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Azul Hotel & Retreat

4.0 star property
Adults-only beachfront hotel with outdoor pool

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Front of property - evening/night
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Property grounds
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$381
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

Explore the area

Map
3 km South of Marbella, Santa Cruz, Cuajiniquil, Guanacaste, 50306
  • Playa Azul
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Playa Azul
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Pitahaya Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

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Garden Deluxe

Garden Deluxe

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Premium Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Premium Room (Garden)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Room (Garden)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Villa, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Sofa Beds and 1 Single Futon

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Garden)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Cuajiniquil

A luxury stay in Cuajiniquil awaits you at Azul Hotel & Retreat . You'll be 3.8 km (2.3 mi) from Pitahaya Beach and 5.7 km (3.6 mi) from San Juanillo Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a private beach. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body wraps. The fine-dining restaurant, Blue 47, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. At the hotel's own poolside bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, gym and pool loungers as well as access to surfing/body boarding. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Free continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Cuajiniquil hotel, you'll be 10.9 km (6.8 mi) from Ostional National Wildlife Refuge and 21.2 km (13.2 mi) from Playa Pelada.

What's nearby

  • Playa Azul - 2 min walk
  • Playa Azul - 2 min walk
  • Pitahaya Beach - 8 min drive
  • San Juanillo Beach - 11 min drive
  • Ostional National Wildlife Refuge - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Azul Hotel & Retreat

Adults-only beachfront hotel with outdoor pool
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 sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Azul Hotel & Retreat such as an outdoor pool and a health club.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby 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
  • Games 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 features minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site 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 transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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
  • 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
  • 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 lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Azul Hotel & Retreat ?

Yep, Azul Hotel & Retreat has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Azul Hotel & Retreat ?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Azul Hotel & Retreat on 1 Mar 2025 start from NZ$381.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Azul Hotel & Retreat ?

Yep, Azul Hotel & Retreat is a short 2-minute walk from Playa Azul. Fun beach activities include yoga, volleyball and body boarding.

Is there a spa on site at Azul Hotel & Retreat ?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as beachside massages.

Does Azul Hotel & Retreat have a pool?

Azul Hotel & Retreat has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Azul Hotel & Retreat ?

Azul Hotel & Retreat features a private beach, a health club and an outdoor pool. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds and premium bedding.

What makes Azul Hotel & Retreat a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a private beach, as well as rainfall showerheads and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Azul Hotel & Retreat .

Is Azul Hotel & Retreat family-friendly?

No, Azul Hotel & Retreat is an adults-only property.

Does Azul Hotel & Retreat serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Azul Hotel & Retreat ?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Azul Hotel & Retreat ?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Azul Hotel & Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Azul Hotel & Retreat ?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Azul Hotel & Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 442 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 442 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 442 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 442 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 442 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful gem of a resort ideal for total relaxation! Pros: beautiful location on the coast, well-appointed rooms, excellent staff, great dining. This is the perfect place to bring a couple books and spend languid days listening to the ocean. Cons: the resort is VERY far from everything over some tricky roads. It's no exaggeration that a 4X4 is a must- we were there during a long period of rain making travel and/or sightseeing treacherous. It is approximately an hour drive to Tamarindo, probably an hour and a half from the Guanacaste airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flavio

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Naved

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

kirk

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Azul is awesome 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

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

10/10 Excellent

hilel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, relaxing resort
We loved our stay at Azul Ocean Club. It was very quiet and relaxing. The staff are so friendly and attentive. The pool is wonderful, and there are many comfortable spots to lounge. The waves in the ocean are a little rough for swimming, but would be great for boogie boarding. The beach is very private and beautiful. Room was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Sreekrishnan, Toronto

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

2/10 Terrible

GIL

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want the soundtrack of the surf in the background of your next stay then the venture to the Azul Ocean Club is worth the trip. A little off the paved path but well worth the adventure. The rooms are designed to enjoy the setting. The food is excellent, though a little pricey, and the beach is right there.

6/10 Okay

Cristina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
he place is beautiful and delicate, the staff was never present to see if we needed anything, the bar was not open during our stay and we went in for a Coke without permission thinking that we were obviously going to pay for it, when someone from the staff finally showed up We told what we did and she told us "that's forbidden" with a grim face and she immediately went through the dataphone, what we expected was for her to tell us "oh what a pity, calm down, you need something else, the bar opens at such a time, I offer you cocktails etc" and As a second point, there is no access to the beach due to garbage and logs.

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

santiago

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was too isolated from shopping areas and did not have a place to purchase souvenirs, etc. Everything was hours away on very bad and bumpy roads
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Darian, brooklyn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks very dated. Roads are horrible
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022