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Selva Verde LodgevsYlang Ylang Beach Resort
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Selva Verde Lodge scores slightly higher than Ylang Ylang Beach Resort. Selva Verde Lodge is ranked #40 in Costa Rica with accolades from 3 sources including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Selva Verde Lodge
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Chilamate, Sarapiqui, 6.5 kms. de, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui., 553069, Costa Rica
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
"Mornings are the best for bird watching in Costa Rica." Full review
Top Choice
"In Chilamate, about 7km west of Puerto Viejo, this former finca is now an elegant lodge protecting 200 hectares of rainforest." Full review
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Choose to stay at the river lodge, elevated above the forest floor, or in a private bungalow, tucked away in the nearby trees.
"Built on stilts over the Sarapiquí River on the edge of a 2-square-km (1-square-mile) private tropical rain-forest reserve, the lodge caters primarily to those seeking natural-history tours." Full review
Ylang Ylang Beach Resort
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
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
"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
"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
"This pioneering rainforest resort does an excellent job of blending tropical fantasy with hints of luxury. The complex is just off the beach in a dense patch of forest and flowering..." Full review