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Hotel Banana AzulvsFinca Maresia
Both Hotel Banana Azul and Finca Maresia are praised by writers. On balance, Hotel Banana Azul is preferred by most writers compared to Finca Maresia. Hotel Banana Azul is ranked #1 in Costa Rica with recommendations from 3 reviews such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph 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
Finca Maresia Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Camino a los Planes, Drake Bay, Costa Rica
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The globe-trotting owners have created this absolute gem of a finca hotel that stretches across a series of hills." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Cost-conscious travelers are drawn by the excellent value-to-price ratio and superb wildlife-watching opportunities...the cabins feature eye-catching design elements such as shiny wood floors" Full review
