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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Playa Prieta

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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
On the beach, beach towels, scuba diving, snorkeling
Interior
On the beach, beach towels, scuba diving, snorkeling
VIP Access

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
The price is $530
includes taxes & fees
$470 per night
Jan 26 - Jan 27, 2025

Room options

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

Plaza Balcony Room

Highlights

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

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

Danta Standard Room

Highlights

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

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

Ocean View Premium

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 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

Highlights

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

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The price is $353
includes taxes & fees
$312 per night
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2025
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About the neighborhood

Map
Las Catalinas Road., Tempate, Guanacaste, 50304

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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Arenal - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Ocotal - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Sports Bar - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Liberia - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Papagayo - ‬35 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 Mediterranean 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

Hotel size

  • 45 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Children

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

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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
  • Designer 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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

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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.

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

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Avoid
I did not do much research first, but Conde Naste calls the area a "town free car" but it is not a town, it is a bunch of overpriced restaurants owned by the hotel. The food was all overpriced and bad and rooms smell of mildew. I don't leave reviews but I recommend booking elsewhere.
2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

matthew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic!
Will, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed the mix of resort feel and nature, loved the beach, pool, the staff and the dining scene!
david, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rachel, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Juan Carlos, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel! Right on the beach. There is lots of construction in the area.
Colleen Biller, 2-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

marylee, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A lot of construction going on.
Lee, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Viviana, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Frederick, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved staying at the hotel. Everything was very convenient and it was an exceptional location in the area.
Lori Christine, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great holiday. We just got back two weeks ago.
Marina, 7-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Simon, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Irma, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

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
Simon, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Alex, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Boutique style size and guest services. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Twice daily room cleaning. Room amenities and bed were first class.
Harry, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Carol, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved it. Nice place, friendly people and staff. The resort town is beautiful. Enjoyed our time here
ELIZABETH, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sean, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The only downside was that there were very few foot washing stations between the beach and the rooms.
John, 6-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Regis, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Ryan, 3-night trip
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