Rancho MargotvsXandari Resort & Spa
Both properties are praised by professionals. Overall, Xandari Resort & Spa scores significantly higher than Rancho Margot. Xandari Resort & Spa comes in at #10 in Costa Rica with approval from 2 sources such as Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler.
Rancho Margot
Lonely Planet
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3km beyond El Castillo, La Fortuna de San Carlos, El Castillo, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
From $159/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Part resort lodge, part organic farm, Rancho Margot is 152 acres of cinematic loveliness, set along the rushing Río Caño Negro and surrounded by rainforested mountains." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This “self-sufficient organic ranch ” is a totally off-the-grid resort with 18 beautifully appointed, terraced bungalows." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A secluded getaway in the middle of a rainforest, Rancho Margot offers hostel-style accommodations and a deluxe bungalow for a small group"
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Lonely Planet "Costa Rica is famous for its eco-resorts, and few are lower-impact than Rancho Margot. This lush, off-grid retreat is the perfect base for exploring the hiking trails, hot springs and..."
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Lonely Planet "Twenty years ago, a Chilean scientist bought 400 acres of former cattle ranch land near Lake Arenal and began to restore the decimated landsce with endemic flora and fauna. Today, Rancho..."
Xandari Resort & Spa
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Jetsetter Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Oyster
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
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 "The tranquil and colorful Xandari is a strikingly original inn and spa, tailor-made for honeymooners and romantic getaways." Full review
Jetsetter "Artist-architect-owned boutique featuring handmade art and miles of nature trails overlooking Costa Rica’s Central Valley." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A working coffee plantation 3,900 feet above sea level is the setting for this relaxing resort and spa." Full review
Lonely Planet "With spectacular bird's-eye views of the Central Valley, this romantic spot is the fanciful creation of an architect–designer couple." Full review
Frommer's "Located on a hilltop above the city of Alajuela just 20-minutes from the airport, Xandari commands magnificent views of nearby coffee farms and the Central Valley below. It was founded by..." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The three-and-a-half-pearl Xandari Resort & Spa is a solid choice in the countryside, a 10-minute drive from Alajuela and 20 minutes from Juan Santamaria Airport. The decor is colorful..." Full review
