Cabinas Jimenez vs Xandari Resort & Spa
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Xandari Resort & Spa is preferred by most reviewers compared to Cabinas Jimenez. Xandari Resort & Spa ranks #9 in Costa Rica with recommendations from 5 publications such as Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
Cabinas Jimenez
on Main Street - 50 meters from the end of the soccer field, directly on the Golfo Dulce, Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
From $53 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Afar Magazine
"The Osa Peninsula in the southwestern portion of Costa Rica is a nature lover's dream."
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Fodor's
"Overlooking the harbor, these air-conditioned rooms set in a lush garden are the most comfortable in town, and have the best water views."
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Frommer's
"On the waterfront 2 blocks from town, this hotel offers 15 air-conditioned rooms with fridges and a deck with hammocks"
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Cabinas Jiménez is hands-down the nicest place to stay in Jiménez proper."
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Xandari Resort & Spa
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1 km northwest of El Diamante Bar, Tacacori, Alajuela 4050, Costa Rica
From $233 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Condé Nast Traveler
"On a former coffee plantation, this 40-acre resort with a perfect design score is just 20 minutes from San Jose's Juan Santamaria Airport, but "it's worlds away from the chaotic capital."
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Fodor's
"The tranquil and colorful Xandari is a strikingly original inn and spa, tailor-made for honeymooners and romantic getaways."
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Jetsetter
"Artist-architect-owned boutique featuring handmade art and miles of nature trails overlooking Costa Rica’s Central Valley."
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Travel + Leisure
"Overlooking the Central Valley, this spa village features five private jalapa treatment quarters where guests enjoy mud wraps, facials, and exotic Costa Rican body treatments."
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Travel + Leisure
"A working coffee plantation 3,900 feet above sea level is the setting for this relaxing resort and spa."
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