Hotel Banana Azul

Open-air mornings on the Caribbean shore

Breakfast on an open-air deck, with the Caribbean in view and a gentle sea breeze, is an inviting way to begin a day at Hotel Banana Azul. The sea sets the pace at this adults-only beachfront retreat in Puerto Viejo, where tropical gardens create a leafy backdrop and Playa Negra draws you outside. You can make plans for the coast, or simply leave the day open to a beach walk and a swim in the pool.

A room with Caribbean character

Individually designed rooms and bungalows bring handcrafted furnishings and local artwork into the stay. Their character is part of the appeal, but so are their differences. An ocean outlook, air conditioning or a kitchen is a choice to make when booking, rather than a feature to expect in every room. Selected suites have plunge pools; other categories emphasize terraces and the surrounding greenery.

A Caribbean day with room to wander

The restaurant blends local and international flavors with fresh, seasonal ingredients, carrying the open-air breakfast into another opportunity to enjoy the hotel’s setting. Between meals, spend time beside the pool or wander along the neighborhood and beach. Monkeys, sloths, toucans and parrots may be found in the trees, giving nature enthusiasts a reason to look up without promising a sighting on every walk.

A personal welcome and a coastal outlook

Solar-powered energy and recycling initiatives form part of Banana Azul’s environmental approach, connecting the comforts of a hotel stay with its garden and coastal setting.

Warm, welcoming staff bring personal attention and local knowledge to the stay. Ask about national parks, wildlife reserves and cultural sites that fit your interests, then return to the privacy of the gardens and a room with its own handcrafted character. That personal welcome is part of the pleasure of this adults-only Caribbean retreat.

What to weigh when choosing this stay

• Adults-only Caribbean atmosphere: the hotel’s beachfront setting and relaxed garden surroundings suit travelers seeking an adults-only stay with time for the beach and gardens.
• Playa Negra close at hand: beach and neighborhood walks make it easy to spend time outside without filling the day with organized outings; the pool gives you another place to cool off.
• An ocean-facing start to the day: breakfast on the open-air deck brings Caribbean views and sea breeze into the morning. Later meals combine local and international flavors with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Rooms with individual character: handcrafted furnishings and local artwork distinguish the accommodation. Air conditioning, ocean outlooks, kitchens and plunge pools vary by category, so choose around what matters to your stay.
• Nature in the neighborhood: walks offer opportunities to look for monkeys, sloths, toucans and parrots in the trees; enjoy the search without expecting a particular sighting.
• Local guidance beyond the beach: staff can recommend national parks, wildlife reserves and cultural sites, making it easier to balance hotel time with exploring.
• Solar energy and recycling: solar-powered energy and recycling initiatives are part of the hotel’s approach, complementing its close connection to the coast and gardens.