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Hotel Cortez Azul

2.0 star property

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Interior
Free daily continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Garden

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Avenida 5 Juan Santamaría, entre calles 2 y 4, Alajuela, 01012
  • Place, Central Market Alajuela
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Juan Santamaria Historical Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Juan Santamaría Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exterior

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$161 nightly
The price is $182
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Alajuela

Located in Carmen, Hotel Cortez Azul is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Central Market Alajuela and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum. This 11-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a terrace.

What's nearby

  • Central Market Alajuela - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Juan Santamaria Historical Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 9 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rest. Primer Sabor - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Soda Yuki - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cevichera Junior - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar El Resbalón - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hamburguesas La Corte - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Cortez Azul

At Hotel Cortez Azul, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. If you drive, self parking is USD 4 per night, and there's also an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include a garden and a picnic area.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Ceiling fans are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (USD 4 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Self parking fee: USD 4 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 2:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is 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

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Cortez Azul?

Hotel Cortez Azul provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around Hotel Cortez Azul?

This hotel is situated in Carmen, just steps from Central Market Alajuela and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum, and within a short walk of Juan Santamaría Park. You'll also find Central Park and Plaza Real Alajuela less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel Cortez Azul?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 4 per night.

Does Hotel Cortez Azul feature a casino?

No, Hotel Cortez Azul doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Cortez Azul?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel Cortez Azul a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a free daily breakfast, a garden, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Cortez Azul?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Cortez Azul have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Hotel Cortez Azul offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Hotel Cortez Azul allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Hotel Cortez Azul.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Cortez Azul?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Hotel Cortez Azul?

The closest major airport to Hotel Cortez Azul is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is 2 mi away (4 minutes by car). Another top airport is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is located 12.5 mi away (20-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Cortez Azul?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Cortez Azul.

Hotel Cortez Azul Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 12 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dima

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Verified

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

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)
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jordan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ginette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Varun

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

sivan

Disliked: Staff & service

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

fumiko

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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。
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Flavien

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steen