Save

Azul Hotel & Retreat

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Pitahaya Beach

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Azul Hotel & Retreat

Front of property - evening/night
Interior
Front of property
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Check out the area

Map
3 km South of Marbella, Santa Cruz, Cuajiniquil, Guanacaste, 50306
  • Popular LocationPlaya Azul2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSan Juanillo Beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationOstional National Wildlife Refuge22 min drive
  • AirportCarrillo (PLD)111 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, Ocean View (Plus)

Superior Room, Ocean View (Plus)

Superior Room, Ocean View (Plus)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom

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

View all photos for Superior Room, Ocean View

Superior Room, Ocean View

Superior Room, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Superior Room, Garden View

Superior Room, Garden View

Superior Room, Garden View

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Garden View

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, Garden View (Plus)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Room, Garden View (Plus)

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

Similar properties

Pool
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge
Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Free airport shuttle
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (281)
The price is CA $290
per night
CA $327 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

About the area

Cuajiniquil

On the beach.At this Cuajiniquil hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Pitahaya Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of San Juanillo Beach. Ostional National Wildlife Refuge is within 9 miles (15 km) and Playa Pelada is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Playa Azul - 2 min walk
  • San Juanillo Beach - 11 min drive
  • Ostional National Wildlife Refuge - 22 min drive
  • Playa Coco - 22 min drive
  • Junquillal Beach - 61 min drive

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Las Brisas - 23 min drive
  • Tiki Hut - 14 min drive
  • Bar & Restaurante El Jardín - 11 min drive
  • Restaurant San Juanillo - 11 min drive
  • Blue 47 - 1 min walk

About this property

Azul Hotel & Retreat

4-star beachfront hotel near Pitahaya Beach
Simply step outside to unwind on the hotel's beach. You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a ride on the hotel's beach shuttle (surcharge). Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Azul Hotel & Retreat like an outdoor pool and a health club.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Cuajiniquil hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 14 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2013
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Azul Hotel & Retreat offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Surfing/body boarding

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 57 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals 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

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 320 per vehicle
  • Pet fee: USD 57 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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. 239 out of 427 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 427 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 427 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 427 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 427 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rafiah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Westlake Village

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

emmanuel

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

emmanuel

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente hotel
El hotel es hermoso, perfecto para relajarse y disfrutar del sonido del mar. El personal del hotel es sumamente amable y atento en todo sentido. La playa al frente del hotel no es una playa apta para estar pero playa San Juanillo que queda a solo 15 minutos en auto es preciosa. Solo un detalle no relacionado al hotel en si, tener en cuenta que la calle no está en las mejores condiciones y es recomendado usar un carro alto.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

G

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed. Road to get there are treacherous.
Phone to room is not connected. Cannot call front desk. The Safe in our room … batteries expired after putting our passports and valuables in and could not get into the safe. No one at front desk. Called via WhatsApp. No message Center. Had to email. Still no response. Had to find someone to open it. Spoiled our day trip to see the Turtles migration in Ocional . Missed this once in a year phenomenon. The whole reason we booked this location. No coffee table to place any drinks, coffee or a plate. Awkward. Never have seem this before. TV did not work. No refund or expression of empathy. Manager would not allow later check out time even after all of this hassle. Very difficult to get to. Roads are treacherous. Grounds are lush. Only nice part. Never again. Ever.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience all along!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with group
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