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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Barrio Buenos Aires
Check out nearby sights like Parque Bernabela Ramos while you're spending some time in Barrio Buenos Aires and the surrounding area.

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,258 reviews)
We had the best time here. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed the shows, food, and the amenities. This was such a gorgeous location and I can honestly say we never ran out of things to do. Everyday was so much fun and such a unique experience. Thank you to the fabulous team ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,285 reviews)
Great vacation- would go again! Need to switch up food menus a bit but otherwise great time!
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Ruta #21 Frente Al, Aeropuerto Internacional, Liberia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,907 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,907
฿4,415 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,338 reviews)
Shuttle was great.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hermosa Paradise
Highway 159 behind Super Luperon, Sardinal, Guanacaste Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 14 beach bars. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews)
Good for what it is
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Playa del Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
In short, it's a place best suited for family retreat
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Toro Blanco Resort
25 Metros Sur de la Iglesia Catolica, Playa del Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (127 reviews)
Breakfast good, staff amazing I was only sad cuz the pool was out still and didn’t know it. They offered to buy me a pass across the way but it was raining. Later when it stopped I kinda wish I had a pool but the hospitality made up for the lack of it. On that note when the pool is back the place ...
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
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.
Things to do

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour
฿4,087
per adult
88% of travellers recommend

ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo or Conchal
฿2,615
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Sloth Tour in Rainforest, Waterfall, Organic Coffee and Chocolate
฿5,175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Discover secret beaches near Tamarindo on ATVs
฿2,615
per adult

Costa Rica Monkey Jungle Zipline from Tamarindo
฿2,125
per adult
80% of travellers recommend