Hotel Banana AzulvsHostel Vista Serena

Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Banana Azul is preferred by most writers compared to Hostel Vista Serena. Hotel Banana Azul comes in at #1 in Costa Rica with approval from 3 reviews like Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and The Telegraph.

Hotel Banana Azul

Tripexpert score:

8/10

Location:Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Price:

From $133/night

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge
Free Internet
Free Breakfast
Laundry Service
Concierge
Restaurant

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Expert reviews:

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

Oyster

Upper-middle-range

"The 14-room Hotel Banana Azul is one of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca's smaller properties. The upper-middle-range hotel is tucked away along the Costa Rican town's popular surf beach, Playa..." Full review

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Hostel Vista Serena

Tripexpert score:

7/10

Location:150mts north of the manuel antonio public school, Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica