Playa Negra GuesthousevsTortuga Lodge & Gardens
Both hotels are recommended by experts. Overall, Tortuga Lodge & Gardens ranks slightly better than Playa Negra Guesthouse. Tortuga Lodge & Gardens ranks #13 in Costa Rica with accolades from 4 publications including The Telegraph, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Playa Negra Guesthouse
100 metre north of the football field,, Playa Negra, Cahuita Apartado 27-70403, Costa Rica
From $70/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Pool
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Fodor's
"This gracious, Québécois-owned lodging set in lush, hibiscus-strewn gardens has become a Cahuita favorite." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Owned by a delightful couple, this meticulously maintained place offers four charming rooms in a Caribbean-style plantation house, complemented by three kitchen-equipped storybook cottages." Full review
Tortuga Lodge & Gardens
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 Telegraph
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
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