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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Playa Prieta

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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Superior Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Spa
    SpaSpa
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Las Catalinas Road., Tempate, Guanacaste, 50304
  • Popular LocationDanta Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaya Potrero11 min drive
  • Popular LocationFlamingo Beach26 min drive
  • AirportLiberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)64 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Las Catalinas

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Tempate hotel, you'll find Playa Prieta and Penca Beach. Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Danta Beach - 3 min walk
  • Playa Potrero - 11 min drive
  • Playa Prieta - 14 min drive
  • Penca Beach - 18 min drive
  • Flamingo Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Arenal - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Papagayo - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Riu Guanacaste sports bar - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Monkey's Bar y Restaurante - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

4-star beachfront hotel near Playa Prieta
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include 2 meeting rooms and coworking spaces.

WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas. Valet parking is free.

This 4-star Tempate hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2019
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Tempate hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 25 to 30 for adults and USD 15 to 22 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle equipment shop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat tours
  • Bodyboard
  • Canoeing
  • Designer stores
  • Fitness classes
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wine tasting room

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 25 to 30 for adults, and USD 15 to 22 for children
  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in is available.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas to the airport?

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is 16.9 mi (50-min drive) away from the Tamarindo (TNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?

As of Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas on Aug 19, 2024 start from $356.49, 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.

Does Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas.

How close is Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 25 and 30 for adults, USD 15 and 22 for children.

Is there a casino at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but El Coco Casino (7.7 mi) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?

This hotel offers free valet parking.

Does Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas have a pool?

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like local and international cuisine, ocean views, and al fresco dining.

Does Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Wake Day Spa, where you can enjoy body scrubs, massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas to downtown Tempate?

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is 0.1 mi away from Las Catalinas.

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 398 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 398 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 398 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 398 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 398 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great holiday. We just got back two weeks ago.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon, Long Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Irma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon, Long Beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were influenced by convincing marketing and a very misleading article in a certain "French sounding" US travel magazine, into believing we were going to be staying at hotel in a quaint small beach town. The problem is that it isn’t a quaint beach town, it’s a planned resort community which pretends to be a town. It's all a big, artificial somewhat soulless place, started in 2006, owned by 1 company, with a few noncompany owned businesses, that work as concessions within what is really a resort. If you like early 2000's pastiche mediterranean architecture, you will love it. Personally, I think it feels more suited to Southern California outdoor mall architecture, than something that should have been "plonked" into a pretty Costa Rican bay. Why did they have to build this here ? Interestingly, although described as a "mediterranean" town, we also were told that it was inspired by Cuban, Colombian, and Moroccan architecture, so it really is a bit of a "mash-up". The Marketing is beautiful, really clever photography that show the resort finished, I just looked at the photos again on the website it gives no clue of the huge next phase of construction which is happening in the hills behind the hotel. Construction seems to go from 6.00am to 8.00pm 6 days a week by the way. The first thing you see when you drive down the hill entering the resort, past the other hotel, the very attractive (modern ?) Chameleon Hotel is the construction spreading across all the hills to the right
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for Romantic Getaway
Perfect hotel for couples. Romantic with few big families made it a lovely stay and we'll most likely be staying again. The service and rooftop pool view were the highlights of the trip
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique style size and guest services. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Twice daily room cleaning. Room amenities and bed were first class.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Santarena Hotel has a quaint and tranquil mood . The beach is beautiful and there are plenty of restaurants to choose from with different cuisines and vibes. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Nice place, friendly people and staff. The resort town is beautiful. Enjoyed our time here
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt like I belonged there - like I had been there my whole life. Everything seemed to slow down upon arrival. The only challenge was with one employee who really did not seem to care about helping us with an issue. He said he was working on it even though it was an easy fix. I waited most of the day and reminded him multiple times. When I asked someone else and it was taken care of in most minutes.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only downside was that there were very few foot washing stations between the beach and the rooms.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The moment we arrived, the staff was very friendly and professional, from valet to bellman to concierge to reception to barman to servers. Every aspect of our stay was amazing; from dinner at Celeste, very comfortable bedroom and huge clean shower, beautiful ocean views from our large terrace. We would definitely stay here again and recommend this hotel to anyone. Only comment is that there is currently a lot of construction going on affecting ease of getting around by car, and everything is accessable on foot since the community is only about 4 square blocks. our large balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everyone super nice, beautiful hotel, would recommend to families and couples
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property and service itself is impeccable. No complaints about the cleanliness, the beauty, or the staff. HOWEVER, if travelling with kids, there will be some inconveniences. For example, no umbrellas , shade or chairs by the beach- this was hugely problematic as I travelled alone with my son who wanted to play at the beach every day. With limited shade available, we had to go indoors or to the pool area (which was extremely hot, without a breeze), every day between the peak sunshine hours 11-330/4pm. For this reason alone, we will not return. In addition, it would have been nice to have a small balcony chair so I could sit on the balcony and have my morning coffee. I wake much earlier than my son, and wanted to have my coffee and read on the balcony while he slept, but ended up standing on the balcony or sitting inside. I wanted to make the most of my outdoor time while I was here, but found myself limited due to these lack of facilities. The store that rents chairs is extremely expensive for a rental and did not have umbrellas. The Beach: would have been also helpful to know at check-in that there are huge rocks in one area of the beach. We learned the hard way when we were hit with a huge wave, falling and hurting ourselves on the rocks. The rocks are sharp and hard to see bc the water isn’t clear (it’s clean, but the dark sand makes it hard to see the bottom). Btw, waves were huge.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rossana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property is beautiful, staff are amazing BUT the thermostat in our room was not working. It was 38C outside, our room temp was at 24C.We tried to change it to 21C and the temperature never changed. The front desk told us that the rooms will never be at 21C.OK, but the annoying part is that they had the front desk and lobby at 20C. Only complaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was exceptional, world class. I could never remember all of the names, but certainly want to recognize Carla and Arturo, Edgar, Eli, Randall we’re all fantastic. I would highly recommend the Santarena
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Summur

