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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.

J
JovannaD
From
Netherlands
Beautiful hotel and amazing staff, we loved our stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews
Price from
US$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.

R
Rene
From
Switzerland
An absolute gem that exceeded our expectations. Loved the tranquility and dedication and service of the staff. Fabulous breakfast and restaurant food too. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Price from
US$150
1 night, 2 adults
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Buddha Retreat Hotel

San Juanillo (Near Playa Azul)

Located in San Juanillo, 200 metres from San Juanillo Beach, Buddha Retreat Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

J
Jonas
From
Austria
Nice staff, nice rooms and an amazing garden.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$158.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Casa Zion

San Juanillo (Near Playa Azul)

Featuring accommodation with a patio, Casa Zion is set in San Juanillo.

a
angela
From
United Kingdom
Ah it's a quirky charming place.. very easy to stay there. Two minutes walk to a lovely beach. it's $60 cab fare from Nosara airport so it's worth organising transport beforehand. Lovely balcony..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$102.50
1 night, 2 adults
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La casa del Artesano !Casa completa frente al mar!

Santa Cruz (Near Playa Azul)

La casa del Artesano!Casa completa frente al mar! is situated in Santa Cruz and offers a private beach area and a garden.

P
Philip
From
Germany
We loved that the beach was right in front of the property. Alejandro, the host, was super kind. Communication was quick and he helped us with everything that we needed. He made our stay (2 adults, one 5 year old and a baby) very comfortable. Parking is right on the property. If you are interested in fishing, the beach is amazing to catch some nice fish: there are roosters, jacks, trigger fish, blue runners, mangrove snapper and more... Locals there know how it's done and fish there daily. They are kind and can help you out. If there are plenty of sardines in the water, safe your time with artificial lures. Get some sardines and fish on the bottom. You won't wait long for a bite ;)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$91.13
1 night, 2 adults
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Chalet San Juanillo

San Juanillo (Near Playa Azul)

Located in San Juanillo and only 1.8 km from Pleito Beach, Chalet San Juanillo provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

T
Timo
From
Germany
We had an amazing time in San Juanillo. The beach is within walking distance. Had a flat tyre, staff immediatly helped us to get it fixed. Everyone was superfriendly. We also appreciated the flexibility because we needed to delay our vacavions, was no problem! Pool is very chilled and clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Price from
US$90
1 night, 2 adults
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casa de playa Paraíso terrenal

San Juanillo (Near Playa Azul)

Situated in San Juanillo, casa de playa Paraíso terrenal features accommodation with a private pool, a patio and mountain views.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
Price from
US$100
1 night, 2 adults
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Cabinas surf Arribadas

Playa Ostional (Near Playa Azul)

Situated in Playa Ostional, 100 metres from Ostional, Cabinas surf Arribadas features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

K
Katalin
From
Hungary
This is the best place to stay if you want to see the arribada of turtles! The starting point of the tours is just right across the street. Ostional is quite far to drive from other locations, it is advisable to drive there in daylight and stay in the village for a night. The house is basic but comfortable, the rooms have AC and stable wifi. The hosts were super kind depsite the language barrier.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
Price from
US$65
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.

C
Carlos
From
Afghanistan
Amazing experience! The location is perfect, and the facilities are spotless and beautifully designed. The staff is incredibly kind and attentive, especially Mariela, who truly made my stay exceptional, all the people who work there are unique thanks to Anthony , Levi, Silvi y Julia , kim , Cristel and Saúl. As a suggestion, I’d recommend adding a bit more music in common areas to enhance the ambiance and offering more yoga or animal flow classes at the hotel. Overall, an outstanding stay—I can’t wait to come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 345 reviews
Price from
US$270.14
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

Nosara (Near Playa Azul)

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge is set in Nosara and also provides a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a concierge service.

K
KURT
From
United States
Everything! The front desk staff, especially Ernesto, was very patient and welcoming. The views from the room, the pools, the restaurant were all incredible. Such a luxurious and relaxed vibe. The room was huge. The breakfast was delicious and satisfying. We did not want to ever leave! We also really enjoyed the tours with Santos, especially the E-boat.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews
Price from
US$224.10
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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
From US$180.80 per night

Olas Verdes Hotel

Hotel in Nosara
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
From US$435.05 per night

The Gilded Iguana

Hotel in Nosara
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
From US$457.90 per night

Azul Hotel & Retreat

Hotel in Playa Azul
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews

Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences

Hotel in Nosara
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
From US$2,301.31 per night

Tierra Magnifica Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Nosara
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
From US$1,172.26 per night

Living Hotel

Hotel in Nosara
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
From US$236.17 per night

The White Palms of Nosara

Hotel in Nosara
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
From US$254.25 per night

Dream Surf House Avellana

Hotel in Playa Avellana
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
From US$124.30 per night

Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas

Hotel in Playa Avellana
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews
From US$246.11 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Playa Ostional

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz

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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews

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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

With sea views, TreeTops Inn is located in San Juanillo and has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, bar and garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

Located in San Juanillo, 200 metres from San Juanillo Beach, Buddha Retreat Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$127.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

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

From US$169.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Situated 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.

From US$233.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews

Located in San Juanillo and only 1.8 km from Pleito Beach, Chalet San Juanillo provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$60 per night

Located in Marbella in the Guanacaste region, Casa Dorada 55 Studio features a terrace and garden views. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Pitahaya Beach is less than 1 km away.

From US$232.14 per night

Set in Marbella and only 1 km from Pitahaya Beach, Villa Casa Modelo offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Boasting accommodation with a private pool, Villa Dorada 55 is located in Marbella. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$565.11 per night

Budget hotels in Playa Azul and nearby

Located in Santa Cruz, 700 metres from Pitahaya Beach, Villas Sol Marbella provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. The apartment features family rooms.

From US$79.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Located in San Juanillo, within 500 metres of San Juanillo Beach, Hakuna offers accommodation with air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Set in San Juanillo with San Juanillo Beach nearby, Matata offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$81.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

Situated in Playa Ostional, 100 metres from Ostional, Cabinas surf Arribadas features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

From US$73.45 per night

Located in San Juanillo, 80 metres from Pleito Beach, WINDOWS AT THE SEA provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Guests can enjoy sea views.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Featuring accommodation with a patio, Casa Zion is set in San Juanillo.

From US$166.79 per night

Horizon Suite at Solindo Stays is set in Marbella and offers a terrace. This property offers access to a balcony, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$146.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, sea view and a balcony, Garden Suite at Solindo Stays is set in Marbella.

From US$146.20 per night

What guests said about Playa Azul:

10

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

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

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

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

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