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Hotel Banana Azul vs Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo

Both Andaz Costa Rica Resort At Peninsula Papagayo and Hotel Banana Azul are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Andaz Costa Rica Resort At Peninsula Papagayo is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Banana Azul. Andaz Costa Rica Resort At Peninsula Papagayo ranks #7 in Costa Rica with praise from 6 reviews like Forbes Travel Guide, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.

Hotel Banana Azul
Hotel Banana Azul
8 / 10
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
From $133 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Afar Magazine 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 Lonely Planet
"Removed from town, this romantic hotel sits astride a blissfully tranquil black-sand beach." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Banana Azul is the ultimate romantic retreat on Costa Rica’s diverse and funky Caribbean Coast." Full review
Fodor's 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 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
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Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo
Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo
8 / 10
Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
From $476 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Breakfast companion at the Andaz in exotic, rugged and gorgeous Costa Rica." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Just a 20-minute drive from the airport on a newly developed, tropical forest–covered spit of land on the northern Pacific coast, the Andaz Peninsula Papagayo is a naturalist’s paradise." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Located on Costa Rica’s opulent Papagayo Peninsula, this seaside retreat is every bit as swanky as its neighbour, The Four Seasons, with bonus points for endearing service and a pervasive emphasis on local culture." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Swank nature-worshiping sleep in polished Papagayo with stylish architecture, two infinity pools and fresh food at three restaurants." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The vibe here is all about blending in with the surrounding environment in natural, albeit very stylish ways." Full review
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