportunity to see several animals in our garden. We take pride in being a real eco-lodge and we are delighted that you loved it. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable stay!
Thank you for staying with us, Sergio! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our excellent location and had the opportunity to see several animals in our garden. We take pride in being a real eco-lodge and we are delighted that you loved… Show more