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Rancho Margot vs Xandari 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
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
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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
Travel + Leisure
"For a crunchier all-inclusive seeker, Rancho Margot is a rustic collection of cabinas tucked away from the world but still featuring prime views of Arenal Volcano."
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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."
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Travel + Leisure
"This “self-sufficient organic ranch ” is a totally off-the-grid resort with 18 beautifully appointed, terraced bungalows."
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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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Xandari Resort & Spa
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Jetsetter
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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."
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Fodor's
"The tranquil and colorful Xandari is a strikingly original inn and spa, tailor-made for honeymooners and romantic getaways."
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Jetsetter
"Artist-architect-owned boutique featuring handmade art and miles of nature trails overlooking Costa Rica’s Central Valley."
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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."
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Travel + Leisure
"A working coffee plantation 3,900 feet above sea level is the setting for this relaxing resort and spa."
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