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NammbĂș Beachfront Bungalows

3.5 star property

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On the beach
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Suite, Balcony, Ocean View | Living area
Property grounds
Junior Suite | Balcony

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Playa Carrillo, Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste, 51103
  • Carrillo Beach
    â€Ș5 min walk‬
  • La Selva
  • Samara Beach
    â€Ș7 min drive‬
  • Nosara (NOB)
    â€Ș48 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Beach/ocean view

Deluxe Room

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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

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

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Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

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

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About the area

Puerto Carrillo

Located in Puerto Carrillo, NammbĂș Beachfront Bungalows is by the ocean, a 1-minute drive from Carrillo Beach and 6 minutes from Samara Beach. .This beach hotel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Buena Vista Beach and 9.5 mi (15.4 km) from Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal.

What's nearby

  • Carrillo Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Samara Beach - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 25 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Playa Barrigona - 25 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Guiones Beach - 37 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • â€ȘLas Olas Beach Club - ‬12 min drive
  • â€ȘGusto Beach Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • â€ȘMalehu - ‬12 min drive
  • â€ȘCoco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • â€ȘMicrobar - ‬11 min drive

About this property

NammbĂș Beachfront Bungalows

Beachfront hotel with full-service spa
NammbĂș 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.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 63 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages

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 lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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NammbĂș Beachfront Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 329 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Faith

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from our room was amazing and the food and service at the restaurant was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nammbu is a very cool hotel next to an awesome beach. We had a great experience there and will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from our room and the pool area was amazing. Room was clean and very spacious. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

VIncent

Liked: Cleanliness
I would not go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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 NammbĂș, 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 SĂĄmara 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