Hotel El Bambu

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

Property highlights

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About this property

This tropical hotel is set in the rainforest in the Huetar Norte region. Set in lush gardens, it offers an indoor and outdoor pool, a spacious sun terrace and free Wi-Fi and private parking. Hotel El Bambu’s bright, air-conditioned rooms feature cable TV, a safe, a telephone and private bathroom. Some also include a spacious terrace with mountain and pool views. The hotel’s restaurant serves a buffet breakfast daily and regional and international cuisine and snacks. There are BBQ facilities and guests can enjoy a refreshing drink from the bar on the terrace. El Bambu has a games room and table tennis and organizes various trips. You can go on a safari on the Sarapiqui River or visit the Poás Volcanoes, 25 mi away. The property offers an airport shuttle for a fee to Juan Santamaria International Airport, 75 minutes’ drive away. San Jose is around 50 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ellie
United States United States
“Lush, tropical environment, fresh air, right in the center of the city but very quiet, secure, tucked away. Loved sitting around the pool at night staring at the stars. Great restaurant, excellent reception, comfortable room with a great balcony,...”
Vaskar
United States United States
“We reached the hotel in the middle of severe rain. Sarapiqui is not easy to reach. We had our rented car. The hotel helped us to book a night tour with Sarapiqui Xperience and the next day with the Sarapiqui river boat tour. The hotel staff were...”
Mollie
United States United States
“Loved that the rooms were off the street and in the jungle. The attached restaurant had really good food and Marjorie the server was very nice and helpful. Erlin at the reception desk was incredibly helpful and welcoming.”
David
Switzerland Switzerland
“Very close to bus terminal, but also very quiet rooms in the forest.”
Susan
United States United States
“Very clean. Large rooms with wonderful balconies over looking the jungle. Big, clean swimming pool. Right in the center of town, but very quiet. Excellent food at the restaurant.”
Shirley
United States United States
“It was a comfortable, huge room with a nice full bathroom and hot water. The restaurant was handy and the murals beautiful, and I enjoyed the pool. The Air conditioning I enjoyed too much as it was almost too hot to go outside. The grounds were...”
Anonymouse69
Netherlands Netherlands
“Absolutely beautiful location. You can see and hear animals from inside your room. We also spotted some monkeys in the trees from the walkway to the rooms”
Donald
United States United States
“Beautiful property located right in the center of town. The incredible thing is you have no clue you are in town. The rooms are nestled back in the jungle. We woke up to sounds of the jungle and nature. Just marvelous! The rooms are recently...”
Wouter
Netherlands Netherlands
“Nice hotel. Lovely pool. Room is big enough, everything is clean, great view from the balcony and comfy beds. Just make sure that you have a room at the back of the hotel ;)”
Vaughan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Large property connected by walkways. Jungle behind.Feels like hotels in Europe, with noticeboards for tours. Buffet style breakfasts, bar area and pool and souvenir shop. Could watch birds around pool area. Parking available. Friendly staff. Pool...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
El Bambú
  • Cuisine
    American • Caribbean • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Hotel El Bambu

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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