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! (243 reviews)
This was a great location for us travelling with our young granddaughter (4yrs old) - Buffet style restaurants were convenient for large volume of people. Robinson at the main buffet was an exceptional and friendly.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 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! (1,481 reviews)
The internet is not good. The rooms are old with a bathtub in the middle of the room
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

Condovac la Costa
400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal
The price is CA $256 per night from May 6 to May 7
CA $256
CA $289 total
May 6 - May 7
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 (1,025 reviews)
The pictures are very deceiving. Property ruin down. Food horrible. The staff was nice especially bar tender Gene. Four pools there might be 10 chase lounge that was broken. Pool towels had holes in them. You have to walk up one hell of a hill to go to the pool and buffet. Tub wouldn’t drain, let’s ...
Reviewed on Apr 6, 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! (103 reviews)
Our stay at Casa Nahua was extremely disappointing and far below what the property’s presentation suggests. From arrival, the lack of a proper check-in process was concerning. There was no real reception, no structured welcome, and no meaningful ID verification. From a basic guest security standpoint, ...
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

Hermosa Paradise
Highway 159 behind Super Luperon Sardinal Guanacaste Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 14 beach bars. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (109 reviews)
Basic accommodations but AC on point and a refreshing pool.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 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! (162 reviews)
Nice pool and a block from beach. Nice breakfast. Beds are a little hard. Hotel is well located right in town so you can walk anywhere. AC works well.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 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




