Hotel El Bambu

Hotels
8.5 (197 reviews)
Frente de la plaza deportes Puerto viejo , Sarapiquí , cr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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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!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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 197 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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Alexander • couple • nl
9
Top hotel in sarpiqui
Pros:

Mooie kamers op een heel mooi terein midden in de stad maar toch in de jungle

Cons:

Wat verouderd

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Gunilla Elg • solo_traveller • se
8
Gunilla- par
Pros:

Det var rent och välskött, trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Skönt med pool.
Väldigt god mat i restaurangen.

Cons:

Hel högljudd skolklass invaderade poolområdet på eftermiddagen och några satt i poolen och åt mat. Inte så trevlig

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • couple • de
7
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Luis • solo_traveller • cr
10
Exelente hotel, servicio y comida
Pros:

La atención del personal es excelente está en otro nivel

Cons:

No hay nada que no me gustará todo fue perfecto

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Jeimy • extended_group • cr
7
Good option
Pros:

This hotel has an amazing pool which is amazing. Location is great. Prices are fair. The hotel has a restaurant which offers really good options! The room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good as well. My family and I visit this hotel at least once a year

Cons:

We noticed some areas of improvement. Check in was at 2:00 pm. We arrived around 3:50 pm and rooms were not ready. The receptionist was very kind however there was a woman at the restaurant who was not very willing to

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • nl
9
Top
Pros:

Hele mooie kamers. Fijn restaurant. Lekker ontbijt. Leuk dorpscentrum

Cons:

UV-shirt en blonde haren dochter werden helemaal groen in het zwembad. Keurig opgelost door hotel en nieuw shirt gekregen

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Marion • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Die Lage zentral am schön gestalteten Stadtplatz und dennoch am Dschungel. Der Blick auf dem Weg zum Zimmer und vom Balkon auf Dschungelvegetation. Der hoteleigene Trail. Wir könnten viele verschiedene Frösche sehen.

Cons:

Die Ecken des Zimmers wirken nicht ganz sauber, im Bad sind nachts einige kleine Tierchen unterwegs.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Excellent wildlife walk under the hotel for frogs. Poison dart, blue jean and tree frogs. A member of staff needs to accompany ypu at night

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Sylvie • solo_traveller • gb
7
At this time of the year we expected an exceptional stay and we are deceived
Pros:

The design of the hotel in a large jungly garden and a swimming pool

Cons:

No facilities in the bedroom , no fridge no kettle and very poor boring breakfasts
The staff there was polite but no warm

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Djamal • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Génial au coeur de la jungle : )

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Ton • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

De prachtige tuin met veel gifkikkers en het zwembad.

Cons:

Het ligt aan een zeer drukke weg, alhoewel je er op de kamer niets van hoort.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Joséphine • family_with_children • ca
8
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Lucie • family_with_children • fr
10
Un chouette lieu pour une étape
Pros:

Un établissement qui ne paie pas de mine dans le centre de Sarapiqui mais qui vaut le coup et le rapport qualité prix. Les enfants ont adoré la grande piscine pour se rafraîchir apres le parc et le fait que l’hôtel soit sur « pilotis ». Nous y avons vu des iguanes, des aras et des chauve-souris !

Cons:

Petit déjeuner buffet moyen

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Tudor • solo_traveller • au
8
Great staging stop before going to Tortugero
Pros:

Essentially the only accommodation in town as a staging step before you take the boat to Tortugero. Good restaurant and very helpful staff.
Bonus iguanas on the tree just next to the balcony.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Petra • solo_traveller • de
9
Prima Stop zwischen Karibik und La Fortuna
Pros:

Toller Steg zu den Zimmern. Blick in den Dschungel vom Zimmer aus, obwohl vorne an der Hauptstraße gelegen. Absolut ruhig. Gutes Frühstück. Geschäfte direkt in der Straße. Aktivitäten rund um den Ort.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • couple • de
7
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • es
9
En la selva y en la ciudad al mismo tiempo
Pros:

La piscina, estar en el centro de la ciudad y en la selva al mismo tiempo. Es un sitio singular. Sarapiquí me pareció un buen lugar un poco fuera del circuito habitual.

Cons:

Está un poco viejo. Las instalaciones necesitan una actualización. Pero dicho sea de paso, todo es funcional. Un poco caro para lo que habíamos pagado en otras ubicaciones. El desayuno fue un poco lento. Era a la carta entre varias opciones.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • family_with_children • fr
8
Sympa pour une escale
Pros:

La terrasse de la chambre, le pont à traversé pour y accéder la piscine en pleine ville

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Mildred Fiorella • solo_traveller • cr
10
Pros:

Nos encanta este lugar.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Anneloes • solo_traveller • nl
7
Goede plek vriendelijke mensen maar de NIET superior kamers wat te oncomfortabel en aan de prijs
Pros:

Ligt aan gezellig centraal plein aan de ene kant en de jungle aan de andere kant. Goede plek voor een tussenstop op doorreis. Rijk aan voorzieningen (zwembad tot 22u open, eigen restaurant, 24u receptie, engels sprekend, erg vriendelijk en flexibel, ruime parkeerplaats). Ik kon tot laat ontbijten (11u) en zelf zeggen wat ik wilde hebben. Goede airco.

Cons:

Het hotel was op booking uitverkocht, bij nabellen bleken de superiorkamers uitverkocht, maar er waren nog wel gewone kamers die men normaal gesproken niet verhuurt via booking omdat genius member een gratis upgrade krijgen naar een superior kamer. Die vielen me toch wat tegen, ook gezien de prijs van 90 dollar. Jaren 70 bruin oranje, gedateerd, voelde smoezelig (vond een broek achter een bed), maar was feitelijk denk ik schoon. Goede airco. TV met weinig interesante zenders. Bed te hard. Ongezellig zitje buiten. Gehorig.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee