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Playa Negra (Puerto Viejo)
2750-0212, cell 8351-4582
Average room rate: $79
Wireless internet free for customers
Puerto Viejo Top Pick
Beachfront hotel with 13 rooms on a quiet section of Playa Negra. Pool. Variety of rooms so you can pick your pleasure: jacuzzi tubs, huge ocean view patios, kitchenettes, TVs. Friendly owners Colin and Roberto will make you feel at home.
wow........we just got back from an amazing 7 days at Banana Azul.
This hotel is awsome and the staff is even more awsome. There was absolutely nothing more we could have asked for. The kitchen staff set up the most amazing display at every meal and always ready to assist with a smile. The rooms were clean and adorable.
A special shout out to David, Franklin and Roberto......you guys are the best !!!!!
We went to Costa Rica last year in May 2009. Banana Azul is a very nice place. We stayed in the ocean room. Wonderfull room. We splept without doors only with ocean noise. The food is very good. I can recommand you guacamole home maid with "mojitos" and pancakes for breakfast. Amazing ! See you soon
Not to be melodramatic, but Banana Azul literally changed my wife's and my life. We went to CR on our honeymoon, and really did not know what to expect, only knowing that a friend had said "go to Puerto Viejo" and on Trip Advisor Banana Azul was rated #1, and everyone was saying these insanely positive things, so we figured what the hell, lets stay there. Well I'd give just about anything to be back there right now. It really is the energy of the place, from the the land to the hotel itself to the Flora and Fauna of the area, but most of all the wonderful energy that Colin and Roberto have put into Banana Azul. My wife and I were so affected by it and inspired we began to ask ourselves questions about our own life and happiness. It almost sounds cliche but while lying in hammocks in the downstairs area watching leafcutter ants and reading some inspiring books strategically strewn about the coffeetables, we realized that we needed to correct the course of our life, and pursue dreams we had forsaken several years before. Long story short, we returned to our life in the US, quit our jobs, sold our house, and moved to the city we'd always dreamt of living in. We are now pursuing our dream, making music full time, have a baby on the way, and just frikkin happy like nobodies business. We really really appreciate Colin and Roberto for the insight they gave us and are so happy to see how well Banana Azul is doing!
WOW! We were so lucky to find this little gem on the beach! 2 years ago B.P (before pool) I spent a week at Banana Azul with friends. I can honestly say it was one of the greatest weeks of my life. The staff at Banana Azul are so warm and welcoming and will gladly go out of their way to accomodate you and make your stay for enjoyable. They also offer you lots of helpful information on the best snorkle spots, local restos, hicking paths to waterfalls, zipline, and other great activities. I have to say, I have travelled Europe a few times and the food we had in in Puerto Viejo was some of the best and most unique I've ever tasted. So frehs, colourful and tasty! The beautiful paradise-like beach, ocean-side hammocks, sunfilled bedrooms, fantastic food and unforgetable hosts really made for an unbelievable trip. I would highly recommend Banana Azul to anyone! I would go back in a heartbeat if I could. PURA VIDA!
after staying at banana azul you have to hesitate before honestly reviewing it, understanding that each more glowing review threatens it's hidden gem status. my wife found it a year ago doing CR vacation research and it sounded so good we delayed when we couldn't get a room on our only available dates. this year we stayed in the Howler and another room (after a 2 day trip to Tortuguerro arranged by Gecko, their affiliated Tour operation that is equally excellent). BA is a truly unique boutique property that threads the needle for a whole host of variables that can make for a vacation-of-a-lifetime experience: it makes 'rustic' feel opulent and intimate; the decor reflects an extreme attention to detail and the lush landscaping/plantings/open air eco vibe (with a turtle canal virtually underfoot that you have to see) is right out of a movie set for the Secret Tropics. Gecko will set you up on truly amazing adventures but if you want to veg, you'll lack for nothing: it's got a bar and table d'hote food service all day, it manages to balance opulent privacy with divider-screened balconies that you want to just live on, the caribbean is so warm there you can stay in for hours; the pool/jacuzzi set up is very comfortable and welcoming and if you want to make friends, the eating arrangements encourage it. majorly casual. you belong from the moment you arrive. kudos for the concept.
Never in my life of traveling all over the world, have I ever met nicer people the those at Banana Azul. It was one of the most confortable trips with some of the most wonderful people I have ever met. Not only were they more then helpful, but the hotel and the grounds were by far the best. The place is clean and beautiful. The garders are outstanding and the pool, although small, was great. I think that Colin, Roberto and their staff were the greatest. I loved the waiters and waitresses, and the staff at Gecko, Wow, I can't thank them enough for all their help. Unbelieveable, It really is a piece of heaven. Ray and I want to thank you all very much. We had a WONDERFUL time and hopefully will return again some day. Ray Wolf and George Traugh
Stayed in Howler Suite in early December 2009 as part of our honeymoon. Just want you to know... DAYDREAMING & MISSING you. Great property, beach and owners. The Howler Suite ROCKED.
