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Xandari Resort & SpavsCabinas Jimenez
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Xandari Resort & Spa is preferred by most reviewers compared to Cabinas Jimenez. Xandari Resort & Spa ranks #9 in Costa Rica with recommendations from 5 publications such as Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
Xandari Resort & Spa
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
1 km northwest of El Diamante Bar, Tacacori, Alajuela 4050, Costa Rica
From $233/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Condé Nast Traveler "On a former coffee plantation, this 40-acre resort with a perfect design score is just 20 minutes from San Jose's Juan Santamaria Airport, but "it's worlds away from the chaotic capital." Full review
Fodor's "The tranquil and colorful Xandari is a strikingly original inn and spa, tailor-made for honeymooners and romantic getaways." Full review
Jetsetter "Artist-architect-owned boutique featuring handmade art and miles of nature trails overlooking Costa Rica’s Central Valley." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Overlooking the Central Valley, this spa village features five private jalapa treatment quarters where guests enjoy mud wraps, facials, and exotic Costa Rican body treatments." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A working coffee plantation 3,900 feet above sea level is the setting for this relaxing resort and spa." Full review
Lonely Planet "With spectacular bird's-eye views of the Central Valley, this romantic spot is the fanciful creation of an architect–designer couple." Full review
Frommer's "Located on a hilltop above the city of Alajuela just 20-minutes from the airport, Xandari commands magnificent views of nearby coffee farms and the Central Valley below. It was founded by..." 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
