Azul Hotel and Retreat

Azul Hotel and Retreat sits directly along the sea in Cuajiniquil, giving this 15-room hotel its own private beach area just steps from the waters of Playa Azul in Costa Rica. A free beach shuttle runs to surrounding sand and surf, while roundtrip airport transfers operate 24 hours a day for an added fee.

The surrounding coastline places Pitahaya Beach 2.4 miles away and San Juanillo Beach 3.4 miles off, both reachable within a ten-minute drive. Nosara Airport sits 13.1 miles away, while Tamarindo Airport lies 29.4 miles to the north. Further along the coast, Safari Surf School sits 14.4 miles away.

Dining centers on Blue 47, one of two restaurants, which cooks international dishes alongside room service during select hours. Continental breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Refreshments are available across two lounges and at a swim-up poolside bar.

The grounds feature an outdoor infinity pool equipped with a shallow section for children. Down along the sand, water activities include on-site kayaking, bodyboarding, and beach yoga sessions. Beach volleyball courts line the shoreline at Playa Azul. Inside the wellness center, facials alongside body treatments complement massages focused on the neck, back, or entire body.

Guests frequently praise the attentive, friendly staff and the quiet atmosphere of the grounds and pool area. Reviewers regularly mention the secluded coastal setting as ideal for relaxation. However, multiple guests note that reaching the property requires driving on rough, unpaved roads, and several point out that strong ocean currents make the adjacent beach unsuitable for swimming.