Santa Cruz

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Tamarindo Beach coastline from above, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Ocean wave and spray against blue sky, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Where to stay in Santa Cruz

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Barrio Buenos Aires

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

Barrio Buenos Aires
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
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! (384 reviews)
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Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
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! (1,527 reviews)
This is an old resort. Rooms are musty smelling and very dated. Been at other Rui palaces and this one is very substandard Pools dirty, room keys constantly failing, had to get air conditioner fixed within first day. Restaurants have a very odd booking system. Nonshuttle transportation when booking ...

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Playa Conchal S/N Cabo Velas Guanacaste
The price is CA $899 per night from May 19 to May 20
CA $899
CA $1,016 total
May 19 - May 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury property in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Great experience

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
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

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo

4.5 out of 5
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! (111 reviews)
Been staying here many times. They even remodel a lot right now. Close to everything. Safe. Great price.

Reviewed on May 9, 2026

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
Marina Flamingo

Marina Flamingo

5 out of 5
Marina Flamingo Cabo Velas Provincia de Guanacaste
Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a marina. Popular attractions Flamingo Beach and Playa Potrero are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
we initially didn’t like our room as it was near the elevator however Carlos and Gustav changed it for us and we loved it! so so so beautiful room and very quiet and amazing location!!

Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Marina Flamingo
Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms

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! (183 reviews)
Spectacular view!

Reviewed on May 16, 2026

Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms
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.

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