Close to Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge, Bongo provides amenities such as free continental breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
El Cerro, a neighbourhood in Quepos, is home to Bongo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Manuel Antonio Beach. Visit our Quepos travel guide
Calle Vieja, Entrada a Playa Macha, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
What's nearby
Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Marina Pez Vela
13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Biesanz Beach
18 min drive - 3.5 miles
Rancho Tipico don Juan
6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Nahomi Park
18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Getting around
Quepos (XQP)
11 min drive
Restaurants
Runaway Grill
12 min walk
Gelateria Amorosi
11 min walk
Soda Sánchez
14 min walk
Butcher Block
12 min walk
Restaurante Comidas Tipicas Al Sabor
18 min walk
About this property
Bongo
Hotel near Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
Bongo provides free continental breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
2 outdoor pools
Free self-parking
Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Bongo have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bongo on 30 Oct 2026 start from £49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Bongo pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Bongo?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Bongo?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Bongo?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bongo located?
Located in El Cerro, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge, Rancho Tipico don Juan and Marina Pez Vela. Nahomi Park and Cascada El Salto are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Bongo Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 49 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews
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Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Patrick
19 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Michael
15 Jan 2025
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Nice quiet and comfortable stay outside of the bustle of Manuel Antonio, which still is accessible by public bus - or cheap taxi. Beautiful green location with pool. Great breakfast area that is open all day. Friendly and atrentive staff.
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Emil
1 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was not handicapped accessible for the pool or the room lot of stairs
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Malcolm
17 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Très agréable séjour, calme et confortable avec une diversité d'oiseaux et autres singes à observer depuis le restaurant en dégustant un copieux petit déjeuner bref de quoi bien commencer la journée !
Le personnel est très accueillant, toujours souriant et aux petits soins en particulier Randall qui est très arrangeant et m'a laissé l'opportunité de garder la chambre quelques heures de plus pour attendre un taxi.
Je recommande !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Edilsar
21 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
El lugar
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Line
13 Feb 2024
Liked: Staff & service
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👏🐒🦜🦎