Escape to Bambutel, where tropical gardens and an outdoor pool create a tranquil retreat. Savor a cooked-to-order breakfast, unwind in the garden or take advantage of free WiFi and barbecue grills.
Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Black Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
Playa Chiquita - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
Punta Uva Beach - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
Getting around
Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 72 min drive
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 98 miles/157.6 km
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 103 miles/165.7 km
Restaurants
Restaurante El Sol del Caribe - 17 min walk
De Gustibus Bakery - 4 min drive
Caribeans Coffee & Chocolate - 3 min drive
Beach Break - 18 min walk
Bread and Chocolate - 5 min drive
About this property
Bambutel
At Bambutel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Punta Uva Beach. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant.
At a glance
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Hotel size
13 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 1:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Charcoal grills
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Bambutel Hotel
Bambutel Cahuita
Bambutel Hotel Cahuita
Frequently asked questions
Does Bambutel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bambutel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Bambutel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Bambutel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Bambutel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bambutel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Bambutel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Bambutel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Bambutel like?
Bambutel is located a short 15-minute walk from Playa Cocles.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Amenities
8.8
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was good and the Costa Rican breakfast was big and delicious. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2025
Great hotel and very nice staff. Jose was very helpful and the hotel is located outside the village centre area in a very quiet area easy to apreciate
Julio
Julio, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2024
Breakfast was good.
Eunice
Eunice, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
The staff and amenities were very good. It is not a lush place, but a good value for your dollar. We were comfortable and enjoyed the pool, free breakfast, and kitchen utensils at our disposal. Would definitely stay here again.
lisa
lisa, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
I really like the vibe and the nature aspect of the place. It was very cozy and quiet. The market was nearby and the activities were not too far.
gibson
gibson, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2025
This property was great secluded enough, but just down the road from all the nightlife in scenery and beaches! Staff was great. Rooms were spread apart. Pool is just enough for a knife. Nice refresher.
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Staff was super nice & the value for the money was unbeatable. The road to get to the property isn’t paved but still wasn’t too bad to get through even on a bicycle.
Anita
Anita, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 6, 2025
Property is very nice away from the main road which makes it pretty quiet. Breakfast was decent. Staff friendly. While we stayed there they had an issue with the Wi-fi not working, the hotel had people working on it but by the time we left there was still no internet connection.
Pilar
Pilar, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 19, 2025
Good location to explore the region
Good location to explore the region, but the place is more appropriate for local (Costa Rica) families as there is a pool used by children and adults from afternoon till late evening.
Also they don’t give you any information about the places to visit in the region…. most of my questions got: “I don’t know” as answers and they were all simple like where to park and etc.
Andre
Andre, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
This one is a very good place in this area. I definitely recommend it. Here are a few reason:
Its very quiet at night
Its very clean
The beds are comfortable.
AC does the job great but the ceiling height is high. This makes the rooms very very fresh without requiring the AC unit on all the time.
Parking is a piece of cake, safe, private and organized.
There a couple of convenience stores right in the main road entrace so you can get anything you need before heading off the Hotel.
Oh and the costarrican breakfast is big and delicious.
Mauricio
Mauricio, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 2, 2024
Great breakfast and supper friendly staff
Brian de
Brian de, 3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jan 11, 2026
Very simple set up ,over rated compare any other place we stayed in Costa Rica.
Listed as a superior breakfast .
Rice eggs sour cream one toast sour cream coffee
Nothing else ,
That is less then basic
No juice ,no fruits nothing .
alex
alex, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2025
Everything good overall.
David
David, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2024
Good stay
So we booked hotel room for 4 people and we got 4 queen size beds. That was unusual but ended up very comfortable. We had apartment with kitchen and hall. The pool was small but refreshing after all day hiking or ocean salt. It is about 18 mins walk to the beach so that was not as cool. I have ne er seen these huge bamboo trees. Over all very good stay.
Victor
Victor, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 27, 2024
The room we were in was newly constructed, and there were a couple of small issues. That’s the only reason that I didn’t give 5 stars all around. The owner himself looked into them and vowed to correct them.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Apr 16, 2025
We had no water from the time we checked in until we left the next morning. Furthermore, we were not able to get a refund from the hotel or Expedia. We were not given any indication when the water supply might be fixed other than 'they are working on it'. We had no drinking water. It was horrible.
Brian de
Brian de, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2026
Excelente 100% recomendado
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 23, 2026
La habitación no estaba totalmente preparada para el cliente. Faltaban toallas para las manos y los pies, y la TV no funcionaba.
Galyna
Galyna, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 24, 2025
El personal cordial y atento, habitación acorde al precio y piscina infantil bajo techo que aunque pequeña es genial para los chicos.
Buen desayuno y cerca de supermercado completo y farmacia.
Carlos
Carlos, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2025
Tudo perfeito! Equipe muito cordial! Super indico.
Adriana Vitalino
Adriana Vitalino, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2024
Muy limpio y tranquilo. Su personal muy amable y los desayunos deliciosos
Kevin
Kevin, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 9, 2024
Bon séjour
Bon sejour
Petits bungalows au coeur de la nature
Lit en peu trop dur
laurent
laurent, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 11, 2024
Todo estuvo bien..! Solo tuve un par de inconvenientes en el baño la varilla de la cortina de baño se cayó fácilmente y la lampara del baño también se cayó de la pared repentinamente un segundo después que salí del baño, por poco me paro encima de un los vidrios que salieron disparados por todo el baño, casi me corto y no encontré a nadie que nos ayudara a las 9pm , al día siguiente se solucionó, pero si fu un pequeño susto..
Rocio
Rocio, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 16, 2024
Lugar tranquilo y rodeado de naturaleza, personal amable. Rico desayuno, incluido en el precio de la habitación.
JONATHAN
JONATHAN, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2024
Un lugar hermosaa y con desayuno rico, la habitación en la que nos hospedamos era bonita y muy amplia