Laguna Lodge

We loved Laguna Lodge. The river boat to get there was fun with the kids (although I'm glad we didn't have too much luggage as that was an interesting juggle) and the grounds of the lodge were gorgeous. Food was fresh and varied, and the tours we did that were included were also good. Our host, Juan, was incredibly accommodating and so friendly. |The kids loved the pool. The rooms were a little on the small side for 4 people, but it's something you can cope with for the location, friendliness of the staff and amazing amount of wildlife.

Rooms were missing some important things that could be used by everyone such as Ac and hair dryer. The staff was really kind and helpful in moments of need. Food was amazing and pool was awesome. And in last but not least the "boat ride" there was fun and interesting and also the tour was super fun.

Set between the canal and the ocean, this hotel is only accessible by boat. It is also in the rain forest so humidity is very high. The rooms are in blocks around very nice gardens with wildlife all around. There are a couple of pools set in the gardens with towels provided. It is a very short walk to the beach but do not go into the sea and there is the chance of crocodiles and sting rays, we were advised to avoid the sea but to enjoy the beach. The rooms are clean and comfortable and there is mosquito netting up at all the windows. The rooms are reasonably basic, but we are in the rain forest - so don't expect air conditioning in the rooms. There is a big fan. The restaurant was very good and all our meals were a good variety. Drinks are a little expensive, but that is the case in most of Costa Rica. The tours from the hotel are amazing. The staff were very friendly and welcoming - we would recommend this hotel.

We got picked up spot on time at 5.50 am from the Barcelo hotel in San Jose (15th July). Juan Miguel introduced himself to us and was our guide for the next 2 days. He was absolutely brilliant. He took care of our group to the smallest details, informed us what our room number would be and the key on the door, so no check in. The exciting thing is the road stops well away from the hotel, so a beautiful one-hour boat ride is needed to reach the hotel.|The hotel is situated in an idyllic place between the canal and the Caribbean Sea. The gardens are magnificent, full of tropical flowers and trees. Lots of birds come and visit, as well as a gorgeous iguana, frogs... The rooms are very well appointed but very hot (no air con). The restaurant is open to the canal, bringing a bit of air.|During our 2 nights stay we went to the village by boat, visited the rain forest from the canal, had a walk with a guide showing us what was around us and finally a tour of the garden. Juan Miguel was so knowledgeable about the fauna and flora. It was such a pleasure to discover Costa Rica nature in simple terms. |The staff at the hotel was extremely friendly. |Juan Miguel took us back to a place where we had breakfast on the way up. This time it was lunch. He handed us over to the driver taking us to La Fortuna, Arenal. |We really enjoyed our short stay in this hotel.

We had a fantastic couple of days in this amazingly beautiful place.||After the slightly chaotic boarding the boat trip - about an hour - via rivers and canals slicing through gorgeous rainforest - was so much better, and longer, than we expected. ||At the lodge the cabins, pool and grounds are stunning with river to one side and wild Caribbean to the other. Shame you can’t swim in either but the prospect of getting eaten by a croc or bullshark didn’t really appeal. Thankfully there’s a great pool to cool off from the serious |humidity. ||We did the turtle trip on the first night- if the weather looks good book there and then - and we all had an|Incredible time. Our guide Mario was brilliant at making sure we got in at the right place and time and we saw one turtle get all the way back from an aborted laying to the sea - which is rare. Then we got to see about 25 eggs laid by another turtle - our 10 year old was delighted to be sprayed with sand when she was covering them up. ||Also did the early boat trip, which we just managed to |persuade our girls to do,|followed by a later boat trip and despite going to similar locations we actually saw quite a lot of animals on each. ||Good wasn’t 5 star rated but plenty - and plenty of choice - for everyone.||Our main guide, Mario was fantastic and the boat captains were brilliant at driving the boats and spotting wildlife. Also had a guide called Fernando who was great. ||If you can, go to the town too to have a look.||Overall, we had an amazing experience!

Excellent stay in this beautiful Lodge. The grounds are stunning. The beauty of the place is that it faces the canal and the carribean sea. Juan Miguel our tour guide for the 2 days picked us up in San Jose. We did the Canal tour with him as well as the walk around the lodge garden. He has an incredible knowledge of the fauna and flora. He was also very caring towards all the guests he looked after.

Tortuguero is a must on a trip to Costa Rica. The place is alive with animal sounds, so interesting and beautiful to navigate through the waterways, and lots of wildlife.|Laguna Lodge is very comfortable, in the middle of the forest and right next to the sea. Lots of birds! The food was amazing, abundant and tasty. Friendly and good service. Clean and comfortable rooms. |Fernando, our guide for some of the excursions, is excellent - so knowledgeable and so much respect for nature.

On arrival, we were slightly surprised at how large the lodge was with 120 rooms. However, the beautifully landscaped gardens and two swimming pools, easily absorbed lots of people as did the large thatched restaurant. The buffet meals were both delicious and plentiful and the staff just wonderful.|A tour to Tortuguero Village and a morning safari, both which were included in our package, were brilliantly slick and informative. Our guide, Marco Vinichi, was superb with his knowledge of the wildlife, his care of the group and general kindness. However, it was Jader our boat captain, who made our wildlife safari an epiphany with his extraordinary vision - he spotted a huge variety of birds and amphibians from up to 10 metres away!|We were lucky to see a turtle nesting at midnight.|A brilliant 2 night trip - really worth it in a beautiful river and beach setting.|Thank you Laguna Lodge!