Hotel El Bambu

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

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About this property

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 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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2 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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2 large double beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Wouter
Netherlands Netherlands
“Nice hotel. Lovely pool. Room is big enough, everything is clean, great view from the balcony and comfy beds. Just make sure that you have a room at the back of the hotel ;)”
Vaughan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Large property connected by walkways. Jungle behind.Feels like hotels in Europe, with noticeboards for tours. Buffet style breakfasts, bar area and pool and souvenir shop. Could watch birds around pool area. Parking available. Friendly staff. Pool...”
Rajiv
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lots of breakfast options. Room is clean with a view into the forest”
Emanuela
Belgium Belgium
“This hotel was a lovely surprise. Booked because it's close (literally a few metres) from the bus station, it turned out to be a very comfortable and quiet place, surrounded by a small jungle. There's also a big restaurant, open all day and...”
Nick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Convenience to La Selva Biological Station. Helpful staff. Buffet Breakfast. Nice swimmingpool and big rooms.”
Aliaksandr
United States United States
“Nice hotel in the middle of the town. Clean! Friendly staff!”
Imogen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Awesome stay! Restaurant was delicious and reasonable price. Saw loads of wildlife in the garden. The staff were able to arrange loads of activities as well which was great. The whole place was gorgeous and so well kept.”
Kevin
United Kingdom 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 Canada
“Cool rooms in the jungle. Great pool. Yummy breakfast/restaurant”
Maria
Canada 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

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
El Bambú
  • Cuisine
    American • Caribbean • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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