Evergreen Lodge

Beware: our money was stolen while our room was being cleaned. No mistake possible on our side: it was the first day of our trip so we very much knew how much was in that wallet. After pretending to take the issue seriously, saying they would pay us back a couple of days after we left (because "the boss was away for the weekend and needed to approve payment"), they emailed saying there was no trace of forced entry and the cleaner denied stealing the money (how surprising). The lodge itself is quite basic, the food okay (they do vary options, which is nice), the surrounding nature and wildlife beautiful. There are many other similar hotels in the area just note that 3 of them including Evergreen are owned by the same group) so we'd just suggest picking another one! Hats off to the guides who were all passionate, knowledgeable and interesting. On a side note, our main guide didn't seem surprised when we told him about the thief, so maybe we weren't just unlucky... In their reply to this review on Google, they even went further and lied about a purchase matching the amount stolen, and also lied about this information being shared with us (which makes sense given this is pure calumny; surely they should be able to attach proof to their reply if that was the case?). Don't give money to these dishonest people, please! El Tortugero deserves your money, but not these thieves.

Great accommodation set right in the heart of the rainforest. As soon as they pick you up in their boats you will be looked after by one of their guides. The accommodation is like tree houses but on stilts with 360 views of the rainforest. Don’t worry about the mesh windows, it is all part of the experience. It is sturdy mesh, nothing is getting in. Just don’t leave your door open if you are scared of bugs! The forest was loud at night with the sounds of wildlife but all 4 of us including our kids slept through it, must be the natural air! The accommodation and everywhere is spotlessly clean. Food was great and plentiful. You will be involved in several tours and trips all included in your stay, with some optional extras if you choose. My top advice is to come prepared for the rain. We knew it would (you are in the rainforest after all!) but we didn’t expect just how much. It was pretty constant and very heavy at times. Invest in a good raincoat. They provide ponchos and their boats are covered.

The place is truly beautiful, although nothing particularly outstanding compared to other hotels in the area, as the beauty comes from the surrounding nature (and you really are surrounded!) Food options are limited, and range from bad to mediocre. A safe is provided, and make sure to leave EVERYTHING in there, as we "lost" some cash that was in my wallet next to the safe while we were on a boat ride and the room was being cleaned. I reported this to the hotel management and they simply "interviewed" the member of staff who denied it and they said there was nothing to do. I would recommend that you avoid this place (and the other properties owned by the same group, Pachira and Aninga) and instead opt for one where your belongings won't grow legs and walk away

Stayed here as part of a tour group. I was worried about potential night time noice being in the middle of the jungle with no glass on the windows, however, a lot of the area has been cleared out. Vegetation immediately and under the cabins was cleared away. Woods in the US make more noise. Had some nice manicured landscape areas. The howler monkeys that were way high up in the trees did wake me up at 5am. Didn’t see much wildlife on the property except some nocturnal crabs, howler monkeys way up high above and one capuchin monkey. As far as I know it didn’t have a trail through any jungle area just board walk around the cabins etc. The food was ok, horrible desserts. They liked to use way too much bad cooking oil when making an omelet. The shower felt like it contained sand in the water, really grossed me out. Wi-Fi didnt work properly. It wouldn’t let me connect to my VPN.

Hotel situado muy cerca del pueblo de Tortuguero donde llegas en lancha. Las habitaciones son pequeñas cabañas muy bonitas y por supuesto sin cristales para que escuches la fauna! Tiene 2 piscinas y espacios con vista al río. En el paquete se incluye las comidas tipo bufet, no es muy variado pero si son ricas! el personal es muy amable y puedes explorar por los alrededores la flora y fauna!

We spent three days and two nights here and enjoyed three inclusive tours as well as a fourth additional Canoe tour. Food was excellent, service impeccable and the room was extremely comfortable. The tour guides worked so hard and showed us wildlife and facts we would never have seen or known without thier expertise and experience. Fully recommend this location. Relaxing and exciting. Perfection.