OSTIONAL TURTLE LODGE
Within the Ostional Village and set at the mangrove Ostional Turtle Lodge has been accomodating surfers and turtle lovers since 2008. Surrounded by the wildlife refuge it is a peacefull place where monkeys, crabs and iguanas live. There are only five A/C or fan rooms with: wifi, hot wáter, a mini fridge and a coffee maker.
A common area built 1 meter above ground because of rising mangrove waters, with two different sitting areas and hammocks is perfect for birdwatching Guest enjoy reading a book or checking their email with a cup of Costa Rican coffee surrounded by the mangrove´s wildlife noises. It is easy to see monkeys as they usually come in to spend the night during the dry season. There is a room with a balcony and a great view of the mangrove, equipped with a mini fridge, coffee maker and a kitchenette.
The Lodge is just steps away from the turtle tour and the spot where people surf. There are a couple of places to eat and mini stores within a walking distance in the Ostional Village and a lot more you can drive to nearby.
Other activities in the area include quad rentals, canopy tour, surf lessons, and stand up paddle boarding on the Nosara River mouth.
OSTIONAL TURTLE LODGE RATES FOR 2013
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CHALET |
SINGLE |
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$26 |
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$32 |
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$54 |
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| DOUBLE |
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$40 |
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$54 |
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$72 |
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| TRIPLE |
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$56 |
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$74 |
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$96 |
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| FOUR |
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$70 |
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$86 |
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| FIVE |
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$96 |
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Children under 5 don´t pay ,6 up to 12 years pay half and 13 years up pay full price.
HOW TO GET THERE
Away from the tourist, Ostional remains a rural destination, the dirt coastal road that access the beach runs through different small towns with beautiful secluded beaches. In the last few years coming to Ostional has become more accessible, but sometimes during heavy rains (August to October) is better to check with us for road travel conditions.
By AiplaneOstional is about 10 km from the Nosara´s local airport, making flying into the area very convenient . Sansa and Nature air fly to Nosara once a day, but driving from Nosara to Ostional may be difficult under heavy rains (Aug to Oct).
By Car: There are two ways into Ostional. Coming from Santa Cruz through 27 de abril or coming from Nicoya through Nosara, both ways in end up in an unpaved road (160). Driving from Nosara to Ostional may be difficult under heavy rains (Aug to Oct), please check with us for road travel conditions.
By Bus:Empresa Alfaro (506-22550775) leaves San Jose at 5:30 am and arrives in Nosara at 11:30 am. Then leaves Nosara at 12:00 noon, arriving back to San Jose at 6:00 pm. A taxi ride for two people Nosara-Ostional is about $20.
The Ostional bus runs twice a day from Santa Cruz main bus stop. The schedule constantly changes but right now there is a bus that leaves Santa Cruz at 12:00 noon arriving into Ostional at 3:00 pm. Ostional Santa Cruz leaves at 7:00 am arriving to Santa Cruz around 10:00 am. . Empresa Alfaro runs the San Jose-Santa Cruz bus service. (506-22550775).
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