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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

4.0 star property
Tempate beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and outdoor pool

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Aerial view
Bar (on property)
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
Exterior
On the sun-kissed shores of Playa Prieta, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas offers a haven of tranquility. Enjoy beachfront dining, scuba diving, and snorkeling or relax with a massage at the spa. With two on-site restaurants serving local and international cuisine, free in-room WiFi for all guests plus coworking spaces ensure you stay connected while soaking up the fun.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach towels
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • In-room childcare

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
$248 nightly
The total price is $279
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Plaza Balcony Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Plaza Balcony Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 344 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Danta Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Danta Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Premium | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Ocean View Premium

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 603 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Las Catalinas Road., Tempate, Guanacaste, 50304

What's nearby

  • Danta Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Penca Beach - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Playa Potrero - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 16 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Conchal Beach - 25 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 54 min drive
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Forketta Food - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brew House by Papagayo Brewing Co. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hemingway's - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

At Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas, you can hit the beach to practice yoga or play volleyball, plus you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Playa Potrero. Guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and mani/pedis, and the outdoor pool provides a splash of fun. Ponciana Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a rooftop terrace, a bar/lounge, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and beach location.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 45 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Up to 2 children (10 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite valet parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Children's menu
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Bodyboard on site

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Beach yoga
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Mountain biking
  • Kayaking
  • Canoe
  • Boat tours
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach towels
  • Bike shop
  • Bike repair services
  • Bike cleaning
  • Pool loungers
  • Water sports equipment
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Paddleboard on site

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2019
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Wine tasting room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 45-inch Smart TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials.

Dining

Ponciana Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Celeste Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Cuatro Calle La Ronda - This coffee shop serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.
Pascual - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Pots & Bowls - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 25 to 30 for adults, and USD 15 to 22 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?

Yes, there's free valet parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but El Coco Casino (7.7 mi) is nearby.

What is there to do at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, mountain biking, and snorkeling. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes and yoga. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include spa services and a picnic area. Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, local and international cuisine, and garden views.

What's the area around Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas like?

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is a short 3-minute walk from Danta Beach and 15 minutes' walk from Dantita Beach. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Beach
Room
Restaurant
Towns
Food
View
Location
Rooftop pool
Sunsets

What guests liked

  • The property's beach location offers a beautiful and calm swim-able beach with stunning views and easy access to amenities. (24 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

I love this hotel and all the amenities! The pool, the rooms, COJ yoga classes, dining options and of course ALL the people!
Jennifer Jean, 7-night trip

8/10 Good

This is a beautiful property with about six restaurants in it. We very much enjoyed our stay at Santarena. A few drawbacks were that since the hotel is kind of secluded, we did not have many options for shopping, and the restaurants were quite over priced.
Maria, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent place!!!
Jose Francisco, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful area, walkable “no car” community. All restaurants are within walking distance or they will come pick you up in a golf cart. The pool has a great view of the beach and sunset. Most importantly this is an area that is quiet and peaceful! Everything is closed and lights off by 9PM-10PM latest. Not a place to come if you want to party. The staff was super helpful with finding things to do and guiding us in everything with our last minute booking. Thank you Arturo & Aurelio for all your help!
Paula, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property and location in Las Catalina’s, surf shop, beach and restaurants out your doorstep. Rooftop pool and nearby beach club also amazing.
Taylor, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Tomas, 9-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This place was absolutely gorgeous. The Hotel Santarena was incredibly clean, the staff were incredibly friendly, and it came off as genuine and warm. It was my first time to Costa Rica and I would recommend the Santarena to anyone that wants to have an amazing experience. It was a quick drive from the airport in Liberia, and it was conveniently located in an area that was not far from other great places to experience like Tamarindo and the Diamante Eco Park. And if experiencing local life and food is on your list of desires, just 10 minutes away was Potrero with some incredible food with the kindest locals at Los Abuelos. I recommend the Red Snapper. But seriously, the Santarena was a great stay experience. It was all inclusive and we were so incredibly well taken care of.
Christopher Tim, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent hotel!
Jean Carlo, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Access to the ocean and hiking was fantastic!
Tod, 10-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely gorgeous hotel with great friendly staff, highly recommended
Mohd, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The hotel is beautiful very well maintained, very clean and updated. The food is delicious!
Lizeth, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We loved the community and found many options. Only thing I would say is staff was not to willing to provide food options that were outside of the hotel.
Charles Asher, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Area being developed with specifically old European type architecture, going to be very lovely.
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The property was a pleasant place with easy access to food and restaurants in the vicinity. The rooms were clean and well-maintained, and the internet connection was excellent, considering my cell phone’s 5G features were limited. I would appreciate it if the bars and restaurants could stay open past 8 pm, as everything closes early, especially being in a remote area. The front desk staff were amazing (shout out to Arturo and Aurelio)! They helped make our trip fabulous by helping us arrange dinner reservations and also helping us plan our fun activities and excursions. The onsite/in town restaurants provided many options and the food was very fresh and delicious. Staff at the restaurants were friendly, helpful and attentive. We loved the breakfast, great ceviche, tasty coconut shrimp and excellent coffee cheesecake. My Hubby loved the ice cream stand with fresh waffle cones. Check out the Patagonia store for yummy coffee drinks and empanadas to go. The onsite infinity pool was super chill and relaxing and provided us a great space to chat, meet folks, relax and enjoy great views of the ocean. The ocean/beach in front of the property was clean, semi private and easy to navigate as there were no rocks or obstructions in the sand. Great space for adults and kids. There’s a great hike next to the hotel. I would recommend sneakers or hikers because it’s rocky and there are changes in elevations. Lastly, bring mosquito repellant because those buggers are fierce.
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Infinity pool
Great Breakfast
Look up. Sometimes Friends hang out in the trees
Steven, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property
jennifer Rose, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful beach stay

We stayed one night on our trip. It was so beautiful and clean! It’s a quiet area as it’s a new town. They have a small rooftop pool and about 4 pool chairs. The property is right on the beach with 5-8 restaurants in the area.
Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed the mix of resort feel and nature, loved the beach, pool, the staff and the dining scene!
david, 7-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful property and Las Catalinas is amazing. Would love to see more chairs on the shared balconies, and fans in the bathrooms. But those are nit picky, and the rest is excellent.
Kevin, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The hotel was great, staff was super friendly and the location is amazing.
Dax, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was a beautiful place to stay and very comfortable
Abeer, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

It’s a lovely building but needs a refresh. The pool is tiny and is typically congested. The food is good with plenty of options. However most all items at the breakfast buffet were somehow deep fried. The beach access needs a place to rinse off - the black sand from the beach is annoying.
Michelle, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fine vacation spot
Robert, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

excellent location with beautiful views.
Robert, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We loved staying at the hotel. Everything was very convenient and it was an exceptional location in the area.
Lori Christine, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice
bernabe, 7-night trip