Pros (+) Just steps from the bus station, which was very handy. Nice little balcony on our room. A/C was nice.
Cons (-) Breakfast was pretty poor, as was the Bambu restaurant overall.
3 stars
Hotel El Bambu
Frente de la Plaza Deportes, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí 41001, Costa Rica
Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, Costa Rica
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Overview
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and an outdoor pool This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a children's pool, and concierge services. Hotel El Bambú offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. This Puerto Viejo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities at Hotel El Bambu
- Outdoor pool
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coffee machine
- Free parking
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fan
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
General
- Window
- Quiet street view
- Family rooms
- Garden view
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Inner courtyard view
- Telephone
- Mountain view
- City view
- Pool view
- Storage available
Accessibility and suitability
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Disabled access
- Roll-in shower
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- No smoking
- Lowered sink
- Toilet with grab rails
Dining
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Breakfast in the room
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Coffee machine
Services and conveniences
- Car hire
- Safety deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Tour desk
- Bottle of water
- Private check-in/check-out
Bathroom
- Shower
- Hairdryer
- Toilet paper
- Public bath
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
Things to do
- Gift shop
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Board games/puzzles
- Game room
- Cycling
Outdoor
- Terrace/Patio
- Grill
- Balcony
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
- Iron and ironing board
Family friendly
- Cribs available
- Child pool
- Kids meals
- Complimentary breakfast
Pool and spa
- Massage
- Outdoor pool
- Pool towels
Parking and transportation
- Free parking
- Private parking
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Shared lounge/TV area
- TV
Bedroom
- Cleaning products
- Wardrobe or closet
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
Reviews of Hotel El Bambu
8.4
Very good
574 verified ratings
Wonderful
239
Very good
153
Good
103
Okay
47
Fair
22
Mediocre
3
Poor
8
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location and service of the hotel, with many highlighting the nice atmosphere and charm of the surroundings. However, there were significant complaints regarding bed comfort and cleanliness, with several reviews mentioning hard beds and cleanliness issues around the pool and dining areas.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Location
Frente de la Plaza Deportes, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí 41001
What's nearby
- San Agustin Church140 yd
- Sarapiqui River395 yd
- Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori8.5 mi
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 12:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
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Value for money | 8.4 |
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Distance to city centre | 0.2 mi |
Nearest airport | Tortuquero |
Distance to airport | 34.4 mi |