Aninga Lodge

Aninga Lodge is a unique and memorable place to stay. We loved the pool and cocktails, and the early morning tours were fantastic for spotting wildlife. The howler monkeys at night are incredibly loud, but it really adds to the jungle atmosphere! Food was fine and breakfast was decent — we’d recommend going for the full board option since everything is right there. It would be great if rooms had coffee making facilities and the reception team could be a bit warmer in their welcome, but overall it was a good experience

Wonderful 2 night stay in a comfortable lodge with the sounds of the forest all around us. The room was well furnished and we enjoyed the rocking chairs outside. The food was great and the advice friendly and efficient. We saw sloths and monkeys before heading out on an amazing boat trip to see so much more. It was amazing.|I recommend this lodge for an unforgettable experience.

Although it can only be reached by 1 and 1/2 hours of boat ride, it's an amazing place to be inside the Tortoguero national Park. The rooms are spacious and the service is excellent. The only thing to consider is that there is no air conditioning and no heating. Although you don't need heating and all of the bungalows are open through a mesh so you get a lot of sounds from outside 24/7. It's a good thing. The drums and other celebrations from village and nearby lodges Carrie's into your room and may disturb your sleep. All of that is more compensated because of its beautiful location within an outstanding national Park.

The trip to the hotel was already an adventure in itself. Our taxi boat dropped us off at the wrong hotel, and we had to take a “water taxi” for $12 to reach Aninga Lodge—even though we told the captain at least three times where we were going. Of course, this is not the hotel’s fault, but be aware: the journey from Pavona to Tortuguero can be quite an adventure.||The same happened on the way back. We waited more than an hour for a boat to Pavona, even though the reception staff had called both the day before and again on the morning of our departure. Again, this isn’t the hotel’s responsibility—but travelers should be prepared for some unpredictability with transfers.||The rooms were very tidy, with two single beds and plenty of space. There are no real windows—just mosquito screens and curtains—but it stays pleasantly fresh without being cold. I really liked the atmosphere of the rooms. It could be a bit brighter inside, which matters on rainy days (and we had one with heavy downpour). The porch chairs were very comfortable, and we made good use of them during the rain.||The pool is great, though the barman didn’t speak much English (fair enough—we’re in Costa Rica and should make more effort in Spanish). The staff overall were friendly, if not very talkative, which was perfectly fine for us.||The breakfast buffet and evening meals were a bit disappointing. The food was good, but quite plain, and the organization felt more “camping style” than restaurant. We even saw guests bringing their own breakfast.||Tortuguero itself can be visited in two to three hours; in my opinion, it doesn’t offer much more beyond that.

Beautiful lodge! The little huts are very comfortable and tucked away in the woods, offering a true sense of immersion in nature. Waking up to the sound of howler monkeys is an unforgettable experience. The hotel also organized the turtle nesting tour, which was a real highlight of our stay.||The front desk lady was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Her colleague, a bit less so—but the warm and cheerful personality of the barman more than made up for it.||If there’s one area for improvement, it would be the food. The overall offering could be better, and breakfast hours should be extended—a 7:00 a.m. start is just too late for busy explorers heading out early.||Overall, a wonderful stay that I would strongly recommend!

Excellent location, set within a mangrove forest. There’s a pool and a lobby right in the middle of the forest, and the rooms are spread throughout the area. Tours can be easily arranged, and the staff is very helpful. I would suggest improving the breakfast and lunch options.

Had a great experience at Aninga Lodge! The staff was fabulous and the food was great. Brandon was a great guide on the Hill Hike and Night tour. He was able to point out animals i would have never seen! I would stay again.

Very nice, Comfortable individual cabins in the middle of the jungle. 1st class. Wish they had AC though. Paying with credit card was not possible due to spotty internet, that was disappointing.