Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

The property was beautiful and the rooms were very spacious and clean. The only reason for not giving it a 5 is that the food was just average and the wi-fi was not the best. Plus for the two days we were there the power went 6 times briefly. I would stay there again if ever in Costa Rica, but they should address these short comings.

This place was the highlight of our trip! The room was spacious and clean. The property grounds were immaculate and gorgeous! The staff was helpful and friendly and the food was delicious! The pool overlooking the sea was awesome! Samara is a short drive away and the beach is within walking distance from the property! We highly recommend this place!

The staff at reception and internal transportation was rude. A few from the restaurante very nice, the rest of the staff seemed annoyed

Best place so far

Great spot! Beautiful beach

My feedback on this resort is mixed. The pool area and infinity pool has a beautiful view of the beach and ocean. There are several shade areas to relax in. The public areas were clean and well maintained. The rooms on the other hand were disappointing. Our first room was not clean and very minimally appointed. There was no place to put clothing and only one hook for towels. The balcony had no railing. We asked to be moved to another room. It was better however, it was oddly set up. There were no bedside lights but 4 ceiling lights. This resort is not for everyone. It has a lot of hills to get to and from the pool, restaurant and lobby. A few of the staff were very good but overall I would say service was average. We expected more based on the price.

The view from our room was amazing and the food and service at the restaurant was wonderful!

Nammbu is a very cool hotel next to an awesome beach. We had a great experience there and will definitely be back soon.

The view from our room and the pool area was amazing. Room was clean and very spacious. We would definitely stay there again.

Stunning location with a beautiful infinity pool and close to a lovely sandy beach which is really quiet. The rooms are very spacious and very clean. Ours had a balcony with views over the beach. Beds are really comfortable. The staff are really great.

I would not go back

First off, the name of the resort is misleading because it is neither beachfront nor bungalows. It is 15-minute walk down steep steps, on a dirt path alongside the road, and across a crocodile-infested river to get to the beach. And the so-called "bungalows" are three stories tall, each with 7 units. Our ground-floor room was modern with large windows overlooking green hedges rather than the water. After reading some of the older reviews, it seems management has made some improvements. There are more shade structures surrounding the pool compared to earlier photos. Earlier reviews said there wasn't any water available at breakfast, but I recall jugs of ice water alongside the juice. Earlier photos and reviews indicated there weren't any lights at the bedside tables, but now lights have been added. Our bathroom had one short towel bar and one towel ring which is woefully inadequate for two people, let alone a family of four. There are ZERO wall hooks in the bathroom and the sleeping area, so there's no place to hang wet bathing suits, wet towels or clothes while you're taking a shower. The hanging rod beneath the bathroom shelves was nice as long as you didn't have anything longer than a shirt. The mattresses felt cheap, and not befitting of a luxury resort. The biggest frustrations with the room, however, was not having a door on the bathroom and not having any place to set our suitcases. We improvised, using the refrigerator and the coffee table for luggage racks. On the upside, the staff were friendly and responsive.

Beautiful resort with a beautiful view Carrillo of beach. The pool was amazing. The staff was friendly and welcoming. If you need to go to town it is a $15 taxi ride.

Our stay was very enjoyable. The property is very hilly and with bad knees it made it difficult to get around. But the hotel moved us to a room beside the office and on the ground floor which made everything easier for us.

I had the misfortune of staying at Nammbú, and as a Costa Rican and avid traveler (who visited over 30 properties in 2024), this was by far the most appalling and concerning hotel experience I have had.

Safety and Maintenance: The main door lock broke, leaving my room insecure (I am a woman traveling solo). Maintenance took 45 minutes to fix it and replace the entire door system. This happened at 10pm on Dec 31st, disrupting my New Year’s Eve plans. Later, the new lock rendered my key card useless, forcing me to seek help from a security guard to access my room at 4am.

Unprofessional Staff: On New Year’s Day, I was rudely awakened at 8:40 a.m. by a housekeeper, despite having planned to rest and having my check-out scheduled for 12pm. Worse, if the lock hadn’t been repaired, the housekeeper could have entered while I was sleeping.

Unsanitary Conditions: My room lacked Wi-Fi, and the toiletries provided were already opened and used. The hand soap caused me to develop dermatitis.

Room Service and Food: The food was inedible—fish fingers were hard and tasteless, and a hamburger arrived raw, cold, and dry after repeated delays and follow-ups.

Hotel’s Response: Management ignored my complaints and, when pressed, gaslit me by calling these incidents “minor inconveniences.”The hotel refused to take responsibility. They stated that not having me pay for the inedible food.

This is a very good hotel with excellent and attentive staff.
However, the overall management shows a lack of knowledge in basic hospitality standards. For example, there is moss in the pool, overly soft mattresses that become very uncomfortable, and staff members like the security guard and gardener are tasked with repairs.
The lowest point is the food. Most dishes have an unpleasant taste of rancid oil, and the fruit is of poor quality.
This is a crucial moment for the hotel to address these issues properly; otherwise, it risks falling into a downward spiral, which is hard to recover from.
I emphasize once again that the staff is excellent and very attentive.

Wow! This hotel was amazing. The hotel had huge, clean rooms with fantastic service. A shout out to Luis, Sophia, David and Steven. You made our stay something special. I highly recommend this hotel. The view alone will make you want to stay longer.

Beautiful views, great staff delicious food

we LOVED the staff, each morning David and Melania greeted us for desayuno and made our dining experience memorable by taking excellent care of us!

We will definitely be back to this resort and will tell others about this magical place!

Thank you!

we had Johanness (sp) help us with our transportation needs at the last minute, bless his heart and al of his efforts!

This was my family's third time staying at the hotel. We have always enjoyed our experience at the hotel which is why we returned for a third visit this past September. We were last there in April of this year and in March of 2023. Unfortunately, during this visit we encountered a security issue at the hotel, as I returned to the hotel room the morning of our last day at the hotel to obtain some items half way through breakfast and upon returning to the hotel room I entered and found a maintenance worker had broken in through the back glass doors which were open and he was searching our belongings. Someone had to have opened the lock on the doors for him as the glass was not broken. The maintenance worker was confronted and he left the room quickly. We reported the incident and it appeared that nothing was done at the hotel and no one was eager to help us, despite the fact we were there with 5 children. After the trip, I informed the owner and was advised by the owner that the maintenance worker was fired from his job and that the hotel had taken steps to deal with the issue. Because of this experience I would not return nor recommend the hotel to anyone.