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Hotel Banana AzulvsFinca Exotica Ecolodge
Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Banana Azul scores significantly higher than Finca Exotica Ecolodge. Hotel Banana Azul ranks #26 in Costa Rica with recommendations from 5 sources including The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
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
Finca Exotica Ecolodge Fodor's Travel + Leisure
on Carate beach next to Corcovado National Park, Carate, Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
From $88/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
Fodor's "A garden paradise that lives up to its name, this combination organic farm, botanical garden, and sophisticated eco-lodge is an otherworldly experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A German architect built this crazy farm at the foot of Corcovado National Park, and staying here feels a little like glamping in a tropical Eden." Full review
