This is a very pretty place as described, it's surrounded by plants and nature and everything is very picturesque. The pool is great but you'll need to ask for towels at reception. So I could see it being very relaxing if it were not for the design flaws that stressed me out.
The open air design of the cabins turned out to be very inconvenient, since there were no screens or ways to seal the entire wall of the cabin, just some gauzy curtains, which were pretty but didn't cover all the gaps, this is Costa Rica and there are a lot of bugs, which are attracted to light. So with the open air design of the cabin we found the main level of the building basically unusable after dark. the living area only had one lantern over the table, so there were no lights in the sitting area for reading unless you brought your own light. And the lantern over the kitchen table just attracted bugs to interrupt your meal.
There is also no way to secure any of the cabin besides the bedroom. The AC is only in the bedroom and cannot impact any other space from the design of the cabin, The main room has a fan but we were here in March and the outdoor temp is _30-35C so it was...
Read moreOur stay in our rustic cabin was spectacular, the room was very clean, beautifully decorated and comfortable. The steep stairs to the bedroom might be a deterrent for some but we had no trouble at all. The small dining area is perfect for a relaxing time contemplating the jungle. ||The pool area is very well kept, also really apt for reading a book, taking a nap or having a calm moment in the pool.||In terms of location of the hotel is very eel situated, close to many restaurants, a small supermarket and within walking distance of Pancito Café, a very good place to have breakfast or a sandwich. ||The hotel has parking, they take all credit cards and has free wifi. The have their own high cuisine restaurant within walking distance, 300...
Read moreAs wedding photographers in Costa Rica, we have stayed in many hotels throughout the country.
Hotel Tangara Azul by far has been the best. It is clear the owner put much thought into decorating and accommodating the lovely cabins, from the quality shampoos and soaps, to the beds and curtains. as well as the landscaping.
The hotel and grounds are beautiful and quiet, and the onsite restaurant, Citrus, which is run by the same owner, has excellent food which is presented well and has great customer service and ambiance. When we return to Ojochal for another wedding, we will be staying at the Botique Hotel Azul.
Additionally, the owner is very courteous, friendly, and professional, and speaks English and Spanish fluently, among...
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