Pachira Lodge, along the riverwalk, offers a peaceful escape with a breakfast buffet and garden setting. Relax by the outdoor pool or use the area shuttle to explore nearby. Praised for practical amenities like tour assistance and meeting spaces.
Located in Colorado, Pachira Lodge is in a national park and on the riverwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tortuguero National Park Office and Tortuguero National Park. Visit our Tortuguero travel guide
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at Pachira Lodge. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a Swedish massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a facial. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
An area shuttle, a water dispenser, and tour/ticket assistance
Massage treatment rooms, meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 88 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Recycling and eco-friendly cleaning products
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries
Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Children's pool
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Children's pool
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
In a national park
On the riverwalk
Pool loungers
Terrace
Spa
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Spa treatment rooms
Swedish massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in hallways
No elevator (single-level property)
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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100% renewable energy
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Towels provided
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Ceiling fan
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Eco-friendly toiletries
Recycling
Safe
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 9 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property is also known as
Pachira Lodge
Pachira Lodge Tortuguero
Pachira Tortuguero
Pachira Hotel Tortuguero
Pachira Lodge Costa Rica/Tortuguero
Pachira Lodge Lodge
Pachira Lodge Colorado
Pachira Lodge Lodge Colorado
Frequently asked questions
Does Pachira Lodge have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Pachira Lodge?
As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pachira Lodge on Mar 23, 2026 start from ₩261,156, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Pachira Lodge pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
What time is check-in at Pachira Lodge?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Pachira Lodge?
Check-out is at 9 AM.
Where is Pachira Lodge located?
Situated on the riverwalk, this lodge is within a 10-minute walk of Playa Tortuguero and Sea Turtle Conservancy. Cuatro Esquinas Island and Tortuguero National Park Office are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Reviews
Pachira Lodge Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Pachira Lodge was a great place to stay to explore the Tortuguero area. The lodges were surrounded by the forest with plenty of animal spotting.
The buffet style restaurant let the property down with food on repeat at lunch and dinner and for the 3 nights of our stay.
Ian
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ricardo
Jul 21, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Hotel is located in a secluded area, surrounded by nature and water, a beautiful landscape.
Room was spacious , no air conditioning but with a ceiling fan that was helpful at night. We like the Pool area with the monkeys jumping around
The Hotel was like a cabin lodge experience. It was immersed into the nature, the pool was great, staff was so friendly. The nature awakening tour was great as well. The village is a quick 5 min boat ride.
This is a beautiful property! We felt so peaceful and really enjoyed the beautiful pool. One thing to note is that you need to have cash to take a water taxi from the main island to the hotel!
Corinne
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Ezilda
Apr 21, 2025
The property is nice and lots of trees and birds chirping in the morning. There is no AC, only fans so a bit uncomfortable. Atmosphere was serene. Had to access the main town only by boat.
We were upgraded to a bungalow which looked great and was extremely spacious. We felt like we were staying in the middle of the jungle. Pool area was lovely with loads of wildlife. Only downside was that the shower lacked any power.
Very nice place, located in a piece of Heaven. Keep in mind that it is not connected by land to the town so, you are forced to pay for boat rides. It is a lovely place. (Too expensive for the service they provide, I think)
Such a beautiful place in the middle of nature. I loved their pool and food was amazing (we got the “full board” option for all of our meals paid for and it was definitely worth it, buffet style, delicious). Staff were incredible, kind and always helpful!
Clean rooms - with all you need. Since you are in the middle of the forest, you get awaken by howler monkeys and birds, which I loved - being right inside the forest. Fan helped keep it nice and fresh at night, exactly what we needed!
Perfecto location for us … in front of the town, 5 min by boat! Very private, and yet close to town!
I would definitely stay here again!! Thank you!
We were not provided with information about arrival arrangements or tours even though I had emailed the property about the latter. We were told that the last boat to the property was at 4 or 4.30pm. In fact this was for the public taxi boat and we weren't informed that we could take a private boat if we arrived late. It was all very confusing and stressful.
The property itself is beautiful with lots of animals to watch but the food is not good and we were placed at poorly placed tables and were told where to sit with little option to change places. The rooms are close together so we can hear other guests in their rooms and using the facilities. I had to ask the staff twice to change my sheets and pillows as the former was not clean and the latter smelled bad. They did eventually change them. Also the pool towel was stained do I had to ask to change that also.
