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Samoa Lodge & Resort Tortuguero

3.0 of 5
50mts north of Dr Echandi's Clinic, Tortuguero 10736-1000, Costa Rica
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Samoa Lodge & Resort Tortuguero
Ranked #3 of 8 hotels in Tortuguero
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Antwerp, Belgium
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

Samoa Lodge is a very quiet hotel, perfect for relaxation. You can only get there by boat - the hotel arranges your transportation when you make the reservation. It is quite secluded because you cannot go very far without having to take the boat, but the arranged trips (to the village and to the national park) were very good. The... More

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Hamburg, Germany
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011

Samoa Lodge is a nice place for any traveler like us seeking a peaceful stay; thankfully we had one of the best of it. Boating was fun and also a bit adventurous but getting to see different breeds of wildlife was amazing. Most importantly their pricing pattered seemed strange it was adjustable and not a problem at all. May think... More

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Toronto, Ohio
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011

I and my wife recently spent three great days at this place. It was an enjoyable experience. It is a beautiful and peaceful place. The people at this lodge do a great job. We had the opportunity to see a lot of different wildlife while we were here. The place is well maintained and nicely regulated. You get your meals... More

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Richmond, Virginia
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2011

My boyfriend and I made Samoa the first leg of our Caribbean vacation - we did the biggest package - 3 nights - and had a really great time. Transportation from San Jose and back was very comfortable and even enjoyable. We stopped to check out sloths and various wildlife along the way. The lodge staff was fantastic. Our tour... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2010

I do not know how anybody can speak well of this resort. The appearance is nice (as the rest of resorts around) but I pretended to have an extracharge to be billed in advance. The other few guests in the resort shared the same disgusting experience. At your risk if you dare to go !!!

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Regina, Saskatchewan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2009

This review is our thank you to everyone, especially Guillermo and Roberto, for making our stay at Samoa Lodge the highlight of our trip to Costa Rica. Your friendliness, the warm welcome we received and the wonderful boat rides through the canals and waterways remained at the top of our list for magical experiences in your beautiful country. Roberto and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2006

Remote & rustic but,that is what we wanted & expected.Only reached by nearly a hours boat ride.The place needs paint & maintence fix up.Sunday,seems to be a off day for tourd,ect.Myself & two friends decided to go fishing.Different experance to fish where the river meets the,Caribbean ocean.The boat would go out into the ocean,turn back toward the river & it... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2006

Considering that everything is brought in by boat this lodge does a great job.The rooms are not fancy however they are clean and the bed was comfortable. the tour guide did a good job looking after us and taking us on two great river trips. The food for a buffet was good.The chef Henry(not sure of his name) was lots... More

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Toronto, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2006

The location and layout of the resort are great ... deep in the coastal rainforest. However, the rooms are very basic with no amentities to speak of. The food is good but lacks variety. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The best thing is hearing the Howler Monkeys early in the morning or in the late afternoon.

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New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2005

Great exotic jungle lodge. The tour guides are extremely nice and helpful. Everyone spoke perfect English, and the surroundings are enchanting. The only negative was a lack of airconditioning in your room. In the evening it stays pretty warm.

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Address: 50mts north of Dr Echandi's Clinic, Tortuguero 10736-1000, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Limon > Tortuguero
Amenities:
Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
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Ranked #3 of 8 hotels in Tortuguero
Price range (per night): RM439 - 1,059
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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