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Azul Hotel & Retreat

Hotel in Playa Azul

Offering a restaurant, Azul Hotel & Retreat is located in the beachfront area of Playa Azul. Free Wi-Fi access is available, as well as free breakfast service.

M
Michael
From
Ireland
incredible relaxed staff .. everyone seems to enjoy to work there .. good atmosphere … good location … breakfast is mediocre - mostly american middle class customers
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews
Price from
$225
1 night, 2 adults
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Boutique Hotel Luna Azul

Playa Ostional (Near Playa Azul)

Boutique Hotel Luna Azul has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Playa Ostional.

L
Leo
From
United States
Exceptional host. Superb staff. Fantastic facilities. Delicious food. We'll visit again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Price from
$150
1 night, 2 adults
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Buddha Retreat Hotel

San Juanillo (Near Playa Azul)

Located in San Juanillo, a 2-minute walk from San Juanillo Beach, Buddha Retreat Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

K
Kelsey
From
United States
We LOVED, LOVED, LOVED our stay at the resort. It was the highlight of our Costa Rica vacation. The resort is a bit of a travel to get to but it was truly excellent. Our rooms (bungalows) were gorgeous, pristine, and spacious. The staff was so wonderful. We loved meeting the owner and felt really taken care of by one of the staff members (I wish I remembered her name - she was sooo great to us!). High recommend from me!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
Price from
$158.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Casa Bellota

Marbella (Near Playa Azul)

This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Outdoor seating is also available at Casa Bellota.

J
Joel
From
United States
The people working at this gated community are very kind and helped us locate the property upon arrival. The house is spacious, has lots of natural lighting, and feels privately tucked away from other properties. Someone even came and cleaned the pool in the morning which was really appreciated!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
$180
1 night, 2 adults
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Casa Zion

San Juanillo (Near Playa Azul)

Casa Zion offers accommodations in San Juanillo, a few steps from San Juanillo Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

T
Terri
From
United States
The house is very cute and spacious. The host is very nice and accommodating. The restaurant next door is good and reasonable. Great local beach within walking distance. Kitchen is equipped for simple meals. Washing machine is available, just be prepared that it does take clothes a long time to dry. This is a fabulous off the beaten path place! You will get a more local experience than at a hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
$102.50
1 night, 2 adults
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La casa del Artesano !Casa completa frente al mar!

Santa Cruz (Near Playa Azul)

This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. The vacation home is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms.

r
robert
From
United States
Amazing location. Really private right on the beach. Property was fantastic: comfortable, great bathrooms, hammocks and an outdoor grill if you’re so inclined. Alejandro couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful. I had a wonderful stay and would do it again in a heartbeat.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
$91.13
1 night, 2 adults
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casa de playa Paraíso terrenal

San Juanillo (Near Playa Azul)

Casa de playa Paraíso terrenal offers accommodations in San Juanillo, a 16-minute walk from San Juanillo Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

J
Jalana
From
United States
The yard was absolutely beautiful. The location was great and the pool was refreshing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
Price from
$100
1 night, 2 adults
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Chalet San Juanillo

San Juanillo (Near Playa Azul)

Providing pool views, Chalet San Juanillo in San Juanillo provides accommodations and barbecue facilities.

C
Christine
From
Costa Rica
I really enjoyed the quiet location and the nice walk to a very private beach. The pool was fantastic, but above all, what was incredible for me was that I was able to bring my dogs. They were free to roam on the property and on the quiet road outside. That was the cherry on top for me:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
$90
1 night, 2 adults
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Nosara Beach Hotel

Nosara (Near Playa Azul)

Located in Nosara, a few steps from Pelada Beach, Nosara Beach Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

R
Richard
From
United States
The Staff was amazing and very welcoming. We had a beautiful room it was quiet and the view was spectacular!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
Price from
$247.50
1 night, 2 adults
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The Nomadic Hotel

Nosara (Near Playa Azul)

The Nomadic Hotel is centrally located in Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica within a 5 minute walk to the surf point and beach. Enjoy complimentary breakfast every morning.

T
Talya
From
Australia
We loved our stay at Nomadic. The staff were so lovely and went of their way to make sure we had everything we need. Breakfast each day was great, you don’t get to choose (which was actually refreshing for a change!) and each day it was filling and delicious. The location is close walk to almost everything in town, including the beach. The vibes were great. All the guests are also very friendly and the hotel is set up in a way that creates natural conversation between guests - it’s really special and not something I’m used to coming from New York!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews
Price from
$261
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Playa Azul

  • Cafe Playa Negra Hotel

    Hotel in Playa Negra
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

  • Olas Verdes Hotel

    Hotel in Nosara
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
    From $220.35 per night

  • The Gilded Iguana

    Hotel in Nosara
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
    From $320.36 per night

  • Azul Hotel & Retreat

    Hotel in Playa Azul
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews
    From $254.25 per night

  • Tierra Magnifica Boutique Hotel

    Hotel in Nosara
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews

  • Living Hotel

    Hotel in Nosara
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
    From $94.92 per night

  • The White Palms of Nosara

    Hotel in Nosara
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
    From $134.47 per night

  • Dream Surf House Avellana

    Hotel in Playa Avellana
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
    From $124.30 per night

  • Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas

    Hotel in Playa Avellana
    Airport shuttle
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
    From $2,237.40 per night

  • Norte Nosara - Steps to Playa Guiones

    Hotel in Nosara
    Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews

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Budget hotels in Playa Azul and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews

    Providing pool views, Chalet San Juanillo in San Juanillo provides accommodations and barbecue facilities.

