Hotel El Bambu
Hotel, 3-starFrente de la plaza deportes Puerto viejo, SarapiquíShow on map
Very good
Guests rate it highest for location, service and food.
8.5220Reviews- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 12:00 PM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.2 out of 10, at Frente de la plaza deportes Puerto viejo.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Tropical Paradise in Huetar Norte Rainforest
Luxurious Accommodations: Hotel El Bambu offers bright, air-conditioned rooms with cable TV, safe, and private bathrooms. Some rooms feature a terrace with stunning mountain and pool views.
Delicious Dining Options: Indulge in buffet breakfasts and regional/international cuisine at the hotel's restaurant. BBQ facilities are available, and guests can savor drinks at the terrace bar.
Exciting Activities and Excursions: Enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools, sun terrace, games room, and table tennis on-site. The hotel organizes trips to Sarapiqui River safaris and Poás Volcanoes adventures.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
Rooms
8.5
Very good
Rated 8.5 out of 10 by 220 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.7
- Service9.2
- Location9.2
- Rooms8.7
- Amenities8.2
- Value7.7
- Food & drink8.7
Guests mention
Helpful staffGreat locationNice amenities
SimoneGermanySehe schönes Hotel mitten im Urwald
Schöne Aussicht! Schönes Ambiente und freundliches Personal!
Poolhandtücher haben etwas gerochen..
sandrineFranceLa piscine le calme le restaurant le personnel le balcon donnant sur la forêt avec des singes et des perroquets
Ras
KristinaGermanySehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal
MichelNLHet moet niet te veel regenen hier
Makkelijk bereikbaar ondanks dat het hotel midden in het dorp ligt. En ook nog eens prachtig groen. Apen zijn te zien vanaf het zwembad. Mooi verzorgd hotel en leuk opgezet met alles op palen
Bij ons viel er heel veel…
VeroniqueLUMagnifique séjour dans un village typique
Beau concept avec passerelles dans la nature.
Hotel situé au centre du village et pourtant au calme grâce à cette situation excentrée des chambres d’hôtel.
Petit déjeuner et dîner possible au restaurant de l’hôtel avec…
PascaleFranceLa jungle en pleine ville !
En plein centre ville mais à l’abri du bruit car en pleine jungle. Singes visibles tous les soirs. Chambre confortable.
Piscine hors service et petite piscine de remplacement devenue verte après une journée : impossible…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
Frente de la plaza deportes Puerto viejo, Sarapiquí
Guests rate the location 9.2 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-out by 12:00 PM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Hotel El Bambu
What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel El Bambu?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Hotel El Bambu allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Hotel El Bambu?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does Hotel El Bambu have a pool?
Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.
Is breakfast included at Hotel El Bambu?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Hotel El Bambu have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Hotel El Bambu?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does Hotel El Bambu have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Hotel El Bambu?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Hotel El Bambu?
Frente de la plaza deportes Puerto viejo, Sarapiquí.
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