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The Harmony HotelvsThe Springs Resort and Spa
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Harmony Hotel ranks marginally better than The Springs Resort and Spa. The Harmony Hotel ranks #36 in Costa Rica with accolades from 3 reviewers like Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Afar Magazine.
The Harmony Hotel
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Guiones Beach, Nosara 5233, Costa Rica
From $216/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine "Howler monkeys signal sunrise at Harmony Hotel, where surfers catch some of the best waves on this side of the Pacific."
Afar Magazine "This low-key hotel in the sleepy town of Nosara is a surfer’s paradise." Full review
Fodor's "Enclosed back decks with hammocks, outdoor showers, and a cushioned chaise longue expand what are otherwise standard-size rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Harmony sits a stone’s throw from Playa Guiones in the sleepy Pacific coast surf town of Nosara." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In the health-crazed beach town of Nosara, The Harmony Hotel is one of the most beloved yoga resorts in the country" Full review
The Springs Resort and Spa Afar Magazine Fodor's
The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
The Wall Street Journal
Frommer's
Oyster Travel + Leisure
Near Montana de Fuego, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
From $519/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine "For such an active and adventurous destination, the mineral pools they have cannot be beat by anything for recovery from tired muscles and sore bodies." Full review
Fodor's "With its own adventure park, hot-springs complex, and activities for all ages, this resort caters to both hotel guests and the outside public with day passes to its massive grounds." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This sprawling hot-springs resort in Arenal, with prices north of $500 (£380) a night, is the crème de la crème of luxury lodging in Costa Rica." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set back from the Arenal Volcano, this magnificent hotel and its sprawling grounds are the mecca of hot springs" Full review
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There are more than a dozen pools to choose from, some of which feature water slides and swim-up bars.
The Wall Street Journal "The Spring Resort and Spa has three pools and 13 rooms and suites; it also offers doctor-supervised detoxifying water and juice cleanses."
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Frommer's "Complex features huge, comfortable rooms and great beds, but the key here is the wide range of on-site attractions and activity options, including an extensive collection of hot and temperate pools" Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 74-room luxury resort The Springs is 165 acres of seemingly endless pools and hot springs, restaurants, and activities -- all hidden on a volcano-facing slope seemingly in the middle of nowhere." Full review
Travel + Leisure "165-acre property sits on a mountain ridge, providing unobstructed views of the picture-perfect Arenal Volcano and valley below...multiple natural hot springs, waterfalls, and its own adventure center"
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