GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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Front of property
2 outdoor pools, open 9 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Zona Franca Pozos Colorados km 19, via Cienaga, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470006
  • Zazue
    6 min drive
  • Bello Horizonte Beach
    18 min drive
  • Rodadero Beach
    24 min drive
  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    7 min drive

Room options

Superior Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Room

  • 70 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Santa Marta

On the beach.Within 9 miles (15 km) of this hotel, you'll find Zazue and Bello Horizonte Beach. Cape Turtle Beach is within 9 miles (15 km) and Arrecife Shopping Center is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Zazue - 6 min drive
  • Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum - 16 min drive
  • Bello Horizonte Beach - 18 min drive
  • Parque de Los Novios - 18 min drive
  • Rodadero Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cosechas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Patrón - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crepes & Waffles - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Harrys parrilla Y Tragos - ‬9 min drive

About this property

GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul

3.5-star beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Bring your whole family to GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul for summer fun including 2 outdoor swimming pools, a complimentary water park, and a children's pool.

Free breakfast is available daily. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Santa Marta hotel is smoke free.

  • 67 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul offers 67 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. 45-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Marta hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 swim-up bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch plasma TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: COP 50000 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: COP 50000 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

GHL Comfort Costa Azul
GHL Comfort Costa Azul Santa Marta
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GHL Comfort Hotel Costa Azul Santa Marta
GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul Santa Marta
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GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 497 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 497 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 497 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 497 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 497 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool and the beach are very close to each other and the restaurant. Also the staff are incredible. Everybody here was very nice from the front desk to the bar to the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s directly on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice hotel, our suite was comfortable. I did not like that they charged a small fee daily per person for insurance because the first time I heard about it was at check out. It's away from everywhere which It's an advantage if you are planning to stay in the hotel all the time but not if you have business to do in the city which was our case. Food is delicious, service is good. I am not happy with the spa service which is not really offered by the hotel but another business, the girls that came to do mani-pedi were rude, overall, lack of customer service skills, we had a relaxing massage and it was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kudos from our whole family, we loved it!
The whole family really enjoyed this hotel. First, it felt safe with guards at entrance and exits. Then, the facilities are great for kids, the two pools and the proximity to the beach. The restaurant also serves great food with a buffet breakfast. We used this hotel as our base to explore the surrounding areas, cities, beaches and the famous Tayrona Park. We also left our car there while travelling by plane to Medellin. The four of us highly recommand this hotel! Kudos!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE FOOD IS AMAZING
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
For the most part the staff was friendly and accommodating Nothing to do on the beach which is closed at night for security reasons. If you want to take a romantic walk on the beach at night, it’s the wrong place to go. The food is decent but expensive for the area. The night manager takes kickbacks from the cab drivers openly which comes out of your pocket because those drivers charge you extra extra to make the kickback back. Ride that cost me 90 pesos going out cost 50 pesos coming back in….. Because of this alone I will not be back. This place is very far away from town and I spent the majority of my vacation money in taxis getting overcharged partly because of the night manager/front desk gentleman. Next time I’m staying in Santa Marta proper, it’s all beach there….
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Coffee
All was good….. except coffee was not free in the room. Plus the coffee maker was not working.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luceliz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

andres bernardo restrepo

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stuff and great hotel , everything was very clean . The only bad thing about this hotel is the location , nothing is around to walk or do anything , is 25 min away from the city of Santa Marta . But in overall my experience at the hotel was great .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every thing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

keith

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Manuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ghl árelas Costa Azul is an old but well maintained property, exceptionally clean but far from all kind of activities. Good for families with small children, not so much for adults. It has just one restaurant, not any bars and the food is pretty limited
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Travelled with family
pool and beachfront are excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Mariana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It could be better
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Francisco, Woodstock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach access from the hotel, large pool and convenient bar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Javier

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fantastic. Pool was great. Nice grounds. Relaxing place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great service and staff is very helpful. Although the pool is clean, I think it needs some maintenance. Overall, I had good time and would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023