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Tortugal Boutique River Lodge

Hotel

Between the Bridge and Castillo San Felipe on Shore of the Rio Dulce

15 nights, 2 adults

USD$1,664

Includes taxes and charges

15 nights, 2 adults

USD$1,664

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
17 mentions

The owner, and the staff, were very kind

Staff was wonderful

Comfortable rooms
13 mentions

My bungalow was comfortable and had the necessary amenities

The breakfast was good, the room was comfortable, lean and with an excellent ho…

Great location
6 mentions

Beautiful surroundings and walking distance to Rio Dulce

The only downside was the traffic noise from the bridge nearby

Clean rooms
6 mentions

Bungalows are clean, spacious, and well equipped until the last details

The room was very clean, spacious and comfortable

Breakfast available
3 mentions

Breakfast and dinner were also great and the staff was really nice and helpful

Really nice room, great shower, good breakfast and food

Good value
1 mentions

Nice rooms, great vibe, free drinking water, excellent staff, good Restaurant (a…

Overview

In the Rio Dulce river near a 16th century castle the Tortugal Boutique River Lodge peninsula is bathed by almost constant on shore breezes providing a cool and refreshing place. This special location upriver from the village and bridge gives the pleasure of clean water for swimming in the deliciously reviving Rio Dulce. A nicely located diving platform leads to the floating sun deck thoughtfully furnished with comfortable loungers providing the ideal place to watch river traffic going by. Fiber optic wifi throughout. Free vehicle parking and pickup at parking lot or municipal dock. Use of our kayaks, water refills no extra charge. Library, homemade food, dog to pet. All rooms have views of either the river or the jungle. All rooms except El Ranchito have a private bathroom. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. Rooms are kept cool with overhead fans and thick native roofs.

Traveller reviews

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Péter

solo_traveller

April 28, 2026

10

Perfect, chill out place, with excellent kitchen!

Beautiful accomodation in the riverside. Bungalows are clean, spacious, and well equipped until the last details. This is a good example for doing the best, not just sufficient. The food is exceptional! There is an option for a river cruise on demand. The owner, and the staff, were very kind. Definitely recommended!

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Péter

solo_traveller

April 28, 2026

10

Perfect, chill out place, with excellent kitchen!

Beautiful accomodation in the riverside. Bungalows are clean, spacious, and well equipped until the last details. This is a good example for doing the best, not just sufficient. The food is exceptional! There is an option for a river cruise on demand. The owner, and the staff, were very kind. Definitely recommended!

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Janice

solo_traveller

April 10, 2026

9

Beautiful and Accessible

Beautiful surroundings and walking distance to Rio Dulce. Staff was wonderful.

N

Natacha

couple

April 2, 2026

10

Great stay, delicious food and a lovely host

We only stayed one night at Tortugal, but we really enjoyed our time there. Angela, the owner, is an absolute gem, so kind, welcoming, and attentive. She really makes you feel at home. The food was fantastic. We had the seafood soup and it was incredibly flavorful, rich and satisfying. We stayed in bungalow 3, which has a beautiful direct view of the lake. The room was very clean, spacious and comfortable. The shower had excellent hot water and the terrace was easily one of the best parts of the stay. The only downside was the traffic noise from the bridge nearby. If you’re a light sleeper, bringing earplugs is a must. We’d happily stay here again and would definitely recommend it.

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Martina Notarp

solo_traveller

March 14, 2026

8

My bungalow was comfortable and had the necessary amenities. Breakfast and dinner were also great and the staff was really nice and helpful.

P

Paul

solo_traveller

February 26, 2026

10

A perfect place to stay on the river in great comfort and a super host.

Great position on the water, friendly staff and a great manager in Angela. The breakfast was good, the room was comfortable, lean and with an excellent hot shower.

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Ian

couple

February 26, 2026

10

Recommend unless you want somewhere shiny and new

Lovely spot. Super food. Excellent staff, led by the wonderful Angela who was incredibly helpful. Clean. Comfy bed in a big room. Hot shower

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en

couple

February 17, 2026

10

Angelina (front desk )was great, helped us with trips, and even r got us meds. Ken and Andrew say a big THANK YOU !!!!

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John

couple

February 12, 2026

9

Great hotel for a short stay

Lovely setting on the river. Good food and friendly staff.

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Aaron

family_with_children

February 11, 2026

10

Fabulous place!

Gorgeous place, super staff, fabulous food, and big, comfy rooms.

