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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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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.0
Low score for Tortuguero
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Guests who stayed here loved
Marleen
Belgium
“We stayed two nights in the lodge. Transport there from La Fortuna is an experience on its own. No need to take an early morning boat/kano/kayak trip, you only spend 10 minutes immersed in the rain forest, the rest is similar to the boat trip from...”
Desiree
Netherlands
“Mawamba Lodge was beautifully located in the middle of nature. We loved hearing the monkeys in the morning and spotting beautiful birds in the garden. The common spaces were great too, we loved the swimming pool and the bar area. We had amazing...”
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Anna
United Kingdom
“Fantastic location, right on the Caribbean beach, walking distance to the town. Kayak tour was great, informative guide. Room was lovely, breakfast an added bonus.”
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Henrik
Denmark
“Fantastic location. Very friendly staff. Walking distance to town.”
E
Edda
Germany
“Great location, close to Town but also very nicely situated in the green. A lot of animal watching tours just start from the doorstep! Nice bungalows & pool & good breakfast! We enjoyed our time there very much!”
Dganit
Israel
“beautiful hotel located right on the river amazing view and great swimming pool”
J
Jessica
United Kingdom
“Beautiful location, and property felt luxury. Rooms were clean and giant beds were super comfy. Lovely food.”
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Gary
United Kingdom
“Well organised
Close to beach and turtle activity
Tours can be organised from hotel”
Anjali
United Kingdom
“Lots of animals in the grounds and a beautiful environment to stay in”
Lynsey
United Kingdom
“Location, amount of wildlife you’re able to see on the grounds, friendly helpful staff including tour guides.”
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
Mawamba Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
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.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
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.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
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.
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