Located close to Bello Horizonte Beach and Zazue, GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul provides free full breakfast, free water park access, and a swim-up bar. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Yaharo, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a poolside bar and a grocery/convenience store.
Located in Santa Marta, GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul is near the airport and by the ocean. Shoppers can check out Zazue, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Bello Horizonte Beach and Rodadero Beach. Blanca Beach and Parque de los Novios are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Santa Marta travel guide
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What's nearby
Rodadero Beach
28 min drive - 17.2 km
Bello Horizonte Beach
5 min drive - 4.8 km
Zazue
6 min drive - 5.8 km
Cape Turtle Beach
15 min drive - 10.8 km
University of Magdalena
23 min drive - 19.8 km
Getting around
Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
7 min drive
Restaurants
Subway
9 min drive
Ita’si
12 min drive
Cocos Bar
8 min drive
Juan Valdez
9 min drive
Crepes & Waffles
8 min drive
About this property
GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul
Family-friendly hotel near Zazue
Located close to Bello Horizonte Beach, GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul provides free full breakfast, free water park access, and a swim-up bar. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Yaharo, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a poolside bar and a grocery/convenience store, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
Free self parking
A water dispenser, an elevator, and luggage storage
Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 67 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
45-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and daily housekeeping
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–9:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul on Nov 8, 2026 start from ₩169,260, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet. There's a fee of COP 100000 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul located?
Located near the airport, this family-friendly hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Zazue, Bello Horizonte Beach, and Rodadero Beach. Blanca Beach and Parque de los Novios are also within 16 mi (25 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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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.
Was looking for a family hotel with children’s pool and an adult pool. . This resort had everything. From children’s activity, beach. The breakfast was great and the attention by the staff as well. I will be repeating this. I recommend it.
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 .
Our whole family 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 Tayrona Park. The four of us highly recommand this hotel! Kudos!
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
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!
The whole family really enjoyed this hotel. First, it felt safe with guards at entrance and exits. Then, the facilities are great with 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 for free while travelling by plane to Medellin. The four of us highly recommand this hotel! Kudos!
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.
We stayed for 7 days. Too long really but it gave us a few days to travel via land transportation to Cartagena.
Now for my review, it was pleasant stay.! Very friendly and hospitable staff. We had a problem with our microwave..they came right away to replace. Clean pristinely kept room with a lovely view. Desk personnel were ingratiating and super attentive.
Our stay was wonderful. My tips..
You need to buy drinks and snacks to store in refrigerator . It can be costly since the restaurant is the only spot available for any type of consumption.
You are several km away from the center. Ubers and taxis can rack up. If you are adventurous, any easy cross of the main road there are those little blue buses that take you to the center for 2700 pesos. When in Rome..do as the Romans.
Purchase large bottles of water. Colombia seems to prefer selling water at any sitting. Carry with you.
There is nothing outside the hotel walls. Make your trips to the market count. The restaurant is lovely which included breakfast. But it can be understaffed. Not unusual to see people getting their own coffee and silverware from where they can.
The pool, it’s enormous and kept clean. Pool bar for a charge.
The beach, the water is not CLEAR…THE SAND IS NOT WHITE. So please be aware. It’s volcanic and tends to be darker. But it’s pleasant and refreshing and the sunsets are magnificent. Those beaches are available for a cost. Remember lots of families and older crowd. No party clowns! A plus!
On day one we were in a standard room in tower 2 (newer tower out of the two on property) but there was water maintenance being done and we were without water for over 3 hours which was an inconvenience for us and the lock box was not working. The staff immediately offered us a room change to tower 1 to a jr suite and it was perfect!
The view of the ocean and two pools from the balcony were beautiful. The one restaurant on property is delicious and good prices. The beach is also quirt and clean. Great for families.
The service was kind and friendly. The breakfast buffet was very decent with some variety every day. The restaurant was definitely a highlight, not so cheap, but very good food. Rooms are fine but some stuff is aging for sure.