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Hotel Banana Azul vs Hotel Villa Romantica

Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Banana Azul ranks significantly better than Hotel Villa Romantica. Hotel Banana Azul comes in at 86 with praise from 3 sources including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and The Telegraph.

Hotel Banana Azul
Hotel Banana Azul
8 / 10
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
From $133 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Afar Magazine 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 Lonely Planet
"Removed from town, this romantic hotel sits astride a blissfully tranquil black-sand beach." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Banana Azul is the ultimate romantic retreat on Costa Rica’s diverse and funky Caribbean Coast." Full review
Fodor's 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 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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Hotel Villa Romantica
Hotel Villa Romantica
7 / 10
Pto Quepos Manuel Antonio, Quepos 6035, Costa Rica
From $99 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
  • Multilingual
  • Dry Cleaning
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Rooms are dimly lit but comfortable enough, though the towels are threadbare and renovation is badly needed." Full review