Black Bamboo

Location: Camino entre Bakery y Cabinas Exótica, 600metros sudoeste. A la par de cabinas Faro 13, casas de dos plantas blanca., Puerto Viejo, cr

Star Rating: 9.6 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Tour desk
• Soundproof rooms
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Shared kitchen
• Salt-water pool
• Outdoor furniture
• Shallow end
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Mobile app for room service
• Television in common areas
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Snorkeling on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Swimming nearby
• Beach toys
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Double Room with Pool View

  This double room's standout feature is the private pool. Guests will find a stovetop, kitchenware, an oven and a microwave in the fully equipped kitchen. The double room also features a barbecue. The double room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Private pool
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Salt water pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Jo (10/5): -
• Estelle (9/5): Petit paradis - Nadia et son mari sont très accueillants, seulement 4 chambres donc très intimiste, tout est propre, hyper joli. Petit coin de paradis. Serviettes de plage à disposition, lavage du linge gratuit, cuisine avec eau filtrée et quelques éléments pour le petit déjeuner. C’est au fond d’une petite ruelle, qui peut-être intimidante notamment quand on est une femme seule. Mais c’est safe et on atteint facilement les commerces !
• Birgit (10/5): Un remanso de paz - Best place we stayed in Costa Rica, nice rooms, great pool, shared outdoor kitchen which is great to meet other travellers. Location is great too, quiet but close to everything. All perfect.
• Douglas (10/5): Perfect stay for puerto veijo no matter who you are. - Starting with the rooms. The aircon was brilliant, the bed was incredibly comfy! Best nights sleep we had on our three week trip around Costa Rica. Modern decor with lovely lighting and the private balcony was perfect for drinks in the evening playing cards. Fridge was a great extra, we kept cold beers, wine and ingredients for cooking. Also the complimentary laundry service was a god send. Very quick and clothes back folded on the same day. The shared kitchen was great, everything you needed to cook whatever you wanted and jt was always very clean. Complimentary coffee was very tasty too. The pool was a great temperature and the sun loungers were really comfortable. The fans above the sun lounges were also amazing on the hot humid days. The location is perfect if you want to walk into town and get drinks, food or visit the beach. There is a lush bakery right at the end of the road which is good anytime of day. The owners are a wonderful family. Super accommodating and friendly. Gave us great advice about where to go and things to do. This was actually fine for us. But there isn’t a lot of privacy between the bathroom and the bedroom so he comfortable with who you go with. There is a toilet by the pool which is more private if you need it.
• priya (8/5): -
• Maxine (9/5): Super comfortabel en een oase van rust - Het is een kleinschalige oase in het zeer authentieke Puerto Viejo, en ontzettend comfortabel. Tonet en zijn familie heten je welkom in hun familie en je voelt je echt op je gemak in hun b&b. Wat leuk is, is dat je een eigen ijskastje op de kamer hebt, en een kleine, gedeelde open keuken bij het zwembad waar je eventueel zelf zou kunnen koken.
• Lisa (10/5): Quiet and cozy great hosts -
• Marco (10/5): - Charmant eingerichtet und ruhig gelegen. Sehr nette Gastgeber! Mit etwas Glück trifft man im Garten auch Agutis und sogar Faultiere an.
• James (10/5): - Beautiful garden and pool area. well equipped communal kitchen. helpful and friendly staff
• Saar sipser (7/5): -
• JOEL (10/5): - Nous avons tout aimé. L'accueil de Nadia, la décoration de la chambre avec le balcon donnant sur la piscine et le jardin. Le calme et la situation qui permet de ne pas toujours prendre la voiture. La possibilité d'utiliser la cuisine ouverte où l'on peut prendre son petit-déjeuner. Merci à Nadia et Tonet pour leur disponibilité et leur gentillesse.
• René (9/5): Excellent endroit pour un séjour de 3-4 jours! - L'habitation est vraiment top! J'aurais voulu rencontrer les propriétaires au moins une fois durant notre séjour
• Lea (10/5): - Eine herausragende Unterkunft in traumhafter Kulisse! Die Familie, die das Hotel führt, ist extrem nett und hilfsbereit. Das Hotel ist sehr ruhig gelegen am Ende einer Straße abseits vom Trubel. Allerdings ist man auch schnell im Zentrum, welches fußläufig erreichbar ist. Man kann sich in der Küche sein eigenes Frühstück zubereiten sowie Kaffee und Tee machen. Es hat uns extrem gut gefallen. Das Zimmer ist wunderschön der Balkon ist entspannt. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Wir waren traurig, als wir gehen mussten.
