Name: Hotel El Bambu
Address: Frente de la plaza deportes Puerto viejo, 41001 Sarapiquí, Costa Rica, Frente de la plaza deportes Puerto viejo, Heredia, 41001, Costa Rica
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $78 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.4

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Hotel Hotel El Bambu

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Beautiful setting and wonderful night walk around the hotel with a naturalist

Cristina

United States of America

Very pretty setting. The room balcony looking into the jungle area was very nice.

Penny

United States of America

We 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!

Dianne

Canada

The location on the jungle. The receptionist Kenya

Ruth

Spain

From 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.

Clare

United Kingdom

Location in town yet it was like a remote jungle feeling. Food was Great.

Tubo

Canada

Angel'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

Liza

United Kingdom

Setup of the hotel is well thought out to blend with the jungle surroundings. Ideal location for trips and tours. Swimming pool big enough for the off season and as always in Costa Rica, friendly and helpful staff.

Alan

Netherlands

Great service. Staff was quick to respond to any request.

Ronald

Netherlands

I really liked the rustic feel. It was nice to have a private parking lot. We were given a welcome drink. It was easy to walk everywhere in town. Breakfast was good and the restaurant had a good decor

Antoine

United States of America

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What guests loved the most:
“Beautiful setting and wonderful night walk around the hotel with a naturalist”

Cristina United States of America
“Very pretty setting. The room balcony looking into the jungle area was very nice.”

Penny United States of America
“We 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...”

Dianne Canada
“The location on the jungle. The receptionist Kenya”

Ruth Spain
“From outside it looks like it's on a main road, but it backs on to secluded woodland teaming with life: frogs, owls, monkeys.”

Clare United Kingdom
“Location in town yet it was like a remote jungle feeling. Food was Great.”

Tubo Canada
“Angel'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....”

Liza United Kingdom
“Setup of the hotel is well thought out to blend with the jungle surroundings. Ideal location for trips and tours.”

Alan Netherlands
“Great service. Staff was quick to respond to any request.”

Ronald Netherlands
“I really liked the rustic feel. It was nice to have a private parking lot. We were given a welcome drink. It was easy to walk everywhere in town. Breakfast was good and the restaurant had a good decor”

Antoine United States of America

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 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking available at the hotel

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+ Max adults: 4 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Standard Double Room 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This bright, air-conditioned room features free Wi-Fi and 1 single and 1 double bed. It comes with cable TV, a safe and private bathroom. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Walk-in closet • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Pool view • City view • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 4 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Superior Double Room 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This bright room features air conditioning, free Wi-Fi access, 1 double bed, 2 single beds, cable TV, and private bathroom with shower. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Walk-in closet • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Pool view • City view • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 3 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Double Room 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This spacious room features air conditioning, 2 double beds, free Wi-Fi access, cable TV, private bathroom, and a terrace with pool views. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Walk-in closet • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Pool view • City view • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 4 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Superior Queen Room 2 queen beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This spacious room features air conditioning, free Wi-Fi access, cable TV, private bathroom, and a terrace with mountain views. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Walk-in closet • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Hotel surroundings

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La Selva Biological Station
2.5 miles
Laguna del Hule
17.6 miles

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El Surco Restaurant
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La Sarapiqueña Cafe/Bar
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Supermercado La Viña Supermarket
0.1 miles

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Puerto Viejo River
3.7 miles
Sarapiquí River
0.4 miles

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Juan Santamaría International Airport
34.8 miles
Tobías Bolaños International Airport
36.2 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Setup of the hotel is well thought out to blend with the jungle surroundings. Ideal location for trips and tours. Swimming pool big enough for the off season an...”

Alan

Netherlands

7.9

“The hotel was in the middle of town but the grounds were surrounded by jungle. The hotel had the only restaurant in town. There were sodas and shopping near by....”

Angela

United States of America

9.5

“I really liked the rustic feel. It was nice to have a private parking lot. We were given a welcome drink. It was easy to walk everywhere in town. Breakfast was ...”

Antoine

United States of America

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From 2:00 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Pets are not allowed.

Hotel El Bambu accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

In total, there are 29 rooms at Hotel El Bambu.

