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Ylang Ylang Beach Resort

Montezuma Beach | 10-12 minute walk North along the beach, Montezuma 00000, Costa Rica (Formerly El Sano Banano Beach Hotel)
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Ylang Ylang Beach Resort
Ranked #1 of 16 hotels in Montezuma
5.0 of 5 stars 279 Reviews
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  • Tortuga island(7)
  • Howler monkey(6)
  • Beautiful places(6)
  • CoCo Joe(5)
  • Other guest(4)
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New York, NY
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Aside from the natural beauty of the Ylang Ylang location and top notch service, the best part was traveling there by car. The drive from the Paquera to Montezuma was awesome. Driving thru small towns on dirt roads mixed with paved roads provided a true CR experience. The resort is well kept and a short hike from the small "Bohemian"... More

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Los Angeles, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

I found Ylang Ylang as I was searching endlessly for a resort to host my wedding. I have to say, the reviews made my decision for me, so thank you to everyone who has posted a review...... because of that, I had the wedding of my dreams and a trip I will NEVER forget! I hate to admit this, but... More

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Waverly, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We loved Ylang Ylang-it's beautiful setting and good food but it's not easy to get to.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We stayed 3 short nights at Ylang Ylang Beach Resort and would return in a heartbeat. We travelled in that day from La Fortuna and arrived in the picturesque village of Monetezuma by taxi who dropped us off at El Sano Banano (Ylang Ylang's sister hotel/restaurant). We were warmly greeted and given the option to have a spot of lunch... More

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Boerne, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I had stayed here 14 years ago, when the resort was much simpler, and have always wanted to return. During this week-long stay, my wife and I stayed in one of the beach front bungalows where you awaken and fall asleep to the loud but soothing sound of crashing waves. The view is pristine and one of a kind. The... More

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Stayed off site, but friends got married on the beach here. The staff was very accommodating to all regardless of where we stayed. The food is excellent and the wild life was awesome. Monkeys came by every day during happy hour by the pool. The crabs next to the huts were stunning, there are soooo many of them. And the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

It is a plasure to stay at this hotel, gardens are magnificent, food is great, and the beaches are beautiful. Accomodation is what you expect and more, and a constant contact with nature is there for you to enjoy, monkeys and red& purple crabs are to be seen while you hear the constant roar of the see, as well as... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

We stayed here for 3 days and we love this hotel, the pool is fantastic and the food is amazing, I didn't want to come back to Minnesota after that :)

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Aliso Viejo, California, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

The staff is top notch, in our 10 day costa Rican adventure their staff was the best in regards to 5 star ratings. The view is the best in the world for a beach resort. If you go to Montezuma and you dont stay here you are missing out. If you dont want to pay 200.00 to 250.00 for a... More

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Chicago, Illinois
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Stayed for 3 nights in Coco Joe's Bungalow- I did not want to leave. It was the time of our lives. Staying right in the thick jungle, hearing waves crash mere feet away, walking down to the most amazing beach I've ever seen and being basically the only people there, words can't describe our feelings. We had plans to do... More

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Address: Montezuma Beach | 10-12 minute walk North along the beach, Montezuma 00000, Costa Rica (Formerly El Sano Banano Beach Hotel)
Price range (per night):* INR7,281 - 17,083

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