• Matthias (10/5): “An absolutely wonderful stay. I felt safe and welcome from the moment I arrived, and the whole place has a calm, quiet, - Location, quiet, great service
• Jiri (10/5): I liked the cleanness and level of maintenance. Also getting the laundry done daily is great.I liked the kitchen with di - Very well maintained. Very clean.
• Line (7/5): Bien - Bel endroit Règles trop strictes , trop nombreuses, et trop affichees Les horaires d'utilisation des communs
• Jasmin (10/5): - Super schönes, kleines Hotel mit nur vier Zimmern Sauber und Eigentümer immer über WhatsApp zu erreichen Es ist etwas hellhörig. Wenn man in einem unteren Zimmer schläft, hört man die Gäste obendrüber laufen. Aber wirklich meckern auf hohem Niveau
• Myrthe (10/5): Fantastisch! Aanrader!! - We loved our stay from the moment we arrived. The place is small-scale, peaceful and very well maintained. Everything feels clean and safe. The rooms are beautiful, fresh and bright. The pool is great. The kitchenette has everything you need to cook. The service is excellent: daily cleaning, free laundry and beach/pool towels. The owners are very friendly and always available. The location is amazing: surrounded by nature, with howlermonkeys in the morning. The village is 600 meters away. We used the car because of our 2-year-old, but you can also walk or rent bikes in the village for a low price. Puerto Viejo and Black Bamboo: thank you! Four nights became six 😁
• Jennifer (10/5): Perfect for a two night stay. Felt chilled but close to the vibrant town. - Easy to walk to everything so great location but quiet and secluded. Lovely balcony. Had a swim in the pool before breakfast and going out for the day. Walked to Playa Negra and Mamzanillo surfing beach. Saw sloths in trees at the front of the hotel. Friendly and helpful host.
• Konstantin (6/5): -
• Rolando (10/5): Pleasant - Clean property and the extra amenities were great.
• Amelie (10/5): - Es war alles wunderbar. Sehr schöne, saubere und gepflegte Anlage mit sehr netten Angestellten -
• Alvaro (9/5): -
• Hanna (10/5): Piekny mały hotel! - Wszystko było idealne, dobry kontakt z gospodarzem, czysty i bardzo ładny pokój, świetny basen i miasteczko 10 min piechotą! Wszystko było wspaniałe!
• Natalie (10/5): Lovely stay - Beautiful, clean, walking distance to downtown Puerto Viejo. The kitchen with breakfast-essentials was great. We even got a little surprise in our room since it was our honeymoon, which made it feel extra special.
• Jiménez (10/5): -
• Pieter (10/5): - Wij hebben 3 geweldige nachten gehad in verblijf Black Bamboo. Super nette kamers vriendelijk personeel wat enthousiast is om te helpen als er vragen zijn.
• Heidi (10/5): Rundum perfekt! - Hier hat jemand eine kleine „Oase“ geschaffen. :) Ich war mit meinen Töchtern in dieser außergewöhnlich schönen Unterkunft zu Gast. Zustellbett war kein Problem. Es macht alles einen modernen, gepflegten und zugleich gemütlichen Eindruck. Man fühlt sich sofort wohl. Alles ist durchdacht. Eine tolle Außenanlage (Pool) mit Outdoor–Küche. Hier gibt es ein paar Basic–Lebensmittel. Wir durften uns bedienen. Für jedes Zimmer ist eine eigene Wäscheleine und ein eigenes Handtuch–Fach im Pool–Bereich vorhanden. Auch die Zimmer sind sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Mit vielen Details hebt sich diese Unterkunft von anderen Herbergen ab. Es gibt sogar einen sehr angenehmen Raumduft. Der Wäscheservice ist top! Sehr nette Eigentümer – hilfsbereit, aber nicht aufdringlich. Ich fand auch die Lage gut. Sehr ruhig und trotzdem ist man zu Fuß in 15 Min. im Zentrum. Eine tolle Bäckerei mit schönen Frühstücksangeboten erreicht man in 5 Minuten.
