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La Baula Lodge vs Xandari Resort & Spa

Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Xandari Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than La Baula Lodge. Xandari Resort & Spa comes in at #10 in Costa Rica with accolades from 2 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet.

La Baula Lodge
La Baula Lodge
7 / 10
Tortuguero National Park, Tortuguero 00000, Costa Rica
From $68 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The delicious aroma of pizzas baking in a brick kiln welcome you to the warm and cozy eatery La Baula. The most famous pizzeria in the area, it gets its name from the baula, or..." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"North of town and across the river, this laid-back, long-running lodge has an unpretentious atmosphere, though it could stand a minor makeover, and customer service can be rather lackadaisical." Full review
Xandari Resort & Spa
Xandari Resort & Spa
7 / 10
1 km northwest of El Diamante Bar, Tacacori, Alajuela 4050, Costa Rica
From $233 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"On a former coffee plantation, this 40-acre resort with a perfect design score is just 20 minutes from San Jose's Juan Santamaria Airport, but "it's worlds away from the chaotic capital." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The tranquil and colorful Xandari is a strikingly original inn and spa, tailor-made for honeymooners and romantic getaways." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Artist-architect-owned boutique featuring handmade art and miles of nature trails overlooking Costa Rica’s Central Valley." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Overlooking the Central Valley, this spa village features five private jalapa treatment quarters where guests enjoy mud wraps, facials, and exotic Costa Rican body treatments." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A working coffee plantation 3,900 feet above sea level is the setting for this relaxing resort and spa." Full review
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