Hotel Las Caletas LodgevsHotel Banana Azul
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Banana Azul scores significantly better than Hotel Las Caletas Lodge. Hotel Banana Azul comes in at #1 in Costa Rica with praise from 3 sources such as Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Hotel Las Caletas Lodge
Playa Las Caletas, Drake Bay, Costa Rica
From $186/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Beach
- Baggage storage
Hotel Banana Azul
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 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