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Tortuga Lodge & GardensvsHotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais
Both Casa Chameleon Hotel Mal Pais and Tortuga Lodge & Gardens are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Tortuga Lodge & Gardens ranks significantly higher than Casa Chameleon Hotel Mal Pais. Tortuga Lodge & Gardens ranks #13 in Costa Rica with recommendations from 4 reviews including The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Tortuga Lodge & Gardens
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Across from the airstrip, 1 mile north of the Town of Tortuguero, Tortuguero 6941, Costa Rica
From $238/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
9.0
"This sophisticated and intimate river lodge is the ultimate glamp, bringing guests close to nature without ever subjecting them to its discomforts." Full review
"Lush lawns, orchids, and tropical trees surround this thatched riverside lodge owned by Costa Rica Expeditions and renowned for its nature packages and top-notch, personalized service." Full review
"Just north of Tortuguero and right on the canal, this upscale lodge stands on nearly 50 acres of tropical forest and gardens." Full review
"The property sits on the Caribbean coastline in its own private nature reserve, making it a nature and adventure lover's dream destination...includes an a la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner"
"It has amenities like ceiling fans, solar powered hot water, and landscaped gardens—plus a snazzy stone-lined pool, a waterfront dining room with some of the better local cuisine" Full review
Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Punta Barrigona, Mal Pais, Costa Rica
From $394/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
8.0
"A mountainside retreat atop Mal País." Full review
"Nature fuses with South Asian flair at this luxe love nest perched above a boho beach town on the Nicoya Peninsula." Full review
"At this mountainside retreat near Playa Mal País, upscale villas are tucked into a cliff overlooking the Pacific." Full review
Upscale
"Those seeking secluded luxury will love the location high up in the hills, neighbor-free. Ten stylish villas -- all stand-alone and individually decorated -- have private pools with flora, fauna" Full review