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Hotel Banana AzulvsPlaya Negra Guesthouse
Both Hotel Banana Azul and Playa Negra Guesthouse are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Playa Negra Guesthouse ranks marginally better than Hotel Banana Azul. Playa Negra Guesthouse ranks #21 in Costa Rica with accolades from 2 publications like Lonely Planet, Fodor's.
Hotel Banana Azul
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Oyster
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
OysterUpper-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
Playa Negra Guesthouse Fodor's Lonely Planet
100 metre north of the football field,, Playa Negra, Cahuita Apartado 27-70403, Costa Rica
From $70/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Pool
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Fodor's "This gracious, Québécois-owned lodging set in lush, hibiscus-strewn gardens has become a Cahuita favorite." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Owned by a delightful couple, this meticulously maintained place offers four charming rooms in a Caribbean-style plantation house, complemented by three kitchen-equipped storybook cottages." Full review
