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Hotel Cantarana

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel near Tamarindo Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views
Beach nearby, beach umbrellas, beach towels, beach yoga
Beach nearby, beach umbrellas, beach towels, beach yoga
Coffee shop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50308
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪93 min drive‬

Room options

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Villa One Bedroom, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Fridge

Villa One Bedroom, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Playa Grande

Palm Beach Estates stay.With a stay at this Palm Beach Estates hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Grande Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Las Baulas National Marine Park. Ventanas Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Conchal Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Tamarindo Beach - 36 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Playa Langosta - 43 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 50 min drive - 17.1 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬32 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cantarana

3.5-star beach hotel near Tamarindo Beach
Hotel Cantarana offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel Cantarana. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cabo Velas hotel.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Cantarana offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 1 2025 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 1 to October 31:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 180 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Cantarana Playa Grande
Hotel Cantarana
Cantarana Playa Grande
Cantarana
Cantarana Hotel Playa Grande
Hotel Cantarana Hotel
Hotel Cantarana Cabo Velas
Hotel Cantarana Hotel Cabo Velas

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Cantarana to the airport?

Hotel Cantarana is 9.3 mi (37-min drive) away from the Tamarindo (TNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Cantarana have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Cantarana offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 180 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Hotel Cantarana to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Grande Beach and 12.2 mi (37-min drive) from Tamarindo Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Cantarana offer free breakfast?

Hotel Cantarana does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Cantarana?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Diria (29-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Cantarana?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Cantarana?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Cantarana have a pool?

Hotel Cantarana features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Cantarana have a restaurant?

Hotel Cantarana is home to Bistro Cantarana, which features international cuisine, pool views, and a poolside location. The dining venue will be unavailable from September 1 2025 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change). The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from September 1 to October 31.

Does Hotel Cantarana have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, body treatments, and body scrubs.

How close is Hotel Cantarana to downtown Cabo Velas?

Hotel Cantarana is 1 mi away from Playa Grande.