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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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Rochester, Minnesota
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18 reviews 18 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

As previous reviews will tell you Banana Azul is a fabulous hotel. We decided on the Garden Suite as it has air conditioning. We were in room 10 that is right next to the kitchen. Room 9 is right next to the reception. Both have air conditioning. Yes, it can be a bit noisy at times, but I always bring... More

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sydney
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Banana Azul is a small hotel by the beach and much exceeded our expectations. The food was delightful, a good bar and able to make many different cocktails, clean comfortable rooms with good ventilation and views. Staff were friendly and helpful. We could not have asked for any more of a hotel. Our package was compiled by Gecko Trail Adventures... More

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North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My husband and I stayed in the Banana Azul Apartment from April 17-21 and didn’t want to leave this truly unique and special place. It is not a luxury hotel by American standards, so if you are seeking a generic, cookie-cutter hotel with all the creature comforts, it might not be for you, but for us, it was a perfect... More

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Burlington, Vermont
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Banana Azul is the best resort we have stayed at in years! Elegant surroundings, including magnificent gardens and the ocean at your doorstep complement the friendly, capable staff, excellent food and well-stocked bar. Room choices are many, both with and without air conditioning (which we prefer) Long-serving staff will great you as if you were coming home after your first... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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26 reviews 26 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Very beautiful hotel, but it was remote. If you like a nice holiday at the beach than this is the perfect location but if you like to go to town and to walk you will be bored here. It was to dangerous to go at night at the beach and town was to far away to walk to so you... More

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Princeton, NJ
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5 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

My boyfriend and I stayed here for three nights and could not have been happier with our stay. Before arriving, the helpful staff booked a taxi for us to take us to Banana Azul, and the excellent customer service continued throughout the stay-everyone was very kind and went out of their way to make us feel at home. We stayed... More

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Jacksonville, FL
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

My wife and I ended our trip to Costa Rica with three nights at Banana Azul. The property is breathtaking! The gardener Rick has done an outstanding job. The walk around the yard is like a paid ticket to a botanical garden! One of the Owners Colin also was on site everyday and he shared some of the upgrades that... More

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Prescott, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

The owners and staff have decided to make guests at Banana Azul feel like they've been transported into a very special corner of Paradise. And it works. The aesthetics, the friendliness and caring family atmosphere, good food and service all combine to say that their vision is being fulfilled. I was especially taken with the gardens, where daily I would... More

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Victoria, Canada
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

The hotel is beautiful, built with local wood and the rooms are beautifully decorated .The staff is friendly. The grounds are gorgeous. The food was very good and good value. Everything was great. My only complaint would be the noise in the room above the office. I booked that expensive room as a special treat, but we didn`t get much... More

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colinsito, Owner at Hotel Banana Azul, responded to this review
27 April 2013

Thanks very much for your feedback. We are happy you would be a return guest despite the issue with the Dolphin room. Yes, we are going to do some insulation to better insulate it, but because it is close to the entrance, we are always going to have some noise from coming and goings. We used to have fridges in... More

New York City, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

My husband and I did not stay at Banana Azul, but rented a house a few door down. We did eat lunches and dinners here as well as spent some beautiful lazy days on the beach. The beach is beautiful. Exactly what you would expect to find in paradise. Comfortable lounge chairs, picturesque lapalapa's and a drink service on the... More

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  • Costa rica(41)
  • San jose(21)
  • Friendly and helpful(12)
  • Fresh fruit(11)
  • Very nice(10)
  • Howler suite(9)
  • Other guest(8)
  • Would highly recommend(7)
  • Ocean rooms(7)
  • Black sand beach(6)

Additional Information about Hotel Banana Azul

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:
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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 
Also Known As:
Banana Azul Hotel
Banana Azul Puerto Viejo
Hotel Banana Azul Costa Rica/Limon

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