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Room options at Hotel El Bambu include:
- Double
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
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Hotel El Bambu (subject to availability):
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- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Accessible parking
Hotel El Bambu has 1 restaurants:
- Restaurant
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.
Guests staying at Hotel El Bambu can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- American
- À la carte
From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel El Bambu by:
- Car 90 minutes
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Check-in at Hotel El Bambu is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

“We 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!”

“From 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.”

“Angel'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 ”

“Setup of the hotel is well thought out to blend with the jungle surroundings. Ideal location for trips and tours. Swimming pool big enough for the off season and as always in Costa Rica, friendly and helpful staff.”

“I really liked the rustic feel. It was nice to have a private parking lot. We were given a welcome drink. It was easy to walk everywhere in town. Breakfast was good and the restaurant had a good decor”

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Reviewed: August 25, 2019

Liza
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms should at minimum have a fridge and kettle. The coffee maker was no use for us. English channels on tv very limited
Angel'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

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 22, 2019

Isabelle
United Kingdom
7.5

“It is in the middle of the town and not mich things to do there but the hotel is fine with a swimming pool”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It is a bit broken but it is a hotel for 1night
Staff is really friendly

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 18, 2019

Cristina
United States of America
7.5

“Good spot to stay at in Puerto Viejo”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The building needs some maintenance
Beautiful setting and wonderful night walk around the hotel with a naturalist

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 12, 2019

Alan
Netherlands
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
Be careful on the nice wooden floors - slippery when wet!
Setup of the hotel is well thought out to blend with the jungle surroundings. Ideal location for trips and tours. Swimming pool big enough for the off season and as always in Costa Rica, friendly and helpful staff.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: July 24, 2019

Isabelle
Belgium
7.9

“Quiet hotel despite of the fact that the entrance is next to the main road. Very friendly staff.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
The weather ;-)
Great birdwatching from the room's terrace.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: May 27, 2019

Ronald
Netherlands
8.3

“Good location for overnight stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great service. Staff was quick to respond to any request.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 13, 2019

Antoine
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
Hard to find the entrance. Bit of a walk to get to the room
I really liked the rustic feel. It was nice to have a private parking lot. We were given a welcome drink. It was easy to walk everywhere in town. Breakfast was good and the restaurant had a good decor

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 9, 2019

Anonymous
Belgium
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
The hotel has been created in a very clever way: the entrance is in the town center but footbridges lead you to various appartments that make you feel like you're in the middle of the forest. You'll be able to see the birds living their lives from the balcony. The rooms are cosy and clean, the staff was friendly and the breakfast delicious. Highly recommended!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 9, 2019

M
France
7.1

“Immersion of the forest in sarapiqui city center ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room very close to the forest but very dark
Wonderful Forest environment in city center. Personal very kind. Breakfast starts at 7am we arrived at 6:30 and they were very kind serving us waiting for the buffet

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 7, 2019

Chris
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Good location for visiting Sarapiqui”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hot water was slow to appear. Staff sometimes a bit chaotic
Easy parking, rooms a nice size, location in town, but backing onto forest, night forest tour was really good.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 4, 2019

Alex57330
Luxembourg
5.8

“Needs to be refreshed”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The garden is dirty (waste, broken glass, etc) The room needs to be refreshed and it is too dark. The breakfast is almost composed of salty dishes. The swiming pool is dirty
Night tour in the garden (baby sloth, ants, frogs, etc.) Car parking Well located Early check-in

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 5, 2019

Marian
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
7.9

“Get what you pay for . A comfortable hotel, with nice food and friendly staff.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
the darkness of the rooms
Nice location and nicely laid out.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: March 2, 2019

Martina
Switzerland
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast was delicious - freshly prepared omlette.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 25, 2019

Penny
United States of America
10

“Very enjoyable and everyone is very friendly and helpful.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
If I had to choose something I would say it would have been nice to have one english speaking TV station. Would certainly not keep me from staying there again though.
Very pretty setting. The room balcony looking into the jungle area was very nice.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 4, 2019

Anonymous
Belgium

2 helpful votes
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very friendly and helpful staff

Stayed in February 2019

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