Hotel El Bambu
Frente de la plaza deportes Puerto viejo, 41001 Sarapiquí, Costa Rica – Great location - show map
Hotel El Bambu
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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 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 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Vaskar
United States of America“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 of America“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“Very close to bus terminal, but also very quiet rooms in the forest.”- Susan United States of America“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 of America“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“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 of America“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...”
Pamela United States of America“I had stayed at an eco resort in the rural jungle previously and had hoped this would be similar, so I was very disappointed when we first arrived to see it sits in the middle of town. But much to our delight the grounds are so well laid out, that...”
Terry United States of America“El Bambu surprises you in more ways than one. The rooms are raised up, connected by a wooden walkway, and set among an extensive lowland forest of mature trees. Their pool is a delight to swim in, watching the moon rise overhead. Howler monkeys...”
Christina United States of America“This place was so beautiful! When we arrived they had fruit "cocktail" drinks for us that were delicious! (and free!)... The staff made us feel like celebrities. The place is gorgeous with Bambu walkways above the ground. You almost feel like...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- El Bambú
- CuisineAmerican • Caribbean • Local
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Hotel El BambuGreat facilities! Review score, 8.3
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Clothes rack
- Walking tours
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Game room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage 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
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Car rental
- 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
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Kids' pool
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Public Bath
- MassageAdditional charge
- English
- Spanish
House rulesHotel El Bambu takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
FAQs about Hotel El Bambu
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Check-in at Hotel El Bambu is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Hotel El Bambu has 1 restaurant:
- El Bambú
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Hotel El Bambu offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Game room
- Fishing
- Swimming pool
- Walking tours
- Public Bath
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Room options at Hotel El Bambu include:
- Double
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The prices at Hotel El Bambu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Hotel El Bambu is 2 miles from the center of Sarapiquí. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
