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Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Carrillo Beach

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On the beach
On the beach
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
View from property
Aerial view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Playa Carrillo, Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste, 51103
  • Carrillo Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • La Selva
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Samara Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nosara (NOB)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Beach/ocean view

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Puerto Carrillo

On the beach.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Carrillo Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Samara Beach. Buena Vista Beach is within 9 miles (15 km) and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Carrillo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • La Selva - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Samara Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 32 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 43 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Alma Restaurante - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Malehu - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Carrillo Beach
Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a business center on site. A children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Puerto Carrillo hotel.

  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 2015
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 20 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 327 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort with a beautiful view Carrillo of beach. The pool was amazing. The staff was friendly and welcoming. If you need to go to town it is a $15 taxi ride.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel and property.

Our stay was very enjoyable. The property is very hilly and with bad knees it made it difficult to get around. But the hotel moved us to a room beside the office and on the ground floor which made everything easier for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Domenica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had the misfortune of staying at Nammbú, and as a Costa Rican and avid traveler (who visited over 30 properties in 2024), this was by far the most appalling and concerning hotel experience I have had. Safety and Maintenance: The main door lock broke, leaving my room insecure (I am a woman traveling solo). Maintenance took 45 minutes to fix it and replace the entire door system. This happened at 10pm on Dec 31st, disrupting my New Year’s Eve plans. Later, the new lock rendered my key card useless, forcing me to seek help from a security guard to access my room at 4am. Unprofessional Staff: On New Year’s Day, I was rudely awakened at 8:40 a.m. by a housekeeper, despite having planned to rest and having my check-out scheduled for 12pm. Worse, if the lock hadn’t been repaired, the housekeeper could have entered while I was sleeping. Unsanitary Conditions: My room lacked Wi-Fi, and the toiletries provided were already opened and used. The hand soap caused me to develop dermatitis. Room Service and Food: The food was inedible—fish fingers were hard and tasteless, and a hamburger arrived raw, cold, and dry after repeated delays and follow-ups. Hotel’s Response: Management ignored my complaints and, when pressed, gaslit me by calling these incidents “minor inconveniences.”The hotel refused to take responsibility. They stated that not having me pay for the inedible food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

oscar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Staff, but Management and Food Need Improve

This is a very good hotel with excellent and attentive staff. However, the overall management shows a lack of knowledge in basic hospitality standards. For example, there is moss in the pool, overly soft mattresses that become very uncomfortable, and staff members like the security guard and gardener are tasked with repairs. The lowest point is the food. Most dishes have an unpleasant taste of rancid oil, and the fruit is of poor quality. This is a crucial moment for the hotel to address these issues properly; otherwise, it risks falling into a downward spiral, which is hard to recover from. I emphasize once again that the staff is excellent and very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, great staff delicious food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we LOVED the staff, each morning David and Melania greeted us for desayuno and made our dining experience memorable by taking excellent care of us! We will definitely be back to this resort and will tell others about this magical place! Thank you! we had Johanness (sp) help us with our transportation needs at the last minute, bless his heart and al of his efforts!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This was my family's third time staying at the hotel. We have always enjoyed our experience at the hotel which is why we returned for a third visit this past September. We were last there in April of this year and in March of 2023. Unfortunately, during this visit we encountered a security issue at the hotel, as I returned to the hotel room the morning of our last day at the hotel to obtain some items half way through breakfast and upon returning to the hotel room I entered and found a maintenance worker had broken in through the back glass doors which were open and he was searching our belongings. Someone had to have opened the lock on the doors for him as the glass was not broken. The maintenance worker was confronted and he left the room quickly. We reported the incident and it appeared that nothing was done at the hotel and no one was eager to help us, despite the fact we were there with 5 children. After the trip, I informed the owner and was advised by the owner that the maintenance worker was fired from his job and that the hotel had taken steps to deal with the issue. Because of this experience I would not return nor recommend the hotel to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property next to lovely beach with great friendly staff cannot wait to go back
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here twice and have enjoyed the hotel each time. Second time we came to the hotel with three children, ages 6, 10, 12 and they loved it as well. Very peaceful and beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

CHERYLENE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Food services were just ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Junko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is advertised as beachfront and it is not. You also have to walk up and down a very long steep incline to get from the parking lot to your room.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Shelley, Noblesville

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Shelby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALAIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ten times better than I even imagined it would be when I booked. Fantastic accommodation with amazing views, location, food, amenities and staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Magalys

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel, nashville

Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024