Playa Azul, Santa Cruz, 63732 Playa Azul, Costa Rica
#1 of 1 hotels in Playa Azul
Guests' ChoiceBased on 243 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
7.9
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 15, 2024
Thomas
GermanyNothing
The silence
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 10, 2024
Marcela
Costa RicaNothing at all
The service is amazing and food is outstanding. There are plenty things to do and relax, the beach is calm and safe, you have beautiful beaches near by that you can visit as well. You will love this place.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Lucille
United States of AmericaIt was a challenge to get there and there is nothing around for miles on bumpy dirt roads. If you go, plan on staying. Not a bad place to stay for a few days though.
Amazing view from the room and nice beach. The food in the restaurant was very good.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Isabel
United States of AmericaThe beach is not well kept. lots of rocks and difficult to access. need to go to the beach near by. There is not town near by. I had fever one day and the near pharmacy is 25 m away.
the hotel is a perfect retreat away from civilization. great food and restaurant, excellent room,. quite and relaxing and prety amazing pool.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: March 26, 2024
Barbara
AustriaVery nice hotel, located directly at the beach. Excellent restaurant and pool bar. Friendly staff. The rooms have been large, newly renovated and clean, with fridge and kitchenette. I spend a week there with my adult kids and we had lots of fun.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Don
United States of AmericaIt is simply the most beautiful resort, from the pool, the lodging to the wonderful roaring beach!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 22, 2024
Larry
United States of AmericaEverything was great except for the drive to get to the resort. Awful roads.
Beautiful surroundings, clean, & warm pool.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 14, 2024
Margaret
United KingdomMeal on 2nd evening was not as expected slightly disapointing Asianrice with shrimp .
Every thing was perfect .. from beginning to end .. Staff were very efficient friendly and professional . All areas were well kept and cleaned ..
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Dave
CanadaRough roads getting to the property. No restaurants nearby (although the on-site restaurant was excellent).
Beautiful property. Staff were attentive and very friendly. Very relaxing.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 10, 2024
Juliana
CanadaThe road 160 leading there is not paved and one needs to be prepared for the slow drive. But it was a pleasant surprise what we discovered and we like remoteness.
Hidden Gem ! Wish we had more days. The property is outstanding and the oceanfront villas are perfect , excellent AC, large and romantic , you can hear the waves crushing. Good size pool and amazing wild beach to walk and relax and play in the waves in the sunset. Great food and beautiful kind people working.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 8, 2024
Valérie
CanadaMissing some hooks in bathroom for towels
Loved the quiet , rooms , staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Mika
United States of AmericaWe tried room service on our first night and it wasn’t great. We had a difficult time getting in touch with the restaurant and the food was definitely inferior to what we received when we dined in. This location is also super remote, so I think a nice addition would be a shop that provided snacks, drinks and essentials.
Azul Hotel & Retreat was a perfect and peaceful escape. Our room was clean and very comfortable with an amazing view of the ocean. The wait staff were all excellent and incredibly friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Bence
HungaryThe waiters often didnt understand if we wanted something extra or different on our order. Nothing special eg: additional plate for sharing, or to take out an ingredient from the order. In the end it was always solved but with more time and explanation.
The hotel is in a big, quiet area where you can have great rest and recovery. The dedicate ocean shore is also amazing and they also offer many options to do.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 24, 2024
Jackie
United States of AmericaPeaceful and clean
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 22, 2024
Luanna
United States of AmericaEverything. Beautiful Paradise. BEACH front and very comfortable and clean. Amazing food.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: February 17, 2024
Rachel
United States of AmericaI booked a turtle nesting experience online that they didn't actually have going on the dates we were there.
The aesthetic was wonderful. It's secluded and beautiful. Their spa service was excellent. The food was good. The beach was black, extremely soft volcanic sand with warm water. We felt like we had it all to ourselves most of the time. Love this place. Want to go back!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 15, 2024
Javier
Costa RicaI like the service, front desk, kitchen, cleaness, I Think, the hotel is very confotable, also, its the installations are very nice. The menu, is big y very delicious
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Georges
United KingdomSome restaurant staff don't have any idea about (very good) custoner services. Food portions were on the tiny side.
Location, tranquility, beach
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 10, 2024
Radek
Czech RepublicThis was a fantasti experiance and we enjoid this very mucha and can recomend to everyone.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 5, 2024
Bolanos
Costa RicaIt’s an oasis, close enough and far enough. Ample rooms with lots of privacy. Walking the nearby beaches is an absolute joy. Good is great, pool is fantastic. All facilities are wonderful. Love everything here!!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 2, 2024
Guy
United States of AmericaSee above
The property should think about changing the music on the background at the pool and restaurant
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 24, 2024
Annie
CanadaThe room little villa Bungalow are so beautiful love all Decors
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 23, 2024
Miho
United States of Americafood and snack are expensive.
The view from the room nice big pool breakfast choices The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were very helpful when we had a flat tire.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 16, 2024
Maddy
CanadaWe did not love the food prices or most of the food choices/ taste. Fortunately we were able to find some fantastic local restaurants close by. We also did not like the unfinished roads with some huge potholes going on for about 20/30 mins to get to the hotel. However the hotel was really lovely as stated above.
Loved the room, the view, the hotel amenities and the lovely friendly staff. There were lots of games, including table tennis, pool large chess, weekly yoga and massage available. It was a fabulous location once you got there❤️
Stayed in January 2024
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