• Christoph (9/5): Sehr schöne kleine Anlage mit netten Gastgebern und sehr guter Lage zum Zentrum - Sehr nette hilfsbereite Gastgeber, gute technische Ausstattung (sogar europäische Steckdose), Wäscheservice ist perfekt!
• Sonia (10/5): - Petit hôtel de 4 chambres , très mignon. Tout était bien. On a passé 4 jours très bien
• Jasper (9/5): - Hele mooie kamers en rustig gelegen accommodatie. Perfect gelegen op loop afstang van Puerto Viejo. Super aardige host met goede tips. Verwacht alleen niet te veel (niets) van het ontbijt. Gelukkig zij. er vlakbij goede ontbijt opties.
• Michael (10/5): Super séjour - Cadre idyllique conforme aux photos, petite pension de 4 logements, service blanchisserie inclus Rien
• Chris (9/5): Pricey, but very nice. Could not have asked for more. - Very very nice.
• Toni (10/5): Great experience - We really enjoyed our stay at Black Bamboo. Tonet & Nadia are exceptional hosts who made sure we felt welcome and were available all the time throughout our stay. The room was cleaned every day and laundry service was included, which was very valuable for us as a family with a small kid. The hosts even offered us sweet pancakes for breakfast some of the days, which was a very nice gesture. They also helped us figuring out the transport from San Jose to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and connecting us with the driver directly, which was very helpful. All in all our stay has been great and we highly recommend Tonet and Nadia’s Black Bamboo for a nice and relaxing stay on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.
• Aisha (10/5): Amazing - Absolutely perfect location, beautiful accommodations and the friendliest and most helpful and responsive hosts. Truly a gem. My ONE critique, and it may be of Costa Rica more generally, but there is constant moisture in the air and on every surface, all bedding etc. I’m VERY sensitive to mold and mildew so after awhile I did feel my allergies start to flare up. But again, not sure that was specific to Bamboo or Costa Rica generally but I will say that I did not experience the allergy issue on the next leg of my stay in Manuel Antonio
• Scott (9/5): Superb -
• Joanna (10/5): Exceptional - Absolutely fantastic!
• Lopez (9/5): Great place to stay in Puerto Viejo, CR. Highly recommend. - Secluded, peaceful, quaint and clean. Doing the laundry everyday was awesome! Could hear your neighbors through the walls.
• Jennifer (10/5): Home away from home - The location was perfect. The swimming pool was nice and refreshing. The host was lovely and informative. The rooms were clean. I would highly recommend. Thank you for a great stay!
• Margo (10/5): A lovely, quiet retreat - We loved the location because it was quiet at night, only a 10 minute walk into town, and we felt very safe walking even at night. The parking area is enclosed so the car was secure. Nadia was a really wonderful host - very kind, gracious and helpful. The room was clean and well appointed. The room had its own mini-refrigerator plus we had access to a full outdoor kitchen, well-stocked with cooking supplies. We just loved lounging on our private balcony and at the shaded pool. The best part was that Black Bamboo provided free unlimited filtered water to drink and morning coffee. After traveling through Costa Rica and seeing how expensive things are (including water), we really appreciated being able to fill our water bottles there. Overall, this was a terrific experience and we'd stay there again in a heartbeat. Everything was wonderful.
• James (9/5): Superb - Excellent and friendly hosts. Downstairs room 4. Some noise above with floorboards. However don't be put off as room and location great. Quiet generally.
• Sarah (9/5): Superb -
• Karen (8/5): Very good - It's a perfect place to stay. I would highly recommend. Some noisy building works which were taking place during my stay. Also the little pool was sometimes occupied by the owners' family/children so couldn't be used by guests.
• Adrian (8/5): Very enjoyable. - Very smart and clean rooms. Most basic breakfast.
• Jill (9/5): Calming - It’s beautiful and the owners go out of their way to make you feel comfortable . Very clean , the availability to use aircon or fan is nice (I mostly prefer fan) and the water filter system for nice cold and hot water It’s not cabins. So you have to have some consideration for your neighbors . Apart from the fact it is beautiful and everyone was so nice , it does feel just a little overpriced , or maybe, value for money is a little ahead of the sweet spot ..
• Ruben (10/5): Perfect stay for some time in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Very nice small scale accommodation, beautiful room and bathroom, very clean. A porch/balcony to enjoy your own breakfast or a nice cold beer. There is a common kitchen area where some free coffee and cereals are provided. There is a swimming pool and they provide clean towels. Washing is included as well. Close to the beach, just 600m down the road. We really enjoyed staying at this place!
