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Top 10 Santa Cruz hotels and places to stay

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Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Friendly staff."
Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1217)
"The hotel is not for couples, the internet service is terrible, you would lose connection walking from your room to the lobby. The doors still used keys with room # on it. The elevators were old and slow . with a max of 5 people. Overall I stayed at the RIUs before this one was the worse. The staff for the most part was exceptional. the food was decent."
Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (871)
"Older but very nice. The staff were excellent ."
The price is ฿12,203
per night
3 May - 4 May
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
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3 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"good"
The price is ฿8,473
per night
7 May - 8 May
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
2 restaurants, breakfast served
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection
4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (413)
"I enjoyed my stay at the El Mangroove. The property was lovely and the staff was friendly, kind, attentive and helpful. Look forward to returning to CR in the future. "
The price is ฿12,169
per night
28 May - 29 May
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1169)
"This was a nice choice for airport stay. Clean and friendly, with nice grounds. Free shuttle to and from the airport."
The price is ฿4,372
per night
19 May - 20 May
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool loungers
Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (387)
"Great holiday. We just got back two weeks ago."
The price is ฿15,874
per night
2 May - 3 May
Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (663)
"Very nice clean hotel with a great staff!"
The price is ฿9,491
per night
4 May - 5 May
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa
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Bahia del Sol Beach Front Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (854)
"Beautiful compound right on beach. Very friendly"
The price is ฿6,372
per night
4 May - 5 May
Bahia del Sol Beach Front Boutique Hotel
Beach nearby, black sand
The Palms At Coco Beach
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (406)
"This property has a small shop that sells necessary items similar to a Circle K or 7-11 and alcohol. It was very convenient. Outdoor restaurant with a free breakfast included from 0700-1000. The swimming pool was clean with a smaller pool for children. Nightly activities included bingo, karaoke, and pool table. The staff was super hospitable, helpful, and friendly. Coco beach was a very short walk from the hotel as were little shops to purchase souvenirs. There were delicious restaurants...
The price is ฿3,954
per night
6 May - 7 May
The Palms At Coco Beach
Romantic Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Ocean View | View from room
Casa Chameleon Hotel Las Catalinas - Adults Only
4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (193)
"The views are stunning! "
The price is ฿32,787
per night
7 May - 8 May
Casa Chameleon Hotel Las Catalinas - Adults Only
Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Hotel Villa del Sueño
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (216)
"Charming hotel, very well kept and amazing helpful staff. Lovely quiet beach front nearby with a few decent dining options there. Quiet chill place to relax, mostly an adult hotel overall it seems and with some nice live entertainment on weekends. Close enough to Coco beach for more dining options and beach stuff plus a very decent grocery store. Was great as a low key home base for this trip and very easy to and from the airport."
The price is ฿2,982
per night
13 May - 14 May
Hotel Villa del Sueño
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Hotel & Villas Huetares
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (277)
"We loved that it was a 5min walk to the beach, the property was well kept and the rooms were clean. The pools are also a plus, I would stay there again."
The price is ฿2,749
per night
14 May - 15 May
Hotel & Villas Huetares
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Seis Playas Hotel
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (404)
"It was a beautiful property about 20 minutes outside of Tamarindo. The place was spotless and the service was great."
The price is ฿2,378
per night
12 May - 13 May
Seis Playas Hotel
Swim up | View from room
Dunama Hotel & Casino
3.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (543)
"Beautiful property with private beach access. Large staffed parking area and in close proximity to little town and other beaches. Highly recommend. "
The price is ฿4,998
per night
2 May - 3 May
Dunama Hotel & Casino
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Hotel Villa Del Sol
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (184)
"Omg! The entire staff was extremely accommodating and the grounds were beautifully landscaped. My whole group enjoyed our stay. Ask for activity and beach recommendations and take them up on it. "
The price is ฿2,980
per night
27 May - 28 May
Hotel Villa Del Sol
Outdoor pool
Hotel Pura Vista
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (80)
"When we arrived there was a hiccup at airport / rental car. I was very concerned but called Thisbee. She calmed me, explained options, and was a trusted colleague. The owners went well above their “jobs” to assure our stay was perfect, and it was. "
Hotel Pura Vista
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Las Catalinas Collection
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (73)
"El lugar es muy bonito en sus alrededores, sentimos que la habitación no está adecuadamente equipada para cocinar (a los sartenes se les pega la comida, no hay escurridor de platos, solo hay un limpión para secar platos para toda la estadia). Algunas veces para lograr que se nos atendiera de forma adecuada al whatsapp de las catalinas teniamos que enviar varios mensajes a diferentes momentos para que se ejecutara la petición. En general, fue una buena experiencia, solo esos dos detalles que...
The price is ฿14,024
per night
12 May - 13 May
Las Catalinas Collection
Beach nearby, white sand
Casas del Toro Playa Flamingo
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (58)
"My family and I really enjoyed our stay here. Staff was really nice and helped with anything we needed! couple beaches nearby. Our favorite was playa flamingo which was only a 5min drive. PURA VIDA! "
The price is ฿3,302
per night
5 May - 6 May
Casas del Toro Playa Flamingo
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Karao - Guancaste Airport
2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (96)
"Breakfast was amazing. The road was noisy outside but there isn't much you can do about that. Nice place for a quick stay."
The price is ฿1,954
per night
2 May - 3 May
Karao - Guancaste Airport
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The price is ฿2,086 per night from May 2 to May 3
฿2,086
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Accommodation near Santa Cruz attractions

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Parque Bernabela Ramos

Explore the great outdoors at Parque Bernabela Ramos, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz. Wander the beaches in this relaxing area.

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Santa Cruz hotels information

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4,803 hotels
Lowest Price
฿1,954
Highest Price
฿32,787

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Santa Cruz?

Located 21.5 mi (34.6 km) from the heart of Santa Cruz, Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your stay in the area are Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive and The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Santa Cruz.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Santa Cruz has to offer?

Las Catalinas Collection: This holiday home rental outside of Santa Cruz is located on the beach, and has a terrace, a garden and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Amenities such as a coffee maker and free parking are also available for your convenience. See all vacation rentals in Santa Cruz.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Santa Cruz.

What's the best hotel for families in Santa Cruz?

Hotel Diria Santa Cruz is a top 3-star hotel on Expedia for families, and features 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant. Also, attractions in the area such as Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are fun for children of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Santa Cruz.

What is the favourite LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Santa Cruz?

Hotel Diria Santa Cruz is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel that features 2 outdoor pools and free Wi-Fi. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Santa Cruz.

What's the best dog-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz?

Playa Junquillal Eco Resort is a top hotel for people travelling with their pets, and offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool for its human guests. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Santa Cruz.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Santa Cruz?

Hotel Diria Santa Cruz is a top hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool and free WiFi. Playa Junquillal Eco Resort is another choice that features an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Santa Cruz.

What is the best spa hotel in Santa Cruz?

Playa Junquillal Eco Resort is a highly recommended spa hotel with a pool. In-room massages are also available. See all spa hotels in Santa Cruz.

What's it like to stay in Santa Cruz?

Visitors can enjoy all that Santa Cruz has to offer, including its parks. In Santa Cruz, there are 38 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Santa Cruz.

What should I do while I'm visiting Santa Cruz?

A favourite place to visit is Parque Bernabela Ramos. You'll also find Casino Diria and Junquillal Beach in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Santa Cruz guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Santa Cruz?

The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are December and January, with an average of 25°C. The rainiest months in Santa Cruz are October, September, June and August, with each month seeing an average of 498 mm of rainfall.

Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews
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Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

5/5 Excellent
"Amazing "
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Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only