Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide



Visit Santa Cruz
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 Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Sardinal de Carrillo Sardinal Guanacaste
Stay at this 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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,323 reviews)
Pools were great. Not a lot of entertainment and the food was just ok.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal Sardinal Guanacaste
Stay at this 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! (1,437 reviews)
No, view of the trees, we were able to see monkeys in the morning, very cute. Clean.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Condovac la Costa
400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal
Stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (1,018 reviews)
The staff are very nice
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
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.

Toro Blanco Resort
25 Metros Sur de la Iglesia Catolica 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! (152 reviews)
Wonderful place, warm, relaxed & inviting. Kelly at reception was so friendly & accommodating & the hotel has such a chill & relaxing vibe. Beautiful pool courtyard, with patios on each room with view of the pool. Fabulous location, a block from the beach. 100% recommend!!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
Av Central Tamarindo Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (92 reviews)
Was easy check in, a nice central outdoor shared space with a pool. Only problem was the shower water pressure was very low. Besides that great value for location. Nice fridge, ac worked fine, and everything was clean
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

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! (105 reviews)
Sauberer Raum, Küche war OKAY, ruhig. Sauberer Pool
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
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
฿4,155
per adult
88% of travellers recommend

Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo
฿3,184
per adult
78% of travellers recommend

Thai Fusion Massage Experience in Tamarindo
฿3,184
per adult

ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal or Riu Hotels
฿2,865
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Sloth Watching + Waterfall & Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour
฿4,984
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

From Timarouba: Sailing & Snorkeling w/Lunch & Drinks Ticket
฿3,168
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
