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Chinitas Eco Lodge

Property class: 2

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A riverside restaurant with a covered outdoor seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A covered outdoor area with a hammock, a bench, and a concrete floor.
A beach with dark sand and ocean waves.
A green building with a staircase and a covered area.
A wooden information booth with various signs and notices, including a shuttle service schedule, a guest review award, and a list of destinations.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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25 Metros de La Escuela Laguna de Tortug, de Tortuguero, Colorado, Limon
  • Place, Tortuguero National Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tortuguero Hill Trail
    ‪27 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

A plate of food with rice, black beans, a piece of meat, fried plantains, and a salad.

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Tortuguero

At Chinitas Eco Lodge you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Tortuguero Hill Trail and Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge. Highlights at this hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and a free airport shuttle. .The family restaurant, RANCHO, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Colorado hotel include Caribbean Conservation Corporation and Canadian Organization for Tropical Education & Rainforest Conservation.

What's nearby

  • Tortuguero National Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Mi Niño
  • El Patio de Tortuguero
  • Budda Café
  • Sunrise Restaurant
  • La Taberna

About this property

Chinitas Eco Lodge

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Chinitas Eco Lodge.

This Colorado hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Chinitas Eco Lodge offers 6 accommodations with fans. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6 AM to 9 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • RANCHO

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9 AM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 25.0 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

Chinitas Eco Lodge Tortuguero
Chinitas Eco Tortuguero
Chinitas Eco
Chinitas Eco Lodge Hotel
Chinitas Eco Lodge Colorado
Chinitas Eco Lodge Hotel Colorado

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Chinitas Eco Lodge?

The closest beach to Chinitas Eco Lodge is Playa Tortuguero (3.1 km).

Does Chinitas Eco Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chinitas Eco Lodge?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Chinitas Eco Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Chinitas Eco Lodge's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Chinitas Eco Lodge?

Check-in begins at 9 AM. Check-out time is 9 AM.

Are pets allowed at Chinitas Eco Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Chinitas Eco Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Adrien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

To upgrade

At 10 pm, we had to kill maybe 10 mosquitos on our 2nd day here... As well we can see that nets on windows are not well installed. As well some of the isntallations like the sink need some small repairs. Breakfast needs upgrade too
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gerardo and Ana Rita were class act hosts. The lodge is basic, but clean and cozy. We loved San Francisco , which is the little island that is a 5 minute ferry ride to Tortuguero. If a authentic community off the beaten path is what you want to experience, this is the place for you. We walked the path to the end of the island and happened upon the locals bar, which was 3 folks having a beer and listening to music on the point where the ocean meets the canal. Gerardo took us on a private boat tour of the canals and we saw birds, a river otter, a sloth , a cayman and a turtle. He is knowledgeable, kind and eager to socialize and share the history of the region. He also took us over to the beach across the way to walk and fish a bit. He hooked us up with the local fishing guide, Primo who took us out and we caught a Tarpon and saw countless turtles in the ocean. Victor, the chef, prepared very delicious meals for us daily with fresh fruit juices. We had fresh plantain and snook one evening caught by a local fisherman. The hammocks allowed us just what we needed to unwind and feel present. We look forward to the day we get to return. The water ferry was a bit unorganized and chaotic and it seems theres random boats coming and going and if you pay at the Pavalon Parking area for both directions, you may end up having to pay your return trip twice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hele mooie plek aan het water. Zeer vriendelijk en hulpvaardig personeel. Rosita kookt geweldig en Geraldo geeft een geweldige canaltour! Het is een eenvoudig onderkomen met ventilator, daardoor wel zeer authentiek.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Staff & service
location is nice: very quiet compared to Torguero, nice garden, friendly staff; rooms are a bit small; bathroom should be redone (I cannot get used to Costa Rican electricity with exposed wires in the bathroom). Don't expect a Marriott/Hilton experience but a nice eco-B&B that is value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved the hospitality of Geraldo and Rita who could not have done more to make our stay so perfect. Rita's food was always very tasty and beautifully presented and Getalfo's guiding so informative.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Séverine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Coup de coeur assuré !

Adresse coup de coeur ! Un grand merci à Anna Rita et Géraldo pour leur accueil, leur gentillesse et leur bienveillance. Cet hébergement est idéalement situé à l'écart du tumulte touristique de Tortuguero. Au calme, nous avons savouré la quiétude de cet écrin de nature brute... Géraldo nous a baladés chaque matin sur les canaux, pendant qu'Anna nous concoctait un super petit déjeuner ... elle nous a régalés et expliqués quelques uns de ses secrets de cuisine. Cours de boulettes de yuca et queso dans son caramel maison à la cannelle ...humm ! on leur souhaite le meilleur ;0)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La situation sur le canal, les repas le soins des ôtes, et un guide sur place. Vaut mieux souper sur le ste que d'aller au village. Chien qui hurle dans la nuit, coutdu transport au village.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great service and value for money

Chinitas is a charming little lodge with about 6 rooms in the quiet village of San Francisco, a 5min taxi boat ride north of Tortuguero. In our opinion the distance to the center is actually a feature, not at all an issue. The owner is a very kind lady, who was fun to talk to and took any chance she could to help and serve us (e.g. offering us free freshly cut coconuts from the garden, or an extra large beach towel). We did a very nice canal tour with Hernando, who exclusively works for Chinitas. Our Spanish is mediocre, so we were positively surprised by his English (especially when it came to animals). We were only our family of four in the boat, whereas most boats we saw were loaded with about a dozen people (which can be annoying if the animal you'd like to see happens to be on the "wrong" side of the boat. Breakfast was hearty and healthy, with fresh fruit, eggs, rice with beans and some extras. The room was not big, but clean and had all we needed incl. hot water shower. Note that you cannot swim in the rivers, but you can cool down in the sea on the East side of Tortuguero.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Les chambres sont plus que basiques mais propres et fonctionnelles. La gentillesse de Rita et Gerardo , la tranquillité des lieux et le plaisir de faire là farniente dans les hamacs devant la rivière atténuent ce désagrément . Mais soyez avisés qu’il fera chaud dans votre chambre surtout si vous êtes sous les toits de tôle. Petits déjeuners copieux et repas sur place très acceptables. Très bonne expérience pour un court séjour.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great Hosts, basin rooms

Hosts were excellent. Giraldo is a fine guide and the dinners were small but tasty. The rooms were very basic, but clean and there was hot water. We did not get daily housekeeping. To get there you get off at San Francisco, before Tortueuro on the ferry from La Pavona. Beware, Ana Rita convoyed you to dinner without telling you that she will charge $10 for it. Gialdo doesn’t tell you hat he will charge $30/person for the tour, and they then add 13% on both types of charges. It also costs at least $10 to get from Tortugeuro to Chinital by water taxi. Th hospitality of the hosts is the reason for the smile, lthough the location by the river also was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gaël

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Le charme du rustique

Petit lodge rustique. Le confort de la chambre est sommaire (les lattes du lits tombent, vous retrouvez des petits insectes dans votre chambre) mais est largement compensé par l'accueil de Ana Maria et Gustavo. Nous vous conseillons de manger sur place. Les meilleurs dîners authentiques que nous avons pu avoir au Costa Rica. La prestation de guide sur place est vraiment pratique. Attention paiement en liquide uniquement.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018