Name: Bongo
Address: Calle Vieja Entrada A Playa Macha, Manuel Antonio, CR

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

David

This property has amazing potential! I was literally the only guest there and not notified that they were about to start a long-needed renovation. Still, I was treated with 5-star hospitality. Luciane made me a wonderful breakfast and there was a voucher for use at the lovely restaurant, El Arado, a short walk up the road. Large, clean pool. The rooms are organized into duplex cabanas on a hillside so fair warning to guests with mobility issues. Can’t wait to see what they do with the place!

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2025

Emil

Was not handicapped accessible for the pool or the room lot of stairs

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

17 Feb 2025

Malcolm

Sadly our trip was not great The layout of this place is really very cool, little casitas sprinkled about but they have no communication after 7:00 p.m. and driving into quepos is always filled with delays when coming from San Jose. As a result we had to forfeit one night and find another hotel because nobody responded to our messages.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jan 2025

Gordon

Good location.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2025

Michael

I enjoyed the lay out of the property. The pools were nice and clean. The staff was incredible. The location was fantastic if you want to be close to the action but not right in the middle of it. Also we saw Macaw’s, Iguanas and monkey’s along with other wild life right from our patio. Also there is an incredible secluded beach within just a short hike from the hotel. I would definitely stay here again. Great value for the price.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2024

GRACE

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.

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Mar 2024

Almudena Ruiz-Giménez

The property is too old, needs some restoration. Area is amazing, and staff too.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2024

Gail

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.

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2024

Patrick

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

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2023

Sunita

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2023

Manuel

Good experience

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

13 Sep 2023

robert

This place was so bad I wouldn't stay there

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2023

Sharan

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2023

Scott

An excellent option for Quepos. The staff is what makes this place great!

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2023

jeff

Great property, they have done a lot with renovations. Still needs some work, but would definitely stay again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2023

William

Very clen and quiet- great poo and amenities

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2023

Bethany

Great stay, sadly it was too short. The breakfast was amazing, the views and pool were great. Can’t wait to go back!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2023

Eric

We enjoyed our stay, the staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean, and they kept everything clean. I would highly recommend them

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2022

Diana

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.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2022

Maria

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

Friends_and_family Family