We reached the hotel in the middle of severe rain. Sarapiqui is not easy to reach. We had our rented car. The hotel helped us to book a night tour with Sarapiqui Xperience and the next day with the Sarapiqui river boat tour. The hotel staff were very nice and helpful. The breakfast was wonderful. Most interestingly, we saw a sloth, multiple howler monkeys, and different types of frogs, birds, and butterflies in the rainforest garden of the hotel. The long and elevated hallway of the hotel goes through a deep rainforest which is home to different animals. There were many shops and supermarkets around. The bus station was a 1-minute walk and opposite that there was a very nice Panaderia (bread/pastry shop). I strongly recommend this hotel.

There was nothing to dislike in the hotel. It was a great experience.

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 offering a good choice. The staff, both at the reception and at the restaurant, were very kind.

The quality of breakfast could be improved (the orange juice I got was not a real one, for instance). The noise from the street can be a bit annoying, at night.

Beautiful property located right in the center of town. The incredible thing is you have no clue you are in town. The rooms are nestled back in the jungle. We woke up to sounds of the jungle and nature. Just marvelous! The rooms are recently renovated and the property is well into a beautiful renovation. The staff is amazing and hard working to accommodate guests. The parking lot is secure and has security all night long. I can’t say enough good about the hotel. The attached restaurant was delicious as well. Shout out to the front desk staff. Thank you so much for returning my son’s computer game. He left it in the check-in area when we left to go to our room. Our hostess returned the game before we noticed it missing. The loss of this device would have been traumatic. The value you get at this hotel is phenomenal. It is a must stay in this area.

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Our favorite part of Hotel Bambu was definitely the elevated covered walkways that we walked on to get to our room… it was such a fun way to get to our room, passing through rainforest basically…. There was a cacao tree, lots of heliconias, and other new-to-us plants and animals visible easily just during this walk to our room. We even saw a poison dart frog on the ground from our balcony. And we saw leaf cutter ants in the parking lot. The pool was great for our kids— and not many other people were using the pool at all. Everything felt safe and friendly. We somehow forgot that breakfast was included, but that was a happy discovery. The restaurant is pretty good, and friendly. We loved being in Puerto Viejo because it wasn’t too touristy— it felt more just like a place where people live, but not overrun with tourists. We enjoyed that, in contrast to the other places we visited (Arenal, Monteverde, etc). Hotel Bambu was perfect location right in the center of town, so we could walk out onto the sidewalks and explore the shops, go to local panaderias for treats, etc… without needing to drive anywhere. To get to the guided hikes/ bird walks/ etc in that area we visited La Selva biological station (bird walk), Selva Verde (great night hike) and Tirimbina (we went there for a chocolate tour and also just exploring the forest). We really loved Hotel Bambu and would probably stay there again. Oh also, the parking is good— in a lot behind the hotel, so don’t have to stress about street parking in town. And the air conditioning is great— much needed!

Only thing better would have been if we remembered to go to the free breakfast!

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 hot and AC as well as a fan. Fan is sufficient for sleeping. The attached restaurant is handy and closes at 9 or 10 p.m. Included breakfast was good. Available before 7 a.m., but larger buffet from 7-9 a.m.. Pool area had both sun and shade areas as well as a change room.

There is a fair amount of sound transfer between rooms, but people were quiet before 10pm. The large soaking tub is a nice concept but there is no plug (as is typical) and no grab bars to hold onto to get in and out for shower. Tub is a little slippery. I always appreciate a reading chair in a room and there is actually room for a small couch in this one. I addressed a couple of minor repair comments with front desk. There are less expensive rooms at the front of the building overlooking the road or pool. These would be more noisy, though ear plugs may help.

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 towels provided.

Back of pool area a little smelly. Didn’t feel safe walking outside hotel, after 8.

Lush, tropical environment, fresh air, right in the center of the city but very quiet, secure, tucked away. Loved sitting around the pool at night staring at the stars. Great restaurant, excellent reception, comfortable room with a great balcony, covered walkway

Everything was great

It was a comfortable, huge room with a nice full bathroom and hot water. The restaurant was handy and the murals beautiful, and I enjoyed the pool. The Air conditioning I enjoyed too much as it was almost too hot to go outside. The grounds were beautiful and the long bamboo walkways were special. So much work went into this place years back.

Loved that the rooms were off the street and in the jungle. The attached restaurant had really good food and Marjorie the server was very nice and helpful. Erlin at the reception desk was incredibly helpful and welcoming.

Doesn’t look like much from the road, but it is very nice in the back.

I had stayed at an eco resort in the rural jungle previously and had hoped this would be similar, so I was very disappointed when we first arrived to see it sits in the middle of town. But much to our delight the grounds are so well laid out, that you cant tell you are in town once you enter the property. Very fun and beautiful architecture and landscaping with long wood/bamboo looking walkways and lush greenery everywhere. The pool is clean and very nice and the staff always helpful and pleasant. The breakfast is not a buffet as usual, but a sit down with server and a choice of about 7 breakfasts. We ate both dinners and breakfasts here and enjoyed them all. A very good value. We also purchased a river tour through the hotel and enjoyed the quality boat trip up the Saraquipi.

I had the impression it was out of town in the wilds when I booked, so I missed the monkeys and iguanas sitting outside the windows .