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Tree House Lodge vs El Mangroove, Autograph Collection

Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, El Mangroove, Autograph Collection scores significantly better than Tree House Lodge. El Mangroove, Autograph Collection comes in at 89 with recommendations from 5 sources like Fodor's, Forbes Travel Guide and Mr & Mrs Smith.

Tree House Lodge
Tree House Lodge
7 / 10
200 meters south of primary school in Playa Chiquita, Punta Uvs, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 7304, Costa Rica
From $139 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Free Parking
  • Kitchenette
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Adventurers who like their lodgings whimsical will appreciate these five open-air casitas, including a literal ‘tree house’ – a two-story cabin built around a living sangrillo tree." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This lodging complex among forested ground contains four large, stylish houses, all at ground level, one of which is built around a tree (that's the Tree House)." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A Dutchman with wild hair and an even wilder vision built the four homes that compose this Caribbean retreat near Playa Chiquita." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Bi-level cottage built around the trunk of a rare sangrillo tree. Inside, a whimsical bamboo-walled shower and an elevated master bedroom are perfect for watching howler monkeys rustle in the treetops." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This family-owned eco-lodge on the Caribbean features unique accommodations ranging from suites on stilts to two-bedroom houses with flame heated hot tubs and even an upcycled 1980s-era school bus"
El Mangroove, Autograph Collection
El Mangroove, Autograph Collection
8 / 10
PO Box 155-4005, Papagayo Bay, Costa Rica
From $190 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Barefoot luxury abounds at this hip boutique hotel where an airy courtyard leads to a 45-meter pool lined with beach bungalows and modern rooms." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A hip beachfront boutique with killer cocktails, decadent food and plenty of sultry details." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"In the province of Guanacaste — known for its pristine shoreline, beautiful mountain ranges, and stunning golden sunsets — the luxury resort’s vibe is private, serene and undeniably stylish. " Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"Mother Nature is queen at El Mangroove, a forest-flanked, family-friendly resort in Costa Rica’s Gulf of Papagayo." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Sleek design, excellent service and a fabulous location are the hallmarks of El Mangroove, an 85-room resort on Costa Rica’s postcard-worthy Papagayo Gulf." Full review