Good experience

Good experience

Everything about the Bungalows was excellent except the food and drinks. The room was fantastic and the front desk staff was very helpful and accommodating. They chased us down into the parking lot after we checked out to advise us we had an Expedia credit and they wanted to refund us the amount. Thanks for that. My only qualm was with the drinks and the food at the restaurant. They have a great happy hour deal on drinks by the pool in the afternoons. Problem is the booze is HEAVILY diluted. I finally ordered a martini as an experiment and it was so watered down I couldn’t even taste the gin. Which is basically all a martini is. Wild. We had dinner one night at the restaurant and it was mediocre at best. The seafood appetizer was frozen seafood in jarred pasta sauce. Our server brought out my wife’s main course and then asked me if I wanted to order something to eat after he had taken both our orders earlier. No big deal on the service as they were busy with a tour of retirees so I understand. But the food was lackluster. The chefs are obviously competent but they need to use better ingredients. No other dining options in the area unless you drive up to Samara, so they should really concentrate on improving the food. Once that is in play I would recommend Nammbu Bungalows without reservation.

Everything about the Bungalows was excellent except the food and drinks. The room was fantastic and the front desk staff was very helpful and accommodating. They chased us down into the parking lot after we checked out to advise us we had an Expedia credit and they wanted to refund us the amount. Thanks for that. My only qualm was with the drinks and the food at the restaurant. They have a great happy hour deal on drinks by the pool in the afternoons. Problem is the booze is HEAVILY diluted. I finally ordered a martini as an experiment and it was so watered down I couldn’t even taste the gin. Which is basically all a martini is. Wild. We had dinner one night at the restaurant and it was mediocre at best. The seafood appetizer was frozen seafood in jarred pasta sauce. Our server brought out my wife’s main course and then asked me if I wanted to order something to eat after he had taken both our orders earlier. No big deal on the service as they were busy with a tour of retirees so I understand. But the food was lackluster. The chefs are obviously competent but they need to use better ingredients. No other dining options in the area unless you drive up to Samara, so they should really concentrate on improving the food. Once that is in play I would recommend Nammbu Bungalows without reservation.

Really nice hotel. Very spacious rooms. And lovely grounds. And easy access to a beautiful beach. A couple of nice restaurants in walking distance. Or an easy drive to Sámara for more options. Would have rated higher but they did not give any of the recognition for hotels.com gold - no room upgrade, no early check in or late checkout.

Really nice hotel. Very spacious rooms. And lovely grounds. And easy access to a beautiful beach. A couple of nice restaurants in walking distance. Or an easy drive to Sámara for more options. Would have rated higher but they did not give any of the recognition for hotels.com gold - no room upgrade, no early check in or late checkout.

We loved the pool and beach access. There was a great poolside bar and the room we stayed in was perfect with a nice view.

We loved the pool and beach access. There was a great poolside bar and the room we stayed in was perfect with a nice view.

Ten times better than I even imagined it would be when I booked. Fantastic accommodation with amazing views, location, food, amenities and staff!

The property was beautiful and clean. The staff was amazing, friendly and accommodating to all of our needs. The food was absolutely amazing and reasonably priced. We stayed 3 days and were reluctant to leave the peaceful, comfortable and relaxing surroundings. The rooms were spacious and the beds were so comfortable. The views and sunsets were amazing! We will be back!

Ten times better than I even imagined it would be when I booked. Fantastic accommodation with amazing views, location, food, amenities and staff!

The property was beautiful and clean. The staff was amazing, friendly and accommodating to all of our needs. The food was absolutely amazing and reasonably priced. We stayed 3 days and were reluctant to leave the peaceful, comfortable and relaxing surroundings. The rooms were spacious and the beds were so comfortable. The views and sunsets were amazing! We will be back!

The staff is very friendly y courteous Daniela is So sweet and hard working, the restaurant and the bar staff also very nice all of them.

The staff is very friendly y courteous Daniela is So sweet and hard working, the restaurant and the bar staff also very nice all of them.

