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Hotel Villa CaletasvsTortuga Lodge & Gardens
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Tortuga Lodge & Gardens is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Villa Caletas. Tortuga Lodge & Gardens ranks #13 in Costa Rica with endorsements from 4 reviewers such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
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
Afar Magazine "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
Fodor's "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
Jetsetter "Eccentric clifftop resort near Jacó beach, with two mansions, an infinity pool and Pacific Ocean views." Full review
Travel + Leisure " There’s little reason to leave this self-contained resort, complete with crown molding and mosaic-tiled fountains. " Full review
Lonely PlanetTop 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
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
The Telegraph9.0
"This sophisticated and intimate river lodge is the ultimate glamp, bringing guests close to nature without ever subjecting them to its discomforts." Full review
Fodor's "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
Travel + Leisure "Just north of Tortuguero and right on the canal, this upscale lodge stands on nearly 50 acres of tropical forest and gardens." Full review
Travel + Leisure "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"
Frommer's "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
