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Hostel Vista Serena vs Hotel Banana Azul
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Banana Azul is preferred by most writers compared to Hostel Vista Serena. Hotel Banana Azul comes in at #1 in Costa Rica with approval from 3 reviews like Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and The Telegraph.
Hostel Vista Serena
Lonely Planet
150mts north of the manuel antonio public school, Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
From $12 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Perched on a seriously scenic hillside, this memorable, quiet hostel has spectacular ocean and sunset views from its hammock-filled terrace. Rustic accommodations range from spartan..."
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Hotel Banana Azul
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
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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."
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Lonely Planet
"Removed from town, this romantic hotel sits astride a blissfully tranquil black-sand beach."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"Banana Azul is the ultimate romantic retreat on Costa Rica’s diverse and funky Caribbean Coast."
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Fodor's
"Hardwood furnishings are abundant at this gay-friendly (but by no means exclusive) hotel at the secluded far end of Playa Negra."
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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."
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