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Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Habitacion Doble con A/C | Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Ecotours

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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200 m south of Plaza de Deportes, Colorado, Limon
  • Place, Playa Tortuguero
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tortuguero National Park Office
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tortuguero National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Habitacion Doble con A/C

Habitacion Doble con A/C

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Basic Double Room, Air conditioning

Basic Double Room, Air conditioning

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Beach View | Living area

Basic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room, Air conditioning

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Tortuguero

When you stay at Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero in Colorado, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Playa Tortuguero and Cuatro Esquinas Island. .This beach hotel is within close proximity of Tortuguero National Park Office and Sea Turtle Conservancy.

What's nearby

  • Playa Tortuguero - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tortuguero National Park Office - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tortuguero National Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sea Turtle Conservancy - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪El Patio de Tortuguero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Mi Niño - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sunrise Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar del Pachira Lodge - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Budda Café - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero

Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature ceiling fans. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This Colorado hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and a television in a common area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
At Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast only.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: CRC 5,000 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CRC 5000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 8 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 5 (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

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Cabinas El Icaco Hostel

Cabinas El Icaco Tortuguero

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Cabinas El Icaco Tortuguero Costa Rica

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El Icaco Tortuguero

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Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero Hotel

Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero Colorado

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Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was Ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANE

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A basic and quirky hotel; great hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice people. Close to the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nicely located hotel.

Nice hotel, very close to jaguar trail and the beach. Was a 5/10 min walk into town for restaurants. As it is slightly outside the town it was nice and quiet.Room basic but had hot water and wi fi.Staff great and helped me navigate paying my park fees online.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tortuguero is such a cute town! We weren’t sure we wanted to make the drive but we loved it. The boat ride from La Pavona is beautiful and the town is great for walking around and shopping. We took a guided night hike and saw a turtle laying eggs on the beach! The staff were very nice and helpful and the air conditioning in the rooms was nice. Only stayed one night but loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Amazing staff. Great location. I really recommend it :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot. Right on the beach . Very clean. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Position good basic facilities. Tour information good and tours taken excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people here were incredible. Even with the mix up on our room, the service and amazing staff made our stay here awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service

The charm of a remote area

The room was spacious enough with a nice bathroom and shower. No aircon but a powerful fan mounted on the ceiling. We had a big rainstorm and wind the first night. The power went out and I couldn't see a thing. Bring a flashlight as the power also went out almost every day for a shorter time. The beach on the Caribbean coast was right across the street. I loved it as it was nearly deserted and unspoiled (natural). Seemed like 2 places when it was stormy or sunny. Had a nice restaurant for breakfast and good help with arranging canoe trips and guided walks. The town was a short walk but a bit tricky. I got lost coming back in the dark (again a flashlight is helpful) The place is absolutely charming with great places to eat in town.It was hot when the sun came out and steamy when it rained.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very friendly and it was helpful that we could use the pool at a sister restaurant. The hotel is at the less touristy, more residential side of town, which may be off-putting for some people. The only real downside was the lack of air conditioning. Instead, I spent a lot of time in the hammock which benefited from the sea breeze. Fantastic pancakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The community hammock area was great. The location in the ocean was great. Hearing the waves st night was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hammock area with sea views.

8/10 Good

H, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel

The hotel is by the beautiful beach. The hotel is very clean and all staff are nice. Breakfast is very good! If I will visit this place next time, I will stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Ella, Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Next to beach and the hammocks are great!

This is likely one of the best hotels in Tortuguero but it's still a Costa Rican hotel in a small town so don't be expecting the Hilton. And have you seen the price! A great deal! Tortuguero is a tiny town and at the boat dock in LaPavona a representative from the hotel, named Curly, met us and made sure we were on the water taxi. He spoke great English and walked us through town us to the hotel when we arrived. He was also our guide on an early morning canoe ride the next day.He paddled us all around the lagoon, which was fantastic! Tons of wildlife...Capuchin Monkeys nearly jumped in our boat, they were so close. He had a great eye and a clear love for his town.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Pretty, clean, simple but all you need.

Only had 1 night but did the job nicely for a low price in great location. Pool is a public one down the street. Pretty and colourful location.

10/10 Excellent

Norma, Hesperia, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nine days in Tortuguero

Stayed in Tortuguero for 9 days. I had been there before, but it was a quick trip and couldn't do much. So I decided to stay longer this time. I took a canoe trip in the National Park and got to see so many kinds of animal. I got lucky! I also visited the Conservation of Turtle Museum, it was great. Walked in the pouring rain which was awesome. In California we don't get much rain. Hung out with the locals, listened to Reggae and ate at all the restaurants. The hotel has hammocks available for the guest facing the ocean. Hearing the waves crash while on the hammocks was so relaxing. The hotel also has a pool but it's located on their other property, which isn't to far away.There are many other activities to do such as kayaking, zip lines, fishing and in season Turtle watching. Just ask the hotels staff and they will help you with all your activity needs. Overall I had an awesome trip.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

Great location, right by the beach! The hostel is very colorful and looks nice from the outside. The room we stayed in had 3 beds, not the most comfortable but good enough to spend a night or couple while traveling. We contacted the hotel a day before our stay and asked about transportation from the Tortuguero Airport. We had a water taxi come and take us to town, someone greeted us there and walked us right to the hotel. There was a kitchen available for breakfast (eggs and toast with fresh fruit and coffee/tea, pretty good and not expensive) but payment for the meals was not managed well, we ended up paying twice because the person we gave our money to the first day didn't write it down. Overall great value for the price!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place by the sea

This is a good value for money hotel right by the beach. Everything is about right for the price you pay here. Maybe a little breakfast included would be nice. We tried to eat there but they were so busy and we had to go for our tour so no breakfast for us that day :(