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Hotel Cortez Azul

2.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Alajuela

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Bathroom
Bathroom
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Between Calle 4 y Calle 2 Avenida 5, 1, Alajuela, Provincia de Alajuela, 20101
  • Place, Central Market Alajuela
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alajuela Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Juan Santamaría Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Standard Double Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Terrace/patio

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 162 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Terrace/patio

Economy Double Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Terrace/patio

Economy Quadruple Room

  • 162 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Alajuela

Heart of Alajuela.At this Carmen hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Central Park and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum. Central Market Alajuela and Alajuela Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Central Market Alajuela - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Juan Santamaria Historical Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • City Mall - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 20 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rest. Primer Sabor - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cevichera Junior - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar El Resbalón - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kurcuma Artisanal Food - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Antojeria Tica - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Cortez Azul

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Alajuela
Hotel Cortez Azul offers its guests a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Hotel Cortez Azul also features concierge services and a complimentary grocery shopping service.

This Alajuela hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Cortez Azul offers 10 accommodations with ceiling fans. Beds feature down comforters. This Alajuela hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 for adults and USD 2 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

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: USD 8 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 5
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 4 for adults and USD 2 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 8 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: USD 8 per pet, per night plus USD 5 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Air conditioning fee: USD 25 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Cortez Azul Hotel
Hotel Cortez Azul Alajuela
Hotel Cortez Azul Hotel Alajuela

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Cortez Azul to the airport?

Hotel Cortez Azul is 2.1 mi (9-min drive) away from the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Cortez Azul?

As of Apr 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cortez Azul on May 7, 2026 start from $31, 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.

Does Hotel Cortez Azul have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Cortez Azul offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 8 per vehicle.

Does Hotel Cortez Azul offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Cortez Azul, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 4 for adults and USD 2 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Cortez Azul?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Fiesta Heredia (10-min drive) and Casino Fiesta (23-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Cortez Azul?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Cortez Azul?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Cortez Azul have a pool?

Hotel Cortez Azul does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Cortez Azul have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Cortez Azul to downtown Alajuela?

Hotel Cortez Azul is 0.2 mi away from Alajuela.

Hotel Cortez Azul Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 8 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Itala

Liked: Staff & service
The room looked like can definitely can use maintenance. The toilet flush button didn't work so we removed the top of the tank so we did it manually. We stayed only for one night and we arrived late at night, but in my opinion it is a good idea to check the rooms before guests arrive...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was great for the price! Staff were accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aurora

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible hotel. That same night I bought a plane ticket and returned home. I don't want to comment on my bad experience there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ezekiel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025