Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero

3.0 star property
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Front of property
Front of property
Boating
Outdoor pool
Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
200 m south of Plaza de Deportes, Colorado, Limon
  • Playa Tortuguero
    1 min walk
  • Tortuguero National Park
    5 min walk
  • Tortuguero National Park Office
    7 min walk
  • Tortuquero (TTQ)
    52 min walk

Room options

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Habitacion Doble con A/C

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Tortuguero

When you a stay at Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero in Colorado, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Playa Tortuguero and Tortuguero National Park. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tortuguero National Park Office and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cuatro Esquinas Island.

What's nearby

  • Playa Tortuguero - 1 min walk
  • Tortuguero National Park - 5 min walk
  • Tortuguero National Park Office - 7 min walk
  • Sea Turtle Conservancy - 15 min walk
  • Caribbean Conservation Corporation - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Mi Niño - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Budda Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Patio de Tortuguero - ‬6 min walk
  • Bar Laguna Lodge
  • ‪Miss Junie's Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature ceiling fans. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This Colorado hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and a television in a common area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
At Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast only.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–9:30 AM: CRC 5000 per person
  • 1 restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CRC 5000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 8 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 5 (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

Property is also known as

Cabinas El Icaco
Cabinas El Icaco Hostel
Cabinas El Icaco Tortuguero
Cabinas El Icaco Tortuguero Hostel
Cabinas El Icaco Tortuguero Costa Rica
Hotel El Icaco
El Icaco Tortuguero
El Icaco
El Icaco Tortuguero Colorado
Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero Hotel
Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero Colorado
Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero Hotel Colorado

Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tortuguero is such a cute town! We weren’t sure we wanted to make the drive but we loved it. The boat ride from La Pavona is beautiful and the town is great for walking around and shopping. We took a guided night hike and saw a turtle laying eggs on the beach! The staff were very nice and helpful and the air conditioning in the rooms was nice. Only stayed one night but loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Amazing staff. Great location. I really recommend it :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot. Right on the beach . Very clean. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Position good basic facilities. Tour information good and tours taken excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people here were incredible. Even with the mix up on our room, the service and amazing staff made our stay here awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service
The charm of a remote area
The room was spacious enough with a nice bathroom and shower. No aircon but a powerful fan mounted on the ceiling. We had a big rainstorm and wind the first night. The power went out and I couldn't see a thing. Bring a flashlight as the power also went out almost every day for a shorter time. The beach on the Caribbean coast was right across the street. I loved it as it was nearly deserted and unspoiled (natural). Seemed like 2 places when it was stormy or sunny. Had a nice restaurant for breakfast and good help with arranging canoe trips and guided walks. The town was a short walk but a bit tricky. I got lost coming back in the dark (again a flashlight is helpful) The place is absolutely charming with great places to eat in town.It was hot when the sun came out and steamy when it rained.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very friendly and it was helpful that we could use the pool at a sister restaurant. The hotel is at the less touristy, more residential side of town, which may be off-putting for some people. The only real downside was the lack of air conditioning. Instead, I spent a lot of time in the hammock which benefited from the sea breeze. Fantastic pancakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The community hammock area was great. The location in the ocean was great. Hearing the waves st night was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hammock area with sea views.

8/10 Good

H, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good hotel
The hotel is by the beautiful beach. The hotel is very clean and all staff are nice. Breakfast is very good! If I will visit this place next time, I will stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Ella, Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Next to beach and the hammocks are great!
This is likely one of the best hotels in Tortuguero but it's still a Costa Rican hotel in a small town so don't be expecting the Hilton. And have you seen the price! A great deal! Tortuguero is a tiny town and at the boat dock in LaPavona a representative from the hotel, named Curly, met us and made sure we were on the water taxi. He spoke great English and walked us through town us to the hotel when we arrived. He was also our guide on an early morning canoe ride the next day.He paddled us all around the lagoon, which was fantastic! Tons of wildlife...Capuchin Monkeys nearly jumped in our boat, they were so close. He had a great eye and a clear love for his town.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Pretty, clean, simple but all you need.
Only had 1 night but did the job nicely for a low price in great location. Pool is a public one down the street. Pretty and colourful location.

10/10 Excellent

Norma, Hesperia, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nine days in Tortuguero
Stayed in Tortuguero for 9 days. I had been there before, but it was a quick trip and couldn't do much. So I decided to stay longer this time. I took a canoe trip in the National Park and got to see so many kinds of animal. I got lucky! I also visited the Conservation of Turtle Museum, it was great. Walked in the pouring rain which was awesome. In California we don't get much rain. Hung out with the locals, listened to Reggae and ate at all the restaurants. The hotel has hammocks available for the guest facing the ocean. Hearing the waves crash while on the hammocks was so relaxing. The hotel also has a pool but it's located on their other property, which isn't to far away.There are many other activities to do such as kayaking, zip lines, fishing and in season Turtle watching. Just ask the hotels staff and they will help you with all your activity needs. Overall I had an awesome trip.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value
Great location, right by the beach! The hostel is very colorful and looks nice from the outside. The room we stayed in had 3 beds, not the most comfortable but good enough to spend a night or couple while traveling. We contacted the hotel a day before our stay and asked about transportation from the Tortuguero Airport. We had a water taxi come and take us to town, someone greeted us there and walked us right to the hotel. There was a kitchen available for breakfast (eggs and toast with fresh fruit and coffee/tea, pretty good and not expensive) but payment for the meals was not managed well, we ended up paying twice because the person we gave our money to the first day didn't write it down. Overall great value for the price!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place by the sea
This is a good value for money hotel right by the beach. Everything is about right for the price you pay here. Maybe a little breakfast included would be nice. We tried to eat there but they were so busy and we had to go for our tour so no breakfast for us that day :(

10/10 Excellent

J and M and O, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to beach and awesome view
Very nice accommodation. Breakfast good for the price, and included juice and coffee too. We stayed 2 nights and enjoyed Tortuguero. Do not forget to take the recommended canoe tour.

8/10 Good

orly, us

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good for the money
good for the monney, close to the sea

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Ignasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Alice, BC

Disliked: Room comfort
OK place to overnite in Tortuguero
We were fortunate to have linked up with a guide, who took us to the hostel after we got off the river boat. It would have been quite hard to find otherwise. The hostel is close to the ocean side, which made for nice surf sounds and a breeze, and looks nice. The rooms are clean but very basic and the fan just took the edge off the heat. We unfortunately had a very loud group of drinking and smoking Dutch people (old enough to know better) staying in the next few rooms and, as there is only screen on the windows, this was unpleasant. Mabel was very nice and helpful and I loved seeing the children of the family running the hostel playing around the nice gardens.