Title: Azul Hotel & Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Azul Hotel & Retreat Adults-only beachfront hotel with outdoor pool ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6780000/6777000/6776980/8c984ae3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property preview](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/097574B4C664712B04FC90568A475D63/847ef5fc-dbf3-4333-a43d-9a9920855fd8-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1080) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6780000/6777000/6776980/753c9886.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6780000/6777000/6776980/70189eb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private beach, white sand, free beach shuttle, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6780000/6777000/6776980/103b6b60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Azul Hotel & Retreat offers a tranquil oceanfront experience with beach massages and body wraps. Enjoy continental breakfast poolside or on the private beach, then surf or practice yoga. Two restaurants serve international cuisine, and rooms have free WiFi. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPlaya-Azul-Hotels-Azul-Ocean-Club-Hotel.h6776980.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPlaya-Azul-Hotels-Azul-Ocean-Club-Hotel.h6776980.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Cuajiniquil, Azul Hotel & Retreat is in a rural area and on a private beach. Safari Surf School is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pitahaya Beach and San Juanillo Beach. Playa Pelada and Blanca Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Surfing lessons and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. [Visit our Cuajiniquil travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cuajiniquil.dx763301822016172032) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.05634%2C-85.75444&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rYZUKOZaLT0ek4qSTi7jIKCXt-4=) 3 km South of Marbella, Santa Cruz, Cuajiniquil, Guanacaste, 50306 ### 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 Luxury upscale hotel near Pitahaya Beach Located close to San Juanillo Beach, Azul Hotel & Retreat provides free continental breakfast, a swim-up bar and a poolside bar. With a private beach, beachfront dining and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a hot stone massage, a facial or a body scrub. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities, such as beach yoga, beach volleyball and kayaking. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool along with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a swim-up bar - Free self-parking - Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and beach towels - Luggage storage, a billiards/pool table and wedding services Room features All guest rooms at Azul Hotel & Retreat include thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. More amenities include: - Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries - LCD TVs with satellite channels - Balconies, treadmills and stationary bikes ## 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 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. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Azul Hotel & Retreat have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Azul Hotel & Retreat pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Azul Hotel & Retreat ? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Azul Hotel & Retreat ? > Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Azul Hotel & Retreat ? > Checkout is at noon. ### Does Azul Hotel & Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 320 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Azul Hotel & Retreat located? > This Cuajiniquil hotel is on the beach, 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Pitahaya Beach, and within 16 mi (25 km) of San Juanillo Beach and Playa Pelada. Blanca Beach and Junquillal Beach are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Azul Hotel & Retreat Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 7.6 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 9.2 Eco-friendliness ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 258 8 - Good 114 6 - Okay 44 4 - Poor 21 2 - Terrible 17 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 18 Feb 2025 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Fatih 23 Mar 2025 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. ##### Fatih Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lora 5 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful We had an amazing stay! Wish we had more time here! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/51F05DB2644098222362EABC3489B043254146F11736042274434.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/AD6B744CF114897127428627BD02D4A022801DA11736042274859.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lora Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Vonetta 15 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean and quiet ##### Vonetta Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Flavio 2 Aug 2024 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 … ##### Flavio Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### felecia 6 Feb 2025 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! ##### felecia Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John 5 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great experience! Super environment in which to relax… ##### John Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kirk 27 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stunning location, One of the cleanest hotels I’ve ever stayed in. The food was epic! ##### kirk Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Alina 29 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The beach is dirty, nobody cleans. The ocean is not suitable for swimming , waves and cold current. Mosquitos. Stuffy and humid. Nothing interesting to do. I booked the hotel because the breakfast was included. In reality they charged more than 50$ extra!!!!! Because they give you a menu to choose and you can choose one dish per person. For example, only eggs, or only pancake. But you cannot take eggs and pancake together))))) you will be charged extra. The most stupid conception I have ever seen. Disappointed. ##### Alina Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary 12 Feb 2023 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. ##### Gary Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 18 Jan 2024 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 ##### Michael Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sreekrishnan 25 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent Hotel. Quiet and clean. Super helpful and nice staff. ##### Sreekrishnan Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jean 18 Mar 2025 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. ##### Jean Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TIMOTHY 24 Mar 2024 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. ##### TIMOTHY Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward 12 Nov 2024 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. ##### Edward Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaley 16 Feb 2024 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0FCC9280487045A2A8712FCC63CE9CF324AD50091708109053907.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kaley Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clara 3 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Wonderful experience all along! ##### Clara Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory 11 Jan 2023 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. ##### Gregory ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joachim 16 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities T ##### Joachim Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Darian 1 Aug 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Looks very dated. Roads are horrible ##### Darian Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### santiago 19 Nov 2022 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 ##### santiago Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This resort was beautiful. A good bit off the beaten path but what a jewel when you get there! The rooms were quite spacious and lovely. There was a welcome gift when we arrived of fresh fruits. No matter where you are on the property, you can hear the waves crashing and it is glorious! The resort felt very exclusive and was populated but not crowded at all. Each time I went to the pool or any of the many options for laying out I felt like I had my preference. They had so many options of shaded or sunny spots to relax and enjoy the tropical surroundings. There were several iguanas on the property that loved sunning themselves by the pools as well. We enjoyed the breakfast each morning that was included in our stay but our favorite was lunch. The guacamole was fabulous and paired with the chicken quesadillas it was perfect! This resort was excellent for relaxing. We also took advantage of the spa. The couple's massage with the sound of the ocean was fantastic! Easily one of our favorites of all time and we love a good spa day!! As I stated in the beginning, Azul hotel and retreat is off the beaten path and you will need to rent a car. I'd suggest flying into Liberia Airport but it will still be a long drive to ANY of the resorts, but a lot longer if you fly into San Juan like we did. I loved the Azul Hotel and Retreat and I'm very glad we found such a great place to stay with wonderful employees that took great care of us! ##### George ### 6/10 Okay #### Cristina 31 Dec 2022 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. ##### Cristina ### 4/10 Poor #### G 13 Aug 2023 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. 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