Azul Hotel & Retreat

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.

Pasamos una semana muy confortable en el hotel. Nos hospedamos en una habitación tipo Villa y el espacio es ideal para 4 personas. Las instalaciones del hotel son amplias sin tener que ser muy distantes para caminar hacia el restaurante. La playa aún conserva su privacidad y seguridad. El gimnasio muy amplio y con buenas máquinas y el Spa en una ubicación separada y tranquila el servicio muy bueno. Excelente hotel para relajarse y descansar.

El hotel es hermoso, perfecto para relajarse y disfrutar del sonido del mar. El personal del hotel es sumamente amable y atento en todo sentido. La playa al frente del hotel no es una playa apta para estar pero playa San Juanillo que queda a solo 15 minutos en auto es preciosa. Solo un detalle no relacionado al hotel en si, tener en cuenta que la calle no está en las mejores condiciones y es recomendado usar un carro alto.

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!

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.

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.

Es un hotel ideal para estar en paz. La piscina es fenomenal, con muchas zonas para descansar y escuchar el sonido del mar.

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.

Perfekter Aufenthalt! Das Hotel bietet alles was man benötigt. Wunderschönes großes Zimmer mit tollem Balkon und schöner Aussicht. Tolles Gym und der Yoga Raum mit Blick aufs Meer. Nettes Personal und sehr zuvorkommend. Es gibt viele Extras wie einen Spieleraum mit Billard. Auch die Möglichkeit am Strand ausreiten zu gehen. Uns hat es sehr gefallen.

El hotel es un lugar pequeño y acogedor. Es mas que todo como para parejas, no hay mucho entretenimiento dentro de las instalaciones. Si es cierto que tienen mesa de ping pong y pool ademas de piscinas que tampoco son muy grandes. Lo mejor fueron las camas amacas (camacas) que estan disponibles y se puede dormir tranquilo. La playa no es apta para bañarse y la arena es negra. Hay mas que todo gente pescando que bañandose. Las olas son encontradas en las playas y es peligroso para niños o gente que no sepa nadar.

Clean and quiet

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!

La propreté et la gentillesse du personnel. Endroit paradisiaque.

Un peu à l’écart des villes et villages plus touristique avec route d’accès (piste en fait) assez cahoteuse (louer un 4x4 est requis), mais beau lieu tranquille. Staff travaille très fort, est très accueillant et disponible. J’étais hors saison… peu de gens. Parfait pour le repos. Chambre spacieuse, propre et confortable avec vue sur la mer, dans mon cas… vraiment super! Le petit resto offre une carte très très honnête. Piscine fort agréable. Plage de sable noir (chaud pour les petits pieds du Nord..) avec des vagues quand même significative (mais pas assez pour du surf, je crois) Beaucoup aimé!

Stunning location, One of the cleanest hotels I’ve ever stayed in. The food was epic!

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.

El lugar muy bonito. Muy tranquilo. Poca gente. La playa muy tranquila. Habitaciones muy cómodas, confortables y limpias El servicio estuvo regular. Se demoraba mucho en entregar la comida ( 50 min) considerando la poca cantidad de personas Y tampoco habían personas ofreciendo snacks, bebidas en la piscina.

Excellent Hotel. Quiet and clean. Super helpful and nice staff.

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

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.

Beware that to get to this hotel alone, is an adventure. You have to drive on 10 miles worth of dirt/unpaved/potholes to get to this hotel. The resort was nice, but our room was a little outdated. Also, expect bugs to drop in and out when you open the door. We went when it was raining and little critters kept coming in and falling on top of our beds.

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.

Pasamos una semana muy confortable en el hotel. Nos hospedamos en una habitación tipo Villa y el espacio es ideal para 4 personas. Las instalaciones del hotel son amplias sin tener que ser muy distantes para caminar hacia el restaurante. La playa aún conserva su privacidad y seguridad. El gimnasio muy amplio y con buenas máquinas y el Spa en una ubicación separada y tranquila el servicio muy bueno. Excelente hotel para relajarse y descansar.

