La Baula Lodge

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Aerial view
Front of property
Outdoor pool
Basic Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Pococi, Colorado, Limon
  • Tortuguero Hill Trail
    301 min walk
  • Caribbean Conservation Corporation
    1 min drive
  • Tortuguero National Park
    4 min drive
  • Tortuquero (TTQ)
    376 min walk

Room options

Standard Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

La Baula Lodge

Waterfront lodge with free breakfast and airport shuttle service
Along with an outdoor pool, this lodge has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
La Baula Lodge offers 45 accommodations. Rooms open to balconies. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at La Baula Lodge, you'll be within walking distance of Tortuguero National Park. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free roundtrip airport shuttle.
  • Free local cuisine breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a terrace
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Tortuguero National Park Office and a few minutes from Cuatro Esquinas Island
  • Free airport shuttle service
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at La Baula Lodge. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request).

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colorado lodge.

Guests are served free local cuisine breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
La Baula Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free return airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by boat. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 48 hours before travel at the number on the booking confirmation. La Baula Lodge offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Baula Lodge Tortuguero
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La Baula Lodge Costa Rica/Tortuguero
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La Baula Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 164 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rafael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jun

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the location for two nights, both my son and myself got so many bite by bedbugs in the room!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic rooms.
Fabulous settling, lovely gardens, very basic tired room. Breakfast and dinner was OK. Hated the wooden seats without cushions in the dining area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ILSIE

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saori, Redondo Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Herbert

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

José Manuel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service was incredible and well-suited for our family's needs. The lodges were comfortable and clean, and the staff had great advice for activities and helped us plan out our days to ensure we could enjoy as much of Tortuguero as possible. We appreciate the eco-friendly, family atmosphere and the humble interaction with wildlife. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an adventure in the rainforest!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mariah, Chilliwack

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly & helpful. The property was well kept and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Waterfront Tropical Cottage
We stayed here with our 1 1/2 year-old and 3 year-old and the staff was very patient and friendly! They were able to make accommodations and provided special assistance with meals, organizing transportation and addressed all our inquiries. We got to see monkeys on the property and many tropical birds. We used the pool and enjoyed the quiet rocking chair dock while waiting for a few passing rain clouds. Excellent-Family Friendly place to say just a quick water taxi away from Tortuguero.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Rita

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area, full of plants and animals.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

ilan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most friendly, accommodating staff. Beautiful nature views with monkeys in the backyard.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard Kytle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

INGRID M

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel que no debe dejar pasar de visitarlo
Lo pasamos increíble!!! Mi esposo y yo ya habíamos ido a este hotel y nos encantó. Por eso decidimos llevar a nuestros amigos. Ellos se sintieron maravillados del lugar y de todas las bellezas que tiene Tortuguero. Los jardines del hotel, sus habitaciones y la atención de su personal son excepcionales.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It has not ATM
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ronny and his family were very accommodating as we were the only guests at the lodge.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Kayla, Canada

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, good breakfast. Note that the wifi is almost non existant at the lodge, and zero wifi reaches the rooms. If you are doing a tortuguero tour, may be worthwhile to make sure they pick you up at the hotel- otherwise you need ti taxi into the main town (~4$ us roundtrip, and a bit of a hassel if youre doing an early morning tour). Pool was very nice. Pricey meals onsite for lunch or supper (15$ us) or you can take the free hotel boat into town at 3pm, returning at 5pm. May be nice to stay right into tortuguero, but this hotel is quiet and and good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020