Manatus Hotel

Manatus Hotel, a small boutique hotel on the Tortuguero canal

Manatus is a small boutique hotel in the centre of Tortuguero, on the river side of the canals, where a stay is as much about comfort as about the jungle. With few rooms, air conditioning and an à la carte kitchen, it suits couples and travellers who want Tortuguero's wildlife with a more polished place to come back to.

Why we choose it

• Small and personal. With only a handful of rooms, the hotel feels private, and the staff know your name by the second day.
• Real comfort in the jungle. Rooms have air conditioning and a terrace, a rare combination in Tortuguero's humid climate.
• À la carte dining. The restaurant cooks to order rather than serving a buffet, which makes dinner an event here.

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Rooms and views

Every room is a Luxury room with two queen beds, air conditioning and a terrace, plus a private patio with an outdoor shower. Inside you will find hardwood floors, modern décor and original Costa Rican art, along with a TV, Wi-Fi, a mini fridge and a coffee maker. It is the kind of room you are happy to come back to after a dawn boat tour.

On the property

The outdoor pool sits right beside a canal, with loungers and umbrellas and boats drifting past. The tropical gardens around it are full of birds. There is a spa for massages after a day outdoors, a small gym, a bar for a sundowner, and walking trails. The à la carte restaurant serves Caribbean-influenced and international dishes, on a deck over the water when the weather allows.

Location and getting there

Manatus is in the centre of Tortuguero near the canals, reachable only by boat or plane. We arrange the transfer and the boat ride in. From here we book boat tours through the national park, guided walks, turtle nesting tours in season and sport fishing, which the hotel also offers. Read more about Tortuguero National Park.

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