Hoping to be back late next November. Leave the lights on for me ;)
A perfect week at Banana Azul, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica Damien, Patti, Megan & Chris January 25, 2010
The Banana Azul resort was the perfect backdrop for a New Year's vacation.When Robyn and I first started looking through her Lonely Planet guide for Costa Rica, we were reading up on the various accommodations that the Caribbean coast had to offer. Our friends went in the beginning of the year and stayed at a place called Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge which was a bit outside of town but further away from the beach. We found it in the Lonely Planet guide book, but Robyn kept looking. We decided on the Banana Azul, which happens to be the Lonely Guide’s “Our Pick” for mid-range accommodations.
After reading that and noticing that breakfast is included we popped over to their website to look up information such as rates, amenities as well as to see their location in relationship to Puerto Viejo itself. It was perfect and we were excited to book our stay with them, even if we booked it back in March of 2009. Did I mention that one of the co-owners of the Banana Azul is from Vancouver?
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Hotel Banana Azul - Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica @ Yahoo! Video
Hotel Banana Azul in Puerto Viejo Costa Rica, a very nice & comfortable hotel built out of local hardwoods that has 12 beautiful guest rooms, situated on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. One phrase to describe Banana Azul: This place is paradise! The hotel is beautiful; the food is fantastic; the beach is gorgeous...and the staff and owners are great!
Hello everyone there in beautiful Puerto Viejo....wanted to leave this comment that hands down our stay with you last week was the highlight of our 2 week honeymoon...thank you so much for making it a dream!!!! Can't wait to visit again, hope you are all well.
Love,
Susan and Ted
We stayed at Banana Azul for 4 nights this past August, and all we can say is we wish we had stayed longer. It was truly an amazing place, the room was fantastic, the staff and the owners were wonderful, hello to Franklin, and once you were there you didn't really feel the need to go anywhere else. The surroundings were beautiful, the food excellent, best Mojitos, and we can't wait to go back.
My boyfriend Matt and I just went for a week. We absoluetely loved it. The beaches were beautiful and not crowded at all. There were times when they were empty. Puerto Viejo is a fun town and very close by. And best of all are the Banana Azul employees. They were all amazingly nice and friendly. We already miss Costa Rica and the hotel!
I stayed at Banana Azul For a week with my Mom and had a fantastic time! Cant say enough about the staff! They are all so great! The room we had was AWESOME!
Cannot wait to go back!
Thanks to everyone at Banana Azul!!
Our photo album from our visit to Puerto Viejo including our stay at Banana Azul. The pictures say it all!
View album.
Hola Roberto,I stayed at the Banana Azul,with my brother Alexander and wife Sandra for a few days.I just wanted to let you know,how grateful I am of the way you and your staff treat us. It was a great experience.I actually let go of all my stress, and enjoyed the awesome view,the outstanding service,the friendly and fun chats in the evenings.It felt like I knew you guys for yrs.Thank you so much for your warm and kind heart.No wonder my brother and family are so crazy about you guys.Remember I got a big mouth, I'm telling everyone about your place!!!
Many blessings,look forward to see you soon with my kids.
Besos y abrasos
Nini
As a hotel owner down on the Caribbean, I am often questioned what is the difference between the 2 coasts of Costa Rica.
The differences are striking but very difficult to put into words. I am also very careful about what I say as I am biased and The Caribbean is not as developed as Pacific and therefore not suitable for all travelers coming to Costa Rica.
I had the privilege (unbeknown st to me) to have a professional photographer as a guest do an amazing photo gallery of opposite sides of the country in the southern zone. They were just too good not to share.
Here is link for gallery of Puerto Viejo of the Caribbean.
http://tinyurl.com/l2pf4a
Here is link for Osa Peninsula on the Pacific
http://tinyurl.com/mctqkx
My answer to all is that if you are the adventurous type and got the time... do both.
We stayed in the Apartment at Banana Azul for a week. The Apartment was the owners’ residence until they finished their home just a few meters away from the property. As a result, their pets would often wander up and sleep on the furniture in the Apartment. We had two cats who regularly visited and Benji the Dog. All were polite and lovely pets and it really made it feel like home for us because we have three dogs and two cats at home. There was an amazing open-air bathroom with a deep tub and shower that faced out into the forest.
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WOW, banana azul was great when we were there last year. Now they have a pool. I didnt think they could make it even better. I want to return soon!!!!! Congrats on the new pool Colin and Roberto, it looks great!! Everytime I go to book a vacation I think about Banana Azul and then I think nothing can top our stay with you.
What a GREAT time we had, Collin and Roberto and the whole staff were just great, so relaxed and refreshed. Only wish I could just live there..New POOL and Cool TUB is fabo... Just a nice place to escape the world but still have WIFI for those junkies that still need to stay somewhat connected.. EVERYONE should go here at least once...
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