Just 1.2 mi from Marino Ballena National Park beach and reef, hotel Big Bamboo de Uvita offers free Wi-Fi connection in all its rooms and has a full restaurant and bar. The front desk operates 24 hours a day and public parking is available on site. The rooms are air conditioned and feature views of the garden. They also have a wardrobe and ironing facilities. Free toiletries are available in the private bathroom. The Big Bamboo Restaurant serves seafood meals and characteristic Costarican dishes. It operates during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guest may also order food to take out. The Marino Ballena restaurant is 2625 feet away. Some other services that Big Bamboo offers are babysitting, laundry and ironing. The front desk staff may help with information of the attractions that are worth visiting. Some tours that the hotel organize are headed towards the Nauyaca Waterfalls and, when season, whalewatching. Uvita town is 3 hours and 30 minutes’ drive from San José city. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 112 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, American, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 bunk beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
or
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.4
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  • Steven
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel was as i had expected. The room was basic with an in room bathroom and comfortable beds. The pool was good for a cooling dip. Sitting around the pool before meals i was rewarded with an array of butterflies and birds. the stars...
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    Eileen
    United States of America United States of America
    I thought the location was beautiful and with an amazing view. It was close to where I needed to be and to get daily essentials. Soothing breeze when sitting outside by the pool area. Plenty of local restaurants near by. Breakfast was phenomenal....
  • Julia
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was awesome and definitely exceeded expectations! The fruit plate was an awesome touch!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Soda Big Bamboo
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Big Bamboo de Uvita
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Washing machine
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Pet bowls
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Lowered sink
    • Raised toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Outdoor swimming pool
    • Open all year
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Fenced pool
    Spa
    • Kids' pool
    • Yoga classes
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Public Bath
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Dutch

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Big Bamboo de Uvita takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Big Bamboo de Uvita accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the hotel offers transfer from & to the Airport (charges applicable)

    Guests are kindly requested to inform the property in advance if they wish to make use of this service. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

    In Addition once a booking has been made, the hotel could contact the guest directly to arrange payment by PayPal.

    FAQs about Big Bamboo de Uvita

    • Big Bamboo de Uvita is 1,650 feet from the center of Uvita. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Big Bamboo de Uvita can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • American
      • Buffet

    • Room options at Big Bamboo de Uvita include:

      • Double

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Big Bamboo de Uvita has 1 restaurant:

      • Soda Big Bamboo

    • Check-in at Big Bamboo de Uvita is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Big Bamboo de Uvita may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Big Bamboo de Uvita offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Hiking
      • Snorkeling
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Walking tours
      • Public Bath
      • Yoga classes
      • Bar crawls
      • Horseback riding
      • Beach
      • Cooking class
      • Swimming pool