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Property grounds
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property
Luxury
VIP Access
4.0 star property
8.6

Excellent

Serene escape with ocean views

Exquisite ocean views and beautifully designed rooms create a serene atmosphere at this tranquil retreat. Enjoy a private beach, lush grounds, and a wonderful pool, complemented by excellent food and top-notch service.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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3 km South of Marbella, Santa Cruz, Cuajiniquil, Guanacaste, 50306
  • Place, Playa Azul
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Pelada
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Safari Surf School
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪41 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members
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Garden Deluxe

Garden Deluxe

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

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

Premium Room (Garden)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premium Room, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Garden)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Azul Hotel & Retreat

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.
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
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach, a gym, and volleyball
  • 8 minutes by car from San Juanillo Beach and 9 minutes from Pitahaya 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 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.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 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 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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
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
Azul Hotel & Retreat offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 273 out of 472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 472 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Therese

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The restaurants staff was excellent. However, having owners buzzing around was ackward. They had conversations with other guests within a few inches away from me, enjoyed the hotel and grounds with the personal guests whie they were demanding with their staff, and conducted business calla in public areas like the restaurant (the tables next to me) at my meals. I came here to relax, not to be a party of their operations. I throughly enjoyed the Marine tour with Yurguen. However, the snorkeling was too difficult for me ans murky waters whereas I had no issues snorkeling from a boat a few days prior with another tour. Theres really nowhere closeby and need a vehicle or shuttle service to do anything outaide of the hotel. I also informed reception about water constantly leaking into the bathroom and outside is the bathroom door because of the lack of caulking around the shower and the slow drainage system and was informed that it's "normal". Becker, Renato and Yurguen od the service stadd always went above and beyond for me. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Johann

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dylan

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alina

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Álvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

George, Beaumont

Travelled with partner
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!

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