• Stefan (10/5): Stellar stay in a quiet environment, highly recommended! - Absolutely stellar! The rooms are lovely, clean and spacious; exactly as depicted. You get your own clothesline to dry your clothes outside, there is a well-equipped outdoor kitchen and a pool in great condition. Also, there is a free laundry service EVERY day, you will find your clothes folded up tidely on your bed when you come back from your day trip. The hosts, Nadia and Tonet, are very friendly and helpful, for example they hooked us up with a trusted tuk-tuk driver for tranfers. There is nothing to complain about!
• Dc (10/5): Great stay - It was quiet and private N/a
• Karin (10/5): Paradise - Nice room, spacious and well maintainted. The look and feel is beautiful. The pool is nice. The hotel is clean. They do your personal laundry it’s included. Nothing
• Rosanna (10/5): Don't hesitate to book this place! - Black Bamboo is absolutely idyllic! It's quiet, calm, friendly and their service is attentive. The free laundry service was such a great touch and the pool was so clean and refreshing. The kitchen is well equipped and the rooms are super clean and spacious. We took a private tour with the owners friend which was an awesome day filled with fishing (we caught 2 big baracuda and 8 lobsters), snorkling (we saw a shark, 2 sting rays and load of beautiful fish!) and hiking through the jungle (we saw sloths, a camen, basilisk lizzards, butterflies, plants and much more!) Thank you Black Bamboo! The building's floor is fairly thin and bouncy, this meant there was some noise from below but this was not a big problem.
• Micaela (10/5): Awesome vibe! - We could not have gotten luckier choosing the Black Bamboo! We made last minute reservations with them after our other accommodations fell through and Nadia agreed with us so warmly. Only wish we could have stayed longer!
• Orlando (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kay (8/5): Very nice thank you - Nice pool and washing done everyday. Room cleaned daily. Kitchen area could be used. Staff helpful. Very hard to find at first. Rough road to property.
• Nave (10/5): Exceptional - The perfect place!! We stayed for 4 nights! Clean and beautiful, the host is very nice, we stayed in room number 1 and it was great to be on 1st floor. There is laundry service included which was very comfortable. The kitchen well equipped and the pool is amazing! Safe parking place inside the house, in a walk distance from the town! Highly recommended!
• Stefan (8/5): Good choice when with car - Definitely a place I can recommend, but I just want to put the early excellent comments in perspective (not saying they are wrong) Positive: Only 4 units, open air common area for breakfast or similar; nice pool, additional pool/beach towels. Nice garden Points to consider: - relatively small room - if on ground floor, ppl, including the resident family, pass your room/veranda - you can easily hear the neighbours left and above when walking on floor - pool wasnt cleaned from branches/leaves after nightly rain. It is at the end of a dead-end gravel road; yes, you can walk to town, but probably not many times. Parking is tight when full.
• Kenisha (10/5): A beautiful, comfortable place that I am looking forward to visiting again. - I had a private balcony that no one could access. I felt safe. The stairs led right to my room. The room was beautifully decorated. It was clean and cozy. Loved that there was air condition that I could use or windows that I could also open. Loved hearing the jungle sounds of Costa Rica at 4:30am.
• Tahel (9/5): Amazing facility would definitely recommend - The place itself and the room was very pretty and clean. Every morning the staff came in cleaned and replaced the sheets and towels. In the entrance there is a cooler with fresh clean water so we didn't need to buy a lot of water. And the air conditioner was a life saver! Need to take under consideration the monkeys can get pretty loud in the early mornings for those who are light sleepers. The pool looked clean however to small to tempt me.
• Nia (8/5): Enjoy Paradise in Puerto Viejo - Nadia and Tonet were amazing hosts and extremely helpful. The property also is very relaxing and comfortable, and very clean in the rooms. I had an amazing time at Black Bamboo & would stay again! :) I wish I could have arrived in the day that I was supposed to arrive to fully enjoy my time in Puerto Viejo! It would also have been nice to have a late checkout; but overall I had an amazing stay and enjoyed!
