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Iguana LodgevsEl Mangroove, Autograph Collection
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, El Mangroove, Autograph Collection is preferred by most writers compared to Iguana Lodge. El Mangroove, Autograph Collection scores 89 with approval from 5 reviews like The Telegraph, Mr & Mrs Smith and Forbes Travel Guide.
Iguana Lodge
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Calle a Calle Platanares, Puerto Jimenez 60702, Costa Rica
From $137/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Top choice
"Four two-story bungalows with breezy decks, bamboo furniture, orthopedic beds draped in mosquito netting, and lovely stone bathrooms with garden showers." Full review
"If a long stretch of deserted beach is your idea of heaven, check out this idyllic lodge with two-story cabins set in an exquisite botanical garden." Full review
"Accommodation includes 19 rooms with three lodging options: small, private casitas; a three-story villa; and upscale club rooms." Full review
El Mangroove, Autograph Collection
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
Mr & Mrs Smith
The Telegraph
PO Box 155-4005, Papagayo Bay, Costa Rica
From $190/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Barefoot luxury abounds at this hip boutique hotel where an airy courtyard leads to a 45-meter pool lined with beach bungalows and modern rooms." Full review
"A hip beachfront boutique with killer cocktails, decadent food and plenty of sultry details." Full review
4 Stars
"In the province of Guanacaste — known for its pristine shoreline, beautiful mountain ranges, and stunning golden sunsets — the luxury resort’s vibe is private, serene and undeniably stylish. " Full review
"Mother Nature is queen at El Mangroove, a forest-flanked, family-friendly resort in Costa Rica’s Gulf of Papagayo." Full review
9.0
"Sleek design, excellent service and a fabulous location are the hallmarks of El Mangroove, an 85-room resort on Costa Rica’s postcard-worthy Papagayo Gulf." Full review