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Located in Manuel Antonio, 3.1 km from El Santuario Canopy Adventure Tour, Bongo offers a garden and rooms with free WiFi access. The property is set 4.1 km from Playa Biesanz. The property is 4.2 km from Espadilla. At the hotel, all rooms include a terrace with a garden view. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a bath or shower. All units at Bongo have air conditioning and a wardrobe. We have free parking and an area with tropical plants. You can walk down to the Playa La Macha, , from our place in twenty minutes. You can take a walk to the Pez Vela Marina in about 10 minutes. The Manuel Antonio National Park and Espadilla beach area about 10 minutes by vehicle. Public transportation is frequent and available. Manuel Antonio is 5 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Patrick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really cool location in the jungle, can see loads of wildlife throughout the day. Very peaceful place to stay
  • Dominika
    Poland Poland
    The staff was super nice to me and they let me do a late check out as I was waiting for my shuttle. Comfy bed. Quiet A/C in the room. Got extra tomato at breakfast and that made me happy haha.. its the little things for me! I liked it.
  • Catalina
    Chile Chile
    The view from the pool was amazing. You could see parrots and monkeys from there and was super nice. You can use the pool at anytime and was pretty much like home: not many rules and everyone behaving properly. Loved the breakfast (buffet).
  • Konstantina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Really nice rooms in gorgeous location and beautiful views. You can see all kinds of animals while enjoying a drink by the pool, from impressive macaws, to groups of monkeys, roaming iguanas and even a skunk. The breakfast was pretty good too. The...
  • Katerina
    Amazing location, it is like a little hidden safari. The place has a great potential. The manager was professional and helpful. I would recommend this place.
  • Rb
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Catered well for dietary requirements, nice pool area, near to lovely beach (25 min fairly hilly walk up & down but worth it).
  • Aydin
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Awesome place, with very friendly staff. The appartement is clean and you are provided with enough towels. The bathroom is well equipped and the shower is modern and functioning. There is a double pool, for which you can ask for bathing towels....
  • Kerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We really liked the location as we had a car though if you don’t it would be a little more tricky to get to and then get around from. The outdoor area is just beautiful, we felt like we were in the middle of the jungle and there is so much...
  • Andreas
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful setting in the middle of nature, nice pool, very friendly staff
  • Natalia
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Great quiet location. Breakfast being included is a big pro, just be careful with those cute monkeys that can steal your food! The pool was great and service from the staff was very prompt and welcoming. I will keep Bongo Hotel on my list of...

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, Taking a bus from San Jose to Manuel Antonio, can we check in at 29:00 pm? Please let me know. Thanks!

    Hello, thank you for considering Bongo during your stay in Manuel Antonio, for us it is a pleasure to receive you. Sorry I am not sure and/or understa..
    Answered on 23 July 2022
  • thanks for your response. is the bus ride 20 minutes to both Quepos and Manuel Antonio. How long is it to walk to the park or to Quepos? thx.

    Yes the bus ride is 15-20 minutes to Quepos or Manuel Antonio (different directions). To walk down to Quepos is about 15 minutes, to come back up is a..
    Answered on 4 January 2023
  • Hello can you let me know how good the internet is? I'm a digital nomad and was wondering how the internet/telephone service. I have my own internet t..

    Our internet is not always stable and vary with the amount of guest. In some rooms our internet is not strong. The phone service with Kolby is good ev..
    Answered on 4 January 2023
  • Hello, I'll have to work a bit while traveling. I was wondering what's your current internet speed? Thank you :)

    Hola, thank you for your question. Our speed is currently 69mbps download / 46mbps upload, but unfortunately the internet here can be a little unstabl..
    Answered on 2 May 2023
  • How can I get to the closest beach from the property?

    Hi, apology for the delayed response. We are working on our property's next phase. The closest beach is Playa Macha. It is a short 15 minute walk..
    Answered on 10 September 2019
  • Hi, I’m Oscar would like to know if I can bring my mini-toy chihuahua to your hotel? I really want to come back to Bongo I’ve been logded there before

    Hello, Unfortunately as much as we love animals, we can't accept dogs in the room.
    Answered on 3 December 2022
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant Bongo hotel
    • Cuisine
      Tex-Mex • Local • Latin American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic

Facilities of Bongo - Adults Only
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • Adult only
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Bongo - Adults Only takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Bongo - Adults Only in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Bongo - Adults Only

  • Bongo - Adults Only is 1.2 miles from the centre of Manuel Antonio. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Bongo - Adults Only include:

    • Double
    • Villa
  • The nearest beach is just 650 yards from Bongo - Adults Only. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at Bongo - Adults Only is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Bongo - Adults Only may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Bongo - Adults Only can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • Bongo - Adults Only offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Canoeing
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Horse riding
    • Beach
    • Swimming Pool
  • Bongo - Adults Only has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant Bongo hotel