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Hotel Banana AzulvsYlang Ylang Beach Resort
Both Ylang Ylang Beach Resort and Hotel Banana Azul are praised by professionals. Overall, Hotel Banana Azul scores significantly better than Ylang Ylang Beach Resort. Hotel Banana Azul comes in at 83 with recommendations from 5 publications like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Afar Magazine.
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
Ylang Ylang Beach Resort Fodor's Lonely Planet
Montezuma Beach, 10-12 minute walk North along the beach, Montezuma 00000, Costa Rica
From $211/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Secluded and serene, this gorgeous tropical resort with a holistic slant sits in an exuberant garden, nestled between the sea and a lush forest." Full review
Lonely Planet "The decor is lovely and tropical, with tile floors, stenciled walls and colorful tapestries. All accommodations have outdoor terraces facing the glorious sea." Full review
