Hotel Banana AzulvsFour Seasons Resort Costa Rica
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. Overall, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo scores significantly better than Hotel Banana Azul. Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo has a TripExpert Score of 92 with recommendations from 7 reviews such as Jetsetter, Fodor's and Hideaway Report.
Hotel Banana Azul
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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
From $133/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
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 Telegraph9.0
"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
Frommer's "Features such fabulous touches as koi ponds with turtles in the middle of the ceramic-tiled common lounge. One of the top draws here is the Azul Beach Club, which serves food and drinks on the beach" Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 14-room Hotel Banana Azul is one of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca's smaller properties. The upper-middle-range hotel is tucked away along the Costa Rican town's popular surf beach, Playa..." Full review
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica Afar Magazine
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Tablet
Hideaway Report Fodor's
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Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
From $939/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Afar Magazine "I believe travel is one of the best forms of education. I always come home from a trip with knowledge or a new skill. Often times I seek out trips that will teach me a sport like surfing..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Non-threatening monkeys swing from trees by rooms, and large lizards climb onto balconies at this beautiful resort full of happy families." Full review
Tablet20.0
"these rooms are set on stilts, high up in the treetops, and feature private infinity pools." Full review
Hideaway Report "Experience paradise at Four Seasons Residence Club Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo." Full review
Fodor's "Between two golden-sand beaches and surrounded by jungle, there's an ocean view from just about anywhere on the property. Service, provided by a cream-of-the-crop, bilingual staff, is faultless." Full review
Jetsetter "The country’s most luxurious take on eco-tourism, perched on a hillside above the Pacfic Ocean with views of golden beaches." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"This hilltop hideaway melds posh amenities and accommodations with an exotic tropical backdrop and warm, professional service. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Four Seasons Spa could be its own boutique hotel." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Gracious family-friendly eco-resort overlooking two beaches from the hilly Peninsula Papagayo has recently reopened after a $35 million renovation." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"With an unrivalled location on the narrowest isthmus of Peninsula Papagayo, it is flanked by two sandy beaches and offers soul-swelling views." Full review
