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Florblanca ResortvsXandari Resort & Spa
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Xandari Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than Florblanca Resort. Xandari Resort & Spa scores 89 with accolades from 5 sources including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Florblanca Resort
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Oyster
4 KM North of Franks Place, Cobano, Santa Teresa 1315361, Costa Rica
From $400/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"A personal itinerary of surf lessons, sport fishing excursions, and yoga classes will keep adventurers busy." Full review
"Named for the white flowers of the frangipani trees growing between the restaurant and the beach, this ultraluxurious resort is dedicated to relaxation and rejuvenation." Full review
"Located along the Santa Teresa shoreline, the resort has seven one-bedroom and three two-bedroom villas that are nestled amidst the jungle with an open-air living area." Full review
9.0
"Florblanca, named for the fragrant white flower of the frangipani tree which grows on the property, comprises a collection of 11 exquisite villas, each so buried in the jungle that it feels completely isolated." Full review
"Fresh seafood is the specialty at this poolside alfresco restaurant, with inventive daily specials that focus on the day's catch prepared with Asian and Mediterranean flavors." Full review
"Looking for an easygoing escape? Perched on the powder-soft sand in the low-key town of Santa Teresa on the Nicoya Peninsula, Florblanca exudes laid-back charm and a sustainable soul"
"Florblanca consists of a collection of massive, elegant private villas spread around exuberant gardens...the spa is superb and the on-site restaurant Nectar is one of the best in the area." Full review
Upscale
"This boutique beachfront resort in Santa Teresa with 11 standalone villas epitomizes laid-back luxury" Full review
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
"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
"The tranquil and colorful Xandari is a strikingly original inn and spa, tailor-made for honeymooners and romantic getaways." Full review
"Artist-architect-owned boutique featuring handmade art and miles of nature trails overlooking Costa Rica’s Central Valley." Full review
"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
"A working coffee plantation 3,900 feet above sea level is the setting for this relaxing resort and spa." Full review
"With spectacular bird's-eye views of the Central Valley, this romantic spot is the fanciful creation of an architect–designer couple." Full review
"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