Calle Vieja, Entrada a Playa Macha, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
What's nearby
Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Marina Pez Vela - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Playa La Macha - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Biesanz Beach - 13 min drive - 4.3 km
Manuel Antonio Beach - 15 min drive - 6.9 km
Getting around
Quepos (XQP) - 11 min drive
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 167 min drive
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 37.1 miles/59.7 km
Restaurants
Runaway Grill - 13 min walk
Soda Sánchez - 16 min walk
Ristorante L' Angolo - 17 min walk
Gelateria Amorosi - 13 min walk
El Gran Escape - 17 min walk
About this property
Bongo
When you stay at Bongo, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Manuel Antonio National Park. Guests can take a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
13 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
2 outdoor pools
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Deck or patio
Freshen up
Bath only
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Bongo Hotel
Bongo Quepos
Bongo Hotel Quepos
Frequently asked questions
Does Bongo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bongo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Bongo?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Bongo?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Bongo?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bongo?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Bongo and nearby?
Bongo has 2 outdoor pools.
Does Bongo have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a deck or patio.
What's the area around Bongo like?
Bongo is a short 6-minute walk from Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and 11 minutes' walk from Marina Pez Vela.
Bongo Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jun 2024
Great place to stay!
Adrian, the person who prepares and serves breakfast, was very friendly. On top of that, we saw macaws in the trees by the pool. The place was a bit out of the way and quiet, which we like, with nice rooms and a pool. You feel like you’re in the forest. We would definitely go back. Highly recommended. Very affordable rooms too and a short drive to everything you’d want to see. Only five kilometers to Manuel Antonio Park and one kilometer to Quepos, the main town. You can hear howler monkeys too, early in the morning. The breakfast area it outside under a veranda. Really nice place to start the day.
GRACE
GRACE, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
26 Mar 2024
The property is too old, needs some restoration. Area is amazing, and staff too.
Almudena Ruiz-Giménez
Almudena Ruiz-Giménez, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
26 Mar 2024
Yanory
Yanory, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Feb 2024
Surrounded by a beautiful garden with lots of wildlife. Nice pool to relax beside after a hot day. There were issues with showers in both rooms but problems were attended to immediately.
Gail
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 Feb 2024
Cozy Location
Very plesant staff. Older facility that is getting some loving care. Pool and resteraunt area very nice. Rooms are basic and being worked on as well. Good location for both Manuel Antonio and Quepos Marina area. Good value for those who do not need 5 star pampering
Patrick
Patrick, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Dec 2023
Clean and friendly hotel with monkeys around!
Bongo is a really cool place to stay if you like to see wildlife! I saw squirrel monkeys, many many white faced monkeys, iguanas and parrots during our stay! We also liked the double bungalows beside eachother. The staff are so nice and we felt safe! Downsides- the breakfast is terrible- cold coffee, watery eggs and hot dogs every morning. I couldn't eat it. No water machines and you have to walk 10-15 minutes downhill/uphill to the nearest convenience store.
Sunita
Sunita, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Sep 2023
Good experience
Manuel
Manuel, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
13 Sep 2023
This place was so bad I wouldn't stay there
robert
robert, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Apr 2023
Bongo is a nice, simple property with a pool. It was quiet and relaxing. The staff was friendly but not helpful when incidents came up, and they were limited with info on things to do. Our room was clean but there was a strange smell around our bungalow. Their breakfasts are varied and nice. Their dinner menu is limited. Overall the property gets a 3/5.
Sharan
Sharan, 8-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Mar 2023
An excellent option for Quepos. The staff is what makes this place great!
Scott
Scott, 2-night business trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
19 Mar 2023
Great property, they have done a lot with renovations. Still needs some work, but would definitely stay again!
jeff
jeff, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Feb 2023
Very clen and quiet- great poo and amenities
William
William, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Feb 2023
Kayhan
Kayhan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Feb 2023
Great stay, sadly it was too short. The breakfast was amazing, the views and pool were great. Can’t wait to go back!
Bethany
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jan 2023
We enjoyed our stay, the staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean, and they kept everything clean. I would highly recommend them
Eric
Eric, 8-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jan 2023
Donald
Donald, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Jul 2022
I liked the layout of rooms. The pool and eating area was situated with a lovely view. The rooms and bathrooms were smaller than expected. The food was good yet Americanized.
Diana
Diana, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Jul 2022
A gem
We had a lovely stay, beautiful surroundings, very friendly and welcoming staff. An issue with shower was quickly resolved. Breakfast was good and more then enough to get you going through the day. Only minus is the lack of even a single cup/glass in the room
Maria
Maria, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jun 2022
Beautiful hotel
The hotel is beautiful, with great location near the Manuel Antonio National Park and restaurants. The beach is in 10 minutes drive. You can also use bus from nearby station. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. Especially manager Eduardo was very nice, polite and helpful. The hotel is a little bit outdated, but its charm, service and price well overweight it.
Marina
Marina, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 May 2022
Great Staff! Pool available 24/7 which is awesome.
Delicious breakfast.
Rooms need to be updated, soap dispensers don’t work.
Please read the fine print about late check-in’s!!
Reception closes after 7pm!!
Elisaveta
Elisaveta, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2022
Happy
The manager and staff super helpful. They answer pretty all my questions about what to do and where to eat.
Location- good location and the view is amazing and 10 minutes walk to the beach. It is quiet and you do not hear the traffic.
Room- Clean, comfortable, and good AC. They even have a mini fridge.
They do have a pool and continental breakfast. The Free Wi-Fi also good.
Laundry- complimentary on same day and you can’t really beat that.
Overall- Very happy.
son
son, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Apr 2024
Beatiful hotel
irma
irma, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Feb 2024
Natur og dyr close up på Bongo
Bongo lever fint op til sine tre ⭐⭐⭐ naturen og dyrelivet er fuldstændig fantastisk!
Sengen er god!
Stedet er noget slidt og man skal ikke være sart over en gekko eller en bille på værelset.
Rengøring kunne være bedre, men det hænger nok lidt sammen med det slidte look.
Venligt personale, primært unge som hjælper og ejer.
Vi havde fire gode nætter og fik god morgenmad og dyr lige uden for døren👏🐒🦜🦎