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Hotel El Bambú

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Superior Double Room, Terrace | Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Exterior
Superior Double Room, Terrace | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hotel El Bambú offers a tranquil escape in Costa Rica's lush landscape. Enjoy a massage at the spa, meals at Restaurante El Bambu, or relax by the pools. Free continental breakfast and in-room WiFi are perfect after exploring Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Terrace | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Terrace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Terrace | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Puerto Viejo, Hotel El Bambú is in a rural area. Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque and Heliconia Island are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at La Selva Biological Station and Costa Rican Bird Route. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Frente de la Plaza Deportes, Puerto Viejo, Heredia, 41001

What's nearby

  • San Agustin Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Costa Rican Bird Route - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • La Selva Biological Station - 10 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusti Ticos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizzaria La Terraza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico La Carreta - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Casita Típica - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Casita De Mami - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Bambú

Family-friendly hotel near La Selva Biological Station
Located close to Costa Rican Bird Route and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque, Hotel El Bambú provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Restaurante El Bambu, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), free newspapers, and concierge services
  • Barbecue grills, a banquet hall, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel El Bambú feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante El Bambu

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bambu Hotel
El Bambu
El Bambu Sarapiqui
Hotel Bambu
Hotel El Bambu
Hotel El Bambu Sarapiqui
Sarapiqui Hotel
Hotel El Bambu Costa Rica/Sarapiqui
Hotel El Bambú Sarapiqui
Hotel El Bambú
El Bambú Sarapiqui
Hotel El Bambú Hotel
Hotel El Bambú Puerto Viejo
Hotel El Bambú Hotel Puerto Viejo

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Bambú have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Hotel El Bambú pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel El Bambú?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Bambú?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Bambú?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel El Bambú provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel El Bambú located?

This family-friendly Puerto Viejo hotel is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rican Bird Route and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque. San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor and Tirimbina Rainforest Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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