Hotel El Bambu

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

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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.

Families particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a stay with kids.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Top pick by families with children

Rooms with:

  • Pool view

  • City view

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Double Room
We have 5 left
  • 1 single bed and
  • 2 large double beds
Free cot available on request
Pool view
City view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Iron
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Air purifiers
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max adults: 4
US$125 per night
Price US$375
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 3
US$110 per night
Price US$330
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$90 per night
Price US$270
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$80 per night
Price US$240
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Superior Double Room
We have 4 left
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot available on request
269 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Pool view
Mountain view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 4
US$147 per night
Price US$441
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 3
US$132 per night
Price US$396
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$117 per night
Price US$351
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$102 per night
Price US$306
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Superior Queen Room
We have 5 left
  • 2 large double beds
Free cot available on request
269 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Mountain view
Inner courtyard view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 4
US$147 per night
Price US$441
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 3
US$132 per night
Price US$396
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$117 per night
Price US$351
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$102 per night
Price US$306
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Standard Double Room
We have 5 left
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot available on request
Pool view
City view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 4
US$125 per night
Price US$375
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 3
US$110 per night
Price US$330
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$90 per night
Price US$270
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$80 per night
Price US$240
Excluded: 13 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
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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 ;)”
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...”
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.”
Diane
France France
“The hotel is really beautiful, looks like you are in the middle of the jungle and the pool is also really great!”
Moulis
France France
“Emplacement surprenant en plein centre et chambre dans la forêt..top,singes,oiseaux...”
Lucia
Italy Italy
“Struttura meravigliosa, ancora meglio di quanto si immagini dalle foto”
Lorenz
Germany Germany
“Geräumige Zimmer. Großer Pool der sehr sauber und gepflegt ist. Sehr freundliches Personal. Großer Parkplatz direkt am Hotel.”

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

Hotel El Bambu takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

If you are travelling with children under 12 years, to ensure you pay the correct price please select a rate that has child occupancy specified.

Cot and extra bed policies

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

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 not allowed.
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