Hotel Banana AzulvsSCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge scores marginally better than Hotel Banana Azul. Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge ranks #18 in Costa Rica with endorsements from 2 reviews like Fodor's, Lonely Planet.
Hotel Banana Azul
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 Telegraph
9.0
"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
SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge
Osa Peninsula, Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A spine-tingling boat ride takes you to this luxurious lodge on 175 hectares of rainforest bordering the national park." Full review
Fodor's
"This hilltop jungle lodge has it all: exquisite bungalows in the closest location to Corcovado National Park, extensive gardens, excellent tours, naturalist guides, and first-class service." Full review