Title: Santarena Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and free valet parking ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30450000/30440300/30440211/06d89a6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30450000/30440300/30440211/81ae69ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30450000/30440300/30440211/cf924f1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30450000/30440300/30440211/06747b05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30450000/30440300/30440211/581a7a48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Santarena Hotel on Playa Prieta's shoreline offers adventure and relaxation. Enjoy beachfront meals, scuba, snorkeling, or a spa massage. Two restaurants serve local and international dishes. Free WiFi and coworking areas keep you connected. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLas-Catalinas-Hotels-Santarena-Hotel-At-Las-Catalinas.h30440211.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLas-Catalinas-Hotels-Santarena-Hotel-At-Las-Catalinas.h30440211.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.48232%2C-85.78615&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1D_19eX3uN9M9eTg9SPH_EEq66s=) Las Catalinas Road., Tempate, Guanacaste, 50304 #### What's nearby - Danta Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Penca Beach - 8 min drive - 4.2 km - Playa Potrero - 10 min drive - 5.2 km - Flamingo Beach - 16 min drive - 9.0 km - Conchal Beach - 25 min drive - 14.5 km #### Getting around - Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 69 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Forketta Food - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Shack - ‬11 min drive - ‪Brew House by Papagayo Brewing Co. - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Beach House - ‬13 min drive - ‪Pots & Bowls - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Luxury upscale hotel near Playa Potrero Located close to Diamante Eco Adventure Park, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas provides a grocery/convenience store, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and scuba diving. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or aromatherapy. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local and international cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like mountain biking, boat tours, and beach yoga. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool along with sun loungers - Free valet parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and 3 outdoor tennis courts - An electric car charging station, 2 outdoor pickleball courts, and massage treatment rooms - Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff Room features All guestrooms at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas offer perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property. Other amenities include: - Recycling and LED light bulbs - Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers - 45-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and premium channels - Mini fridges, childcare services, and coffee/tea makers ### Awards and affiliations The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. ## Similar properties ![Deluxe Villa, Multiple Beds, Private Pool, Ocean View (16 Calle Virginia | 4 BR | 4.5 BA) | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11050000/11046500/11046448/5d696b38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Las Catalinas Doorway Tempate - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 104 reviews CA $443 CA $500 total includes taxes & fees Oct 2 - Oct 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=11046448&PinnedHotelID=11046448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 outdoor pools, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/190000/189600/189539/3415d432.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo Cabo Velas - 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Pool - Breakfast included - All-inclusive - Spa 9.0 Wonderful 1,018 reviews CA $701 CA $792 total includes taxes & fees Oct 2 - Oct 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=4151182&PinnedHotelID=4151182&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Free valet parking on site ### 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 - Hiking/biking trails - Kayaking - Mountain biking - Outdoor pool - Paddleboard - Scuba diving - Snorkeling - Tennis lessons - Water sports equipment - Wine tasting room ### Family friendly - Grocery/convenience store - In-room babysitting (surcharge) - 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 - Elevator - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in room - 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 organized tours and activities - Mediterranean architecture - Reception hall - Smoking not allowed - 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 ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - 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 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know 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 ### We should mention Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Hotel Santarena Las Catalinas Hotel Santarena Santarena Las Catalinas Santarena Hotel Las Catalinas Santarena Hotel Santarena Las Catalinas Santarena Hotel Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Las Catalinas Las Catalinas Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Hotel Hotel Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Las Catalinas Hotel Santarena at Las Catalinas Santarena At Las Catalinas Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Hotel Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Tempate Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Hotel Tempate ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM. ### How much does it cost to stay at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas? > As of Oct 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas on Oct 15, 2025 start from CA $311.97, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Catalinas-Hotels-Santarena-Hotel-At-Las-Catalinas.h30440211.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas? > Valet parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). ### What time is check-out at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas? > Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability). ### Where is Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas located? > This Tempate hotel is on the beach, 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Playa Potrero, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Playa Hermosa. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 317 8 - Good 91 6 - Okay 27 4 - Poor 15 2 - Terrible 11 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 9.2/10 Staff & service ### 8.6/10 Amenities ### 9.2/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.2/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Duane Aug 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing staff. Relaxing stay even with a major Xtrerra event going on. ##### Duane Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jimena Aug 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Beautiful community! ##### Jimena Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer Jean Aug 12, 2025 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! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/744a7350-22f5-466f-a991-340bb8dc3576-1754964782519.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8bc01a1f-f1cc-442f-9f6d-84cf2224fa8f-1754964782064.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c39267a2-6605-4aeb-b6fe-d64f6dbd3592-1754964783212.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5bb4a532-8790-423a-84b8-49aa3d2d75d5-1754964782959.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jennifer Jean Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Maria Jul 14, 2025 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. ##### Maria Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose Francisco May 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent place!!! ##### Jose Francisco Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula Aug 16, 2025 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! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5130ce02-5bfd-4956-880f-151f5af9335e-1755312779030.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3b47c880-b89a-441b-86c7-0ccd1544a503-1755312798851.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6d4be3c0-25b4-41bc-bfbb-e74a889a9db0-1755312789458.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c355be07-2562-4f2c-a96d-362ecfd205e6-1755312796598.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Paula Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taylor Apr 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful property and location in Las Catalina’s, surf shop, beach and restaurants out your doorstep. Rooftop pool and nearby beach club also amazing. ##### Taylor Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tomas Mar 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This place sits in such a unique natural environment. The surroundings incl access to the sea, beaches and walking trails makes it a perfect spot. ##### Tomas Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Heidi Celest Aug 30, 2025 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. ##### Heidi Celest Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean Carlo Dec 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent hotel! ##### Jean Carlo Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mohd Dec 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Absolutely gorgeous hotel with great friendly staff, highly recommended ##### Mohd Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tod Jan 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Access to the ocean and hiking was fantastic! ##### Tod Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher Tim Jun 24, 2025 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e6d9836d-5fdc-4f0d-894d-342dc6c81eb9-1750790101686.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a121bcdc-4819-437e-9c2e-95b66c33f0ef-1750790103941.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dba12d37-9ff8-4a48-91ae-745e0f8102b7-1750790133230.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/84230ce5-2c90-4967-aaf2-e106b90fbc11-1750790132697.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Christopher Tim Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lizeth Jan 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The hotel is beautiful very well maintained, very clean and updated. The food is delicious! ##### Lizeth Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy Feb 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Area being developed with specifically old European type architecture, going to be very lovely. ##### Timothy Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jennifer Rose Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Beautiful property ##### jennifer Rose Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles Asher Apr 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved the community and found many options. Only thing I would say is staff was not to willing to provide food options that were outside of the hotel. ##### Charles Asher Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### david Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We enjoyed the mix of resort feel and nature, loved the beach, pool, the staff and the dining scene! ##### david Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dax Jan 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel was great, staff was super friendly and the location is amazing. ##### Dax Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abeer Mar 9, 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was a beautiful place to stay and very comfortable ##### Abeer Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather Jan 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful beach stay We stayed one night on our trip. It was so beautiful and clean! It’s a quiet area as it’s a new town. They have a small rooftop pool and about 4 pool chairs. The property is right on the beach with 5-8 restaurants in the area. ##### Heather Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Danielle May 31, 2025 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. ##### Danielle Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Dec 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities excellent location with beautiful views. ##### Robert Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Feb 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Fine vacation spot ##### Robert Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin Feb 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wonderful property and Las Catalinas is amazing. Would love to see more chairs on the shared balconies, and fans in the bathrooms. 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