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Manatus Hotel

3.5 star property

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A swimming pool with a view of the water and palm trees, surrounded by lush greenery.
An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, a tiled floor, and a ceiling with draped fabric.
A room with two beds, each with a canopy. The room has wooden flooring and a sloped ceiling with wooden beams.
A covered pavilion with a wooden roof and white columns, situated over a body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A bar area with a wooden ceiling and a curved counter.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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Tortuguero, Colorado, Limon, 70206
  • Place, Tortuguero National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tortuguero National Park Office
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Tortuguero
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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A room with two beds, each with a canopy, wooden headboards, and bedside tables.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two beds, each with a canopy, wooden headboards, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two beds, each with a canopy, wooden headboards, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Deluxe Quadruple room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Manatus Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and spa services.
Manatus Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials and body treatments.
During your stay at Manatus Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Tortuguero National Park. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Caribbean cuisine while dining at Ara Macaw
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to massages, facials, or body treatments at the spa
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe and a multilingual staff
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and motor boating
  • Steps from Tortuguero National Park and Tortuguero National Park Office
  • Local-area shuttle service available for a fee
Manatus Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Manatus Hotel. An area shuttle within 5 kilometers is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Colorado hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
Ara Macaw - This restaurant specializes in Caribbean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 kilometres

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ara Macaw

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2006
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 8 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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests should notify this property at least 15 days in advance of their arrival date to arrange transportation (surcharge).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Manatus Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by boat and shuttle. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel at the number on the booking confirmation. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6 AM - 8 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival 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 at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Manatus
Manatus
Manatus Hotel
Manatus Hotel Tortuguero
Manatus Tortuguero
Manatus Hotel Costa Rica/Tortuguero
Manatus Hotel Costa Rica/Tortuguero
Manatus Hotel Hotel
Manatus Hotel Colorado
Manatus Hotel Hotel Colorado
Manatus Hotel Hotel
Manatus Hotel Colorado
Manatus Hotel Hotel Colorado

Manatus Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Knowledgable guides, friendly staff and great food. Pick up from San Jose and transport to Manatus was seamless . Cannot recommend it highly enough
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic, from pickup in San Jose by Monika through to the hotel, room, food and tours! All was exceptional & the staff were all very welcoming & friendly. It made an excellent start to our honeymoon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

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

Kleines Paradies

Wunderschöne, kleine Lodge am Ufer der Lagune. Super freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Tolle Ausflüge, sehr gutes Essen!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was great and the staff very friendly and knowledgable. The hotel organised our transfer from San Jose which made it easy to get to. Included in our stay were a trip to the nearby town of Tortuguero and 2 trips on the canals wildlife spotting. The guides were great at spotting reptiles, monkeys and sloths so it was a great experience. All meals are included during your stay as it is out of the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Guy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

OK. Air conditioning is a huge plus

The good reason to visit Manatus is the air conditioning in the rooms, which no other hotel has in Tortugero. Other than that- this is a very expansive 3 star hotel. Food is very basic. Service is good though, like in most places in Costa RIca.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

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

Must-do visit to Costa Rica

Great place, amazing environment, included tours were very special led by Luis and our driver Danny. We saw crocodiles, all 3 species of monkeys, sloths, iguanas, many types of birds, bats etc. Food was plenty, but average, otherwise, I could not recommend this place enough. Even the kids loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Preis-Leistung war enttäuschend. Die einzige komfort Einrichtung war die Klimaanlage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

john

Liked: Cleanliness

Decent hotel

This is a very good standard hotel for what part of the world you are in. You are in the middle of a rainforest with little to no resources. The air in the room fails between 1 and 3. Expected. The transportation to and from the public boat was spotty at best. The Food is decent, I only got sick once which is pretty good for my stomach. All that said you don't come here for the hotel of the food or service. It's all about the nature. This is as good as it gets... Would I stay here again, probably not just for the lack of communication with the manager. He knew little to no English and could not address issues or even when we wanted an upgrade on a tour.
Verified review

8/10 Good

LIBER

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Deben mejorar

Es ilogico lo que sucede con el precio del traslado. El hotel cobra usd 75 por persona por traslado regular en bus de san jose a la pavona ( aproximadamente 3 hs e incluye desayuno o almuerzo) y traslado en lancha de la pavona al hotel. Si quieres solo tomar la parte del traslado en lancha ( sin el bus y sin almuerzo o desayuno) tambien te piden usd 75 por persona. Las camas crujen y los cochones no son suficientemente buenos La comida buena y el personal del comedor excelente No esta al nivel de un hotel todo incluido por el que se paga 400 dolares la habitacion por noche
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

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

Great staff, great place.

We had a great stay. All of the staff were fantastic. Food excellent. Tours with Luis and captain Danny were a once in a lifetime experience. We still don't know how they can spot some of the animals. Sloths, monkeys, Jesus Christ lizards, caimans, toucans, green herons, little blue herons, tiger herons, bats, oropendola. We felt like we were the only people in the resort, with everyone catering to our every wish. It is a small exclusive resort in a most remote place. Well worth the money. It's an adventure just getting there.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Kleine Oase inmitten der Natur

Es werden schöne Touren mit dem Boot auf den Wasserwegen angeboten. An- und Abreise organisiert man besser selbst, da die Hotelpreise deutlich überhöht sind.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ella

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

Manatus Hotel in tortuguerro

We purchase a package for 2 nights and 3 days, which included transportation from SanJose. They refused to pick us up from the hotel in Alajueha which is 5 km from the the airport, so we had to take a taxi to another hotel, which was a nuisance at 5 am. Overall it is the best hotel in the area, the staff is amazing and goes out of their way to please you. Food is average. Bed is not supercomfortable , but adequate.We had a great time! Bring cash with use, they don't have ATMs.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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