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I wouldn’t rate this property as highly as other reviewers. There’s no effort to have guests entertained or be involved in any activities. The beach area was totally occupied by the locals on the weekend and no lounge beach chairs were provided by hotel so how do you market yourself as beach front property when guests can’t even enjoy the beach under the extreme heat. Most staff didn’t speak English which’s odd since the hotel is in an area heavily visited by tourists. Breakfast was less than average, other restaurants around the property deserve a five star rating for quality and service which was the highlight of our stay. Wouldn’t recommend as an upscale hotel. Our room was barely cleaned. Rooftop pool not cared for properly and not maintained enough as my husband had so many bites from it. We travel quite a bit and this is the first time leaving a review since there were too many complaints. Description of where the hotel is could be more clearer, the trip to get there from airport was bad. No body seems to care to speak English. Also it was definitely a very hot week weather wise.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam

Karla, the concierge was excellent and very helpful. The room was large and beautiful with a very nice bed. However, it was very noisy with children outside, the air conditioner leaked causing the floor to become slippery and dangerous at night walking to the bathroom. Also, the shower was a bit difficult without a hand spray and the beach accommodations were very inefficient managed by a third party. Overall, our visit was very good pleasant and we enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

hien, naples

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Santarena Las Catalinas was fantastic! The rooftop pool was incredible to watch the sunsets and the beach was very close by to enjoy as well. Lots of restaurants around, but nothing was inexpensive, which is fine / expected when you stay at a place like this!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abeer

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place to stay and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William Jon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place to spend a week. The Santarena is beautifully situated close to the beautiful beach, but with a leafy shaded area in the back, where we had lovely well-prepared breakfasts and dinners. We liked the small size of the hotel, its tasteful decor and its open feeling. Everyone working there was friendly and the concierges were particularly personable and helpful. The town center, a beautiful upscale condo development, hiking trails and a neighboring deserted beach were all within easy walking distance, as was a unique outdoor gym. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Roger, Elizabeth

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service people and a beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Sutton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property right next to the beach and dining options. Food was excelllent at the hotel restaurant so we ate there twice. The only negative comment was that the rooftop pool did not have enough loungers. Unfortunately the Beach Club main pool was under construction while we were there. Hotel staff were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024