Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

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Luxury
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4.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Romantic escape with serene ocean views

Serene ocean views and romantic ambiance define your stay, with easy beach access and a tranquil setting. Unwind in beautiful rooms and savour the rooftop pool's breathtaking vistas.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is ฿7,901
฿10,058 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Room options

View all photos for Danta Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a television, and a window with a view of hills.

Danta Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Plaza Balcony Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Plaza Balcony Room

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

View all photos for Ocean View Premium

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Ocean View Premium

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a small table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Tempate, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Playa Potrero and Playa Hermosa can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Diamante Eco Adventure Park. Monkey Park and Las Baulas National Marine Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and ziplining nearby. Visit our Las Catalinas travel guide
Map
Las Catalinas Road., Tempate, Guanacaste, 50304

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a beach, boats, and houses along the shore.
    Playa Potrero
    21 min drive - 7.0 km
  • A coastal town with a beach, a large building complex, and mountains in the background.
    Flamingo Beach
    29 min drive - 11.1 km
  • A beach with clear blue water, rocky outcrops, and a sandy shore.
    Conchal Beach
    43 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Danta Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dantita Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Hotel Riu Guanacaste
    35 min drive
  • Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica
    35 min drive
  • Tamarindo Bar
    35 min drive
  • Coconut Pool Bar
    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 beach bar, a corner/local shop and a rooftop terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining and scuba diving. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment or hydrotherapy. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and local and international cuisine. The gym offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include beach yoga, boat tours and hiking/biking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an art gallery on-site and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free valet parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and 3 outdoor tennis courts
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station and 2 outdoor pickleball courts
    • 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.

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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
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Art gallery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle equipment shop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat tours
  • Bodyboard
  • Canoeing
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • 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

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
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Communal living room
  • Electric bike charging
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

American ExpressDiners ClubDiscoverJCB InternationalMastercardVisa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 25 to 30 for adults and USD 15 to 22 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 6)
  • 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

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

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
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

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 Sep 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas on 27 Sep 2026 start from ฿7,901, excluding 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, only service animals are welcome at the 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).

Does Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM-9:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 200 per vehicle applies.

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 522 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall an excellent experience. The staff were beyond accommodating and the property was stellar.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property! Friendly staff! Can’t wait To come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved Hotel Santarena in Las Catalinas! You’re going to have the best vacation; just make sure to find out everything it offers so you can make the most of it—and those sunsets are stunning!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel with above average amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property, rooms and staff were great. Notably the service staff in the restaurants. Very friendly and helpful. Beautiful beach area however access to the water is limited by ground rocks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms and nice restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great get-away! Place was clean, the statf were so pleasent! The amenities were great! The food was very very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, big and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This was our first time here and third to CR. We loved the property and wished we had more time to enjoy the amenities. It’s quiet compared to Playa Flamingo but for our last night couldn’t ask for better. The sunset views at the top of the hill were stunning. Service was one of the best we had from the moment we opened the car door to the time we checked out. Highly recommend! Cute quiet area to stroll through. Not lively but nice choices for food and drinks for an intimate setting at the beach. We’ll be back for longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Santarena is a fabulous hotel where they make you feel at home; whether in the lobby, roof top, or in their spacious and well appointed rooms - some with spectacular ocean views.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The area, the rooms, cleanliness but especially the staff!!! Love Las Catalinas and Santarena!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much, enjoyed our stay at Santarena, the help we’re very friendly and with great service. They gave us a ride to the Pickleball courts and gave us a ride back and never charged us. The courtyard effect of the area around the hotel with all the restaurants is very quaint. Is it very nice quiet place, we had an immensely great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was yummy both days that we were there, and the service at the restaurants was top-notch! However, we were disappointed not to have a swimming pool available to use as guests at Santarena Hotel. The rooftop infinity pool was way too small for the number of rooms available.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was great, staff was super friendly and the location is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful room with a comfortable king-size bed. Food was also very good, better than the restaurants nearby in Las Catalinas. But what made the stay exceptional was the staff. All staff were friendly, warm, helpful, and incredibly attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent location with beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a very beautiful property, the staff was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, beautiful location, great staff, great on-prem restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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