A. Hotel isn’t actually on beachfront. Down a path cross a street down the road a short walk. Beautiful beach when you get there. B. Expensive ocean view room has VERY limited view due to wall rather than balcony and room orientation. Must be standing to see tip of the bay. Room was large but spartan: bed, end tables with no lamps, two chairs, no sofa, blank walls, small built in, Coffee maker spit out moldy crud after 8 flushes with clean water. Told management immediately I was unsatisfied and said all ocean view rooms were like that and said they couldn’t make changes because I booked on Expedia. Friends had a double room for less than half the price that was nicer experience. C. Pool area was nice with a lovely bay view from corner of pool. Service was acceptable, dinner meals were very good, but never hot. Lunch varied meh to quite good. Breakfast buffet average . I have made multiple visits to Guanacaste and will likely do more research for better value next time.

A. Hotel isn’t actually on beachfront. Down a path cross a street down the road a short walk. Beautiful beach when you get there. B. Expensive ocean view room has VERY limited view due to wall rather than balcony and room orientation. Must be standing to see tip of the bay. Room was large but spartan: bed, end tables with no lamps, two chairs, no sofa, blank walls, small built in, Coffee maker spit out moldy crud after 8 flushes with clean water. Told management immediately I was unsatisfied and said all ocean view rooms were like that and said they couldn’t make changes because I booked on Expedia. Friends had a double room for less than half the price that was nicer experience. C. Pool area was nice with a lovely bay view from corner of pool. Service was acceptable, dinner meals were very good, but never hot. Lunch varied meh to quite good. Breakfast buffet average . I have made multiple visits to Guanacaste and will likely do more research for better value next time.

Well situated hotel near pristine beach Playa Carrillo- minutes from Samara beach . Elegant chill vibe - nice rooms.

Well situated hotel near pristine beach Playa Carrillo- minutes from Samara beach . Elegant chill vibe - nice rooms.

Rooms are big, Very comfortable but there isn’t any privacy because there are many windows facing others rooms. When we arrived didn’t get the room we had choosing during the chek in, them we were moved to another room but the door lock didn’t work. So we were moved again to a different room. Three rooms in an hour after a long trip. Additionally, we had to carry our baggage around the whole hotel.

Rooms are big, Very comfortable but there isn’t any privacy because there are many windows facing others rooms. When we arrived didn’t get the room we had choosing during the chek in, them we were moved to another room but the door lock didn’t work. So we were moved again to a different room. Three rooms in an hour after a long trip. Additionally, we had to carry our baggage around the whole hotel.

Don’t hesitate! Best hotel in the area. Much better than the pictures are showing. We were so happy with our choice. Spacious room, modern and zen. Fantastic pool. We loved it. No downside.

Don’t hesitate! Best hotel in the area. Much better than the pictures are showing. We were so happy with our choice. Spacious room, modern and zen. Fantastic pool. We loved it. No downside.

Nothing but fantastic in every way. Great location next to the beach, large parking space, modern and new facilities, clean and large outdoor pool with warm water, excellent and breakfast with wide variety. We stayed in 4 different hotels during our 2 week stay in CR, and this Hotel was by far the best. I cannot believe why this hotel is so cheap to stay in, and that it wasnt full booked while we stayed there. I could easily stay here for another week, and would like every one reading this to be assured that if you book here, you will not be disappointed.

Nothing but fantastic in every way. Great location next to the beach, large parking space, modern and new facilities, clean and large outdoor pool with warm water, excellent and breakfast with wide variety. We stayed in 4 different hotels during our 2 week stay in CR, and this Hotel was by far the best. I cannot believe why this hotel is so cheap to stay in, and that it wasnt full booked while we stayed there. I could easily stay here for another week, and would like every one reading this to be assured that if you book here, you will not be disappointed.

Everything was great. Check in, room upgrade, facilities!!!

Everything was great. Check in, room upgrade, facilities!!!

The hotel was great! Our room had an excellent view of the ocean. The staff was incredibly friendly and personable. The reception staff even helped book excursions. The food was delicious and fairly priced. Pool had happy hour specials. I’d stay here again :)

The hotel was great! Our room had an excellent view of the ocean. The staff was incredibly friendly and personable. The reception staff even helped book excursions. The food was delicious and fairly priced. Pool had happy hour specials. I’d stay here again :)

The staff were friendly and helpful. The property was beautifully maintained. It was quiet place to relax and calm if you’re looking for a place to decompress this is perfect!

The staff were friendly and helpful. The property was beautifully maintained. It was quiet place to relax and calm if you’re looking for a place to decompress this is perfect!

The hotel is great. The rooms are big , also the bathrooms . The pool area is amazing, you can walk to the beach.

The hotel is great. The rooms are big , also the bathrooms . The pool area is amazing, you can walk to the beach.