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Azul Hotel & Retreat

Property class: 4

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A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a thatched structure.
A wooden table set outdoors with glassware and decorative items, surrounded by palm trees.
A resort with two-story buildings, thatched roofs, and a well-maintained garden.
A spacious living room with a sofa, two wicker chairs, a coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.
A beachside resort with rows of white umbrellas and lounge chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$223 nightly
The current price is $252 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7

Explore the area

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3 km South of Marbella, Santa Cruz, Cuajiniquil, Guanacaste, 50306
  • Place, Playa Azul
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Pelada
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Junquillal Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪83 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a bed with white and blue bedding, a wooden nightstand, a bedside lamp, a ceiling fan, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a white fence.

Garden Deluxe

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A white building with a thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

Premium Room (Garden)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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A white building with a thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

Superior Room (Garden)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Ocean View

A white building with a thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

Superior Room, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, Ocean View

A resort with two-story buildings, a thatched roof, and a well-maintained garden with palm trees and flowering plants.

Premium Room, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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A two-story resort with thatched roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Villa, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Sofa Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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A white building with a thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Garden)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

Luxury House, Balcony, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Sofa Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cuajiniquil

Located in Cuajiniquil, Azul Hotel & Retreat is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of San Juanillo Beach and Pitahaya Beach. .This beach hotel is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Playa Pelada and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Safari Surf School.

What's nearby

  • Playa Azul - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • San Juanillo Beach - 12 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Playa Pelada - 41 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Safari Surf School - 42 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Junquillal Beach - 52 min drive - 16.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiki Hut - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ancient People San Juanillo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Soda Victoria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Joya de Lagarto - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tree Tops - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Azul Hotel & Retreat

Azul Hotel & Retreat offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

A private beach, a health club, and in-room fitness are featured at the hotel. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Enjoy international cuisine at Blue 47, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Blue 47 - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Seaside - This poolside family restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves brunch and lunch. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Blue 47
  • Seaside

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Health club
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator

More

  • 14 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free weights
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Stationary bicycle
  • Treadmill

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 1 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 1 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 320 per vehicle

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Azul Ocean Club Hotel Marbella
Azul Ocean Club Marbella
Azul Ocean Club Hotel Playa Azul
Azul Ocean Club Hotel
Azul Ocean Club Playa Azul
Azul Ocean Club

Azul Hotel & Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 477 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 477 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 477 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 477 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 477 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here often, very peaceful and love the gym and pool.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast exelent, veryclean property super quayet place Very good If You loocking for relax enviroment.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location on the black sand beach is beautiful. Rooms are large and the bed and bed shots are so very confortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff friendly, food was good. Location and pool fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel on the beach with incredible views. Hotel was very clean, quiet & exceptional friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very nice spacious room. Quiet and relaxing place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay! Awesome service, will return!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms with serene decor. Plenty of nice lounging chairs and beds. Beach never crowded. Friendly staff, good food, great massage at the spa. Excellent boutique hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and staff! We also enjoyed the amazing food and drinks…
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little beach oasis managed by a tremendously professional and gracious staff. Great facilities and well-above average restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was amazing. Staff were exceptional. Àlwàys helpful and with a smile. Accommodations were clean and attentionl paid to detail.Little extras made the difference. Would recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a very nice place in the middle of the nature, very well maintained, great staff and landscape …
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location to the beach is great. The pool and restaurants are very nice. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location, One of the cleanest hotels I’ve ever stayed in. The food was epic!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
EXCELLENT FOOD and SERVICE. Loved the individual cabins and proximity to the ocean. Would definitely re-visit. VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND "driving wise".... the WAZE App was the only way to find your specific geographical location....... a very negative point.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful

We had an amazing stay! Wish we had more time here!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We always love staying at this resort. Service and amenities are great. However, Hotels.com needs to update the description because it is no longer an adults-only property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean beach front property with great staff. Room was 1 of the best I have experienced in th 20 years I ave been coming to Costa Rica
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel. Quiet and clean. Super helpful and nice staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff, service, rooms were amazing. The tiny pool, non-maintained beach, absence of a store or anything close by, the same menu every single day, the coffee at the breakfast, no where to go or do anything were horrible.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience!

Super environment in which to relax…
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like free yoga sessions! That was a great addition to tranquility of the property, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The kayaking tour guide was awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing , wonderful superb food . Only thing is to get to there is a bit of a challenge and you don’t want to drive after sundown .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional Retreat In Paradise

Beautifully designed and maintained boutique property on the ocean. Expansive sandy beach great for walking and exploring with exquisite sunsets. Pool is wonderful if surf is up. Nearby reef protected beaches for calm swimming minutes away. Food and service is top notch. Definitely will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024