Hotel El Bambu
Frente de la plaza deportes Puerto viejo, 41001 Sarapiquí, Costa Rica – Great location - show map
Central location & yet you're in a jungle lodge. Friendly staff. Onsite restaurant is very good and probably the best in town.

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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 organises various trips. You can go on a safari on the Sarapiqui River or visit the Poás Volcanoes, 40 km away. The property offers an airport shuttle for a fee to Juan Santamaria International Airport, 75 minutes’ drive away. San Jose is around 80 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Good breakfast

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- Kevin
United Kingdom
“Central location & yet you're in a jungle lodge. Friendly staff. Onsite restaurant is very good and probably the best in town.” - Napoleon
Canada
“Cool rooms in the jungle. Great pool. Yummy breakfast/restaurant” - Maria
Canada
“The location is central in Sarapiqui but the property goes deep into forest, so rather than just traffic, there are birds and howler monkeys to hear. There is lots of room in the suite and a comfortable balcony looking into the forest. Water is...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- El Bambú
- CuisineAmerican • Caribbean • Local
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Hotel El BambuGreat facilities! Review score, 8.3
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Good breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Clothes rack
- Walking tours
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Games room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Kids' pool
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Public Bath
- MassageAdditional charge
- English
- Spanish
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cash
Hotel El Bambu accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Hotel El Bambu
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Hotel El Bambu is 1.2 miles from the centre of Sarapiquí. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Hotel El Bambu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Hotel El Bambu is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Hotel El Bambu offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Games room
- Fishing
- Swimming Pool
- Walking tours
- Public Bath
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Room options at Hotel El Bambu include:
- Double
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Hotel El Bambu has 1 restaurant:
- El Bambú