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GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul

Property class: 3.5

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A swimming pool with a central fountain, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.
A spacious outdoor dining area with thatched roofs, wooden tables and chairs, and a buffet counter.
A spacious outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a tiled floor, and a thatched roof.
A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a decorative wall unit.
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $127
$127 nightly
$127 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9

Explore the area

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Zona Franca Pozos Colorados km 19, via Cienaga, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470006
  • Place, Bello Horizonte Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Zazue
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Turtle Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Room, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, artwork on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Marta

With a stay at GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul in Santa Marta, you'll be 6.2 mi (10 km) from Zazue and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Bello Horizonte Beach. .This family-friendly hotel is 11 mi (17.8 km) from Rodadero Beach and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Blanca Beach.

What's nearby

  • Bello Horizonte Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Zazue - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Cape Turtle Beach - 15 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • University of Magdalena - 23 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Rodadero Beach - 28 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ita’si - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cocos Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Juan Valdez - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cambiante Al Mar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul

GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul offers 67 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 45-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Marta hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park.

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 massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 67 guestrooms featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a complimentary water park. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Yaharo, a restaurant which specializes in local cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Yaharo - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. 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

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Yaharo

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 10 floors
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of COP 100000 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: COP 100000 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9:00 PM
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

GHL Comfort Costa Azul
GHL Comfort Costa Azul Santa Marta
GHL Comfort Hotel Costa Azul
GHL Comfort Hotel Costa Azul Santa Marta
GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul Santa Marta
GHL Relax Costa Azul Santa Marta
GHL Relax Costa Azul
Ghl Relax Costa Azul
GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul Hotel
GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul Santa Marta
GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul Hotel Santa Marta

GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 601 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 601 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 601 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 601 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 601 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the stuff are excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, WiFi could have been better
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, staff is excellent, rooms are comfortable. Swimming pools are awesome, swim up bar is perfect and the bartenders Andres is the best
Kids pool
Room
Room
View from room
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel a bit dated. Rooms older. Food was only OK and breakfast selection was poor in my opinion.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, room was clean, staff were attentive, food was ok and the grounds were taken cared of. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect with beach and pool views.
Balcony view at night
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay !!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Food was great and prices were reasonable. The staff was wonderful.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The service was kind and friendly. The breakfast buffet was very decent with some variety every day. The restaurant was definitely a highlight, not so cheap, but very good food. Rooms are fine but some stuff is aging for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was Amazing. The clean rooms made it confortable and excellent stage. The breakfast was great and the food was not crazy expensive
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel is great, it’s not a resort but it’s perfect for a family vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Towel service is disorganized, hotel is old but not bad, rooms where clean, staff was really nice and attentive. For the price its worth the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach access from the hotel, large pool and convenient bar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was Amazing. My whole family was there for a wedding the cleanliness, the staff was Amazing. The food was delicious. We will be returning.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVE IT GREAT.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, very nice hotel for families the beach it’s great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

pool and beachfront are excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE FOOD IS AMAZING
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
everything
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool and the beach are very close to each other and the restaurant. Also the staff are incredible. Everybody here was very nice from the front desk to the bar to the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and amazing facility
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
No really, they changed our room, was poor our experience
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s directly on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024