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Hotel Cantarana

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with a full-service spa and a coffee shop

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Beach nearby, beach umbrellas, beach towels, beach yoga
Coffee shop
Beach nearby, beach umbrellas, beach towels, beach yoga
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views
Tucked away in Palm Beach Estates, Hotel Cantarana offers a sun-kissed retreat near Tamarindo Beach. Enjoy beach yoga and surfing, unwind at the outdoor pool or rejuvenate with a sports massage at the spa. Savor international cuisine at Bistro Cantarana and connect with free in-room WiFi.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

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Villa One Bedroom, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Fridge

Villa One Bedroom, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50308

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 36 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Playa Langosta - 43 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 50 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Agua Salada - ‬31 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cantarana

Hotel near Tamarindo Beach
You can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Hotel Cantarana. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with beach yoga and surfing. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body scrub, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine bistro, Bistro Cantarana, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a poolside location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and beach towels
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Cantarana have perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Cantarana

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 1 2025 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 1 to October 31:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 180 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Cantarana Playa Grande
Hotel Cantarana
Cantarana Playa Grande
Cantarana
Cantarana Hotel Playa Grande
Hotel Cantarana Hotel
Hotel Cantarana Cabo Velas
Hotel Cantarana Hotel Cabo Velas

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Cantarana have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Cantarana pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Cantarana?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Cantarana?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Cantarana?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 40 (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Cantarana provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 180 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Cantarana located?

Located in Palm Beach Estates, this beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Grande Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Ventanas Beach. Conchal Beach and Playa Zapotillal are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Hotel Cantarana Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 142 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to get some rest and relaxation in a quiet neighborhood. Very nice staff. Long, walkable beach available.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Can't wait to go.back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but clean and had everything we needed. Staff at the hotel was friendly and very helpful. A great alternative to the crazy hustle and bustle of Tamarindo.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SRINATH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very private property close to private beach, quiet and new rooms. While our stay was short, we really liked hotel and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible beach, the hotel is small but excellent. Very safe place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location to Playa grande 8 minute walk Multiple restaurants in walking distance, which were unique and fantastic. Ease location to rent surfboards and other beach gear Staff was fantastic Manfred our bartender was the best Concierge was very helpful and quick to respond
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

GILLIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel exceeded our expectations! It was so nice to have a small kitchen with an espresso maker as well as a coffee/smoothie shop and restaurant on site. The staff was so friendly and accessible at all hours. We were able to rent last minute surfboards and enjoyed the beautiful surf and non-crowded beach that was just a very short walk down a beautiful, shaded path. We will absolutely visit this hotel again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was ripped off! Hotel was unattended, literally nobody there. No security, no reception, no restaurant, no service of any kind. Opened the gate for us and just let us there. Completely unsafe! Had to leave after the first night.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Clean Place to Chill

NIce quant little hotel with 6 rooms total. Half hour drive from Tamarindo, but on basically same beach but seperated by a river. Small but nice pool, 4 minute walk to long and beatiful beach. Small upstairs restaurant was nice and food was good. Great service and communication from staff. Very freindly staff indeed. 2-3 little restaurants and bars nearby within walking distance. Low key quiet area surrounded by many upscale homes. Security guard at gate entering the neighborhood. Good pace to chill, or drive 30 minutes to Tamarindo for more people and dining and activity options. Huge King Bed, rooms come with small kitchen, gas stove, utensils, plates, microwave, refrigerator. Recommend this place for chill style
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A strangely anti Costa Rica vibe. It had a very artificial unneighborly vibe. Gated beach that can only be accessed with a code. Beach was dirty. Entire common area was covered in fake, plastic grass. Very unnatural. It was common for people to not pick up after their dogs. We did not have WiFi and breakfast was not included as advertised. The advertised near by restaurants were closed for the season. Did not encourage sustainable living ( no recycling amongst other things). Reception was unhelpful, unaccommodating and seemed bothered by our very presence.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Hotel Cantarana and its staff are truly what made our Costa Rica trip so enjoyable. From before we even checked in, their staff was helpful and responsive regarding check in. After checking in, our room was clean and amenities were amazing! We are already planning for our return to Hotel Cantarana!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pascale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super bel endroit emplacement avec un accès à la plage à seulement 2 minutes à pieds. Propre, tranquille, piscine et petit patio, café et restaurant sur place. Le personnel est très gentil. Nous avons vraiment aimé.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hermosa propiedad el personal muy amable acceso al mar muy cerca del Hotel a unos pasos, auto check in sin problema, la comida del restaurante deliciosa en general una gran experiencia
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dois dias incríveis na Playa Grande. Hotel Cantarana foi uma excelente escolha! Tudo maravilhoso!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar perfecto para disfrutar de la playa que está a solo minutos caminando y su restaurante que tiene siempre comida muy buena.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cute and quite area in Playa Grande

Access to the hotel is down a dirt road and through a gate. The area felt very safe and quite with not much traffic. This hotel is part of a sister hotel of maybe 5 rooms that is a short walk away to get to the main office. Staff was very responsive and helpful through WhatsApp. The room was comfortable and what I would expect staying in at a nature preserve. Not luxurious if you are used to staying at a big name hotel. Access to the beach is a short walk across from the office. There is a restaurant and coffee shop at the hotel as well as other restaurants and a small market in the surrounding area that is walkable. There is also a small pool on the property. Expect to get woken up by birds or Howler monkeys in the morning. Various animals can be seen walking around the community such as Spider monkeys, coatis, or crabs. It was raining most afternoons while we were there but we did get the pleasure of a seeing the beautiful sunset at least once during our stay. I also got to see fireflies for my first time and it was amazing. This was a great place to stay if you are looking for a quite area without the hoards of people and shops like in Tamarindo. But if you want to visit Tamarindo you can walk down the beach and take an inexpensive short boat ride to Tamarindo which was much more convenient than trying to drive there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juergen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel und die Umgebung ist ideal zum Entspannen und die Natur genießen. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich. Es gibt 3 Möglichkeiten zum Essen in der Nähe. Playa Grande ist herrlich. Wer mehr Trubel braucht, kann zu Fuß und mit einem günstigen Boottaxi (1$) nach Tamarindo. Pura vida
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen lugar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Había ido él a.o pasado y la baranda de la piscina estaba floja, sigue igual. La empleada que arregló la habitación dejó la puerta abierta y cuando llegamos en la noche se había metido un pequeño alacrán. Por lo demás excelente.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic little boutique hotel. 3 minute walk to a beautiful surfable beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was good. The only problem that i find is that the location is far away from main Tamarindo and the road leading to the property was unpaved.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amo el hotel siempre me hospedo ahí, el staff es increíble , sin embargo esta vez vi que le faltaba mantenimiento al hotel, el área verde descuidada y la piscina no estaba muy limpia
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Boutique Hotel with great service.

Overall a great boutique hotel. Beautiful property with great service. The front desk associates were very helpful. The food in the restaurant is great with excellent service. Unfortunately our AC didn't work and it was 32c in the room. Opening the windows just lead to a bunch of ants flooding the room. It was late when we arrived back to the room and there was nobody was around to inform. The beds are comfortable and the room was very clean. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maybe an older property but it’s clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025