We designed and built the Hotel ourselves. Its temple-like structure is not an expensive accident. Since turtles are sensitive to light, there are no oceanviews to the south where the nesting beach is located. The structure is intended to block light from any future development to the north.

Our eleven rooms all have AC and private hotwater bathrooms, providing a climate-controlled space for resting up for the next nature excursion.

Hotel Las Tortugas is a model for sustainable development. The center fills a variety of functions and roles. We fund anf manage projects like shielding the street lights across the bay at Tamarindo. We also promote the sanctuary in the public and private sector and serve as its information center.

Our staff and guests are watch dogs for the wildlife area. We helped bring the local communities together, not only in an economic sense, but through their jobs and community work.

Our entire staff is from the surrounding villages. We invite you to get to know them, practice your Spanish, and join them in authentic cultural events such as local fiestas and rodeos. Nearly every weekend, December through March, a different local town hosts a fiesta/rodeo with dancing, local fare, and bull riding.

Our oceanfront hotel is located in front of the main peak at Playa Grande, one of Costa Rica's most consistent surf breaks. We have a hot jacuzzi , swimming pool, outside shower (great for rinsing off after stumbling up off the beach), and a palmfrond rancho with hammocks--all just steps from the sand. We are ideal for families and couples. The laid back atmosphere makes Las Tortugas a children's paradise. There is a telephone for local and long distance calls, in addition to fax service. Rental car service can be arranged through our front desk.