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8.2
/10
Very Good
54 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
steve
10.0
/ 10
Beautiful grounds and property. Extremely helpful staff, fluent in English as our spanish is very elementary. The restaurant is fantastic for both breakfast and dinner. The location is in the heart of the city, directly across from what I would call the town square. Highly recommend this place, you will not be disappointed!
Deborah
10.0
/ 10
Lovely property, spacious clean rooms in a jungle setting. Dinner at the hotel restaurant was excellent
Annelies
10.0
/ 10
It's a basic but nice hotel. We stayed for 3 nights to explore the area. The rooms in the back are right in the forest. There is not much in the room. A chair and a shelf in the bathroom would have been nice. We visited the Braulio Carrillo National Park, a 40-minute drive from the hotel. It was very quiet (Dec. 27th). It is a great park with an aerial tram and two short walks. We saw a lot of animals. The hotel booked a private boat tour for us (six adults) for around $100. The dock is a 5-minute walk from the hotel, and again, it was very quiet. We saw many monkeys, alligators, and other animals. The pool was under renovation, so that was a disappointment. The staff was friendly, the breakfast was a buffet, and we had enough choices. If you want to explore a beautiful area in Costa Rica that is quieter than some other parts of the country, I recommend staying a few nights at Hotel El Bambu.
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Frente de la Plaza Deportes, Puerto Viejo, Sarapiquí, Heredia, Costa Rica, 41001
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Swimming Pool
Parking
WiFi
What's around Hotel El Bambú
Frente de la Plaza Deportes, Puerto Viejo, Sarapiquí, Heredia, Costa Rica, 41001
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General
Near San Agustin Church
Location
Located in Puerto Viejo, Hotel El Bambú is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of La Selva Biological Station and Tirimbina Rainforest Center. This family-friendly hotel is 10 mi (16 km) from Costa Rica Nature Pavilion and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
San Agustin Church - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
La Selva Biological Station - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Costa Rica Best Chocolate - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Sarapiquís Gardens - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Costa Rica Nature Pavilion - 16 km / 10 mi
Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori - 16.4 km / 10.2 mi
Frogs Heaven - 17.1 km / 10.6 mi
Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge - 25 km / 15.5 mi
Rara Avis Waterfall - 31.4 km / 19.5 mi
Laguna Río Cuarto - 32.7 km / 20.3 mi
Rainforest Adventures - 38.6 km / 24 mi
Braulio Carrillo National Park Trail - 40.3 km / 25 mi
Aquas Zarcas Square - 42.3 km / 26.3 mi
Aguas Zarcas Church - 42.4 km / 26.3 mi
The preferred airport for Hotel El Bambú is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 99 km / 61.5 mi
Facilities
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Restaurante El Bambu, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
All facilities in Hotel El Bambú
Entertainment Facility
Exterior
Others
Restaurant
Nearby View and Attractions
Things to Do
- Outdoor pool
- Garden
- Barbecue
- Pool sun loungers
Hotel Services
- Laundry service
- Newspaper in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Concierge
Food and Drinks
- Continental breakfast
- Breakfast
- Snack bar
General
- Banquet
- Parking
- Terrace
Public Facilities
- Parking
- Safety deposit box
Family-friendly Facilities
- Children pool
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Business Facilities
- Meeting rooms
Nearby Facilities
- Gift shop
Sports and Recreations
- Game room
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Hotel El Bambú
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
From 14:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00
General Check-in Instructions
- 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
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Pets
Service Animals Allowed
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General Information
Popular Facilities | Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Parking, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - to 12:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Hotel El Bambú | 40 |
Another facilities in Hotel El Bambú | Outdoor pool, Garden, Barbecue, Pool sun loungers, Laundry service |
Frequently asked question in Hotel El Bambú
What are available facilities at Hotel El Bambú?
There are top facilites at Hotel El Bambú such as Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Hotel El Bambú?
The standard check-in time at Hotel El Bambú is starting from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00
Does Hotel El Bambú provide breakfast?
Yes, Hotel El Bambú provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
How many stars does Hotel El Bambú have?
Hotel El Bambú is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many rooms does Hotel El Bambú have?
Hotel El Bambú has 40 rooms in total.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Hotel El Bambú
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8.2
Very Good
From 54 reviews
Cleanliness
8.2
Room Comfort
7.4
Service and Facilites
8.8
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steve
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Beautiful grounds and property. Extremely helpful staff, fluent in English as our spanish is very elementary. The restaurant is fantastic for both breakfast and dinner. The location is in the heart of the city, directly across from what I would call the town square. Highly recommend this place, you will not be disappointed!
Jonathan
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Great stay. Loved it.
leon
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 49 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The room was great. The pool was nice. The staff was perfect.
