AMAZING I’m not really an outdoorsy person but this was nothing short of an amazing experience. We stayed for 2 nights and were incredibly well welcomed by everyone. Tortuguero is something magical however, what really elevated our experience to another level was the staff and luxurious experience at El Deseo Hotel. Special shout out the hotel manager and our tour guides. THANK you all, for a memorable experience which will stay in our memories. Cannot wait to be back 🙂

REALLY COOL PLACE Great hotel in fantastic location, right on the beach and not far from anything. Room was great and didn’t even feel like I was in the rainforest until stepping outside. Sitting on the rooftop while eating breakfast and watching the ocean is just so relaxing. It’s on the more expensive side but would highly recommend this hotel.

WORTH EVERY PENNY If you're looking at El Deseo Hotel and thinking it's a little pricey, you're right. But it was probably the best money we've ever spent. Such a memorable experience, from the boat ride to get there, to the amazing welcome walking in and all the tours like the kayaking and turtle nesting. We saw monkeys from about 10 feet away, iguanas just walking around the grounds, crocodiles and loads of amazing birds right above us. We were tearing up when we first saw the sea turtle, it was such an overwhelming privilege. The food was great and the service was super personal and just amazing. We weren’t expecting the amazing luxury in the middle of the Forest.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Great location right on the beach where we saw sea turtles without even going on the tour. Staff was so nice and helpful. Plenty of activities available regardless of weather or season.

LOVED IT I’m not an outdoorsy person but was forced to go. El Deseo Hotel made me fall in love. We were only here for 2 days and 1 night but at that time I didn’t even need to leave the hotel. I had drinks on the rooftop lounge with a beautiful view of the beach while seeing amazing bird on the tree right next to me. Got scared seeing the monkey but it was still cool to see. We reserved the room that had a window looking at the butterfly sanctuary and both days I got massages in our room.