• Anca (8/5): Very good -
• Scott (10/5): Brilliantly run, beautiful B&B - Beautiful property. There are only four rooms, giving a very quiet and cosy vibe. Rooms are well finished and well proportioned with good air con and wifi. Short walk to the town and bakery for breakfast. Really well run by a lovely, accommodating family. We were gutted to leave. Absolutely nothing
• Sofia (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kamila (10/5): One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at! - We stayed here for 6 nights and it was one of the best small hotel experiences we've ever had! Owned and run by a Spanish family, they have done a fantastic job creating a wonderful experience for guests. The photos posted online don't do it justice—everything is so much better in reality! The property consists of only four rooms, each very clean and cozy, with tasteful decorations. Daily room cleaning, fresh towels and a free laundry service were included, which was super considerate of the owners. The AC worked great, and there was high water pressure with hot water. A shared open kitchen and a wonderful saltwater pool were definite bonuses! The property is tucked away from the main street, making it super peaceful and quiet. Overall, we couldn't be happier—such a delightful experience! There is absolutely nothing negative I could say about this place!
• Monika (10/5): Exceptional - Very comfortable and nice stay - the room was made up and cleaned every day, we got plenty of towels for the pool/beach, the pool area is great. Our favorite during our time in Costa Rica :)
• Kay (10/5): Beautiful! - Stylish, tastefully decorated & spotlessly clean room. Lovely balcony, nice pool area & external space. Pool/beach towels changed daily. Great communication with the hosts who were onhand but not intrusive & dealt with a small issue with had with the room very promptly. Excellent location only a short stroll from the centre of the village Small point, but as were were travelling with limited liquids, we would have appreciated more toiletries. Only shower & hand gel were supplied here, yet we had shampoo, conditioner, body lotion etc. supplied in cheaper accommodation elsewhere.
• Neha (9/5): Idyllic ! - An amazing hidden b&b located 5 minutes from a popular street in Puerto Viejo which is full of restaurants and cute shops and walking distance from Playa Puerto Viejo and the black sand beach. The place is really cute and beautiful, having a pool is a great addition and the host provides a full guide on restaurants, activities etc. We’d definitely stay again!
• Monika (9/5): Superb - The place had everything we needed. It has only 4 rooms, so it has very relaxed atmosphere and we had a lot other privacy. The pool was very refreshing during the hot days and we were able to spots many beautiful birds and even a sloth directly from our balcony. The place is owned by a very friendly family with a cute doggie and two kids. We were happy to stay at their place.
• Emilia (10/5): Amazing place! - Perfect stay, we absolutely loved everything:)
• Joanna (10/5): Great property, thank you! - It was a pleasure to stay at this property. It was clean, modern and very nice. The property is located very close to the main street and the beach, however you do not hear anything! Just the sounds of nature. The property also offers a free-of-charge laundry service - another great feature! No issues!
• Niki (10/5): Exceptional -
• Madeline (10/5): Exceptional - Nadia was very sweet and informative when I arrived. The accomodations were clean, modern and were perfect for me. They keep the grounds in a tidy condition too. I was so happy to have the pool for a cooling dip in the afternoon/evenings after being in the sunshine all day. It's located a quick 10 minute walk to the main drag.
• Nelson (10/5): Exceptional - Perfect Paradise Place!
• Brooke (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kristina (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful room with a spacious balcony and a shared pool. The room was extraordinarily clean and is located in a quiet area in a 5-10 min walking distance to the city center. We enjoyed our stay and would love to come back.
• Andres (10/5): Exceptional - Muy comodo
• Giedrius (10/5): Exceptional -
• Alexey (6/5): Pleasant -
• Susanne (10/5): Highly recommended!!! - We loved everything! It was very clean, the pool was amazing, there was free laundry service and new pool/beach towels everyday! We don't have any negatives! Everything was great!
• Maria (10/5): Perfect - We especially enjoyed its size - small is always our preference. The pool was a major plus. Very relaxing and perfect for cooling off in the afternoon after being out and about. Being able to make our morning coffee on our schedule was a nice plus. Walkability to town - and the part of town it’s in - was major for us as we did not have a car. Nadia and Tonet absolutely make their guests feel welcome without being intrusive. Can’t think of anything.
• Frederick (10/5): Exceptional -
• Naomi (10/5): Really made the whole trip staying on this property. - Very beautiful property that allows you to relax. Howler monkeys nearby. Great kitchen and laundry service. Easy walk to beach and town. Great bakery nearby. Lovely pool. Quick response by owners of any requests. Will definitely return!
