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.
“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
“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...”
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Rajiv
United Kingdom
“Lots of breakfast options. Room is clean with a view into the forest”
Emanuela
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...”
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Nick
United Kingdom
“Convenience to La Selva Biological Station. Helpful staff. Buffet Breakfast. Nice swimmingpool and big rooms.”
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Aliaksandr
United States
“Nice hotel in the middle of the town. Clean! Friendly staff!”
Imogen
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.”
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Kevin
United Kingdom
“Central location & yet you're in a jungle lodge.
Friendly staff.
Onsite restaurant is very good and probably the best in town.”
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Napoleon
Canada
“Cool rooms in the jungle.
Great pool.
Yummy breakfast/restaurant”
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Maria
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
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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
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.
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