Azul Beach Hotel

My husband and I traveled to the Azul December 26 to January 2. We arrived at 11:00 a.m. and our room was ready! It was heaven. I found the room to be small but perfectly adequate for 2 people although if you have kids it will be very crowded. The king size bed was comfortable. The bathroom was fine but tight. We stayed in bungalo 4 and I believe it is in the better section called the "Deluxe" rooms. The superior rooms (which are the new section) seem to be the ones having problems, bungalo 10, 11, 12 etc. We never had plumbing or... more

we wanted a smaller hotel on or near the water. overall we liked the place. it is fairly new and we found some of the "systems" such as the breakfast service a wee bit stressful. the door prize is a truly kind and gentle staff that is learning as they go. i sense that they have a training issue. overall the rooms are good and the food okay to great. as vegetarians they did their best to accomodate us but any deviations from the menu resulted in a long wait. after a few days (we were there for 7 days) we identified the wait staff that... more

Wifey and I stayed at the Azul for four nights over New Year's. In summary, this is a great place with incredible food and only a few issues to touch on which made it "above average" vs. "excellent". The beach and access is great. There is a reef a hundred yards out or so which keeps the large waves from crashing to the shore. The swimming area is nice and well-kept, great for kids/families. We had decent weather, but the wind made it a bit cool for much swimming. If you want to get one of the king-sized lounge-huts, get out... more

We are a family of four (two teenage girls ages 16 & 17) who just spent six days at the Azul (12/29-1/3). Previously we have stayed at deluxe Fiesta Americana resorts and all-inclusive Occidental superior properties. The Azul is definitely superior in overall atmosphere if you want a relaxing and quiet vacation. This resort reminded us of the smaller type of properties that we prefer in Belize. We do not like loud people and huge groups who hang out at the bar the minute it opens each day, corny entertainment, rowdy activites around the... more

Dec. 25 to Jan. 1, 2005 Pros: Very clean. Very good food and drinks. Nice SPA ambiance music. Beach butler very forward looking to all your needs. Beach chairs and towels always available. No harassment. Smiling staff. Tipping is optional; we tried both and did not see a difference but it is always nice to recognize good service and they appreciate it. Cons: Breakfast and Lunch "A la carte" ... only if you ask! Even there, they tell you it's the same as the buffet. Actually, the buffet may have... more

My husband and I and our three kids aged 20, 21 and 23 just got back form a one week holiday at the Azul.Over all I would say that we all loved it but there are a few things that can be improved upon. Lets start with the good.Upon arrival at 7:30 pm we were greated warmly with fresh wet towels to freshen our faces and a glass of champagne.A classy touch I would say.The front lobby is absolutely beautiful.You can instantly hear the sound of the ocean. Registration went without a hitch and we were in our rooms within 10 minutes of our... more

I visited Azul from Dec. 11-Dec. 15th. I have traveled extensively during my lifetime, and when first arriving to the Azul hotel I was so excited and thrilled because I just knew we picked the right place. The grounds are beautiful and you can hear the sound of the ocean when they take you to your room because you are so close to the water. The bell boy took us to our room which was tastefully decorated in a contemporary design (not the W but still with a lot of charm)! We were in section 4 in the back of the building on the second... more

Let me preface this review by stating that I had a very relaxing and enjoyable time at the Azul. I left satisfied with what I received for what I paid (except for the food). However, I feel I should be honest in my review. The Resort and Property: The property is very secluded which is great. No foot traffic on the beach except from the Azul and the adult resort next door. Not a peddler in site the whole time we were there. The resort lay-out is great. Very small and compact. Multiple 2 story buildings all within a 20 second... more

We stayed at the Azul from Dec. 18-25. Originally, our room was assigned in the older section of the hotel. However, after the water and the toilet didn't work, we were moved in the more modern (and in my opinion BETTER) area of the hotel. A wide range of activities are not available at this hotel, but this may be a good thing for anyone that likes to just lie on the beach without being hassled to join in to pool aerobics. Speaking of the pools, there are 3. There is a main pool, a shallow one for kids and a very small one on the other... more

We went to Azul Hotel and Beach Resort for 5 nights in the third week of December. Just like everyone, we did not know what to expect since the resort opened only a month before we got there. However, when we arrived, we were greeted by exceptionally friendly staff and got a moist towel as well as champagne – a nice little touch. Our room was very cozy, and it had a nice view of the beach. There was a tiny balcony that we used for having breakfast. Many people we met complained that the rooms were very small… We were happy... more