• Irene (10/5): Delightful jungle boutique hotel close to town - Clean comfortable, beautifully designed room and bathroom containing everything you could possibly need and more. Lovely balcony overlooking the swimming pool and jungle. Restaurants and beaches a short walk away. The owners and staff were customer centred, friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed our stay and would have stayed longer but the hotel was, unsurprisingly, fully booked. Excellent.
• Rachel (9/5): lovely stay! - lovely accommodation a bit of a walk from the Main Street! pool was beautiful and well used by us. AC in rooms was great.
• Kim (10/5): Lovely stay at Black Bamboo - Exceeds all expectations! Very kind and committed owners, gorgeous and clean room, lovely pool, hot & cold water available all day long and even laundry is included! none
• Anneke (8/5): Nice place and lots of potential to get even nicer.. - Comfortable rooms, great location — close to lots of stores and restaurants but still quite enough. free laundry service was a big plus! lovely (small) pool. A cute and clean place but the kitchen/ common area could be a bit better (no tea, dirty sink..) — it would be great if there was a (simple) breakfast offered. This would bring the place more alive, more cosy and the issue of a better kitchen could be solved that way too.
• Kilian (10/5): nice authentic experience - very clean, friendly hosts, attention to details, pool and laundry! it takes about 15 minutes to walk there from the bus station but there is a taxi option
• Anonymous (10/5): Exceptional - Really kind and helpful people. They even gifted us a water boiler which we needed for the baby on our onward journey. The place is very clean and quietly located.
• Jasmine (9/5): Superb -
• Bruce (8/5): very nice and good value - nice surrounding by the pool
• Michaela (7/5): Beautiful rooms in peaceful nature but overpriced - Beautiful rooms and balconies, peaceful location in walking distance to the center Overpriced, breakfast not included in the high price for the accommodation, bathrooms were not cleaned daily (but fresh towels were provided), feels more like an airbnb with shared kitchen than a hotel
• Teofil (10/5): Exceptional -
• Stefan (10/5): Really nice place near to town with kind owners - Really nice rooms, walking distance from town, owners are really kind and helpful, love the pool and free use of the kitchen with everything you need. Rooms get cleaned every day, and even our own laundry was done by the owner for free. Great choice if you are looking for a nice, silent place. Had a great time during 5 nights with our 1,5 y/o toddler.
• Lisa-maria (10/5): Exceptional - the room was lovely and clean! the owners are very friendly and there is coffee, cookies etc. for free in the kitchen. would totally recommend 😍
• Val (10/5): A wonderful experience for the whole family. - The location was lovely , the owners are such a delight. The garden is a peaceful oasis and the design is impeccable. Honestly nothing.
• Travelchica14 (9/5): Good option away from town bustle - Great setting a few blocks walk away from the busy town. Lovely courtyard and pool, very clean rooms. Kind hosts. The squeaky bamboo "doors" to the bathroom would offer very little privacy if traveling with others.
• Sabine (10/5): Perfect stay in Puerto Viejo - I would definetly recomand it! - We stayed three days at Black Bamboo and it was perfect! Tonet is a very friendyl host and gave us many informations to check in, he was there when we had questions. The room was perfect and clean with fresh towels each day and extra beach/pool towels. its a quite modern room with a very comfortable bed, air condition and the best shower we had in Costa Rica, we think ist worth the money. There are several restaurants ans shops nearby, you can easily reach them in a short walk. We spent the days visting one of the beaches, relaxing at the pool and also visited the "Jaguar Rescue Center". Nothing
• Greg (10/5): Wonderful small resort with great hosts - Really clean room in small Bamboo inspired design resort. Extremely friendly & helpful hosts, with interesting stories to tell. Only 10 mins walk to town, which really comes alive at night. Delicious coffee & tea available throughout the day, a big plus. Would definately stay at this lovely little resort again. Didn’t have a room available so we could stay longer.
• Jasmine (10/5): Exceptional -
• Channon (7/5): Good -
• Tobias (8/5): Can recommend this place! - Very cosy detailed hotel. Small but clean pool. Little kitchen for usage. Owners were a bit dry at start but started to talk to us more & more. Parking included. Good contact via whatsapp before arriving. Top! Awesome place. No music & drinks at the pool, not even at normal hours. A little self service shop would be great.
• Dustin (9/5): Superb -

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