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Azul Hotel & Retreat

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Pitahaya Beach

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Private beach, white sand, free beach shuttle, sun loungers
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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3 km South of Marbella, Santa Cruz, Cuajiniquil, Guanacaste, 50306
  • Place, Playa Azul
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, San Juanillo Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Coco
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Room options

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

Garden Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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

Premium Room, Ocean View

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

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

Premium Room (Garden)

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

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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

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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

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Garden)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

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. Playa Pelada and Blanca Beach are within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Playa Azul - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pitahaya Beach - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • San Juanillo Beach - 12 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Playa Coco - 13 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Junquillal Beach - 45 min drive - 14.1 miles

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiki Hut - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ancient People San Juanillo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bar & Restaurante El Jardín - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant San Juanillo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Soda Victoria - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Azul Hotel & Retreat

4-star beachfront hotel near Pitahaya Beach
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 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.

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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.
  • 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

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
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
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 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. 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

How close is Azul Hotel & Retreat to the airport?

Azul Hotel & Retreat is 12.5 mi (53-min drive) away from the Nosara (NOB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Azul Hotel & Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Azul Hotel & Retreat offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 320 per vehicle.

How close is Azul Hotel & Retreat to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Azul Hotel & Retreat offer free breakfast?

Azul Hotel & Retreat offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Azul Hotel & Retreat ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Azul Hotel & Retreat ?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Azul Hotel & Retreat ?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Azul Hotel & Retreat have a pool?

Azul Hotel & Retreat features an outdoor pool.

Does Azul Hotel & Retreat have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine, a beachfront location, and ocean views.

Does Azul Hotel & Retreat have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body treatments, hot stone massages, and body scrubs.

How close is Azul Hotel & Retreat to downtown Cuajiniquil?

Azul Hotel & Retreat is 1.8 mi away from Cuajiniquil.