Cabinas Balcon del Mar Tortuguero

Hotels
7.9 (51 reviews)
Tortuguero Limón 100 metros Norte del tanque del agua , Tortuguero , cr

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Pets allowed
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Concierge service
Shared kitchen
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Dirty kitchen
Musty smell
Needs renovation

Categories

Cleanliness
6.05
Negatively impacted due to reports of a dirty kitchen and a musty smell in the room.
Service
9.52
Staff described as very kind and helpful.
Location
10
Great location near the town center and just 10 meters from the beach.
Room Quality
7.01
Room and bathroom need renovation, led to discomfort due to heat.
Amenities
7.54
Existing amenities were old and not well-maintained.
Value for Money
9
Overall value for the price is acceptable given the location.
Food and Beverage
6.05
Kitchen needs renovation which impacts usability for food preparation.
Overall Experience
8.05
Decent experience overall with significant concerns regarding cleanliness and room conditions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 14:37

Property Description

Proximity to Nature
Cabinas Balcon del Mar Tortuguero is ideally located just 100 meters from the renowned Tortuguero National Park, offering easy access to hiking and fishing activities. The proximity to the beach also provides guests with the perfect opportunity to unwind and enjoy the sun and sand just steps away from the property.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at Tortuguero Cabinas Balcon del Mar is equipped with a fan for a pleasant stay. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom with a shower and provided linens, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing experience during their visit.

Convenient Amenities
The hotel features a 24-hour front desk, a garden, and a shared kitchen for guests' use. Additionally, services such as a tour desk and laundry facilities are available, enhancing the overall convenience and satisfaction of your stay.

Ready to experience nature and comfort at Cabinas Balcon del Mar Tortuguero? Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TTQ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for US$15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 51 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.05
Service: 9.52
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.01
Amenities: 7.54
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 6.05
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Ramón couple es
6
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Instalaciones envejecidas, los ventiladores muy ruidosos, no funcionó el calentador de agua

2025-12-21 via Nuitee
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Emilia family_with_children it
7
Qualità/prezzo ok
Pros:

Ottima posizione vicino al centro del paesino e a 10 metri dalla spiaggia. Letto abbastanza comodo. Personale molto gentile e disponibile. Per il prezzo è ok.

Cons:

La stanza e il bagno sarebbero da rinnovare, puzza di muffa. In camera faceva un caldo atroce, per fortuna c'erano due ventilatori che un minimo aiutavano. Cucina sporca con utensili vecchi e arrugginiti, noi ci siamo rifiutate di cucinare.

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
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virginie extended_group fr
9
2025-08-16 via Nuitee
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LAURENCE family_with_children fr
9
Pros:

L'emplacement au bord de la mer
Les animaux aux abords : paresseux,aras...
Le jardin
L'accueil

Cons:

La cuisine qui meriterait d'être rénovée.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Annemiek family_with_children nl
7
2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Castro Varela couple es
8
2025-08-01 via Nuitee
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Alicia extended_group es
7
2025-07-24 via Nuitee
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Charlie young couple gb
8
Very good
Pros:

The staff were great, super friendly and helpful. The location right on the beach was ideal, and we really appreciated the clothes line to dry stuff outside our room. The facilities in the room, particularly the bathroom, were a bit dated and in need of repair, and the communal kitchen could do with a good clean. However, in all, it was a comfortable stay and we would stay again.

2025-01-20 via Nuitee
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Kirsi young couple nl
8
Very good
Pros:

Really kind staff, plenty of fans in the room

2025-01-11 via Nuitee
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Franz family with young children be
8
Very good
Pros:

Somebody picks you up at the harbour. Nice host shows their turtles and the sloths up in the tree.

Cons:

The room is pretty small, shower didn't work properly.

2024-04-14 via Nuitee
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Ramashetty family with young children cr
6
Pleasant
2024-04-02 via Nuitee
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Angele partner
6
Pros:

Bon rapport qualité/ prix et accueil sympa

2024-03-29 via Nuitee
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Ashley group us
8
Very good
2024-03-26 via Nuitee
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Bernard young couple lu
7
Good
Pros:

It is a place to sleep for a short stay in Tortuguero.

Cons:

There is not much comfort but at this price it is ok. We don’t see the beach from the hotel.

2024-03-24 via Nuitee
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Donna young couple ca
9
Such a lovely location, right on the water and away from the busy center but very easy to walk to.
Pros:

No breakfast but a very convenient shared kitchen which allowed us to make breakfast and keep drinks cool. Hammocks for lounging in and lots of outdoor tables. Our room caught a lovely breeze and view from the ocean. I loved that it was right on the ocean.

Cons:

Sometimes the heat made it hard to sleep. We had fans in the room. Perhaps a ceiling fan and more breeze would have helped.

2024-03-14 via Nuitee
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Ali young couple gb
9
Superb
Pros:

Great location. Good for exploring the peninsula. Easy 10 minutes walk into the centre of town and all restaurants. Good wi-fi

Cons:

Nothing to dislike about this place
It's not fancy. But it has everything you need.

2024-02-25 via Nuitee
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Aistė young couple lt
7
Good
2024-02-10 via Nuitee
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Patrice solo traveller us
8
Good value for money.
Pros:

Great location. Very close to the beach and national park. Short walk to town. Hammocks to rest in outside. Quiet at night. I could hear the sound of the waves. Ask for a map of the town because at first it’s a little confusing. I think mostly locals stay here. No AC but it wasn’t needed. My room had 3 beds and a fan for each bed. The proprietor used an app to translate his Spanish into English for me. I was very pleased with this place.

Cons:

No breakfast, but they have a kitchen with a stovetop and 2 fridges and lots of equipment and utensils & a coffee maker.

2024-02-04 via Nuitee
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Mecca young couple us
5
Passable
Pros:

Great location in front of the beach and far from the noises of the strip. Although be prepared to walk a lot to get to restaurants and the park etc.

Cons:

It’s more like a hostel than a hotel. They don’t provide shampoo or any amenities in your room. Rooms are very very basic and small.

2024-01-20 via Nuitee
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Alain
8
Nice place to relax
Pros:

Really close to the sea but takes few minutes to join the center of the town and activities. Really quiet area.

2024-01-18 via Nuitee