Azul Hotel & Retreat
Hotel, 4-star3 km South of Marbella, Santa Cruz, Cuajiniquil, Guanacaste, 50306, CuajiniquilShow on map
Fabulous
Guests rate it highest for service, rooms and location.
8.6101Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 12:00 PM.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.6 out of 10, at 3 km South of Marbella, Santa Cruz, Cuajiniquil, Guanacaste, 50306.
- Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.
Luxurious Spa Treatments and Recreational Amenities Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials, then soak up the sun at the private beach. Make use of the health club, outdoor pool, and arcade/game room for ultimate relaxation.
Fine Dining and Refreshing Drinks Savor international cuisine at Blue 47 or opt for in-room dining. Enjoy drinks at the poolside bar or the cozy bars/lounges. A complimentary breakfast is served daily for a delightful start to your day.
Elegant Rooms and Modern Comfort Stay in one of the 15 well-appointed rooms featuring minibars and LCD TVs. Experience ultimate comfort with pillowtop beds, Egyptian cotton sheets, and designer toiletries in the private bathrooms. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and enjoy entertainment with satellite programming.
What this place offers
- Fitness facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Free breakfast
- Health club
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free use of nearby fitness center
- Front desk (limited hours)
- On private beach
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
Rooms
8.6
Fabulous
Rated 8.6 out of 10 by 101 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness5.1
- Service10.0
- Location9.6
- Rooms9.6
- Amenities9.6
- Value9.1
- Food & drink7.1
AlinaThe 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…
GeorgeThis 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…
Verified travelerWe 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.
FatihStaff, 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.
BrianExcellent hotel and staff! We also enjoyed the amazing food and drinks…
JeanThis 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…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
3 km South of Marbella, Santa Cruz, Cuajiniquil, Guanacaste, 50306, Cuajiniquil
Guests rate the location 9.6 out of 10 — exceptional.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Check-out by 12:00 PM
No children
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No pets
No smoking anywhere on the property
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. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Pets. Pets not allowed
Pets. Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Children and extra beds. No rollaway/extra beds available
Noise policy. Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
General. Cashless transactions are available
Guest type. Essential workers only - NO
Accessibility. No elevators
Guest type. Caters to adults only
General. Professional property host/manager
Children and extra beds. No cribs (infant beds) available
Pets. Service animals are allowed
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Azul Hotel & Retreat
What time is check-in and check-out at Azul Hotel & Retreat?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Azul Hotel & Retreat allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Azul Hotel & Retreat?
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Does Azul Hotel & Retreat have a pool?
Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.
Is breakfast included at Azul Hotel & Retreat?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Azul Hotel & Retreat have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Azul Hotel & Retreat have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Azul Hotel & Retreat?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Azul Hotel & Retreat?
3 km South of Marbella, Santa Cruz, Cuajiniquil, Guanacaste, 50306, Cuajiniquil.
Other places we book in Cuajiniquil
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.
