Hotel Hotel El Bambu
Frente de la plaza deportes Puerto viejo, 41001 Sarapiquí, Costa Rica – Great location - show map
Great location, clean great staff and pool and food right there.
CanadaThe room was clean, comfortable and had a lovely private balcony. The food at the restaurant for dinner was excellent and the front desk staff were very friendly and accommodating
CanadaBeautiful setting and wonderful night walk around the hotel with a naturalist
United States of AmericaVery pretty setting. The room balcony looking into the jungle area was very nice.
United States of AmericaWe thoroughly enjoyed our stay, from the jungle view from the balcony, the friendly staff at reception, the complimentary passion fruit juice when we checked in, lovely pool setting, outstanding buffet breakfast, and the other meals available to order for lunch and dinner. Our (3) rooms were spacious and clean. We loved it here!
CanadaThe location on the jungle. The receptionist Kenya
SpainFrom outside it looks like it's on a main road, but it backs on to secluded woodland teaming with life: frogs, owls, monkeys. Great front desk staff and comfortable room, clean throughout including the great swimming pool. Go to frogs heaven nearby for amazing guided tours too! Our best your in a 2-week break.
United KingdomNice pool, loved the night walk arround the hotel where we spotted different frogs, a sloth and a bat eating fruit. Breakfast choices were perfect and the staff very helpful and friendly. Thanks for the service Kevin!
NetherlandsFriendly helpful staff at reception and in the restaurant. The pool was good, the room was comfortable with great view of the rainforest from the terrace. It was good to be able to walk out to the shops in Sarapiqui
United KingdomAngel's night walk, very interesting, we saw howler monkeys, armadillo, frogs, rhino beetle and a tarantula on the grounds and surrounding forest Breakfast really good, attentive staff like Kevin. Pool nice
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Hotel El Bambu This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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One of our top picks in Sarapiquí.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 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)
Breakfast Info
American
Great Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free private parking available at the hotel
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What's nearby *
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La Selva Biological Station2.5 miles
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Laguna del Hule17.6 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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El Surco Restaurant0 miles
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La Sarapiqueña Cafe/Bar0 miles
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Supermercado La Viña Supermarket0.1 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Puerto Viejo River3.7 miles
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Sarapiquí River0.4 miles
Closest Airports *
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Juan Santamaría International Airport34.8 miles
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Tobías Bolaños International Airport36.2 miles
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One of our top picks in Sarapiquí
Facilities of Hotel El Bambu Great facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Walking tours
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site Additional charge
- Ping-pong
- Game room
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Secure parking
Pool and Spa
- Swimming pool
- Kids' pool
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Plunge pool
- Swimming pool toys
- Bathhouse
- Outdoor pool (year-round)
- Massage Additional charge
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Shops (on site)
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 11 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
| 0+ years |
Can use an extra bed
when requested
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FREE |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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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From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel El Bambu by:
- Car 1h 30min
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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 offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Game room
- Ping-pong
- Fishing
- Walking tours
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Bathhouse
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Hotel El Bambu (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Accessible parking
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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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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Guests staying at Hotel El Bambu can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- American
- À la carte
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Hotel El Bambu has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Room options at Hotel El Bambu include:
- Double
