Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
US$85/100/115, downstairs US$75/90/105; )
This backstreet B&B 1km east of town has 14 simple rooms in a two-story, tropical-style
building. Best value are the six airy upstairs units, with high ceilings, clerestory windows,
canopy beds with mosquito nets, handcrafted lamps, private terraces, coffeemakers and
microwaves. Rooms downstairs are less inspiring. Breakfast is served on a lovely open-air
garden deck, beside the brand-new pool.
Cashew Hill Jungle Cottages
BUNGALOW
2750-0001, 2750-0256;
www.cashewhilllodge.co.cr
; cottages US$90-150;
)
Perched on a lush hillside five minutes above town are seven bright, colorful and comfort-
able three- to eight-person cottages with full kitchens, loft-style sleeping areas and charm-
ing rustic touches. All have private decks or patios stocked with comfy chairs and ham-
mocks, while the two-bedroom Playa Negra cabin offers exquisite ocean views. A brand-
new yoga platform hosts classes twice daily.
Banana Azul
LODGE
2750-2035;
www.bananaazul.com
;
incl breakfast d US$104-129, d ste US$164;
)
Removed from town, this wonderful hotel sits astride a blissfully tranquil black-sand
beach. Jungle-chic decor (white linens, mosquito nets, bromeliads in the showers) is com-
plemented by fine ocean vistas from upstairs terraces. Best is the Howler Suite, a corner
room with multidirectional views. There's also an onsite restaurant-bar, plus bike and
boogie-board rentals. No children under 16.
Eating
With the most diverse restaurant scene on the Caribbean coast, Puerto Viejo has the cure
for
casado
overkill.
