Santa Cruz
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Where to stay in Santa Cruz
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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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (774 reviews)
"Everything was great but that toilet water was horrible smell"
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Playa Conchal S/N Cabo Velas Guanacaste
$477 nightly
The price is $539 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$539 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (1,005 reviews)
"This was our first time at an all inclusive and we weren’t impressed. The property is very large but it isn’t as maintained as I expected. The rooms are dark and smell moldy. We were a party of four and consistently had to request an extra towel daily (they only provided three). The restaurants we ..."
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2026

JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort
Playa Mansita, Hacienda Pinilla Tamarindo Guanacaste
$325 nightly
The price is $367 total per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
$367 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Tamarindo. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (789 reviews)
"Great experience overall! Beautiful place, friendly service, and a relaxing stay. I recommend planning activities and reservations ahead of time to make the most of your trip!"
Reviewed on Aug 16, 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.

Las Catalinas Doorway
Playa Danta Tempate Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Tempate. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 9 restaurants. Popular attractions Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (127 reviews)
"Beautiful place to visit with family."
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

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. ...

Marina Flamingo
Marina Flamingo Cabo Velas Provincia de Guanacaste
Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a marina. Popular attractions Flamingo Beach and Playa Potrero are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
"The property was great. Rooms are very spacious and modern style. Great location and able to walk to black sand beach and the main beach. For being on the marina I did not experience any noise. It was great and I will stay again."
Reviewed on Aug 13, 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.
Stay near popular Santa Cruz attractions
Things to do

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour
$113
per adult
88% of travellers recommend

Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo
$105
per adult
80% of travellers recommend

Tamarindo: Public Sunset Catamaran Pacific Lounge
$105
per adult

ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal or RIU Hotels
$90
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Marlin Del Rey Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo & Playas del Coco
$165
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
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- Parque Bernabela Ramos
- Coco Beach
- Tamarindo Beach
- Samara Beach
- Flamingo Beach
- Playa Potrero
- Playa Hermosa
- Conchal Beach
- Ocotal Beach
- Reserva Conchal Golf Course
- Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
- Carrillo Beach
- Nosara Beach
- Playa Langosta
- Avellanas Beach
- Playa Brasilito
- Guiones Beach
- Playa Pelada
- Junquillal Beach
- Diamante Eco Adventure Park
- Grande Beach
- Papagayo Golf and Country Club
- Penca Beach
- Mansita Beach
- Las Baulas National Marine Park
- Playa Prieta
- Playa Azul
- Palo Verde National Park
- San Juanillo Beach
- Buena Vista Beach
- Playa Penca




