Hotel Sunset Rooms

Very comfy room with ample space, a huge bed and great air con. There was a good hot shower at any time of day (amazing after a midnight turtle adventure). Nice location, walking distance to everything but on the edge of town away from any noise. Nice communal area with views of the river and bonus mini kitchen for making hot drinks and a basic breakfast. The staff were lovely and accommodating despite the language barrier.

Noticeable damp smell but to be expect this close to the river and with hot and humid environment. Wi-Fi coverage is poor but they are up front about this from check in and again to be expected given the remoteness of Tortuguero.

This stay is on the edge of town and nice and quiet, very walkable to everything in Tortuguero. The view of the lagoon out the windows and off of the shared patio was amazing. A very short walk to the beach. There is plenty of patio space to spread out and watch the sunset. Iguanas walk by daily. The hosts are the most amazing ladies. They are communicative and helpful and ensured we had everything we needed. I highly recommend Sunset Hotel for you place to stay in Tortuguero.

nothing, everything was perfect.

The AC was cold.

The noise outside the room. Both evenings and into the night, the local kids were playing and working on their bicycles. BUT they were polite and not overly load. Happy to see them playing. The waterfront area was at one time very nice and special, but it has gone to disarray. I believe that with a little clean up and some paint, the dock area could be used for outside use. Maybe hire the kids to clean and paint it.

The room was clean and the bed fairly comfortable. The AC worked well which was a plus as it was fairly humid during my visit. Staff was very friendly, although check-in felt rushed and I didn't understand the instructions well due to language barriers and the woman spoke extremely fast instead of taking time to ensure I understood everything. I did feel safe as a solo traveler.

According to pictures, I thought there was a working bar/restaurant onsite, there was not. So no drinks or food available which was what I really wanted during my stay (yes, plenty of places in the village, but sometimes I just want something closer) It was closed and when I asked about it, I wasn't given any information. The location was at the end of the "road" and I thought would be quiet, but the neighbors are pretty loud, you can hear everything through the walls. There wasn't really any outdoor space to sit and relax comfortably. Some cracked and steep concrete pads with plastic adirondack chairs facing the river were provided but with construction nearby, it wasn't a pleasant place to hang out. Not much ambience at all. The room was clean but sparse. A nightstand, bed, mini fridge. Bathroom had small sink, toilet and shower (probably the best feature). The entry door was a little awkward (I had to have the curtains closed entire time as my room faced the main entry gate and walkway), and a rug or something would've been nice to catch sand/dirt instead of me tracking it in. A broom in the room would've been helpful so I could sweep up near the bed at least (there was no housekeeping during the stay). The mat outside was no help. The outdoor "private patio" was small gravel with 2 small, unstable, cheap chairs and rickety table that faced a wall and the main walkway. Overall, it's not a terrible place, but after visiting some new friends I met at their hostel, I would definitely choose the hostel instead--great price, beautiful landscaping with multiple hammocks for guests. This hotel just didn't seem like they know what a hotel should be. I was most disappointed about no bar/restaurant being available and would've appreciated a heads up prior to my arrival that that feature was not open.