The reception staff were generally nice but didn't have a lot of information which we needed.
We had good guides for the excursions organised by Pachira Lodge.
The hotel is beautiful, rooms are good and clean
Well located, arrival is easy and activities are close by
The hotel area is great, full of nature and trails
Food was very good
Eran
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carl
Dec 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is starting to show its age and the damp environment is taking a bit of a toll. There could have been more food choices. The walkways around the property are fabulous.
These property is in the middle of a lagoon and you can only access by boat (like alll tortuguero) it has an amazing forest with lots of animals, we saw monkey birds etc.
The room is confortable it has all you need
Enjoyable stay. We felt that complementary tea/coffee making facilities in the room is necessary. Most other hotels we have stayed in, in Costa-rica, provide this.
Lynn
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
6/10 Okay
Natesh
Mar 8, 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
Although its located in a jungle, these are cabins. Windows does not have doors just a mesh, so if you are a light sleeper it gets really noisy. Receptionists not friendly
We stayed here for three nights. Enjoyed ourselves. Standout points:
- great pool from which we spotted toucans, spider monkeys, and a variety of other wildlife
- paper thin walls in the rooms (could hear our neighbours speaking at a normal volume)
- bat and a cockroach both found their way into our room, but we’re in the jungle so… to be expected?
- front desk was - sometimes - staffed - and sometimes not
- not much to do around the property (and by that, I mean nothing, except for the pool and a small walking trail). Once you’re here, you’re stuck unless you’re taking a water taxi off the property ($5 per person each way into town)
- amazing wildlife everywhere. Crabs burrowing in holes, iguanas and green basilisks, the jungle soundtrack is truly outstanding
- eco friendly - no A/C, TVs or fridges in the rooms- basic, but you’re in the jungle. Enjoy the jungle!
- meal times felt like summer camp (food was basic); wish they had coffee in the room or coffee provided throughout the day in a localized spot
Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Pachira Lodge is remarkable. The 1 hr boat ride into Tortugero alone was amazing. The property is located in front of the main lagoon, about 5 minutes by boat from the National Tortuguero Park and 3 minutes from the quaint little Village of Tortuguero. The bungalow rooms are perfectly nestled in the middle of the jungle on raised platforms connected by raised walkways. We loved that our room didn’t have a TV. We loved our windows only had screens so we could hear the rain at night, and the monkeys and birds in the morning. Howler monkeys walked across our roof, and often played overhead. Our room had two full-sized beds and the room was modern, sleek and very clean. The bathroom was lovely. The room set up and property itself exceeded our expectations. Everything on the property is extremely well-maintained and you can see the effort put into the daily management of the lodge. We were welcomed by remarkable staff who explained everything about the property, food and amenities, and were just so accommodating and friendly. WiFi coverage was very good, which we didn't expect. The property has a seperate 1km jungle path which was absolutely beautiful and packed with wildlife. We spent one summer-like afternoon at the turtle shaped pool. We were in Arenal Hot Springs right before so thought the only thing missing at the pool area was a warm-water jacuzzi. The pool bar has awesome drinks and it feels magical to be there. We will definitely be returning to Pachira!
Everything was great except the food was not as good.
Minoo
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
JOAQUÍN
Aug 31, 2025
El emplazamiento en medio de la naturaleza es increíble, pero los servicios del hotel dejan mucho que desear. El servicio de buffet es lamentable, no hay opciones para variar, para niños ni nada. No ofrecen apenas opciones para pasar tiempo en el hotel. Deberían tener un servicio propio de botes para pasar al pueblo
Le Pachira Lodge offre une vraie immersion en forêt tropicale. Les chambres n'ont pas de fenêtres, seulement des moustiquaires : on entend les sons de la nature la nuit, ce qui peut surprendre, mais crée une ambiance unique. Pas de climatisation, mais les ventilateurs sont efficaces. Pas de wifi dans les chambres — il faut accepter de décrocher.
Le personnel est très sympathique. L’accès se fait en bateau, ce qui rend le séjour spécial, mais représente un coût à prévoir. Même si les restos sont au village, j’ai préféré rester au lodge : c’est plus calme et bien plus immersif.
La nourriture en buffet est bonne, mais peu variée. Malgré tout, un excellent endroit pour qui cherche la tranquillité en pleine nature.