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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! (1,234 reviews)
"Room was always cleaned. Room didn’t smell as some reviews indicate, however the rooms do need updating but it did not really bother me."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Flamingo Beach, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
The price is ฿6,457 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
฿6,457
฿7,296 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"I enjoyed my short stay here. For all inclusive the food was good and lots of options for a smaller resort. It surprised me that at the pool no service was offered. Only when I went to the bar did I receive any service. Why no one served me around the pool area I have no idea."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Playa Conchal S/N, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿16,337 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿16,337
฿18,461 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"We stayed at the resort at the end of September. Despite worries about rain ruining our vacation it was beautiful. THe pool is nice and the beach is amazing. Some of the restaurants were good some were ok. In some cases the staff seemed over worked like the pizza cook and in other cases they didn't ..."
Reviewed on 6 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

Las Catalinas Doorway
Playa Danta, Tempate, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star beach holiday home in Tempate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (105 reviews)
"Beautiful, well maintained and very cosy resort, with stunning views over the ocea, very clean and well decorated units and villas, courteous staff and"
Reviewed on 6 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
฿3,386
per adult
88% of travellers recommend

ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo or Conchal
฿2,549
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Sloth Forest Tour, Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour & Waterfall
฿5,098
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Discover secret beaches near Tamarindo on ATVs
฿2,549
per adult

Costa Rica Monkey Jungle Zipline from Tamarindo
฿2,071
per adult
80% of travellers recommend