Valverde Glamping & Ecolodge

Tortuguero is all about the wildlife tours and this is one of the best places to stay, as their guides are fantastic. We did three trips with Jiro who was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining as a guide. He's also the guide on the celebrity Race Across the World! The riverboat ride, night walk and Tortuguero hill were all full of animals and beautiful views. We also did the canoe trip with Antonio, who was even more experienced and knew all about the birds and plants. This was a great experience, as you could go into the smaller waterways, which was incredible. The lodge itself is lovely. Great gardens with toucans and hummingbirds. The food is really good and the staff are all very helpful and welcoming. The rooms are clean and comfortable, if a little rustic but it fits the area and all accommodation is similar in nature. I would stay again.

We had the most amazing lodging at Valverde, Room 1, with the private pool right on the water. The room was comfortable and clean. The staff, especially Rocio, were so attentive and friendly. The grounds were well kept. The availability of the shuttle to and from Tortuguero town worked perfectly for us. We booked a 6am canoe trip on our second day and we saw lots of birds and a cayman. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The meals were mostly good with only one exception, the beef fajitas. The meat was so tough and very difficult to chew. Every other meal, including breakfast, was great. And the location was perfect for us -- not in the heart of the town but very close to be quiet and peaceful.

Beautiful glamping by the water in Tortuguero. To get there, you need to travel by boat for about an hour—this journey itself is already very special and beautiful. The tents and cabins are set in a stunning natural environment. In the garden alone we already saw various animals such as toucans, monkeys, and iguanas. From the dining area you have a beautiful view over the water. Breakfast was included and very tasty. For tours, you were picked up directly at the glamping site, and there was a free shuttle to the village. The morning canoe tour is highly recommended. Truly a stunning and unique place with super friendly staff.

Attentive staff. Clean property. Great local guides for adventures booked thru the hotel.

Nice small hotel, clean, quiet. Staff is good and they try to go the extra mile for you.

Beautiful hotel Beautiful hotel in a beautiful area. You are not in the main town so do need to get a boat if you want meals elsewhere and they do offer complimentary transport but the last one comes back at 5 so if you want dinner out you have to pay for the boat. That was really the only inconvenience but it wouldn't stop me from booking again. They helped us book the tours and it was easy and practical.

Loved it!! We stayed in a "Deluxe Tent" which far exceeded our expectations. The room was freshly renovated, with a wrap around porch, and rocking chairs, along with a jacuzzi and outdoor shower. Monkeys played in the trees overhead. The food at the resort was better than anywhere in town (the cooks in the kitchen were amazing!). The tours were good and the host at the front desk was there all day from the time we came to breakfast to our last night tour to see the turtles. We felt well cared for and very welcomed by the staff. Highly recommend!!

Comfortable beds, staff were helpful with local knowledge and recommendations, and the food was delicious and made to order.

The lodge is located in an area where we could get to the village easily by water taxi. The pool was perfect for relaxing and refreshing after a canoe tour of the national park.