    From $60 per night

  • With garden views, this accommodation provides a terrace. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Pitahaya Beach is a 10-minute walk away.

    From $175.09 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

    Hakuna offers accommodations in San Juanillo, a 6-minute walk from San Juanillo Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    From $66.11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    Casa Zion offers accommodations in San Juanillo, a few steps from San Juanillo Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    From $101.70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

    Located in San Juanillo, a 2-minute walk from San Juanillo Beach, Buddha Retreat Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    From $101.70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews

    Located in Playa Ostional, a few steps from Ostional, Cabinas surf Arribadas has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

    From $73.45 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

    This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. The vacation home is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms.

  • Located in San Juanillo, a few steps from Pleito Beach, WINDOWS AT THE SEA provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Guests can enjoy garden views.

Best hotels with breakfast in Playa Azul and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

    Providing garden views, TreeTops Inn in San Juanillo provides accommodations and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    From $167.24 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

    Boutique Hotel Luna Azul has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Playa Ostional.

    From $168.37 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, The Bohemian Lagarto has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, private beach area, and free WiFi. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

    Located in San Juanillo, a few steps from San Juanillo Beach, Cocobolo Beach Boutique Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • Featuring a garden, Casa Luna offers accommodations in Santa Cruz. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and private check-in and check-out, along with free Wifi throughout the...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

    Casa de playa Paraíso terrenal offers accommodations in San Juanillo, a 16-minute walk from San Juanillo Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

    Set in the beautiful countryside outside San Juanillo, Villas Punta India is set 0.6 mi from Playa Ostional Beach. It features attractive villas, an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Offering a garden, Villas Gecko provides accommodations in San Juanillo. There's a private entrance at the vacation home for the convenience of those who stay.

What Guests Said About Playa Azul:

  • 10.0

    Playa Azul is a hidden gem of a resort.

    Playa Azul is a hidden gem of a resort. I booked it at the last minute as I had a few more days to stay in Costa Rica. We came from the bustling town of Tamarindo via the coastal route (which was mostly small unmaintained dirt roads) through Playa Avellanas where we stopped at the famous Lola’s for lunch. Playa Azul is just the perfect place to relax and unwind. The location is secluded and feels exclusive. The rooms are incredible and you are steps from the beach. If you book the ocean view rooms you can watch and listen to the waves from the hammock on your balcony. There are geckos and iguanas all over the property. Despite the remote location, there are two restaurants on site that serve decent food throughout the day. The staff were all wonderful and booked several excursions for us which were highlights of our trip. The hotel is 10-15 minutes from San Juanillo and Marbella. San Juanillo is a tiny village but it boasts one of the most incredible beaches I’ve ever visited. Also, the “food truck” in town served some of the best patacones, burritos, and empanadas ever. Restaurant Cocobolo across the street also had great food and beers, plus an incredible view of the ocean. If you head the other way toward Marbella, Soda Victoria is worth checking out too. Highly recommend this place. We will be back.
    Guest review by
    Matt
    United States
  • 10.0

    If you're looking for an 'out of the way' place to stay and...

    If you're looking for an 'out of the way' place to stay and relax, you can't do better than this place. The pool is fabulous and has a swim up bar, and both restaurants had excellent food. The grounds were beautiful and well kept, and the staff was absolutely fabulous, even calling us by our first names by the second day. The room was very comfortable, the bed was great, the shower was superb (good water pressure) and the A/C worked like a charm on those humid, overcast days.
    Guest review by
    Sid
    United States
  • 10.0

    We ate at the hotel for most meals - food was very good!

    We ate at the hotel for most meals - food was very good! I would go back for a private, romantic weekend. Pool is beautiful and while there were a few games I really wouldn't recommend it for a family vacation. Definitely better suited for adults.
    Guest review by
    Oleson
  • 6.0

    There is nothing here at all apart from the hotel.

    There is nothing here at all apart from the hotel. The beach is lovely, but so are lots of beaches all over Costa Rica, and many have little places to buy a drink, or some food. If you are staying at the hotel and just want to go for a walk it is great, but definitely not a destination beach imo
    Guest review by
    Lucy
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    It's an amazing place.

    It's an amazing place. The beach is too dangerous for young kids, but there are other nice ones nearby. To get there, you need a transfer of a tuff car that can handle dirt roads. We made a few trips nearby and if you plan to go to Nosara, be sure to have an experienced driver and a car that can cross rivers (4x4 car). Besides that, the place is just astounding in all aspects. Wifi is fast enough even for a heavy data user like me. The swimming pool is great, and the barmen are always available to do some fancy cocktails.
    Guest review by
    RenatoDesigner
    Switzerland