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Hotel Banana AzulvsHotel Villa Romantica
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Banana Azul ranks significantly better than Hotel Villa Romantica. Hotel Banana Azul comes in at 86 with praise from 3 sources including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and The Telegraph.
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
Hotel Villa Romantica Lonely Planet
Pto Quepos Manuel Antonio, Quepos 6035, Costa Rica
From $99/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Dry Cleaning
Lonely Planet "Rooms are dimly lit but comfortable enough, though the towels are threadbare and renovation is badly needed." Full review
