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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool loungers
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Las Catalinas Road., Tempate, Guanacaste, 50304
  • Place, Danta Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dantita Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Potrero
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪124 min drive‬
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Danta Standard Room

Danta Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Plaza Balcony Room

Plaza Balcony Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Premium

Ocean View Premium

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

  • Beach view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

At Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas, spend the day on the beach where you can enjoy snorkeling. Then return for a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Change of towels is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Danta Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking, and 2 restaurants are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine with ocean views at Ponciana Restaurant, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes 3 outdoor tennis courts, a gym, and volleyball
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean accommodations
  • 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Playa Potrero and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Diamante Eco Adventure Park
Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas offers its guests an outdoor pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a fitness center. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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

Restaurants on site

  • Celeste Restaurant
  • Cuatro Calle La Ronda
  • Pascual
  • Ponciana Restaurant
  • Pots & Bowls

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
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis lessons
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.

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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 491 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 491 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 491 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 491 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 491 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bello lugar, limpio, excelente comida, cerca a playas 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The area, the rooms, cleanliness but especially the staff!!! Love Las Catalinas and Santarena!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Seyedehfatemeh

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

The staff lack the resources
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Monique

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, big and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Wonderful rooftop views. Short walk to the beach. Unfortunately someone from staff rifled through my luggage while in the hotel room and stole $100USD (not passports thankfully). Cash was not in the room safe so partly my fault. But something travellers should be aware of as it otherwise seems like a classy hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Wonderful room with a comfortable king-size bed. Food was also very good, better than the restaurants nearby in Las Catalinas. But what made the stay exceptional was the staff. All staff were friendly, warm, helpful, and incredibly attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Binita

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Had a great stay. Quiet place with a beautiful beach. A couple of good restaurants within walking distance. A special shout out to Aurelio at front desk who went above and beyond to help us plan excursions. 4 star is due to no functioning hot water during our 5 day stay while they did try fixing it. Thankfully it was very hot outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and friendly staff made our stay a great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful community!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi Celest

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is extremely clean. The room was spacious and beautiful. The breakfast was delicious! The staff was some of the nicest people I’ve come across. They always remembered our names and we never felt unsafe even in the slightest. Do you research on the area that was my mistake. Las Catalinas is very out of the way to most tourist places and excursions. The entire town completely shuts down at 9pm. Theres absolutely nothing to do after 9pm. Not bar no food. Nothing. You want to leave the town at 8? Good luck. I think a max number of nights in this town is 2-3. The pool was clean and beautiful even though it was small.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Relaxing stay even with a major Xtrerra event going on.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emelyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Long Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Friends
Infinity pool
Great Breakfast
Look up. Sometimes Friends hang out in the trees
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula, Irvine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Jean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel and all the amenities! The pool, the rooms, COJ yoga classes, dining options and of course ALL the people!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled 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

Travelled 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