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Hotel Cantarana

3.5 star property
Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Tamarindo Beach

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Villa One Bedroom, 1 King Bed | Private kitchenette
Villa One Bedroom, 1 King Bed
Beach nearby, beach umbrellas, beach towels, beach yoga
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Laundry
The current price is €127
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar

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Room options

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Villa One Bedroom, 1 King Bed

Villa One Bedroom, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Terrace/patio

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony | Balcony

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50308

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 37 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Playa Langosta - 45 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 47 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬31 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cantarana

Hotel near Tamarindo Beach
You can look forward to a corner/local shop, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Hotel Cantarana. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with surfing and beach yoga. Indulge in a body treatment, a sports massage and a body scrub at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine bistro, Bistro Cantarana, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and a poolside location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Wedding services, beach umbrellas and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Cantarana have thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and ceiling fans

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Cantarana

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 September to 31 October:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 180 per vehicle (return)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Hotel Cantarana Playa Grande
Hotel Cantarana
Cantarana Playa Grande
Cantarana
Cantarana Hotel Playa Grande
Hotel Cantarana Hotel
Hotel Cantarana Cabo Velas
Hotel Cantarana Hotel Cabo Velas

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Cantarana have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Cantarana?

As of 12 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cantarana on 24 Mar 2025 start from €126.54, 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 Hotel Cantarana pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Cantarana?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Cantarana?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Cantarana?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 40 (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Cantarana provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 180 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Cantarana located?

Located in Palm Beach Estates, this beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Grande Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Ventanas Beach. Conchal Beach and Playa Zapotillal are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Hotel Cantarana Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 121 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Love it here
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myron

This property was a very pleasant experience with staff that couldn’t do enough for you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Great place. Can't wait to go.back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Thank you for everything...
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Maybe an older property but it’s clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Netanel

Great location, right in front of the beach, peaceful place. Safe and beutiful closed community!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

very clean. very comfortable bed. excellent people
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khari Lynn

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

We are non-surfers but chose.this property due to its access to visit turtle nesting beaches (the next town up) The turtles delivered, the hotel, however, was pretty ordinary. Nice quality towels, good air con, comfy bed Bins emptied alternate days, which is not nice when its a septic tank system so you flush nothing youve not consumed Limited / overpriced menu (compared to other local eateries) Multiple issues with the room. Some resolved, some not Glad we came to Playa Grande, quite happily left after 2 nights
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

My short stay was perfect and the staff are both kind and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

myles

Very peaceful away from Tamarindo but only a short boat ride away from the action
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

We really enjoyed our stay, very peaceful and access to great surf just a few steps away!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

SRINATH

Very private property close to private beach, quiet and new rooms. While our stay was short, we really liked hotel and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erinn

Pleasantly surprised! Loved this property and the customer service was spectacular! Planning to be back again in November for a stay at El Manglar.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

diana

We loved Hotel Cantarana and Playa Grande! A beautiful beach, amazing sunsets, great guided trips, and a comfortable place to stay with helpful, friendly staff that take great care of their place. Can’t wait to come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Cantarana. The access to the private beach was amazing and the sunset was spectacular! There are great restaurants at the property and within walking distance. The room was clean and comfortable but the property could use a refresh. Overall was a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Harold

Staff was great especially Gerson and Winkle. The room was okay just a little loud as it was under the restaurant and would like to see a little better pest control and pool cleanliness. Would stay ere again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Incredible beach, the hotel is small but excellent. Very safe place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

It's nice and quiet and just a short walk to a beautiful beach. We felt very safe. There were good options for dining out. Everyone was very friendly. We would definitely come back!!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

The location to Playa grande 8 minute walk Multiple restaurants in walking distance, which were unique and fantastic. Ease location to rent surfboards and other beach gear Staff was fantastic Manfred our bartender was the best Concierge was very helpful and quick to respond
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie

The bed was super comfortable and the room was very nice and clean. We loved the pool and it was a short walk to a beautiful beach. The restaurant was also very good. We didn't want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Hotel and staff we very nice. The water did get shut off overnight, not sure why that happened but we know there were rolling black outs while we were there. We were there in off season so pretty much had the place to ourselves. Not being surfers, this really isn't the area for us so we were glad it was off season.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

GILLIAN

This hotel exceeded our expectations! It was so nice to have a small kitchen with an espresso maker as well as a coffee/smoothie shop and restaurant on site. The staff was so friendly and accessible at all hours. We were able to rent last minute surfboards and enjoyed the beautiful surf and non-crowded beach that was just a very short walk down a beautiful, shaded path. We will absolutely visit this hotel again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Excellent service, friendly vibe
Lovely rooms, nice pool area, private access to the beach. The staff was welcoming and very helpful. They do accept pets so you may hear some yapping dogs. They have surfboard and paddle rentals on site and can help you with all of your tours. If you want a very low-key beach vibe this is a place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Room was nice and quiet. The beach very nice, warm water. Good for surfing. Restaurants O.K.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023