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Dawn

solo_traveller

February 7, 2026

8

Angela and Leo and the staff were fantastic.We felt really cared for. Angela completely organised us with the boat tour to Livingstone ( fantastic trip but personally I would not recommend Livingstone overnight) The food at the hotel is good. One of the best customer care was the shuttle to Flores was delayed by 3 hours. Leo informed us of the delay in the morning and said to use the room longer saving us 3 hours at the meeting point in Rio Dulce. The rooms are clean and insect proof. There is a lovely walk through the plantation at the back of the property and about an hours walk to the castle. The staff make this a special place

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Harry (Netherlands)

solo_traveller

January 26, 2026

9

Perfect place to stay in Rio Dulce

Perfect place to stay at the river. Clean and comfortable rooms, nice shower, good wifi. The staff is really nice and helpful. Especially Angela, who gave a lot of recommendations about tours, also to nice locations which you can visit with local transport. It’s also one the few accomodations you can leave and enter by foot, in the back there is a path that leads toto the main road, through mangroves and a plantation. Also a good restaurant with nice views. They have free pickup and dropping you at arrival/departure in town.

T

Teun

couple

January 21, 2026

10

Great room, nice location, good food and really friendly and helpful people

R

ROBERTO

couple

January 21, 2026

10

Great stay at Tortugal!!! Really nice room, great shower, good breakfast and food. And finallly Angela and the rest of the staff are amazing! Definitely the place to stay if in Rio Dulce

A

Adriana

couple

January 10, 2026

8

Nice hotel by the water. We stayed in a nicely decorated bungalow by the water with a nice balcony where you really feel like in the jungle with all the nature sounds. Nice and helpful staff that help us move around with their boat. The food of the restaurant is very tasty.

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Thomas D.

couple

January 3, 2026

10

Just excellent food, our room, bed etc in wonderful surroundings on the Rio Dulce. We were so well taken care of - recom

Superb service, extremely helpful with accommodating our travel inquiries before, during and after our stay. Bar and restaurant closes quite early which means peace and quiet in the nights.

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Michal

extended_group

December 4, 2025

10

Angela is the best!!!

Angela is the best!!!

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Franciscus

family_with_children

December 4, 2025

10

The friendly people who work there

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Marcel

couple

November 28, 2025

9

Nice rooms, great vibe, free drinking water, excellent staff, good Restaurant (although a little bit pricey), beautiful location, mosquito protected rooms

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Edith

couple

May 11, 2025

10

Perfect stay on the river

Everything but the friendly staf is a highlight. Angela and the rest of the staff where supernice including the two cuddley giants of dogs

Facilities

Activities

Canoeing, Hiking, Water sport facilities on site

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Snack bar, Restaurant, Bar, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area

Parking

Private parking, Accessible parking, Parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Pool and wellness

Sun loungers or beach chairs

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby

Services

Shuttle service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle, Laundry, 24-hour front desk, Meeting/banquet facilities, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage

Transport

Public transport tickets, Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Family Room with Balcony

This two bedroom suite in the spanish colonial style offers a covered outdoor living area with views of the river, and working areas. The master bedroom has a queen bed; the second bedroom two individual beds; each bedroom with a window seat. The bathroom has a bathtub, separate shower and bidet. Fiber optic wifi.

Max 4 guests 74 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Two Double Beds

This room features a private entrance, a table and chairs. The room overlooks a pond and trees. This room has a private bathroom. Fiber optic wifi

Max 4 guests 32 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Two Double Beds

This downstairs room features a private entrance, two double beds, large table and private bathroom. This room overlooks river and grounds. Fiber optic wifi

Max 4 guests 32 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Loft with Shared Bathroom

This building is actually in the Rio Dulce!! Every bed is in its own alcove furnished with a mosquito net and fan and a reading light. Each alcove is open to the river or trees below. Shared bathrooms are downstairs. Fiber optic wifi

Max 4 guests 56 1 bedroom0
Two-Bedroom Suite

This two bedroom suite offers an upstairs entry and separate rooms. One room is furnished with a queen bed. The entry room is furnished with two single beds and a bathroom. The suite is light and airy with a small balcony accessible from the master bedroom at treetop level. Fiber optic wifi.

Max 4 guests 24 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom
Two-Bedroom Suite with Resort View

This two Bedroom Suite with Living Area and Resort View, airy opens into the living area overlooking trees, furnished with comfortable seating, large enough to host a small group. Each bedroom of the two bedroom suite has screens and a fan. One room is furnished with a queen bed the other with two single beds. Both rooms have a chair and rack for clothing. The private bathroom is clean and spacious. Fiber optic wifi.

Max 4 guests 74 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 19:30
Check-outFrom 07:30 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that this hotel is accessible only by boat. Tortugal will contact you after booking with a welcome letter with direction to free secure parking, phone numbers to call for our free water taxi and what to do upon arrival by bus. Please do not bring in food or drink. Smoking is allowed only in restricted areas. Children under 5 must be supervised as there are elevated walkways over water and rocks. Some rooms are not suitable for children. Many species of birds and animals and a mangrove forest can be found on the property. When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of Q50 per pet, per night applies.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 1:16 AM

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Tortugal Boutique River Lodge - 4 Star Hotel in Rio Dulce