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Hotel Cortez Azul

2.0 star property
Hotel in Alajuela

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Interior
Staircase
Garden
Free WiFi
Located in the vibrant Carmen neighborhood, Hotel Cortez Azul invites you to unwind with continental breakfast and a peaceful garden. Connect to WiFi, take advantage of dry cleaning services, and enjoy tour assistance from the 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Self parking (surcharge)

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida 5 Juan Santamaría, entre calles 2 y 4, Alajuela, 01012

What's nearby

  • Alajuela Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • City Mall - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Parque Viva - 13 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 4 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 20 min drive
  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 9 min drive
  • Heredia Station - 16 min drive
  • Heredia Miraflores Station - 18 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪La Hendija Sabrosa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antojeria Tica - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cevichera Junior - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Parrillita de Pepe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hamburguesas La Corte - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Cortez Azul

Hotel Cortez Azul is just 2 mi (3.3 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. Free perks include continental breakfast daily and WiFi. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 4 per night)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 4 per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Hotel Cortez Azul Hostel Alajuela
Hotel Cortez Azul Hostel
Cortez Azul Alajuela
Cortez Azul
Hotel Cortez Azul Alajuela
Hotel Cortez Azul Hotel
Hotel Cortez Azul Alajuela
Hotel Cortez Azul Hotel Alajuela

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Cortez Azul offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Cortez Azul does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Cortez Azul?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Cortez Azul?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 4 per night.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Cortez Azul?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Cortez Azul?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Cortez Azul?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (5-min drive) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (10-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Cortez Azul and nearby?

Hotel Cortez Azul has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Hotel Cortez Azul like?

Hotel Cortez Azul is a short 5-minute walk from Alajuela Cathedral and 6 minutes' walk from Juan Santamaría Park.

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Hotel Cortez Azul Reviews

Reviews

4.6

5.8/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Not the place you want to stay even for short time

I liked the price $26/night and that was a mistake I made. It is bearable if you are a single young man staying for a night before the flight next morning. But it is definitely not the kind of place you would want to bring your family to.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Enjoying April 11 parade and the Museum is worth a

Alajuela is a better place to stay the night before flying out. We enjoyed the parade on April 11.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Usability before comfort

Got there at 2am and the "receptionist" opened the door. Didn't speak any language and wasn't expecting us: "hotel is booked completely". So instead of the private room we booked we got a 6 bed dorm. We only wanted to catch 3 hours of sleep before heading out so we didn't start arguing. Charged us 10$ instead of 13$. Close to the airport (have change because the taxi drivers won't have any! It will be 4300 colones with the meter/Maria)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Un lit pour une nuit, pas plus.

Cet hôtel fait franchement honte à la profession. Le service, acceuil pas terrible, nous avons du attendre 10min devant la porte avant que quelqu'un vienne nous ouvrir, et c'est un client qui est finalement venu car il en avait assez d'entendre la sonnette. Le gérant ne parle pas un mot d'une autre langue que l'espagnol. Ayant un vol le lendemain matin, on demande si on peut avoir le petit dejeuné 15 ou 20minutes avant l'horaire prévu, il refuse. On lui demande qu'il nous appelle un taxi, il accepte mais c'est nous qui l'avons réveillé le lendemain matin pour qu'il nous en appelle un, parce qu'il ronflait dans l'entrée quand nous sommes descendu. L'etat général de l'hotel n'est pas terrible, son seul avantage est son emplacement. La chambre laisse franchement à désirer. Draps tachés de sang, les poussières n'avaient pas été faites depuis quelques temps. Les fenetres ne fermaient pas donc beaucoup de moustiques.Pas de ventilateur aussi. La salle de bain collective a du, je pense, être très bien à une époque, mais le manque d'entretien flagrant la rendent dangereuse. La mosaique au sol étant décolée, des petites coupures sont fréquentes aux pieds, ne vous y aventurez pas sans chaussures, même dans la douche. WC propres, c'est le stricte minimum. Bref, cet hotel est correct si c'est pour une nuit mais pas plus
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

The person running the hotel was very friendly, but the hotel seems to be in a sketchy neighbourhood. We did not feel very safe arriving at night.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Minimal but good for the price

Hotel Cortez Azul is ok if you just need a place to sleep before/after a flight, but not for more. The bathroom was not well maintained, they asked for cash payment but did not have change when I arrived at 2am. But the guys at the reception were very friendly and polite, they took part of the payment at checkin and let me pay the rest at checkout since we didn't have change. It might be a good place for 1-2 guys who need cheap accommodation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Rip off and double bookers

My mom booked the place for me en route to san jose so I would not stress on place to stay, when I got there they said card was not charged and I needed cash..then they lied about exchange rate which I called them on which had them backpedalling with excuses, and in the end they charged my moms card too....for them to do that to a single dad travelling with kids shows what kind of people they are....sad
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

個人的にはあまりお進め出来ません。

天井付近の壁が抜けているので、隣の音が筒抜け。また、ドアのロックが掛からなかったのでスグ言ったが今日は空き室がないから明日変えると言われ、次の日もう一度言ったがやはり変えてくれなかった。とても不安な二日間でした。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

A budget hotel, nothing more

I arrived very late at night, the whole place was dark. After ringing the bell several times and several minutes later, a man named Christoph came to answer the door. I had to fill in my information and pay for the stay. For my room, I paid part of it in US dollars and part in colones. The colones I owed was 2500 but I had only 10000 colones. Christoph didn't have change, so he said he would give me the change of $7500 the next day. The next day when I went to get my change, it was another man at the reception and he gave me the change of 7000 colones. As my taxi was arriving, I didn't want to haggle over 500 colones, but I thought it was very dishonest of them. I would not be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

If you are not fussy about noise and want a quick overnight stay, no fuss and independence then this is a place to stay. Breakfast is mediocre. Good for younger hostelers who are looking for inexpensive lodging