We loved our stay at the Banana Azul. The first evening, just as we were about to shower and go to bed (we'd had an exhausting drive from Arenal), the water temporarily went out. It turned out that it was fixed very quickly, but since we didn't know that would be the case, Colin (the owner) invited us to shower... More

The pleasant staff went out of their way to take care of us. The food was nice and reasonable and great drinks. Do not rent a car and drive yourself as the drive is nerve raking and few road signs. We appreciated the hand drawn map they gave us for the return trip so we could avoid San Jose. The... More

Our stay at the banana azulejo could not have been a better experience. Wonderful staff food and location. Cannot wait till our next visit. Andy and Natalie More

Banana Azul is a magical place to relax for a week. Our Dolphin room was beautiful with a great view and a gorgeous deck. Our room was above the front desk so the early morning arrivals and departures might disturb you if you're a late sleeper. But we loved getting up early and listening to the birds. The coffee was... More

This year was our third trip to Banana Azul. We adore this lovely boutique hotel on a black sand beach. The staff is warm and hospitable and the owners are accessible and accommodating. The food is good and so fresh. The meticulously manicured gardens and beautiful hardwood hotel are a feast for the eye. This has become our sure thing... More

The Banana Azul is a beautiful place to stay. The staff are awesome! The attention to detail is easily noticed. Getting up at 6am and walking just steps to the beach to watch the sunrise, and finding a station of freshly brewed coffee was appreciated. Thanks Collin and Staff, you guys are great! David and Carolee, Fort Worth, Texas Stay... More

We stayed here the middle of Jan, 2012. After booking 4 nights, we decided to leave after 3 - not because of the hotel - we just simply ran out of things to do. This is a great place to stay and the staff for the most part was fairly up to or above par. The food was great and... More

Our honeymoon was all the more special because of our stay at Banana Azul. I was a bit worried to travel to a place where I thought I would not be able to speak the language, but I was happily surprised with this country and this hotel. At first glance the grounds are beautiful!!! The staff was very friendly and... More

This is a great spot to stay while in Puerto Viejo. It's about 1 mile from the heart of the village, and it's an easy walk along the road or beach. The owners and staff are very friendly and helpful. A very welcome reception after traveling 4 or more hours to get there. The rooms/cabins are all unique very clean... More