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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Relax in a serene oceanfront setting with a shaded seating area and breathtaking views.
Enjoy a drink at the bar, surrounded by comfortable seating and a warm atmosphere.
Enjoy meals in style with a view of the beautifully maintained garden from this elegantly furnished dining area.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is €271
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

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Room options

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Plaza Balcony Room

Plaza Balcony Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Danta Standard Room

Danta Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Premium

Ocean View Premium

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 56 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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Las Catalinas Road., Tempate, Guanacaste, 50304

What's nearby

  • Danta Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Penca Beach - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Playa Potrero - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 16 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Conchal Beach - 25 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Arenal - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Ocotal - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Sports Bar - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Liberia - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Papagayo - ‬35 min drive

About this property

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

Luxury upscale hotel near Playa Potrero
Located close to Diamante Eco Adventure Park, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas provides a corner/local shop, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining and scuba diving. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a hot stone massage, a body scrub or a body wrap. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and local and international cuisine. Enjoy on-site activities, such as hiking/biking, beach yoga and boat tours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free valet parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and an electric car charging station
  • Outdoor furniture, massage treatment rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas have thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 45-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Mini fridges, childcare services and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?

As of 20 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas on 17 Aug 2025 start from €271.16, including 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 Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?

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 Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas located?

This Tempate hotel is on the beach, 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Playa Potrero, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Playa Hermosa.

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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 448 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

8/10

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 place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

This place sits in such a unique natural environment. The surroundings incl access to the sea, beaches and walking trails makes it a perfect spot.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Excellent hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Access to the ocean and hiking was fantastic!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Absolutely gorgeous hotel with great friendly staff, highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Area being developed with specifically old European type architecture, going to be very lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

The hotel is beautiful very well maintained, very clean and updated. The food is delicious!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Beautiful property
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

We stayed one night on our trip. It was so beautiful and clean! It’s a quiet area as it’s a new town. They have a small rooftop pool and about 4 pool chairs. The property is right on the beach with 5-8 restaurants in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Wonderful property and Las Catalinas is amazing. Would love to see more chairs on the shared balconies, and fans in the bathrooms. But those are nit picky, and the rest is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

We enjoyed the mix of resort feel and nature, loved the beach, pool, the staff and the dining scene!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10

It’s a lovely building but needs a refresh. The pool is tiny and is typically congested. The food is good with plenty of options. However most all items at the breakfast buffet were somehow deep fried. The beach access needs a place to rinse off - the black sand from the beach is annoying.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

The hotel was great, staff was super friendly and the location is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

It was a beautiful place to stay and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Fine vacation spot
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

excellent location with beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

We loved staying at the hotel. Everything was very convenient and it was an exceptional location in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

If you would like a relaxing vacation by the beach, this is the place to stay beautiful location, beautiful rooms. The service was outstanding. They have a number of restaurants to choose from last night. We had a barbecue on the beach, which was excellent. You can get a golf cart to go to a restaurant that’s nearby so you don’t need to have a car for that. It’s about 45 minutes from the big city beach. I would definitely come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Beautiful place, beautiful location, great staff, great on-prem restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024