Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

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

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

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

9.2

Outstanding(404 Reviews)

Hotel in Guanacaste Province

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Ocean view hotel with spa services, near Playa Prieta
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, 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Guanacaste Province

Nearby attractions

Rio Celeste y Los Teñideros

56.2 mi

Ponderosa Adventure Park

26.9 mi

Ponderosa Adventure Park

27.7 mi

Catarata Llanos del Cortés y Poza Escondida

33.3 mi

Available Rooms

Danta Standard Room

Beds not specified • 344 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Plaza Balcony Room

Beds not specified • 344 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Ocean View Premium

Beds not specified • 344 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Superior Suite

Beds not specified • 603 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

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9.2

Outstanding(404 Reviews)

Hotel in Guanacaste Province

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Guanacaste Province

Nearby attractions

Rio Celeste y Los Teñideros

56.2 mi

Ponderosa Adventure Park

26.9 mi

Ponderosa Adventure Park

27.7 mi

Catarata Llanos del Cortés y Poza Escondida

33.3 mi

Available Rooms

Danta Standard Room

Beds not specified • 344 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Plaza Balcony Room

Beds not specified • 344 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Ocean View Premium

Beds not specified • 344 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Superior Suite

Beds not specified • 603 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

9.2

Outstanding(404 Reviews)

3.0

Oct 2024

Everything looks great until managers for hotel or restaurant get involve. They feel to pretencius like if they are doing us a favor for receiving anyone. If you have another option dont doubt about it

3.0

Oct 2024

10.0

Jul 2024

Fantastic!

10.0

Jul 2024

Fantastic!

10.0

Jul 2024

We enjoyed the mix of resort feel and nature, loved the beach, pool, the staff and the dining scene!

10.0

Jul 2024

We enjoyed the mix of resort feel and nature, loved the beach, pool, the staff and the dining scene!

10.0

Jun 2024

Beautiful hotel! Right on the beach. There is lots of construction in the area.

10.0

Jun 2024

Beautiful hotel! Right on the beach. There is lots of construction in the area.

10.0

May 2024

A lot of construction going on.

10.0

May 2024

A lot of construction going on.

10.0

Apr 2024

We loved staying at the hotel. Everything was very convenient and it was an exceptional location in the area.

10.0

Apr 2024

We loved staying at the hotel. Everything was very convenient and it was an exceptional location in the area.

10.0

Apr 2024

Great holiday. We just got back two weeks ago.

10.0

Apr 2024

Great holiday. We just got back two weeks ago.

6.0

Apr 2024

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

6.0

Apr 2024

5.0

Apr 2024

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

5.0

Apr 2024

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

10.0

Apr 2024

Boutique style size and guest services. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Twice daily room cleaning. Room amenities and bed were first class.

10.0

Apr 2024

Boutique style size and guest services. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Twice daily room cleaning. Room amenities and bed were first class.

10.0

Apr 2024

Loved it. Nice place, friendly people and staff. The resort town is beautiful. Enjoyed our time here

10.0

Apr 2024

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.

10.0

Apr 2024

Loved it. Nice place, friendly people and staff. The resort town is beautiful. Enjoyed our time here

10.0

Apr 2024

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.

10.0

Apr 2024

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.

10.0

Apr 2024

10.0

Apr 2024

The only downside was that there were very few foot washing stations between the beach and the rooms.

10.0

Apr 2024

The only downside was that there were very few foot washing stations between the beach and the rooms.

10.0

Apr 2024

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.

10.0

Apr 2024

10.0

Mar 2024

everyone super nice, beautiful hotel, would recommend to families and couples

10.0

Mar 2024

everyone super nice, beautiful hotel, would recommend to families and couples

8.0

Mar 2024

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.

8.0

Mar 2024

10.0

Mar 2024

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.

10.0

Mar 2024

10.0

Mar 2024

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

10.0

Mar 2024

8.0

Mar 2024

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.

8.0

Mar 2024

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Guanacaste Province?

The average price for a rental in Guanacaste Province is $188 per night. This rental is $342 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas. Enjoy the water!

Is Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

Hotel in Guanacaste Province

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Guanacaste Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Danta Standard Room

Plaza Balcony Room

Ocean View Premium

Superior Suite

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

Hotel in Guanacaste Province

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Guanacaste Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Danta Standard Room

Plaza Balcony Room

Ocean View Premium

Superior Suite

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Guanacaste Province?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?

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