Located close to Parque Bernabela Ramos, Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
Located in Santa Cruz, Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz is in the mountains and in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Parque Bernabela Ramos and Recaredo Briceno Park. Nicoya Colonial Church and El Viejo Wetlands are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
Calle Central, Frente al Banco Nacional, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, 11
What's nearby
Tamarindo Beach
50 min drive - 42.7 km
Playa Langosta
59 min drive - 41.7 km
Parque Bernabela Ramos
12 min walk - 1.1 km
Junquillal Beach
53 min drive - 40.9 km
Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
59 min drive - 41.7 km
Getting around
Tamarindo (TNO)
44 min drive
Restaurants
Subway
4 min walk
Bar La Pantalla
8 min walk
La Torre Pilsen
16 min walk
Pollo Frito Rico Rico
11 min walk
Favorite Pizza
4 min walk
About this property
Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz
Hotel near Parque Bernabela Ramos
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
Luggage storage and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–10:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz?
As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz on 25 October 2026 start from AED 273, 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 for more accurate prices.
Is Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8 AM–8 PM on request. A fee of USD 110 per vehicle applies.
Where is Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz located?
Situated in a national park, this hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Parque Bernabela Ramos and within 16 mi (25 km) of Nicoya Colonial Church and Recaredo Briceno Park. El Viejo Wetlands and Tamarindo Beach are also within 25 mi (40 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Very friendly staff and good breakfast! Rooms were just as advertised. The location was close to super markets, restaurants and a good 45 drive to Tamarindo beach.
The staff was very responsive and took care of our dietary needs(vegetarian) during breakfast. The staff also quickly took care of the hot water issue we had in our room and promptly provided another room.
As we barely knew spanish, we were able to use Google Translate to communicate with the staff.
Great place to stay in Santa Clara. Convenient location and the inner courtyard area and pool are very nice. Clean and spacious. Breakfast was tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jan
6 March 2025
Very clean, comfortable and simple. Bare bones. Could’ve used more towels, shelves in bathroom. Grounds were beautiful. Breakfast was great. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
It’s a comfortable and enjoyable place to stay. The pool is great, and there are hammocks beneath the coconut trees, perfect for unwinding. The air conditioning works well, though there’s no refrigerator in the room. Still looking forward to trying the continental breakfast, but expectations are high.
Although very conveniently located if you need something in Santa Cruz; the hotel is very basic; beds are just OK (not very comfortable, pillows so high that are not possible to use); restroom very hot and you get the noise from the street. I don’t think is worth the money.
The room was clean. The hot water in the shower did not work. Cold showers both days. My room was close to the food prep area, so the noise of employees preparing breakfast woke me up very early.
Very disappointing experience – poor customer service and no follow-up
I booked Hotel Diriá Santa for September 7–12 (5 nights). However, I did not check in on September 7 and ultimately stayed only 3 nights, from September 8–11.
I informed the hotel on the second day that I would be leaving early and requested a refund for the 2 unused nights.
I personally spoke with the hotel management three times about this issue. I was repeatedly asked to send an email explaining the situation, which I did.
Unfortunately, I have received absolutely no response to my email and no update regarding the refund.
This was particularly disappointing because I made several genuine attempts to resolve the matter directly with management.
There were also basic issues with the room. The hot water was not working properly, there was no adequate place to hang clothes, and there was no proper table or suitable surface to put personal belongings.
The biggest problem for me was not simply the room facilities, but the lack of communication and follow-through from management. If a guest takes the time to contact management three times and follows their instructions by sending the requested email, I believe it is reasonable to expect at least a response.
I hope the hotel improves its customer service, room facilities,
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Cinthya
28 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just what you need for a night stay if you are in Santa Cruz
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Arieh Richter
25 November 2025
Disliked: Amenities
The room is a mess, the air conditioning didn’t work and there was no hot water; the breakfast was very small