Near San Agustin Church
Located in Puerto Viejo, Hotel El Bambú is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of La Selva Biological Station and Costa Rican Bird Route. This family-friendly hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
English, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Bar
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
Spa
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Air conditioning
Room service
Standard Double Room, Terrace
391 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin BedsMore detailsSuperior Double Room, Terrace
377 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Queen BedsMore detailsWonderful · 39 reviews
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
93.3%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Hotel El Bambú is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
99 km / 61.5 mi
What's nearby
San Agustin Church
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
La Selva Biological Station
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Costa Rican Bird Route
3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque
3.4 km / 2.1 mi
San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor
3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Tirimbina Rainforest Center
12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Sarapiquís Gardens
12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Costa Rica Nature Pavilion
16.1 km / 10 mi
Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori
16.4 km / 10.2 mi
Frogs Heaven
17.2 km / 10.7 mi
Serpentario
17.6 km / 10.9 mi
Heliconia Island
23.8 km / 14.8 mi
Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge
24.8 km / 15.4 mi
Rara Avis Waterfall
31.4 km / 19.5 mi
Laguna Río Cuarto
32.1 km / 19.9 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
Spa
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Air conditioning
Room service
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Pool
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
A restaurants
Snack bar/deli
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Things to do
Children's pool
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Children's pool
Conveniences
Gift shops or newsstand
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Luggage storage
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Children's pool
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Children's pool
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Pool sun loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
Free newspapers in lobby
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
No elevator (single level property)
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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