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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.

P
Porfirio
From
Slovakia
Hotel Azul is definitely worth the trip to Playa Azul for its excellet amenities and gastronomy. To make the experience even better, we visited Playa San Juanillo featuring two calm bays separated by a narrow strip of sand. The crystal-clear waters and serene ambiance make it a perfect spot for swimming and snorkeling.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
Price from
US$225
1 night, 2 adults

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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$91.13
1 night, 2 adults

Olas Verdes Hotel

Nosara (Near Playa Azul)

Set in Nosara, 600 metres from Guiones Beach, Olas Verdes Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

K
Kathryn
From
United States
This was our first trip with a baby - we had our 4 month old daughter with us and stayed here for 8 nights. It was truly exceptional. The staff is so thoughtful, kind, generous, gracious, and helpful. Our baby was in love with them all holding her while we got to eat meals. I am forever grateful to the lovely ladies working the front desk and restaurant - they made our trip so wonderful. Speaking of the meals, wow. Breakfast was awesome and has such a great menu that even being there for 8 days, it never got old. We also had dinner and lunch at the restaurant - also so great. The room was perfect and the free laundry service was so helpful with the baby. We even had a pack n play provided by the place to borrow making our travel even easier. We got to surf everyday with the ease of the ocean right down the epic jungle path. We watched monkeys for hours from our balcony, spent afternoons taking our baby in the pool for the first time, and could enjoy air conditioned naps in the hot afternoon. This will be a trip we hold dear forever as it was our first as parents and Olas Verdes will be remembered as the best possible place to spend it. I cannot recommend this place enough and we will be back for sure.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
US$220
1 night, 2 adults

Plumita Pacifica

Playa Junquillal (Near Playa Azul)

Featuring sea views, Plumita Pacifica provides accommodation with water sports facilities and a patio, around a few steps from Junquillal Beach.

f
fabiana
From
United Kingdom
The best place in Costa Rica We have travelled for 2 weeks and this accomodation,the lovely host and the paradise beach definitely convinced us to return Gary, the host is such an enthusiastic and helpful gentleman full of recommendations and stories to tell. The apartment has everything that you need for your stay, but I guarantee you that you will spend most of the time at the beach, which is IN FRONT of Gary's property. A true gem
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
Price from
US$95
1 night, 2 adults

Iluminar Beachfront Suites

Nosara (Near Playa Azul)

Situated in Nosara, 200 metres from Guiones Beach, Iluminar Beachfront Suites offers beachfront accommodation and various facilities, such as a garden.

A
Alexander Martin
From
Germany
Beautiful suites, we loved the shower with an indoor and outdoor part. The terrace was nice and comfortable. The kitchenette had everything we needed. The host and the staff were incredibly friendly, the complimentary breakfast at Naked Foods next door was delicious. Access to the beach directly from the hotel was easy (there is a short walk through a strip of forest but that is the case for all hotels there). Overall a great experience and we would definitely return.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
US$156.25
1 night, 2 adults

Norte Nosara - Steps to Playa Guiones

Nosara (Near Playa Azul)

Norte Nosara - Steps to Playa Guiones features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Nosara. Offering a bar, the property is located within 300 metres of Guiones Beach.

J
Joshua
From
Costa Rica
I recently had then pleasure of staying at Norte during my visit to Nosara, from the moment I arrived I was blown away with the impeccable services, beautiful amenities and overall attention to the details, this hotel exceeded all my expectations in every way The staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly, making me feel like a valued guest from the very beginning, they were always available to assist with any requests or questions and their genuine warmth and professionalism added a personal touch to my stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$149
1 night, 2 adults

Ride On! Surf Hotel

Nosara (Near Playa Azul)

Set in Nosara, less than 1 km from Guiones Beach, Ride On! Surf Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

L
Lee
From
United States
Very friendly staff. Breakfast every morning was great. Room was very clean. Short walk to the beach. There is a path at the back of the property that led to the Menara restaurant next-door, which had out of this world food and very well priced.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
Price from
US$100
1 night, 2 adults

Nosara Beach Hotel

Nosara (Near Playa Azul)

Situated in Nosara, a few steps from Pelada Beach, Nosara Beach Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

S
Solar So
From
Canada
Breakfast is excellent; Nice Pool; Fantastic beach access; Room ocean view
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
US$247.50
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Hibiscus

Playa Junquillal (Near Playa Azul)

A recently renovated bed and breakfast situated in Playa Junquillal, Hotel Hibiscus features a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

J
Jan
From
Germany
Great location just steps from a huge beach where you can decide if you want to stay in a beach bar among people or walk a bit and be pretty much alone. Very friendly owner who is happy to help and advise with any question you might have and is also great cook if you want to order e.g. a special dinner :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$80.61
1 night, 2 adults

Georgi, Junquillal

Guanacaste (Near Playa Azul)

Georgi, Junquillal features a private beach area, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Guanacaste.

J
Jane
From
Canada
Overall, the hotel is pretty great and the owners are lovely. It's very quiet, the rooms are nice and the beds firm. The owners cook their own meals at the restaurant, it takes some time but it's very tasty. For the money you pay (which is half the price of most villas in the vicinity) it's a steal. Right on the beach, close to the main road and a bunch of places to eat. The pool is large, bigger than most tiny hotel pools, and is cleaned regularly. Rooms are also cleaned a few times a week. There are howler monkeys living in the trees right next to the hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Price from
US$71
1 night, 2 adults
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There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$241.26
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
    This was a wonderful place, only exceeded by our last stay at Beachfront Bahia in Samara. Everything was perfect, and the food was incredible.
    Guest review by
    orionedwin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$241.26
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
    The food was wonderful, the bed was very comfortable and the swimming pool was great. The staff was helpful and attentive. The sunsets and views were stunning. Loved the hammock on the front porch and the ocean view. The outdoor shower was a real treat, showering under the stars is a unique experience.
    Guest review by
    Renee
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$241.26
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
    Beachfront but very isolated. Many of the staff are exceptional and bend over backwards to make guests happy (Joelle, Sofia, Rosanna are all phenomenal), beautiful premises, peaceful setting, staff very responsive to requests and needs of guests, quality of food is high at on site restaurants. An all around wonderful experience. Would likely return but off site excursions are needed and this is a very remote resort, but on a very beautiful and special piece of property.
    Guest review by
    Bex
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$241.26
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
    Amazing hotel, beautiful, clean, beach view and beach access. Amazing staff and food. I’ll definitely come back
    Guest review by
    Helia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$241.26
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
    The hotel location and grounds were fabuloius. View excellent as were the sunsets Dinner was good and quality was acceptable Recommend going to the Tiki Hut which is on the beach 15 mins drive in Marbella. Good food and drinks at sensible prices. Great staff (except concierge), which was a saving grace. Arianna in particular was attentive, chatty and always jolly.
    Guest review by
    Richard
    Young couple