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Laguna Lodge

Our rating

7/10

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Highlights

- Large resort amidst jungle-fringed canals
- Near Tortuguero National Park
- On-site butterfly and botanic gardens
- Cultural and wildlife activities

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Overview

Laguna Lodge is well positioned for those looking to explore the much-visited Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica’s north eastern climes. This expansive lodge has 160 rooms and covers some 15 acres, lying on a narrow strip of land accessible only by boat, with the Caribbean Sea on one side and the area’s main jungle-fringed Tortuguero Lagoon on the other. The property is designed to be as eco-friendly as possible and has several acres of gardens that are exceptionally rich in plant life and home to a large number of butterfly and bird species. There’s a wealth of activities on offer, including some cultural visits, and some phenomenal wildlife right on the doorstep.

The many rooms are spread across six acres in several different buildings. All of them are simple and straightforward in design, using wooden furnishings to lend them a natural feel. All rooms offer a decent amount of space and a good number of basic comforts, including a ceiling fan, an outdoor wooden bench, and hot water. There are single, double or triple formations to choose from.

There’s a good range of activities to take part in; some of them are included in any stay at the lodge, while others are optional and available for an extra charge. Two activities which are invariably included are a cultural tour of Tortuguero town including the school, church, shops and recycling plant, and an unbeatable boat excursion through the national park’s enchanting canals. These activities are seamlessly led by dedicated expert guides and are a great way for guests to learn about the area’s rich history and fascinating wildlife. As for optional activities, there are guided visits through the lodge’s extensive gardens, an early morning sunrise boat tour, a sea turtle nesting trip (July to October only), and a beach walk to see sea turtles hatching (September to November only). There is direct beach access from the lodge and guests are free to wander along the long stretch of sand and watch sea turtles hatching in their own time if they don’t wish to pay extra for a guided tour.

Meals are served in the open-air restaurant that overlooks the Tortuguero Lagoon. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served here, with all food freshly prepared using locally sourced ingredients. The main bar overlooks the lagoon and it’s decking is right over the water; there are also two smaller bars, each located by one of the lodge’s two swimming pools.

Children of all ages are welcome and although there may be age restrictions on some activities, there’s plenty for all ages to enjoy in the area. Parents are reminded that, due to the rural, waterside location of the lodge, children must be kept under constant adult supervision.

What customers are saying after travelling with Tourdust

Average Rating

based on 536 reviews

(5.00/5)

  • I would like to say a massive thank you for organising our Vietnam trip. The itinerary and execution were superb, as was the attention to detail. I would also like to thank the agent who was on the end of my whats app chat (I have no idea who they were!) – always available, always quick to respond, and kept me updated regarding times etc. Also, the guides Dan (north) and Tien (mid) were just excellent, and we really enjoyed their company. The lady (whose name I have forgotten) who was our additional guide for the DMZ day was exceedingly good and made that day very special.

    Missingfiona g reviewing Complete Vietnam For Families on 15 April 2024

  • Trip was great and all the arrangements were excellent so thank you for all the help!

    Drivers and transfers were all good - on time and very good service on each trip.

    Accommodation was lovely - Douar Samra was amazing (weather could have been better but lovely regardless). Riad in Marrakesh was also great!

    All in all a great trip and we loved the variety of the mountains, Marrakesh and the coast.

    Thanks you once again!

    MissingHardeep S reviewing Boutique Marrakech & Atlas Mountains on 15 April 2024

  • I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.

    Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.

    El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.

    Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.

    So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last

    MissingJuhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024

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