Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

Property class: 4

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Located close to Playa Potrero, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas provides a beach bar, a grocery/convenience store, and a rooftop terrace. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and scuba diving, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment, or aromatherapy. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local and international cuisine. The gym offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include beach yoga, snorkeling, and beach volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an art gallery on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 1,037
AED 1,297 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

Room options

View all photos for Danta Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a television, and a window with a view of hills.

Danta Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Plaza Balcony Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Plaza Balcony Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean View Premium

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Ocean View Premium

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a small table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Tempate, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Playa Potrero and Playa Hermosa can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Diamante Eco Adventure Park. Monkey Park and Las Baulas National Marine Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and ziplining nearby. Visit our Las Catalinas travel guide
Map
Las Catalinas Road., Tempate, Guanacaste, 50304

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a beach, boats, and houses along the shore.
    Playa Potrero
    21 min drive - 7.0 km
  • A coastal town with a beach, a large building complex, and mountains in the background.
    Flamingo Beach
    29 min drive - 11.1 km
  • A beach with clear blue water, rocky outcrops, and a sandy shore.
    Conchal Beach
    43 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Danta Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dantita Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hotel Riu Guanacaste
    35 min drive
  • Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica
    35 min drive
  • Tamarindo Bar
    35 min drive
  • Pura Vida Bar
    35 min drive
  • Gecko Cafe
    35 min drive

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 beach bar, a grocery/convenience store, and a rooftop terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and scuba diving. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment, or aromatherapy. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local and international cuisine. The gym offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include beach yoga, snorkeling, and beach volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an art gallery on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • 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
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and 2 outdoor pickleball courts
    • 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:
    • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • 45-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and premium channels
    • Recycling, mini fridges, and childcare services

Awards and affiliations

  • The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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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 26 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas on 27 October 2026 start from AED 1,037, 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 Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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).

Does Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–9:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 200 per vehicle applies.

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.

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

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 524 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 524 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 524 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 524 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 524 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Overall an excellent experience. The staff were beyond accommodating and the property was stellar.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous property! Friendly staff! Can’t wait To come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was clean. It was beautiful. The staff was very helpful. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved Hotel Santarena in Las Catalinas! You’re going to have the best vacation; just make sure to find out everything it offers so you can make the most of it—and those sunsets are stunning!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Decent hotel with above average amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable rooms and nice restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Property, rooms and staff were great. Notably the service staff in the restaurants. Very friendly and helpful. Beautiful beach area however access to the water is limited by ground rocks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great get-away! Place was clean, the statf were so pleasent! The amenities were great! The food was very very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, friendly staff, big and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This was our first time here and third to CR. We loved the property and wished we had more time to enjoy the amenities. It’s quiet compared to Playa Flamingo but for our last night couldn’t ask for better. The sunset views at the top of the hill were stunning. Service was one of the best we had from the moment we opened the car door to the time we checked out. Highly recommend! Cute quiet area to stroll through. Not lively but nice choices for food and drinks for an intimate setting at the beach. We’ll be back for longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Santarena is a fabulous hotel where they make you feel at home; whether in the lobby, roof top, or in their spacious and well appointed rooms - some with spectacular ocean views.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The area, the rooms, cleanliness but especially the staff!!! Love Las Catalinas and Santarena!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was great, staff was super friendly and the location is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very much, enjoyed our stay at Santarena, the help we’re very friendly and with great service. They gave us a ride to the Pickleball courts and gave us a ride back and never charged us. The courtyard effect of the area around the hotel with all the restaurants is very quaint. Is it very nice quiet place, we had an immensely great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely gorgeous hotel with great friendly staff, highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a beautiful place to stay and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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excellent location with beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was yummy both days that we were there, and the service at the restaurants was top-notch! However, we were disappointed not to have a swimming pool available to use as guests at Santarena Hotel. The rooftop infinity pool was way too small for the number of rooms available.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful room with a comfortable king-size bed. Food was also very good, better than the restaurants nearby in Las Catalinas. But what made the stay exceptional was the staff. All staff were friendly, warm, helpful, and incredibly attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed the mix of resort feel and nature, loved the beach, pool, the staff and the dining scene!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing staff. Relaxing stay even with a major Xtrerra event going on.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a very beautiful property, the staff was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place, beautiful location, great staff, great on-prem restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved staying at the hotel. Everything was very convenient and it was an exceptional location in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025