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Azul Hotel & Retreat

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Property grounds
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $192
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4

Explore the area

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3 km South of Marbella, Santa Cruz, Cuajiniquil, Guanacaste, 50306
  • Place, Playa Azul
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Juanillo Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Pelada
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Garden Deluxe | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Garden Deluxe

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Premium Room (Garden)

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

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

Superior Room (Garden)

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

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

Superior Room, Ocean View

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

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

Premium Room, Ocean View

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

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

Villa, Ocean View

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

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Garden)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Azul Hotel & Retreat

4-star Cuajiniquil hotel close to Pitahaya Beach
At Azul Hotel & Retreat , spend the day on the private white sand beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding. Then return for a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
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.

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.
Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a free ride on the hotel's complimentary beach shuttle. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Summer fun is a breeze at Azul Hotel & Retreat with activities like surfing/body boarding and kayaking.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a health club, and a garden. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Azul Hotel & Retreat is a smoke-free property.

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).
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
  • 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
  • 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

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. 276 out of 475 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 475 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 475 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 475 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 475 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Therese

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Flavio

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Lora

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

10/10 Excellent

kirk

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

6/10 Okay

Fatih

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great experience!

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

8/10 Good

Vonetta

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

felecia

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

10/10 Excellent

Naved

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

10/10 Excellent

Clara

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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.
Verified

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