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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

4.0 star property
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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool loungers
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service

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Las Catalinas Road., Tempate, Guanacaste, 50304
  • Place, Danta Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dantita Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬
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Danta Standard Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Danta Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Plaza Balcony Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Plaza Balcony Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Premium | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean View Premium

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite

  • 56 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
At Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas, spend the day on the beach where you can enjoy snorkelling. Then return for a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Change of towels is available on request
Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 45-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Tempate hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Danta Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and 2 restaurants are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine with ocean views at Ponciana Restaurant, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes 3 outdoor tennis courts, volleyball and kayaking
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the beach
  • 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Playa Potrero and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Diamante Eco Adventure Park
Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas offers its guests outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby corner/local shop. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include 2 meeting rooms and coworking spaces. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas. Valet parking is free.

This 4-star Tempate hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Ponciana Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Celeste Restaurant – This beachfront restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Cuatro Calle La Ronda – This coffee shop serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.
Pascual – This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Pots & Bowls – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 25 to 30 for adults and USD 15 to 22 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Celeste Restaurant
  • Cuatro Calle La Ronda
  • Pascual
  • Ponciana Restaurant
  • Pots & Bowls

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle equipment shop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat tours
  • Bodyboard
  • Canoeing
  • Fitness classes
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis lessons
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 25 to 30 for adults and USD 15 to 22 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 467 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful community!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi Celest

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is extremely clean. The room was spacious and beautiful. The breakfast was delicious! The staff was some of the nicest people I’ve come across. They always remembered our names and we never felt unsafe even in the slightest. Do you research on the area that was my mistake. Las Catalinas is very out of the way to most tourist places and excursions. The entire town completely shuts down at 9pm. Theres absolutely nothing to do after 9pm. Not bar no food. Nothing. You want to leave the town at 8? Good luck. I think a max number of nights in this town is 2-3. The pool was clean and beautiful even though it was small.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Relaxing stay even with a major Xtrerra event going on.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emelyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Long Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was a pleasant place with easy access to food and restaurants in the vicinity. The rooms were clean and well-maintained, and the internet connection was excellent, considering my cell phone’s 5G features were limited. I would appreciate it if the bars and restaurants could stay open past 8 pm, as everything closes early, especially being in a remote area. The front desk staff were amazing (shout out to Arturo and Aurelio)! They helped make our trip fabulous by helping us arrange dinner reservations and also helping us plan our fun activities and excursions. The onsite/in town restaurants provided many options and the food was very fresh and delicious. Staff at the restaurants were friendly, helpful and attentive. We loved the breakfast, great ceviche, tasty coconut shrimp and excellent coffee cheesecake. My Hubby loved the ice cream stand with fresh waffle cones. Check out the Patagonia store for yummy coffee drinks and empanadas to go. The onsite infinity pool was super chill and relaxing and provided us a great space to chat, meet folks, relax and enjoy great views of the ocean. The ocean/beach in front of the property was clean, semi private and easy to navigate as there were no rocks or obstructions in the sand. Great space for adults and kids. There’s a great hike next to the hotel. I would recommend sneakers or hikers because it’s rocky and there are changes in elevations. Lastly, bring mosquito repellant because those buggers are fierce.
Friends
Infinity pool
Great Breakfast
Look up. Sometimes Friends hang out in the trees
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula, Irvine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area, walkable “no car” community. All restaurants are within walking distance or they will come pick you up in a golf cart. The pool has a great view of the beach and sunset. Most importantly this is an area that is quiet and peaceful! Everything is closed and lights off by 9PM-10PM latest. Not a place to come if you want to party. The staff was super helpful with finding things to do and guiding us in everything with our last minute booking. Thank you Arturo & Aurelio for all your help!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Jean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel and all the amenities! The pool, the rooms, COJ yoga classes, dining options and of course ALL the people!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property with about six restaurants in it. We very much enjoyed our stay at Santarena. A few drawbacks were that since the hotel is kind of secluded, we did not have many options for shopping, and the restaurants were quite over priced.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhanny

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was absolutely gorgeous. The Hotel Santarena was incredibly clean, the staff were incredibly friendly, and it came off as genuine and warm. It was my first time to Costa Rica and I would recommend the Santarena to anyone that wants to have an amazing experience. It was a quick drive from the airport in Liberia, and it was conveniently located in an area that was not far from other great places to experience like Tamarindo and the Diamante Eco Park. And if experiencing local life and food is on your list of desires, just 10 minutes away was Potrero with some incredible food with the kindest locals at Los Abuelos. I recommend the Red Snapper. But seriously, the Santarena was a great stay experience. It was all inclusive and we were so incredibly well taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fine. Very expensive for the value received. Felt like an outpost of an American resort. Lacked authenticity. Located in an empty ghost town. Felt like being on a cruise but on land. Also the food didn’t feel fresh. It was definitely frozen even though they denied it. Just felt kind of lame over all.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing regarding our vip status was honored. Was to have had amenities so that a two week stay would be convenient then property said 2K to upgrade? Was supposed to have a private balcony but was shared with people sitting right outside our bed basically. Talking noisy. Food offered was minimal and very little options. Pool was ice cold and very very tiny enough for maybe 4 guests at a time. Safe did not work. No laundry services as promised. No breakfast as promised. No grocery or help for concierge services as promised. Checked out (paid full amount manager wouldn’t respond to a chat to fix). Had to move to another facility that offered what we were supposed to be getting with another 2400 price tag attatched. Really disappointed and felt catfished by hotel and Expedia for not stepping in to help.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and location in Las Catalina’s, surf shop, beach and restaurants out your doorstep. Rooftop pool and nearby beach club also amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles Asher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the community and found many options. Only thing I would say is staff was not to willing to provide food options that were outside of the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

marilyn

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Richmond Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

song

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible experience. I stayed here with my son for about a week. Although it's next to the beach, the area is surrounded by construction, with almost no shops and poor transportation options. Staff were unprofessional and unhelpful—no activity brochures, no useful advice, and they only cared about charging you. The taxi from the hotel to the airport was quoted at $180, while Uber would cost around $70, but they chased away my Uber driver! One of the worst hotel stays I've ever had. Avoid this place and stay closer to Flagmin Beach instead.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes I didn’t see any VIP Benefit added to my bill on checkout please update my VIP cash
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025