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Hotel Banana Azul

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Dallas, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Banana Azul is an awesome place to stay if you wish to visit the caribean coast of Costa Rica! The site is beautiful and clean and very peaceful. The rooms are nice in size, clean and well maintained. We stayed in the room upstairs, just to the left of the entry gate, and our friends stayed in the room next... More

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Chicago, Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We stayed four nights in Banana Azul. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Bar tenders were great. We arranged our rafting trip on the Rio Pacuare with a company on site at BA. It was awesome. Best part of the trip. They also rent bikes which we used regularly.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

What an amazing, gorgeous, and perfect hotel! The staff was incredible, and went well beyond our expectations to make our stay an unforgettable one. We were celebrating two birthdays and they prepared a wonderful dinner inside the hut by the pool, and topped it off with a delicious cake from a local bakery! The hotel is very relaxing and perfect... More

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2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013 via mobile

My wife and I have just spent 4 nights of our honeymoon at this fantastic hotel and have had the best experience. We can't fault it in anyway. All the guys that work there are genuinely friendly and cannot do enough to help, nothing is to much bother. The food and drink is really tasty, with fresh fruit cocktails and... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

We have the most wonderful time in Puerto Viejo. We were looking for a place that would allow us to truly unwind- no phones, no tv, no internet- this was the place. The beach was beautiful- tons of stray dogs and wandering dogs would always stop in to visit- very loving and unobtrusive. The staff was wonderful- they made some... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013 via mobile

It was a great place to be on puerto viejo will defenely recommend to everyone we rent a bicycle and ride to town it was 10 minutes away here is a tip don't go to town early the town open nor bz at 3 pm to 2 am night life and you if you want to return to the hotel... More

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Heredia, Heredia, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Nice service the owner is really sweet he tries to make you feel really confy, Nice rooms, close to downtown but not too much. Nice beach you will feel really confy Nice bathroom, really clean and the food was good. Theres bikes if you want to take a trip from the Hotel to downtown if you feel lazy you can... More

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Estes Park, Colorado
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

From the minute we arrived, this place was awesome!! Their new rooms are unbelievable, with hot tubs, indoor hammocks, and a sun room. They have their own restaurant, and the food is excellent. Just a short stroll from the beach. The grounds have beautiful landscaping, and it is a joy to walk in the garden. All in all we felt... More

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Calgary, Alberta
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I didn’t stay here but rented my bike from Banana Azul and Minnesota Dave and also got some tips from Colin from Canada, plus help from the tour desk. What an awesome group of people! I didn’t get any service from my so-called-hotel so the staff here really helped me out. While I was milling about I heard several guests... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

I stayed at this hotel for about a week with my husband. We really loved our time here and the fact that we were right on the ocean at Playa Negra. The location is not right in the heart of town, but we actually wanted something a little off the beaten path. And it only took about 20 minutes to... More

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Also Known As:
Banana Azul Hotel
Banana Azul Puerto Viejo
Hotel Banana Azul Costa Rica/Limon
Address: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Limon > Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#1 Family Hotels in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
#1 On the Beach Hotels in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
#3 Romantic Hotels in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Price range (per night): RM247 - 466
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Banana Azul hotel is a small and simple hotel north of town on Playa Negra. The small boutique hotel has been created with care using local products and a philosophy that emphasizes relaxation. We cater to adults, 16 years and over. Blooming gardens adorn the property, as does several freely-hanging hammocks, providing the perfect spot for afternoon napping or leisurely reading. A meandering pond inhabited by fish and turtles flows through portions of the property adding a lighter element to the ongoing natural soundtrack of waves crashing against the shoreline. The hotel consists of fourteen beautiful guest rooms with private baths, fans, and free wireless internet. Most rooms are on the second floor of the main building, and open onto a large veranda with sweeping ocean views and of the garden. Banana Azul offers its guests a quaint restaurant that serves a complimentary filling breakfast, variety of lunch options and refreshing drinks throughout the day and a relaxing three entre dinner option in a romantic atmosphere at night. Gecko Trail Adventures tour company is on site to assist with tours and transportation needs and can assist with a variety of package options including visits to the Arenal Volcano, canopy tours, snorkeling trips, and even rafting excursions. ... more   less 

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