Hotel El Bambu

Hotels
8.5 (161 reviews)
Frente de la plaza deportes Puerto viejo , Sarapiquí , cr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Great location
Nice amenities
Cons:
High prices
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Some concerns about odors in the room and hallway.
Service
9.18
Staff is described as helpful and friendly in multiple reviews.
Location
9.22
Position is strategic and surrounded by nature despite being in the city center.
Room Quality
8.67
Rooms are generally spacious and well decorated.
Amenities
8.2
Good pool and breakfast, but missing a fridge in some rooms.
Value for Money
7.66
Prices are perceived as a bit high for some offerings.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Breakfast is good but has room for improvement on some aspects.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall a pleasant stay with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 09:36

Property Description

Tropical Paradise in Huetar Norte Rainforest

Luxurious Accommodations: Hotel El Bambu offers bright, air-conditioned rooms with cable TV, safe, and private bathrooms. Some rooms feature a terrace with stunning mountain and pool views.

Delicious Dining Options: Indulge in buffet breakfasts and regional/international cuisine at the hotel's restaurant. BBQ facilities are available, and guests can savor drinks at the terrace bar.

Exciting Activities and Excursions: Enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools, sun terrace, games room, and table tennis on-site. The hotel organizes trips to Sarapiqui River safaris and Poás Volcanoes adventures.

Ready to experience the beauty of Huetar Norte? Book your stay at Hotel El Bambu now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for US$7 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 161 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 7.66
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Voitekh • couple • fi
9
Pros:

Hotel location in very city center and room looking on trail and jungles.
Exceptional food in Restaurant (especially Crete Marinesca and sausages for breakfast.
The staff was very helpful.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Johanna • couple • nl
9
Heerlijk en comfortabel
Pros:

Zwembad, ruime kamers, hygiene. Fijn dat we een restaurant bij was.

Cons:

Niets

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Stephane • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

Le fait d'être dans la ville mais les chambres dans la nature.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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frederic • extended_group • fr
10
Pros:

La situation de la chambre au milieu de la forêt, les animaux à observer,la piscine, le buffet varié du petit déjeuner. Le personnel à l'écoute.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Luckylucke87 • family_with_children • cz
9
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Benoit De Boe • family_with_children • be
8
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • de
9
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Ming • solo_traveller • cn
8
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Karl • family_with_children • de
9
Pros:

Sehr gutes Restaurant,
sehr gutes Frühstück,
netter Pool

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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MarkusKop • family_with_children • at
7
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • de
8
Gutes Hotel für die Durchreise
Pros:

Saubere Zimmer mit Blick auf den Garten. Gutes Essen.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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DLSnippe • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Yajaira • family_with_children • cr
10
Pros:

La habitación y el desayuno

Cons:

Todo bien

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • couple • de
9
Tolles Durchreisehotel Preis/Leistung passt.
Pros:

Ein Hotel für die Durchreise nach Tortugero. Zimmer und Pool sind etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Ist aber toll gelegen, alle Zimmer weg von der lauten Straße und direkt am Wald. Es gibt einen Urwaldpfad, der aber nur bis 17:00 offen ist. Der Pool war angenehm kühl für die Hitze, Mobiliar am Pool teilweise defekt. Frühstücksbuffet war in Ordnung. Das Personal sehr freundlich. Auch das Essen abends im Restaurant ist sehr gut. Preis Leistung passt.

Cons:

Mobilar am Pool

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Gabrielle • couple • be
9
Het was een schitterend verblijf. Het personeel aan de receptie was onvoldoende op de hoogte van de mogelijkheden van de
Pros:

De ligging.

Cons:

De info aan de balie

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Agnieszka • family_with_children • pl
6
Pros:

Fajna lokalizacja, blisko lasu, słychać zwierzęta, fajny klimat

Cons:

Hotel raczej lata świetności ma za soba.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Anvit • couple • nl
9
Leuk hotel!
Pros:

De locatie was goed. Het hotel was in een klein dorpje.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Clean beautiful amazing food

Cons:

Parking lot

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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barry • extended_group • gb
7
Great value for money and you get what you pay for.
Pros:

The howling monkeys jumping onto the roof the hotel and mackaws in the hotel tree.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • family_with_children • ch
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee