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Reviews of Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero 2 stars

200 metres south from the soccer field, Tortuguero Village, 70101 Tortuguero, Costa Rica

#18 of 31 hotels in Tortuguero

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 303 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    8.0
    With a little TLC and thought this could be a great place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Quadruple Room with A/C
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don't understand how they do things there. The room was so bare Bones. Not a single chair to sit on. Not a single hook to hang my clothes and No place to hang clothes.. The pillows are cheap and terribly uncomfortable. If you put on the air conditioner to keep cool, you freeze because they do not give you a single blanket. An animal pulled leftover food out of a garbage can by my room. I tried to help and cleaned it up. I could not believe it was on the floor again the second day because the staff never cleaned the garbage. I refused to clean it up the second time! They ask you to throw your dirty toilet paper in a plastic bag in the bathroom because of plumbing challenges but they never come to your room to take away the dirty toilet paper.Get the picture? It's a shame because the place could be really lovely and charming with just a few simple thoughts like a place to sit and take away my dirty toilet paper!

    Location by the water. Friendliness of the staff. I liked the the feel of the town. Quiet and safe and friendly and cute.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    Beach front Bed and Breakfast close to the village, with knowledgeable friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with A/C
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was small and water would end up all over the bathroom, the ned was not very comfortable, the bar is not open every day during low season.

    Convenient walking distance without being right in the village. The breakfast was excellent each morning. The air conditioning in the room was very appreciated after being outside in the heat every day. The staff are vey accommodating and always met us with a smile.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room with A/C
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff are super friendly and very welcoming! Especially with the breakfast it is a very good price.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Amazing location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Quadruple Room with A/C
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - guides commissioned by the hotel that try to sell their tours at your arrival - normal breakfast was ok, takeaway breakfast if leaving before 7am was bad

    - location next to the beach - refreshing swimming pool - AC in the rooms

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    8.0
    PURA VIDA!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with A/C
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bad wifi connexion, location (far from downtown)

    Welcoming people, clean rooms, pool

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    7.0
    Memorable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with A/C
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Took me ages to work out how the lock on the door worked. Got there in the end, with help from staff!

    Overall friendliness of staff. Relaxed feel. Flexibility in the catering, with variable menus The friendly and efficient way the hotel rep met me at the ferry boat pick-up point and again on my arrival in Tortuguero - nice touch.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms a bit too basic

    Great position on beach

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    We had a blast with friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Quadruple Room with A/C
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wash towels on the bathroom. The toilet seat was broken.

    I like the breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    7.0
    Reasonable value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with A/C
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It was good to be close to the ocean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    9.0
    Good value for money and a great start to our Costa Rica adventure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedside lights would have been nice.

    The staff were all great. The location is superb. The room was fine although a little basic. Nice balcony space.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with A/C
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water

    Location and pool

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with A/C
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small breakfast menu and no air conditioning.

    Nice atmosphere by the beach. Great swimming pool! Wonderful staff!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    8.0
    Far from the main road, close to the sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with A/C
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is not due to the hotel, but at night you walk 200 metres in the dark to reach the hotel from the main road. The dinner's choices are limited to three options. There is no hot water.

    It is in front of the sea and next to the park entrance. I thought I wouldn't use the pool but it worked out to be mandatory to swim! Humidity is high in Tortuguero. Good patio for each room. The room has the essentials, like beds and a shelf however, being on the Tortuguero you would realize that they live with the minimum things. I thought it was a plus. The kitchen is clean and the food was tasty. The gallo pinto is delicious and the chef is very good at her job. They do laundry if you need.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    8.0
    We liked our stay there and would recommend it
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with A/C
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tortuguero was very humid but the AC in the room helped.

    It was right on the beach, it was clean and the breakfast was good with fresh juice. It was just a short walk to the Main Street and the streets to the hotel were paved so it was easy to walk with suitcases.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    7.0
    Good excursions, basic room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with A/C
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was pretty basic and felt like it was missing some standard things, like a lamp, a chair, a desk. There were only thin sheets available, not blankets. The bed frame was rusty.

    The staff and excursions were nice. The pool was refreshing and it was close to the beach (where you can't swim)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    9.0
    Hostel prices for a private room, would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Douche geeft stroom

    Very basic but good value for money

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good option in Tortuguero
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It can be noisy at night, our room was on the ground floor, facing the internal garden. People were talking at night just outside our door and we could hear everything.

    The staff is very fliendly, they allowed us to check in earlier in the morning. The budget room is very simple but has everything needed and it is comfortable. Very good breakfast. The position is perfect, the hotel is just by the sea and 5 min from all the restaurants. The swimming pool is a plus! I would come back to this hotel!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful staff. Excellent location right in front of the sea. A very nice vibe.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    8.0
    Would definitely stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent vibes coming from staff Pura vida

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with A/C
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom

    Pool

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Colse to the beach and to the village, many activities

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Quadruple Room with A/C
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They hire a great trips guide - Diego.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with A/C
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Colourful, cosy place right at the Beach,. Lovely staff! Room quite simple but basics covered and clean and tidy. They now have their own pool - great!

    Stayed in July 2023

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