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Pachira LodgevsKura Boutique Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Kura Design Villas Uvita ranks significantly higher than Pachira Lodge. Kura Design Villas Uvita has a TripExpert Score of 89 with endorsements from 6 reviews including Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Pachira Lodge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
across the main canal, Tortuguero, Costa Rica
From $180/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Fodor's "This is the prettiest of Tortuguero's lodges, but not the costliest—the owners here market competitively and keep prices reasonable." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Just outside Tortuguero National Park on the northeast coast of Costa Rica, the Pachira Lodge sits on a thin strip of land surrounded by a network of canals." Full review
Lonely Planet "A sprawling compound set on 14 hectares of land, this 88-room hotel with turtle-shaped pool is a popular family spot." Full review
Kura Boutique Hotel
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Jetsetter Travel + Leisure Fodor's
Costa Ballena, Uvita, Costa Rica
From $536/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler "A six-villa, adults-only aerie overlooking Ballena National Marine Park, on the southern Pacific coast." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Lovebirds looking to escape from it all can't do better than the Kurà Design Villas, the country’s sexiest hotel." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "High above Uvita, Kurà Design Villas hotel has bird’s-eye views of the Pacific Ocean and dense tropical jungles." Full review
Jetsetter "Mountaintop chic in the tropics, with knockout ocean views, epicurean feasts and indigenous flair." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Kura Design Villas has plenty of sex appeal. Highlights include the open-air Spa Shà, a cocktail bar with hyper-local spirits, and a dramatic infinity pool with an underwater sound system." Full review
Fodor's "Stunning contemporary design, high-tech comforts, and a lofty location overlooking the Pacific combine to set a whole new standard of luxury at this adults-only property" Full review
