Santa Cruz
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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Barrio Buenos Aires
Parque Bernabela Ramos is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Barrio Buenos Aires and the surrounding area.

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Sardinal de Carrillo Sardinal Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (222 reviews)
Beautiful pool, great beach path, amazing staff, great drinks & food choices! On top, the monkeys in the morning were a highlight!
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal Sardinal Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,465 reviews)
Perfect location, lots to do, staff exceptional, nice restaurant and food choices
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Condovac la Costa
400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal
The price is CA $247 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
CA $247
CA $279 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,017 reviews)
The area was amazing with a beautiful view. The hotel needs alot of updates. It advertised 2 restaurants, but only had one which was all buffet. We paid for a mini bar in our room. We only had it filled when we arrived and never again after that. We were told that it gets filled every other day, ...
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
Av Central Tamarindo Provincia de Guanacaste
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (97 reviews)
Close proximity to restaurants and beach.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Toro Blanco Resort
25 Metros Sur de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews)
Cute hotel, friendly staff, great location, breakfast was okay though good fresh fruit.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms
Flamingo Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this vacation home in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (177 reviews)
The host is absolutely amazing and acts like a personal concierge helping to arrange private tours, private chefs, in-house massage. The works! The cleaning lady is awesome, and she will do laundry. The grounds crew cleans the outside ant the pool each day. We absolutely loved this trip! Totally ...
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Parque Bernabela Ramos
Explore the great outdoors at Parque Bernabela Ramos, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz. Wander the beaches in this relaxing area.
Things to do

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour
CA $179
per adult
88% of travellers recommend

Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo
CA $144
per adult
80% of travellers recommend

ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal or Riu Hotels
CA $123
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Sloth Watching + Waterfall & Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour
CA $219
per adult
98% of travellers recommend

Rio Celeste Falls+Rain Forest+Tubing+Slothful Shrine
CA $233
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Costa Rica Monkey Jungle Zipline from Tamarindo
CA $89
per adult
86% of travellers recommend



