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Banana Azul
At a Glance
- friendly management and staff
- seclusion set away from hubbub of town
- great ocean views
Pros
- no kids allowed, so not an option for families
Cons
Banana Azul Review
Hardwood furnishings are abundant at this gay-friendly (but by no means exclusive) hotel at the secluded far end of Playa Negra. Even though all beaches in Costa Rica are public, here you'll feel like it's your own private strand. Rooms on the second floor of the main building are breezy and comfortable with minimal furnishings. The larger garden bath suites, with baths set in a private open-air garden—the name is self explanatory—are a bit more of a splurge. Banana Azul has become a growing favorite of posters to Fodors.com.
- Address: 1½ km (1 mile) north of Puerto Viejo at end of Playa Negra, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, 70403
- Phone: 2750-2035; 877/284-5116 in North America
- Website: www.bananaazul.com
- Location: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Contact Information
- 12 rooms.
- Rate includes breakfast.
Hotel Details
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