Mawamba Lodge

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.3

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About this property

Located between the Caribbean Sea and the canals of Tortuguero National Park, Mawamba Lodge is accessible by boat or plane only. It offers spacious rooms and features an outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant featuring local and international a la carte menu. Breakfast is included in rate and is also served a la carte. The front desk can assist in reservations for boat tours, kayaking, and canoe trips. Walking tours are available to Cerro Tortuguero and night walks. During turtle nesting season (July to October) night tours are arranged. Each rustic room here features wooden décor and comes equipped with a seating area and a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. They also include a private balcony with a hammock and rocking chairs. At Mawamba Lodge you will find an outdoor swimming pool. Lush tropical gardens and direct beach access for leisurely walks.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan

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Availability

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Room type
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1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jessica
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location, and property felt luxury. Rooms were clean and giant beds were super comfy. Lovely food.”
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Well organised Close to beach and turtle activity Tours can be organised from hotel”
Anjali
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lots of animals in the grounds and a beautiful environment to stay in”
Lynsey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location, amount of wildlife you’re able to see on the grounds, friendly helpful staff including tour guides.”
Vanessa
Netherlands Netherlands
“Beautifully located accommodation, nestled between the beach and the jungle. We saw a lot of wildlife, especially birds, including toucans by the pool.”
Nisan
Israel Israel
“Nice chalet bea utiful hotel and good pool. Tasty food”
Ruth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic atmosphere, so many nice places to sit and appreciate nature, great pool, lovely staff, nice food, interesting tours. All just incredible.”
Nicole
Australia Australia
“This was a great lodge, quiet, clean and all the amenities. It has the benefit of being one of two hotels that can access both the river and beach and we enjoyed spending time at both, noting you can't swim due to safety.”
Benger
Israel Israel
“A great hotel, perfect location between the beach to the tunnel. The staff are very friendly. The hotel is beautiful. The food is great. Nice pool and atmosphere”
Hannes
Germany Germany
“Great location, 15 mins walk to the beautiful village of Tortuguero from where almost all tours are starting. Breakfast and dinner has been of good quality. Rooms are comfortable but basic. You are truly right in the nature, getting waken up by...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Main Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Latin American
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
Katonga Floating Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Latin American

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:30 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 20:00 and 05:30
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Access is only by boat or by plane. Due to this location, a combination of land transportation and boat ride is required to get to Mawamba Lodge,

The Lodge offers daily boat transfers from the dock in Guapiles at an additional cost. Otherwise guests may arrange their own boat transportation but should let Mawamba Lodge their expected arrival time at least 3 days before arrival. Please contact the property to confirm your transportation method and inquire about any additional information.

Please note that the reception is closed from 20:00 until 05:30. It is not possible to check in outside the normal reception opening times

KEEP IN MIND THAT AFTER 4PM THERE ARE NO PUBLIC NOR PRIVATE BOATS AT LA PAVONA DOCK TOWARDS TORTUGUERO, PLEASE CALL US BEFORE YOU BEGIN TRANSIT TOWARDS TORTUGUERO.

Please inform Mawamba Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.