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Azul Hotel & Retreat

4.0 star property
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Private beach, white sand, free beach shuttle, sun-loungers
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property – evening/night
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym

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3 km South of Marbella, Santa Cruz, Cuajiniquil, Guanacaste, 50306
  • Playa Azul
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Pitahaya Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Juanillo Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
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Garden Deluxe | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Garden Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Room, Ocean View

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Azul Hotel & Retreat

Adults-only beachfront hotel with outdoor pool
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 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.

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 centre.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps.
During your stay at Azul Hotel & Retreat , you're just a quick walk from Playa Azul. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine with a beachfront location at Blue 47, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, a gym and volleyball
  • 8 minutes by car from Pitahaya Beach and 11 minutes from San Juanillo Beach
  • Free beach shuttle service
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. 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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Blue 47 – This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Seaside – This poolside family restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves brunch and lunch. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • 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
  • 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 lift

More

  • 14 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • 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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Azul Hotel & Retreat offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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. 258 out of 452 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 452 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 452 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 452 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 452 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Fatih

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Brian, woodland Hills

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

George, Beaumont

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was in a remote area. There was only a shuttle to a small town at 9:00 am and 6:00 pm. You had to pay if you wanted to go at any other time. It is not really walkable to anything. The staff was very pleasant however the serivce in the dining room was very slow.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Vonetta

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superbe hôtel !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia S

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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

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

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