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Reviews of Hotel Bugabutik

300 m Este 350 m Sur de la Cancha de Futbol de Cocles, 60111 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

#45 of 84 hotels in Puerto Viejo

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Review Score

Based on 68 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free Wifi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    8.0
    Some things could use some updating, like the deck around the pool but they have a nice breakfast, a covered pool and a
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s outside of the main stop so it’s quiet at night but only a 8 minute bike ride to town and easier to get to Punta Uva which was nice

    Good location and great friendly staff especially Mirenaba (and I know I got that name wrong, but you will know exactly who I’m talking about when you meet her).

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2025

    8.0
    Genuine and secluded from tourist trails.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It was a very nice location. Our room had a balcony towards the djungle. We heard the howler monkeys, and had hummingbirds passing by as well as parrots and tucans flying over the hotel area. We also got some really good and valuable help from the receptionist in finding interesting activities. Only about 10 minutes walk from the hotel, there is a beatiful beach, and a couple of nice resaurants as well.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel staff were very nice, beautiful rooms, nice swimming pool

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    7.0
    Nature hotel, need TLC
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room downstairs a little rustic, pool lounger old and mildew, far from town.

    The staff is exceptional, breakfast good, rooms upstairs nice.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good but the room R it’s too close to the lobby that you can hear everyone speaking when trying to sleep at the early morning!

    Peaceful environment, friendly staff, delicious breakfast where you can decide what to eat! Tasty Gallo Pinto!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Necesita una reforma, se le ve antiguo

    La naturaleza salvaje alrededor

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2024

    7.0
    We had a good stay, breakfast was fine, people are nice, overall good, but I would not rate it as Fabulous.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Overall the property needs a good upgrade

    Great location, nearby the main road, but still good located in the jungle

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool was not very clean the first day. The next it was

    The staff

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    7.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No TV in rooms Pool needs cleaning more often

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    8.0
    We were treated very well here and enjoyed the little artsy touches around the place that made it special. It was nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The unpaved road getting there.

    It was quiet and amongst the trees. The management allowed my 84 year old husband and I to park right near our room. They opened up a gate for us to be able to do that.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow Superior
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is in need of an update as it looks a little tired.

    Minerva on reception was excellent and very friendly and helpful. The swimming pool is heated with a lovely view of the forest.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2023

    7.0
    Nice place with room for improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleaning in the common area was insufficient. The monkeys that had their nightly fun, had made two streaks of excrement by the pool, no one did anything to remove them. The cat caught a mouse in the afternoon and left the mousehead by the pool, it was still there the next noon, pretty nasty I would say. Breakfast had a lot to wish for... I actually liked the place a lot, so this was a bitter pill😔

    Very private, you have the place to your self. Staff nice

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow Superior
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs a good thorough cleaning and some general maintenance.

    The rustic jungle vibe was good. It's a bit run down and could use some improvements. The staff were all wonderful, helpful and very friendly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower wasn't working and it didn't get fixed while we were there

    Nice staff Good breakfast Nice pool

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Instalaciones cómodas y bonitas en general

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed too hard

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2023

    8.0
    Nice place. 2 beds, nice wildlife (agoutis and birds). Shower was Ok, hot hot water.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    pool and breakfast were nice. Staff was great. We enjoyed ourselves.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2023

    9.0
    Nice, cosy hotel with amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were really amazing and always went the extra mile

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2023

    8.0
    Welcome to the jungle!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nice, quiet location, but easy to get to with car. Friendly staff, great breakfast

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2023

    8.0
    Nice stay in lovely peaceful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little way out of the town but we hired bikes, it is an easy ride ~ 15 minutes. Taxi is ~$10. There’s a good selection of restaurants 5-10 minutes walk.

    Lovely property surrounded by lush rainforest. The room has a balcony looking out into the forest. Nice pool area and breakfast. Very helpful and friendly staff. Beds and comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2023

    7.0
    Opportunity for improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - There was a cockroach in the room and one in the clean breakfast plates - Bedsheets and pillow cases had stains - No fridge or coffee maker in the room - The ceiling fan was not working just decorative

    Friendly staff Good location close to the beach A/C and king bed They had soy milk as an option for breakfast (but was recently expired) Nice pool area and room terrace

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Once the hotel gets crowded you can hear the neighbours but this you find almost anywhere unfortunately. For me pillows were a little too strong/big but it depends on the person's preferences.

    Andrea is such a nice owner and a great person. He answered any question and gave the recommendations needed. Thank you so much for your guidance & support! The place is a little oasis ca. 2 km from Playa Cocles. A moto or a bike is recommended to go to other beaches. Restaurants are ca. 20 min in walking distances. The place was clean and calm. To me it was very important to don't hear any cars and this is what I found there, thank you! I will come back for sure! Breakfast and pool-area was lovely! You feel you live in a wonderful jungle surrounded by animal voices ❤️. The balcons of the rooms are lovely too!! Thank you for all!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2022

    8.0
    On the whole it was a good stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only complain I have is that there was no hot water in the shower and food was not good.

    Room was very comfortable and perfectly located.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2022

    9.0
    Quiet and friendly place near Cocles beach. Sodas and Restaurants nearby. Very family friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast could be improved a little. Scrambled eggs and Gallo Pinto needed a little seasoning and juice tasted a bit artificial. Coffee was very good though.

    Excellent service and super friendly staff. Beds very comfortable, room and bathroom super clean. Jungle behind the house with wildlife to spot. Very quiet (there is only birds/howlers who might wake you up. kids loved the table pool and swimming pool.

    Stayed in August 2022

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