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El Zota Hotel

2.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

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Premium Cabin

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May

Explore the area

Map
Cocori, Rita, Limón
  • Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tortuguero National Park
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Tortuguero National Park Office
    ‪82 min drive‬
  • Tortuquero (TTQ)
    ‪124 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Portable fan
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Champagne service
3 living rooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Portable fan
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Champagne service
3 living rooms
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium Cabin

Premium Cabin

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Portable fan
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Champagne service
3 living rooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Rita

At El Zota Hotel, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge and 29.8 km (18.5 mi) from Tortuguero National Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a corner/local shop. Additionally, you'll find a conference centre, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Sights in the vicinity of this Rita hotel include Tortuguero Hill Trail and Caribbean Conservation Corporation.

What's nearby

  • Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Tortuguero National Park - 55 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Tortuguero National Park Office - 82 min drive - 47.0 km
  • Sea Turtle Conservancy - 83 min drive - 47.2 km
  • La Selva Biological Station - 95 min drive - 60.4 km

Getting around

  • Tortuquero (TTQ) - 124 min drive

About this property

El Zota Hotel

Lakefront hotel with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1076 square feet (100 square metres) and includes a conference centre. El Zota Hotel also features an outdoor pool, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Rita hotel.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 1076 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
El Zota Hotel offers 7 accommodations with a ceiling fan. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 10
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre (1,076 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 12 per person
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 10

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

Property is also known as

El Zota Hotel Rita
El Zota Hotel Hotel
El Zota Hotel Hotel Rita

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at El Zota Hotel?

El Zota Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at El Zota Hotel?

As of 2 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Zota Hotel on 30 Apr 2025 start from NZ$163.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to El Zota Hotel?

The closest beach to El Zota Hotel is Playa Tortuguero (25 km).

Does El Zota Hotel have a pool?

El Zota Hotel has an outdoor pool.

What makes El Zota Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at El Zota Hotel.

Does El Zota Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Zota Hotel?

No, El Zota Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at El Zota Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at El Zota Hotel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at El Zota Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

El Zota Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best stay with the nicest staff and the most amazing wildlife right on your doorstep (literally sometimes)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024