TATIANA
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This is a nice property with excellent service for a good price.
Lorenzo
Business Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 74 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Nice property inside the town. But rooms are very quiet.
Deborah
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 80 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Lovely property, spacious clean rooms in a jungle setting. Dinner at the hotel restaurant was excellent
Janet
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 88 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The staff are very friendly !
The food is excellent and service great !!
Annelies
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 88 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
It's a basic but nice hotel. We stayed for 3 nights to explore the area. The rooms in the back are right in the forest. There is not much in the room. A chair and a shelf in the bathroom would have been nice. We visited the Braulio Carrillo National Park, a 40-minute drive from the hotel. It was very quiet (Dec. 27th). It is a great park with an aerial tram and two short walks. We saw a lot of animals. The hotel booked a private boat tour for us (six adults) for around $100. The dock is a 5-minute walk from the hotel, and again, it was very quiet. We saw many monkeys, alligators, and other animals. The pool was under renovation, so that was a disappointment. The staff was friendly, the breakfast was a buffet, and we had enough choices. If you want to explore a beautiful area in Costa Rica that is quieter than some other parts of the country, I recommend staying a few nights at Hotel El Bambu.
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Tor
Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 96 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Interesting place, when we pulled up in front on a busy street we thought we had the wrong place but after parking around the back it had extensive raised covered walkways going into the forest with many units farther back. The greeted us with a complimentary crushed ice drink that was excellent on a hot afternoon. Nice pool and staff and a good restaurant too.
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helena
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 98 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The property is located in a busy area of town, which makes it convenient to explore and has many local dining options.
It also adjoins unspoiled land where we were able to see and hear many wild animals from our room.
The hotel is a bit dated but very clean and comfortable. Our bathroom door would drag on the floor and get stuck. And we noticed a few outside doors of other rooms with large gaps in the framing, which let bugs and heat in the room.
The ac gets wonderfully cold, and the balcony is spacious with chairs and a table.
All of the staff is accomdating and friendly. They were even willing to help us place a food order for delivery to the hotel despite having their own restaurant. Breakfast is included and gives 6 options to choose from, which is nice since it is green season and not busy enough to offer the buffet.
The only things I did not care for about the accommodation is the noisy creaking wood flooring in the room which makes it impossible to not disturb your companion, no mini fridge to keep cold water or beverages, and despite having a coffee maker in the room, they only provide 2 pods for your entire stay (there were 2 of us staying 3 nights) so you had to go to the restaurant for your morning coffee. When we asked about additional pods, we were told we would have to pay extra, and housekeeping doesn't replenish them when servicing your room.
Overall, a nice and comfortable property for a short stay.
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ann
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 138 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Initially this hotel seems placed on the noisy main road with the dining room open to it. But the rooms are at a distance in the forest. Thus complete silence. The pool was very good and the food excellent. My room had a shower that worked but needed some attention to the head. Having put an expresso machine in the bedroom it seemed odd to only get one capsule when was staying three nights. Staff so helpful. Sarapiqui is an ordinary Costa Rican town away from the main tourist route and thus an experience in itself. White water rafting excellent.
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fred
6.0
/10
Reviewed 147 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Front desk and bar Restaurant service was great. the housekeeping not so good. Never the right towels or other supplies. No hot watert most of the time. Restaurant was excellent. Pleasant setting for rooms away from the street. Saw plenty of birds from my deck. This place is long in the tooth.
Janet
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 190 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This hotel is rustic really but very quiet and serves the purpose.
The restaurant has good food and friendly staff !!
Reception was also friendly. !
John
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 352 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Just passing through on our way to southeast pleasantly surprised jungle surroundings right in town.
Walter
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 360 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Very nice place, happy staff, unique, we loved the rooms, for my point of view is one of the must beautiful places in Costa Rica.
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Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 371 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Clean air conditioned with restaurant on site. Rooms are on a beautiful walkway above the ground. Enjoyed a night walk with Angel observing local flora, fauna. He was very informative and helpful.
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with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 403 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The town is very basic with little for the traveler. Hotel was expensive for the level of finish / area, but the staff were very nice.
PK
10.0
/10
Reviewed 450 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Staff very helpful in organizing excurions and activities in the area. Rooms located in the forested area are very quiet.
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Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 475 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The hotel is nicely situated in the forest. Friendly staff and good restaurant. We stayed in the more upscale part of the hotel in the back and the rooms were dirty. Doors were black with fingerprints, mold in the bathroom and garbage from other guests still under our beds. The bed was not very comfortable.
Cheryl
10.0
/10
Reviewed 501 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
We stayed at El Bambu hotel. Loved the long verandas and outdoor jungle feeling!😊
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