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Hotel Banana AzulvsCabinas Jimenez
Both Hotel Banana Azul and Cabinas Jimenez are endorsed by writers. Overall, Hotel Banana Azul ranks significantly better than Cabinas Jimenez. Hotel Banana Azul comes in at #1 in Costa Rica with accolades from 3 reviews such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Hotel Banana Azul
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
From $133/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Afar Magazine "Tucked away in its own little world, a 20 minute beach walk north of the laid back surfer town of Puerto Viejo, Hotel Banana Azul is a little piece of heaven." Full review
Lonely Planet "Removed from town, this romantic hotel sits astride a blissfully tranquil black-sand beach." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Banana Azul is the ultimate romantic retreat on Costa Rica’s diverse and funky Caribbean Coast." Full review
Fodor's "Hardwood furnishings are abundant at this gay-friendly (but by no means exclusive) hotel at the secluded far end of Playa Negra." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Hotel Banana Azul is perpetually improving and tweaking its intimate 14-room retreat on a dramatic—and private—stretch of black-sand beach." Full review
Frommer's "Features such fabulous touches as koi ponds with turtles in the middle of the ceramic-tiled common lounge. One of the top draws here is the Azul Beach Club, which serves food and drinks on the beach" Full review
Cabinas Jimenez Afar Magazine Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet
on Main Street - 50 meters from the end of the soccer field, directly on the Golfo Dulce, Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
From $53/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Afar Magazine "The Osa Peninsula in the southwestern portion of Costa Rica is a nature lover's dream." Full review
Fodor's "Overlooking the harbor, these air-conditioned rooms set in a lush garden are the most comfortable in town, and have the best water views." Full review
Frommer's "On the waterfront 2 blocks from town, this hotel offers 15 air-conditioned rooms with fridges and a deck with hammocks" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Cabinas Jiménez is hands-down the nicest place to stay in Jiménez proper." Full review
