Hotel Banana Azul vs Finca Exotica Ecolodge

Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Banana Azul scores significantly higher than Finca Exotica Ecolodge. Hotel Banana Azul ranks #26 in Costa Rica with recommendations from 5 sources including The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.

Hotel Banana Azul

Tripexpert score:

8 / 10

Location: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Price:

From $133 /night

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge
Free Internet
Free Breakfast
Laundry Service
Concierge
Restaurant

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Expert reviews:

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

"Removed from town, this romantic hotel sits astride a blissfully tranquil black-sand beach." Full review

The Telegraph

9.0

"Banana Azul is the ultimate romantic retreat on Costa Rica’s diverse and funky Caribbean Coast." Full review

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

"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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Finca Exotica Ecolodge

Tripexpert score:

7 / 10

Location: on Carate beach next to Corcovado National Park, Carate, Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Price:

From $88 /night