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two children sitting on a lawn chair in a park, Hotel Cortez Azul in Alajuela
Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom, Hotel Cortez Azul in Alajuela
Exterior view, Hotel Cortez Azul in Alajuela
a kitchen counter with a vase of flowers on top of it, Hotel Cortez Azul in Alajuela
a painting of a plant on a wall, Hotel Cortez Azul in Alajuela
Interior view, Hotel Cortez Azul in Alajuela
Interior view, Hotel Cortez Azul in Alajuela

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8.0

Excellent

870 reviews

870 reviews

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6.7

Good

Location rating score

Parking
Available
Nearby landmarks
Parque Juan Santamaria 100 m
Scotiabank 120 m
Museo Juan Santamaría 140 m
Juan Santamaria Historical Cultural Museum 160 m
Goodlight Books 310 m
Hospital San Rafael 310 m
Cathedral 320 m
Fundación Castillo 320 m
Teatro Municipal 430 m
Palí supermarket 540 m

Hotel Cortez Azul

Avenida 5, calles 2 y 4, Carmen, Alajuela, Costa Rica, 20101 - See map

Conveniently situated in the Carmen part of Alajuela, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options.

Highlights

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Daily housekeeping

Garden

Yoga room

Laundry service

Announcements by hotel (1)
Please inform Hotel Cortez Azul in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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Facilities

Pets allowed

Car park

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Contactless check-in/out

Game room

Laundry service

Tours

Value for money5.6
Location rating6.7

Rooms available at Hotel Cortez Azul

Standard Room with Private Bathroom
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 double bed and 1 bunk bed
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Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 double bed and 1 bunk bed
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Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 double bed
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Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 double bed
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Budget Twin Room
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 bunk bed
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel Cortez Azul?

Check-in is from 01:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee.

How do I get to Hotel Cortez Azul?

A stay at Hotel Cortez Azul also comes with easy access to the neighborhoods around the hotel through the convenient shuttle service offered at the hotel. For those who wish to drive their own cars, Hotel Cortez Azul has a car park available for guests. If you're looking for an easy way to get around Alajuela with private transportation, the hotel can arrange car rental for you.

What is the smoking policy at Hotel Cortez Azul?

Hotel Cortez Azul does permit smoking in some areas and is not 100% smoke-free.

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Overall rating:

8

Excellent
870 reviews
Cleanliness
5.1
Facilities
5.1
Location
6.7
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More about Hotel Cortez Azul

More about Hotel Cortez Azul

Hotel Cortez Azul is located in the centre of Alajuela, 5 minutes’ drive from Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel offers, 24-hour reception, a free WiFi zone and free breakfast. Accommodation offered is in mixed dormitory rooms and private rooms with either shared or private bathrooms. All have a fan and garden views. There is a snack bar with local beers, and guests have discount at the Monteleone cocktail bar and restaurant, 50 metres away. The hotel has a communal kitchen and laundry room for guest use. Hotel Cortez Azul offers free scheduled airport shuttle for guests staying in a private room, from the hotel to the airport only.

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Amenities and facilities

Review score
Facilities

5.1

Most talked about facilities

Food & Dining

1 mention

Breakfast

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Game room
  • Garden
  • Massage
  • Tours
  • Yoga room
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Body thermometer
  • Breakfast takeaway service
  • Cashless payment service
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Professional-grade sanitizing services
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Shared kitchen
Services and conveniences
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Food delivery
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry service
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
Getting around
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Rental car
  • Shuttle service
Available in all rooms
  • Free bottled water
  • Sleep comfort items
  • Socket near the bed
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • TV [flat screen]

Location

Avenida 5, calles 2 y 4, Carmen, Alajuela, Costa Rica, 20101
Good
Location

6.7

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from13:00
  • Check-out until11:00

Property announcements

Please inform Hotel Cortez Azul in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Reviews of Hotel Cortez Azul from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
5.7
/
10
Review score
Cleanliness5.1
Facilities5.1
Location6.7
Room comfort and quality2.0
Service6.7
Value for money5.6
High score for Alajuela
Rating
9+ Exceptional (0)
8-9 Excellent (2)
7-8 Very Good (1)
6-7 Good (0)
<6 Below Expectation (5)
Time of the year
Mar - May (2)
Jun - Aug (1)
Sep - Nov (1)
Dec - Feb (4)

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2.0
Gloria from United States
Solo traveler
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in March 2023

Acceptable”

The hotel is in a rough part of town. No bathroom in the room, the person on the desk didn't know where one was, the flooring was badly cracked, chipped, and worn. A motorcycle was parked inside the entrance for some reason. After seeing the room I refused to stay. The hotel gave the impression of being a rent-by-the hour place. My Suggestion is: DO NOT STAY.

Reviewed March 18, 2023

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5.2
Matthew from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Standard Double Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in November 2021

Above average”

this is a budget hostel at hotel prices and unfortunately casually run. Rooms tend to have no windows. Breakfast provided by cafe over the road which was fine.

Reviewed December 30, 2021

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7.6
Very good
Leela from United States
Family with young children
Stayed 1 night in February 2019

Convenient location”

This was just a resting point as we arrived late at night. It's nothing fancy but is close to the hotel so convenient. Nice little back court yard to have a basic breakfast in. I was concerned about children staying in a top bunk bed with no safety rail. This seems to be a common feature in Costa Rica however.

Reviewed March 11, 2019

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8.4
Excellent
Marissa from United States
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in February 2019

Wonderful staff”

The staff is the most accommodating and can help schedule all of your airport transfers. Clean hostel type stay with private rooms. SUPER close to the airport so ideal for travelers just needing to crash before or after a flight. Taxi should be $6-8 max to and from airport. Restaurant in the corner open to 12 am for food and drink.

Reviewed February 22, 2019

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8.8
Excellent
Candice from Australia
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in August 2017

Excellent”

Lovely place for a short stay with friendly staff and a cute kitten

Reviewed January 24, 2018

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2.0
May from Canada
Couple
Stayed 1 night in January 2017

This hotel is better to off your booking list”

We booked the double bed with private bathroom on January 27, the booking condition was being charged and can not be changed or modify. So we thought that will be gurenteed to have the room with private bathroom. However, when we arrived at 10 pm the staff asked us to paid $35 US dollars first, then showed us room # 1 with no bathroom. We were very upset even after we showed him all the booking documents and got the returned $7 dollars So we have no choice and stayed in room # 1. which was closed to the front gate. The problem is the bed sheet and pillow case looked hadn't changed for a long time, the wall looked very dirty, the gate maked lots noise while people came in or went out. We checked the share bathroom it's very dirty and smelled, washroom did not have any toilet paper. So end up we were just sitting in the room for the whole night. It's a horrible impression for our first day in Costa Rica. The other hotel just in next door, same price, it's a good one.

Reviewed January 30, 2017

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3.3
Leticia from Brazil
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in March 2013

Horribly noisy - not worth staying!!!”

Close to the airport

The owner recommends you to go to his restaurant nearby but it's crap food. It was the noisiest place I have EVER stayed in all my trips! Even with earplugs I was woken up multiple times during the night. The bathroom smelled like sewage and there was no toilet paper. It was the worst place I stayed in Costa Rica by far!

Reviewed April 02, 2013

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4.3
Mathilde from France
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in February 2016

Deconseillé”

Navettes pour l'aéroport
Reviewed March 02, 2016

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