The only thing is that the rooms are a bit outdated.

The villas were very nice, also the swimming pool and the breakfast area. The breakfast was also very good.

Stayed in February 2025

The pool and the lush surroundings were awesome! The room was great but the lack of a a TV was disappointing as darkness sets in by 6:30 and after dinner not much to do. Also the property advertised an on site bar that was not a real bar but a cooler with some wines in the office buildng. Where is the sit down for a few beers and meet for chat? Also advertised was a restaurant which there was not only the continental breakfast on site. There was an independent restaurant a short walk away which served as the bar and restaurant where they served good food and cold beers and cocktails.

Stayed in February 2025

Not the best location

Nice rooms and decent breakfast

Stayed in February 2025

The rooms were tired and need updating. We had a connecting door to the adjoining apartment and could hear everything the couple who were staying there. The rooms were quite dark, not helped by having to keep the curtains closed so other guests in the overlooking apartments couldn’t see in. The receptionist was not particularly friendly or helpful on our arrival.

Lovely jungle setting with monkeys and birds.

Stayed in February 2025

The place is nice although it needs some TLC in terms of the infrastructure. Not such a nice view to see a rusted stair path from your window.

It’s close to the city center. It has a pool which is a plus but it needs to be cleaned out of bugs more often.

Stayed in January 2025

room was basic, bathroom needed updating

Easy to get to, check in was easy, staff was very friendly

Stayed in December 2024

We didn't like the fact that we were told that the pool was being worked on during our stay after we made the reservation. There's very little direction regarding breakfast, we didn't know if we should help ourselves or sit down we had no-one tell us what to do. There was no staff member to be found. Then, other guests saw our confusion and helped us out because they said that they had been confused too.

Breakfast was included and everyday it was a little different, it was very good. From our room, we could see spider monkeys and white-face monkeys, also birds making their way through the forest, a perfect way to start the day. Bongo is very close to Manuel Antonio National Park so access to the park is very easy.

Stayed in December 2024

reception was not in a good mood.

staff at breakfast was super helpful and friendly.

Stayed in January 2025

The rooms are quite small, the infrastructure needs some maintenance

It’s surrounded by nature, we had the chance to see monkeys and lots of birds at the entrance of our room

Stayed in January 2025

Steps to the cabins could be maintained for safety. Pool was not working but we were informed in advance.

Spacious apartment/cabin with two bathrooms. Nice breakfast

Stayed in November 2024

Host was pretty low energy and seemed not to care too much. Place looks quite worn down. Only 4 of the six in our group received the full breakfast. After trying to explain a half portion extra got served. We had to go, so no time to ask again. Bit of fresh mold in the shower too. Seemed like the room was made some time ago and not really checked afterwards. One of our family had a room with a quite bad smell hanging around.

The room itself was quite nice. Love the touch with the towel Swann and fresh flowers. Room was clean except for the mold in the shower. That was at the base of the shower, so easy to overlook I guess.

Stayed in November 2024

wifi not really fast and some of the extensions were not really good working with the rain - the beds are comfortable but squeak with every movement - on our first morning there was a guy that desperately wanted to sell some tours. Talked to every group that was there at breakfast, jumping from one table to the next, same speech and beginning always. Not so great if you just want to have breakfast and enjoy the nice terrace they have.

Great location, you can see macaws there - great breakfast, big portions, you can serve yourself as much tea/ coffee,/juice,/water and toast as you like. Different food every day - hot water, very good water pressure - friendly staff - fridge in the room

Stayed in November 2024

Lack of advice from the staff, getting to know the bus stop routes would've made a big impact. Bigger pool deepness specially if you don't know how to swim can pose a danger.

Maybe incorporate a more typical breakfast specially for tico travelers who are used to get it in the morning.

Stayed in August 2024

The surrounding area could be a bit more looked after. The bigger pool was very deep and we couldn’t stand up because it’s around 2 meters deep. And the shower near the pool didn’t worked.

It’s in the very good location, also had a parking and separated little houses. Also the breakfast was pretty good. During our stay we saw a lot of wild life - monkeys, lizards and parrots!

Stayed in June 2024

Swimming pools seem to be neglected.

Breakfast, animals around the area

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

We were able to watch monkeys, scarlet macaws and a toucan while relaxing by the pool.

Stayed in March 2024

The food was ok ok. I liked how they served breakfast early so we could start our day, but the cooking wasn’t consistent.

We loved watching wildlife in the trees and birds flying in the sky. It was entertaining!

Stayed in December 2023

The value for money is not good, rooms were ok but very simple, the bathroom smells weird, no shampoo, no cleaning service. We also had a small incident with the breakfast (fruits were spoiled).

The hotel is located near to a nice beach and not far from Manuel Antonio. Staff was friendly.

Stayed in March 2024

Room was basic however had a working air conditioner which was great. Bed was a bit small and very noisy, every time one moved the other woke up. pillows need to changed. they are flat! the most disappointing part was the breakfast, i could not eat the cocked one, the scramble eggs were black. the other accompaniments did not look fresh or for human consumption. One of the morning the milk was off, the butter looked like mayonnaise going bad. there were staff there but they were not trained. the fruit was kept in big plastic containers. not appealing at all. i really don’t understand why they don’t invest in providing fresh scramble eggs and put some ice under the fruit. the restaurant itself is nice and has good views, in the evening they serve Mexican food however due to the poor quality of breakfast we did not want to risk and have another bad food experience. we went to the restaurant near by everyday during our stay.

location is great, the pool is well maintained. there is a beach that you can walk to but it will take about 20 minutes in and down hills. The last bit is pretty steep so make sure you have closed shoes. there were many animals around the property and there is a nice restaurant near by on the main road

Stayed in February 2024

There were unsafe steep steps, with loose cement, leading down to room that needed repair. The hotel needs structural work.

I liked that my room faced a very wooded area. I could see all sorts of birds and monkeys and iguanas.

Stayed in February 2024

Staff not very knowledgeable about the area, breakfast limited choice same thing every day very poor

Location for the wildlife

Stayed in February 2024

It was nicely laid out. The pool was beautiful, the dining area was great outside by the pool. The GM was awesome, very helpful, easy to talk with. Love watching Howler Monkeys and Macaws.

Stayed in February 2024

Rooms were clean but very tired and in need of refurbishment. The bed was stupidly high, uncomfortable, and creaked so much when you moved that it woke me up and gave me the feeling the bed was going to break. Ac didn't work properly. As you pull into the property there is a rubbish cage at the top of the road and the doors are broken, so we were met with an unsightly view of rubbish strewn everywhere and vultures taking their pickings. I believe the rubbish cage serves a number of properties, so not entirely the hotels fault but disappointing nevertheless. Also resulted in bad smells wafting about.

Swimming pool Scarlet maccaws were regular visitor's Staff worked hard to keep the areas inside the hotel clean

Stayed in February 2024

Rooms and outside are outdated. shower curtain needs to be replaced. sometimes had the impression that the room wad not really clean (shower, floor)

Very nice environment. Monkeys, parrots, etc. Very friendly freelance personel

Stayed in February 2024