Mawamba Lodge

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.3

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. Superior King Room and Bungalow rooms are for *ADULTS ONLY*

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

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Park
United States United States
“Mawamba Lodge has an ideal, rustic location. The grounds are beautiful and meticulously cared for. We loved the Caribbean side of the property for its cool breezes. The sound of the waves could be heard throughout the day and night. It was...”
Casanova
Switzerland Switzerland
“nice situated lodge within walking distance to Tortuguero town well maintained lots of animals (birds, iguanas, monkeys, frogs) good breakfast good restaurant opportunities and organisation for tours (recommend the boattour through the channels) pool”
Elizabeth
United States United States
“I loved the pool. You also had access to the beach which was great but not recommended to swim. My favorite detail was the 5 minute beach clean up! I loved all the places to duck off and relax from the hammocks to floating docks, it was so...”
Lauren
United States United States
“Amazing place so peaceful and beautiful. All the employees extremely nice. We loved everything. Even the howler monkeys that woke us up very early in the morning.”
Alejandra
Canada Canada
“The property location, the hotel crew, The tours. Miguel “el mono” Gives amazing tours”
Laura
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“Located in the forest. Nice pool, great staff. Comfortable beds and good room and bathroom size.”
Julia
United States United States
“The location was amazing - between the river and the beach, with quick access to the village - 15 minutes walk or a 3 minute water taxi. The place was beautiful and very clean and comfortable. We loved the grounds and the pool. Staff was very...”
Lisa
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“It’s so nice with a beautiful pool and friendly staff. Reasonably priced and delicious meals. Lush gardens with so much to see!”
Ekaterina
Netherlands Netherlands
“Location is great, really nice terrain where you can already spot a lot of birds. The lodge itself was basic but enough. Tours were interesting and well-organized. We did a night walk and boat tour, and a hill hike. The guides had very good...”
Amelia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel offers great tours, and is a nice walk to the town. Lots of birds around. It was quite just wildlife noises and was very close to the ocean. The hotel was really good for communication and assistance on how to get there.”

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Main Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Latin American
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
Katonga Floating Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Latin American

Amenities of Mawamba Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

Mawamba Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:30 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 20:00 and 05:30
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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

Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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