Calle Sonora Playa Negra 1,2 km wes Hotel Banana Azul, 70403 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
#21 of 80 hotels in Puerto Viejo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 208 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
7.8
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
7.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 June 2024
Michelle
Costa RicaIt will be nice if property has more mirrors, better window curtains (a lot of windows without curtains, plus principal door curtains were small than real size, we felt without full privacy), real sofa for the living room. Poor WiFi.
Clean, food, nice people.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Paulien
BelgiumThe resort is a bit further from the restaurants, but the staff was very helpful to arrange us a TukTuk!
Beautiful resort surrounded by nature. Perfect place to relax! We loved waking up early to chill in the common area and wake up with the sounds of nature! Exceptional breakfast
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Cindy
Costa RicaSo much nice and relaxing place
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Claudia
United StatesNeed a mode of transport to get around. Too far to walk to beach and restaurants
Nice and quiet property.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Daria
PolandThe place is beautiful and the hosts are the best!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Bborrase
Costa RicaBreakfast was amazing, beautiful hotel, the rooms were super clean, the hotel is all surrounded by nature.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Paulina
PolandNothing really, the only tip for the travellers is the fact that it’s quite secluded (which is an advantage!) so you will need the car to get around - around 20 min drive from a Shiite National Park and around 10 min from the center of Puerto Viejo.
The place is lovely, the staff is very nice and helpful, the whole place is located in a quiet area, the garden is very beautiful and well-kempt. The rooms are clean and quite big. We highly recommend staying there while in Puerto Viejo!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Wouter
NetherlandsGreat place! Very relaxed atmosphere
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Robert
United KingdomNothing
Spacious room. Breakfast was superb. Internet was reliable and fast. Daily room clean/tidy - ability to store food/drink in the communal fridge.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Laodis
FranceGreat, laid-back.atmosphere in this small hotel in the middle of well-maintained vegetation.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Ellie
United KingdomThe only thing I would say let it down was the location as it is about a 30 minute walk to the town but it is a retreat so I understand it is meant to be secluded and it only cost us $5 dollars in a cab so wasn’t a major issue.
The property is lovely, the rooms, the staff, the pool, the lounging area and the dogs!!! There is a kitchen with a fridge you can put your stuff in and a water refill which was great for us as we hadn’t stayed anywhere in Costa Rica that had that.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Stephen
Costa RicaShowers are lacking safety bars
Exceptional style, aesthetic sense, landscaping
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Chantal
United KingdomLocation a bit remote
Beautiful gardens and comfortable accommodation
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Page_traveller
United KingdomThe yoga sessions cost $15, which we weren't told about until we checked out and were asked to pay. Note that the road to the property is not a smooth road, so cycling and even driving can be bumpy! The communication from the property said that towels would not be changed and we should not pick flowers due to sustainable practices, but the staff picked flowers for the breakfasts and left them in the room all the time, and the towels were changed every day regardless of where we put them; we had to request for no new towels directly.
The property is beautiful. The rooms are spacious and very clean; the air con is amazing after a long day at the beach! The pool is incredible and the breakfast options were delicious. WiFi was perfect. There was a virus going around while we stayed and it was the perfect place to be while sick - cool, quiet, relaxing!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Johnny
United StatesThe location was biking distance from downtown and a bit of a walk w/o transpo but not bad.
I have found that the pictures or descriptions are generally less than than how they were described. This time, we were happily surprised to find that the Sonora really was as they described it. We really enjoyed being there.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Diana
SlovakiaI missed some yoga sessions, but I enjoyed on my own, matts were provided… obviously place is not only for yoga retreats what makes it good option for everyone. As mentioned in other reviews, its out of the town, its in the jungle what makes amazing atmosphere, however I recommend a car for transfers
It was just a paradise. We got a great deal through booking so it was really good price. Place is so beautiful, the garden is amazing, pool, resting areas, we got a studio which is the best room option and it is spacious with terrace, daylight, I can not describe it properly, its a Pure heaven :) we got very good breakfast, we could stay few more hours after check out…
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
John
GermanyThe guy trimming the grass while people tried to relax by the pool - give this guy something quiet and electric please
Everything was perfect
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
David
CanadaWe found the sliding door locks, although sufficiently robust to be a little quirky locking and unlocking.
Breakfast was very good! Staff were pleasant and attentive.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Anick
SwitzerlandThe resort is located a bit outside of Puerto Viejo so a transport is necessary to be able to move around as there is nothing close to the resort.
Bungalows are spacious, clean and confortable! The overall resort is beautiful. Breakfast is good but maybe a bit light. Wifi worked well in the room. Owners and staff were nice and helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Troy
CanadaBeing in the jungle at a family run retreat is noteworthy. The staff and the breakfast provided is exceptional. We really liked the friendly dogs greeting the guests. Muchas gracias.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Handri
GermanyNothing! Everything was amazing!
It’s a nice hide away in the jungle outside of the town centre😌where i could see my first sloth in the comfort of our accommodation🤗we even saw monkeys 🙊 and the most beautiful hummingbirds!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Elena
FranceBeautiful Retreat! Beautiful Shala to do your own yoga practice! In the jungle so magical to see the animals!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Jose
Costa RicaAc is facing the bed so all the cold air hits you in the face. Parking is open so if car is exposed
Nice place overall, nice rooms, in the small size for rooms but ok. AC is definitely needed
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
José
Costa RicaThe internet connection had a low range.
Complete and multiple choices. Great.
Stayed in October 2023
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