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Pachira LodgevsHotel Villa Caletas
Both properties are rated highly by writers. On balance, Hotel Villa Caletas ranks marginally better than Pachira Lodge. Hotel Villa Caletas is ranked #29 in Costa Rica with recommendations from 4 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Pachira Lodge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
across the main canal, Tortuguero, Costa Rica
From $180/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
"This is the prettiest of Tortuguero's lodges, but not the costliest—the owners here market competitively and keep prices reasonable." Full review
"Just outside Tortuguero National Park on the northeast coast of Costa Rica, the Pachira Lodge sits on a thin strip of land surrounded by a network of canals." Full review
"A sprawling compound set on 14 hectares of land, this 88-room hotel with turtle-shaped pool is a popular family spot." Full review
Hotel Villa Caletas
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
2 km after Punta Leona, Herradura, Jaco 12358-1000, Costa Rica
From $246/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"While Costa Rica is known for its jungles, beaches, surf towns and outdoor activities, there is also a serious glamorous side to it." Full review
"Perched 1,200 feet above the sea on a promontory south of Punta Leona, the elegant rooms sequestered in the jungle have jaw-dropping views of the surrounding foliage and sea below." Full review
"Eccentric clifftop resort near Jacó beach, with two mansions, an infinity pool and Pacific Ocean views." Full review
" There’s little reason to leave this self-contained resort, complete with crown molding and mosaic-tiled fountains. " Full review
Top choice
"Although the views of the Pacific are amazing, what makes this bluff-top hotel truly unique is its architectural fusion, incorporating elements as varied as tropical Victorian, Hellenistic and French colonial" Full review