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. Ever.

Un peu à l’écart des villes et villages plus touristique avec route d’accès (piste en fait) assez cahoteuse (louer un 4x4 est requis), mais beau lieu tranquille. Staff travaille très fort, est très accueillant et disponible. J’étais hors saison… peu de gens. Parfait pour le repos. Chambre spacieuse, propre et confortable avec vue sur la mer, dans mon cas… vraiment super! Le petit resto offre une carte très très honnête. Piscine fort agréable. Plage de sable noir (chaud pour les petits pieds du Nord..) avec des vagues quand même significative (mais pas assez pour du surf, je crois) Beaucoup aimé!

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!

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.

EXCELLENT FOOD and SERVICE. Loved the individual cabins and proximity to the ocean. Would definitely re-visit. VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND "driving wise".... the WAZE App was the only way to find your specific geographical location....... a very negative point.

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

Es un hotel muy bueno. Los cuartos son amplios y cómodos. La playa está enfrente y sale uno directo. La arena fina y limpia. De color negro muy suave. El mar delicioso.

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!

Great stay! Awesome service, will return!

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!

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. Ever.

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.

The location to the beach is great. The pool and restaurants are very nice. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

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.

Excellent Hotel. Quiet and clean. Super helpful and nice staff.

Excellent hotel and staff! We also enjoyed the amazing food and drinks…

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.

Beware that to get to this hotel alone, is an adventure. You have to drive on 10 miles worth of dirt/unpaved/potholes to get to this hotel. The resort was nice, but our room was a little outdated. Also, expect bugs to drop in and out when you open the door. We went when it was raining and little critters kept coming in and falling on top of our beds.

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.

El hotel es hermoso, perfecto para relajarse y disfrutar del sonido del mar. El personal del hotel es sumamente amable y atento en todo sentido. La playa al frente del hotel no es una playa apta para estar pero playa San Juanillo que queda a solo 15 minutos en auto es preciosa. Solo un detalle no relacionado al hotel en si, tener en cuenta que la calle no está en las mejores condiciones y es recomendado usar un carro alto.

This was a nine day vacation with 10 people of our family. Had no idea the road conditions to get to the hotel 22 km of very bad dirt roads. Once at the resort grounds and rooms are great. There is absolutely nothing in the area to walk to and with 10 people taxis every time $100. Unfortunately they would run out of many items on the menu juice, bread, hamburgers, ribs, ravioli, lamb, etc. Most nights had to wait one hour to an hour and a half for our meal to come. I would not come to this resort again

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

EXCELLENT FOOD and SERVICE. Loved the individual cabins and proximity to the ocean. Would definitely re-visit. VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND "driving wise".... the WAZE App was the only way to find your specific geographical location....... a very negative point.

Todo es muy lindo es un excelente hotel lo único que no me gusto es el abuso excesivo de el precio del restaurante precios que no son para turismo nacional

Nos encantó las instalaciones y habitación, están en excelente estado vale cada dinar pagado. La comida muy rica pero muy cara. La ubicación ideal para descansar y viajar a otras playas cercanas. El personal muy amable pero puede mejorar!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

El lugar muy bonito. Muy tranquilo. Poca gente. La playa muy tranquila. Habitaciones muy cómodas, confortables y limpias El servicio estuvo regular. Se demoraba mucho en entregar la comida ( 50 min) considerando la poca cantidad de personas Y tampoco habían personas ofreciendo snacks, bebidas en la piscina.

EXCELLENT FOOD and SERVICE. Loved the individual cabins and proximity to the ocean. Would definitely re-visit. VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND "driving wise".... the WAZE App was the only way to find your specific geographical location....... a very negative point.

Excellent hotel and staff! We also enjoyed the amazing food and drinks…