Manatus Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.4 (12 reviews)
Tortuguero, Colorado, Limon, 70206 , Colorado , CR

Facilities

Free breakfast
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free WiFi
Garden
Continental breakfast
Wheelchair accessible
Fitness facilities
Free breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Limited parking
Expensive breakfast
No spa services

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
8.3
Service was generally appreciated, although a few guests had complaints about wait times.
Location
8.1
The hotel is located in close proximity to many key landmarks and public transport.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, although some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues.
Amenities
7.2
The amenities provided were satisfactory, with some guests highlighting the gym and pool, while others mentioned the lack of spa services.
Value for Money
6.9
Some guests felt that the price was a bit high for the services offered, while others thought it was reasonable given the location.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast and restaurant services were generally well-received, although a few guests thought there could be more variety.
Overall Experience
8
Most guests had a positive overall experience and would recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-09-13 20:00

Property Description

Luxurious Spa Services

Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials at our full-service spa for the ultimate relaxation during your stay.

Recreational Amenities

Take advantage of our outdoor pool and fitness center to stay active and refreshed while enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

Dining and Entertainment

Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge after a satisfying meal at Ara Macaw. Wake up to a complimentary continental breakfast to start your day off right.

Book your serene waterfront retreat at Manatus Hotel, where luxury meets nature's beauty.

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 09:00 AM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 12 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 8
P
Paul partner
10
Pros:

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

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

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!

2020-01-24 via Nuitee
G
Gabriela
10
Kleines Paradies
Pros:

Wunderschöne, kleine Lodge am Ufer der Lagune. Super freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Tolle Ausflüge, sehr gutes Essen!

2019-11-28 via Nuitee
L
Louisa
10
Pros:

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.

2019-09-22 via Nuitee
G
Guy
6
OK. Air conditioning is a huge plus
Pros:

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.

2019-07-09 via Nuitee
S
Spencer
10
Must-do visit to Costa Rica
Pros:

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!

2018-12-20 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
4
Pros:

Preis-Leistung war enttäuschend. Die einzige komfort Einrichtung war die Klimaanlage.

2017-11-25 via Nuitee
J
john
6
Decent hotel
Pros:

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.

2016-08-15 via Nuitee
L
LIBER
8
Deben mejorar
Pros:

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

2016-04-01 via Nuitee
J
john
10
Great staff, great place.
Pros:

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.

2015-06-13 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Kleine Oase inmitten der Natur
Pros:

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

2015-05-02 via Nuitee
E
Ella
10
Manatus Hotel in tortuguerro
Pros:

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.

2011-06-30 via Nuitee