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Really comfortable beds, great breakfasts. The tours were amazing Sergio went to so much effort to make sure we saw as many birds and animals as possible. Seeing the turtles nesting was really special.

Stayed in July 2025

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Extremely friendly staff. Gloria and Sergio were very helpful responsive and welcoming. The turtle tour is excellent. And very moving.

Stayed in August 2025

They didn't accept a credit card despite assuring me they did. Just be sure to have cash instead. There is no ATM in the area.

Gloria & Sergio are wonderful hosts. They kept in touch via WhatsApp and sorted everything for us, including a driver from San Jose and the boat to San Francisco. They run their own tours, so you are guaranteed a small group. Sergio is very knowledgeable about the wildlife and spotted so much for us. We saw green turtles laying eggs and spotted a plethora of wildlife on the canal tour in the national park the next morning. After the tour, Sergio dropped us off at the park office at Tortuguero to walk the Jaguar Trail & to visit Tortuguero, picking us up later. The rooms are clean, comfortable and with everything you need. Breakfast was delicious. We borrowed a kayak to take our own tour and did some walks from the door. We didn't have time to enjoy the pool. San Francisco is a small, super-friendly village with a supermarket, bars and restaurants. We saw monkeys, snakes and lots of birds whilst walking in the area. A great, quiet place where the locals are all extremely welcoming.

Stayed in July 2025

The place is very nice and there is going to be a little pool, too. The owner is very helpful. Her brother is giving private boat tours and we have seen many animals thanks to him.

Stayed in May 2025

The lodging was super, Gloria is a great host and we also took morning tour around Tortuguero Canals with Asley and he was simply amazing, he knows so much about the area, about all the species of animals and plants, any of his tours would be great choice.

Stayed in May 2025

Not a negative, but maybe something for other travellers to be aware: as this place is a bit more "remote" (which we were looking for and enjoyed), others might find the restaurant/bar options and other touristy amenities a bit limited. But again, you'll have these just a boat ride away in Tortuguero, so enjoy the quiet!

Gloria was lovely. Her and her family helped us make the most of the time we had in San Francisco and Tortuguero. We really enjoyed our boat tours (morning and evening). We definitely were happy with our choice to stay in San Francisco rather than busy Tortuguero while still being able to get there and back easily. We wished we had more time to use the canoes!

Stayed in May 2025

Gloria was a wonderful host. We had a great time staying there. We booked the guided 3h30 tour with her brother that is a Must do ! Very clean the place and the pool ! We were very happy staying in San Francisco instead of tortuguero as we were among the locals and it’s way cleaner and quieter.

Stayed in May 2025

Quiet and very natural

Stayed in April 2025

A wonderful family run small unit with Gloria supervising our needs and Seve taking us on an educational river tour. He is an expert on local wildlife and the habitation. Even a downpours didn't prevent us finding many birds at close quarters. Highly recommend or those wishing to investigate the National park.

Stayed in April 2025

Gloria and Sergio were lovely hosts. We had a great stay with them and would highly recommend. The rooms are simple but clean and very comfortable and we had everything we needed. We took the tour with Sergio and so glad we did, it was more bespoke as there were only a 4 of us and he was incredibly knowledgeable. We saw so much wildlife and it was an experience we’ll never forget. The rooms are in the San Francisco area rather than the main part of Tortuguero but we liked being away from the hustle and bustle and Gloria organised for a boat to take us to the town (10 mins down the river) whenever we needed so really easy.

Stayed in March 2025

Beds were so comfortable. The new pool was a fabulous place to cool off after a day in the national park. Incredible day and night tours with Sergio who was amazing at spotting the local wildlife. He knows so much about the area and loves sharing it with guests Sergio was also happy to take and pick us up from Tortugeuro so we could explore the town.

Stayed in April 2025

We liked everything. Hosts very helpful.

Nice breakfast. Different each day. Unique destination. Quieter. Beautiful. Lovely new pool.

Stayed in March 2025

Great location in the community of San Francisco feeling like a part of the community. Nature in abundance. Fantastic host and family. Bonus swimming pool to cool off. Gloria was able to advise,help organise, and provide all our adventures and provided an amazing breakfast. I dream of the day we can return. Thank you so much for an unforgettable experience that will stay with us.

Stayed in March 2025

Wonderful 2 day stay! We contemplated staying at a large resort on Park grounds, but the quality of the canal and night tours at Cabanas Daneysha are superior to the large groups that the large resorts offer. We got very individualized service. If you’re coming to Tortuguero National Park, stay here, you will not regret it. Gloria and Sergio are very customer focused!

Stayed in March 2025

All good

Lovely, homely and very clean room. It had air con which was really welcome in the heat. There are only 4 rooms (I think) so it’s a quiet, restful place to be. The breakfasts were incredibly nice. Gloria and her family are lovely, kind, gentle people who make you feel very welcome. We saw a toucan & humming bird in the garden. We took the wildlife boat tour offered by the property which was excellent. It’s easy to get to - you are met in Pavona and again at the dock in San Francisco.

Stayed in March 2025

The bed was very uncomfortable which is difficult for us given that we are older. 65+. The nighttime walking hike was unsatisfactory due to difficulty understanding the guide and not much to see. The river cruise was very good and the guide, Gloria’s brother was very good.

The breakfast was excellent. Gloria made great tasting food and was flexible in the timing of breakfast. The location in San Francisco was very good for any tours. It is also quieter than Tortuguero which we liked.

Stayed in March 2025

A very nice place to stay in a very little village

Stayed in February 2025

Lovely cabin. Simple but clean and comfortable.

Stayed in February 2025

Would have been good to have breakfast included If you are heading south after your sray here-it is possible on public transport for half the price of a transfer but be ready for a boat/collectivo and 2 bus changes all day experience if you go that way!

Gloria was an excellent host. It’s in a much quieter area than busy and touristy Tortuguero. The night walk/boat trip was brilliant. The village has lots of birds including toucans. Lots of places to eat/supermarket. Easy to get to Tortuguero on a boat taxi.

Stayed in February 2025

The breakfasts set you up for the day ahead. We enjoyed the space and homely feel that the property provided.

Stayed in January 2025

The rooms are in the family owned plot in the small town of San Francisco. This is a town with a population of 600 and government restrictions prohibit further development outside the confines of the village boundaries. The people are very friendly. The home is very clean and comfortable and Gloria, the owner, was welcoming and kind. Her brother, Asley, picked us up from La Pavona and was on hand to give us tours of the river and to take us to Tortuguero.

Stayed in January 2025

Nice breakfast. The area was a very nice village, and a perfekt area for spotting wildlife. Gloria was so nice, and Ashley was a great guide!

Stayed in December 2024

Bring some games with you in case of bad weather because there aren't a lot of indoor options 😉.

Very authentic, lovely host Gloria, yummie breakfast, good working airconditioning and a really pretty environment with options for booking a tour onsite.

Stayed in December 2024

Fantastic family run hotel. Super helpful. Did a couple of tours with owners brother which were absolutely fantastic! Couldn’t have been more helpful and pointed out all the animals and more we wanted to see! Real expert who loves his job with nature!

Stayed in November 2024