Santa Cruz

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Tamarindo Beach coastline from above, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Tamarindo Beach coastline from above, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Ocean wave and spray against blue sky, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

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Barrio Buenos Aires

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Parque Bernabela Ramos is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Barrio Buenos Aires and the surrounding area.

Barrio Buenos Aires
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,309 reviews)
The Resprt was beautiful, friendly staff and clean

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
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! (1,420 reviews)
Yes, most the people

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Playa Conchal S/N Cabo Velas Guanacaste
$796 nightly
The price is $899 total per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
$899 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury property in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
Staff were amazing especially

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
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.
Toro Blanco Resort

Toro Blanco Resort

2.5 out of 5
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! (146 reviews)
Breakfast, pool, location, staff, ac, clean

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Toro Blanco Resort
Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo

4.5 out of 5
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! (86 reviews)
Everyone we met was a pleasure to have made acquaintance. Never did meet the owners. Room was clean and small - no surprises.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms

Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms

Flamingo Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this vacation home in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews)
Everything about our stay was AMAZING. The host is incredible. She proactively reached out and offered us many recommendations on things to do. She arranged for a private boat and an in house chef. Her property is nothing short of spectacular and her team was also welcoming and fantastic. We would ...

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms
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.

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Reviews of Santa Cruz

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3/5 - Okay

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Little town, but several restaurants, supermarket. Nice soccer stadium

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