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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Playa Potrero

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Las Catalinas Road., Tempate, Guanacaste, 50304
  • Place, Danta Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Potrero
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Flamingo Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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Danta Standard Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Danta Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Plaza Balcony Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Plaza Balcony Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Premium | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean View Premium

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite

  • 603 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Las Catalinas

On the beach.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Playa Potrero and 12 miles (20 km) of Diamante Eco Adventure Park. Playa Hermosa is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Danta Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Penca Beach - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Playa Potrero - 10 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Flamingo Beach - 16 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Conchal Beach - 25 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Forketta Food - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Brew House by Papagayo Brewing Co. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Beach House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Amigos Tacos y Beer - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

4-star beachfront hotel near Playa Potrero
Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas offers its guests outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. 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. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include 2 meeting rooms and coworking spaces. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury 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
  • 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. 45-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, 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 and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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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 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM 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

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle equipment shop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat tours
  • Bodyboard
  • Canoeing
  • Fitness classes
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Tennis lessons
  • 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

  • 45-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

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

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 at the property

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 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, 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
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 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. 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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. 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 16.1 mi (54-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 Nov 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas on Dec 1, 2025 start from $289.0, 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. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

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?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer sports massages and aromatherapy.

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

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

Reviews

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 462 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 462 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 462 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 462 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 462 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhanny

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fine. Very expensive for the value received. Felt like an outpost of an American resort. Lacked authenticity. Located in an empty ghost town. Felt like being on a cruise but on land. Also the food didn’t feel fresh. It was definitely frozen even though they denied it. Just felt kind of lame over all.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly Sue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing regarding our vip status was honored. Was to have had amenities so that a two week stay would be convenient then property said 2K to upgrade? Was supposed to have a private balcony but was shared with people sitting right outside our bed basically. Talking noisy. Food offered was minimal and very little options. Pool was ice cold and very very tiny enough for maybe 4 guests at a time. Safe did not work. No laundry services as promised. No breakfast as promised. No grocery or help for concierge services as promised. Checked out (paid full amount manager wouldn’t respond to a chat to fix). Had to move to another facility that offered what we were supposed to be getting with another 2400 price tag attatched. Really disappointed and felt catfished by hotel and Expedia for not stepping in to help.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Francisco

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Charles Asher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

marilyn

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Richmond Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

song

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible experience. I stayed here with my son for about a week. Although it's next to the beach, the area is surrounded by construction, with almost no shops and poor transportation options. Staff were unprofessional and unhelpful—no activity brochures, no useful advice, and they only cared about charging you. The taxi from the hotel to the airport was quoted at $180, while Uber would cost around $70, but they chased away my Uber driver! One of the worst hotel stays I've ever had. Avoid this place and stay closer to Flagmin Beach instead.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes I didn’t see any VIP Benefit added to my bill on checkout please update my VIP cash
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area being developed with specifically old European type architecture, going to be very lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I really loved the property and staff. Everyone was great and very accommodating, especially the front desk guys. I have to say that dining was expensive and the hotel doesn’t provide the basics like bottled water, robes/slippers, vanity kits etc. The hotel also didn’t provide loungers by the beach. I paid $25 for a chair for the beach for a few hours. The hotel needs to provide more for the price they charge. I wouldn’t say this is a 4 star as far as the amenities available but the service is 5 star.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach and the surrounding area are absolutely beautiful but the town is so small and has nothing for you to explore. We ate breakfast at the hotel and it was fine. It was a buffet but I feel like for the price you pay to stay there, the breakfast buffet should at least be included. They have a nice, short beach that was lovely to hang out on or go paddle boarding/kayaking and a hiking trail next to the property with a couple of options for hiking (I liked this). Because this place is tiny and your dining options are limited, everything is really expensive. I would only stay here for 1-2 nights.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025