3/5 - Okay
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Little town, but several restaurants, supermarket. Nice soccer stadium
Santa Cruz
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Santa Cruz
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.
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,283 reviews)
Didn't get in the pool nor hot tub
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,271 reviews)
Everything was clean. The food is not the best. Check in was terrible. So is the wife
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium Liberia Guanacaste
$123 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$139 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,069 reviews)
Breakfast was ok but should have More bead and pasty options and if you want to appeal to Canadians/Americans you should have bacon available.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
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.
Hermosa Paradise
Highway 159 behind Super Luperon Sardinal Guanacaste Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 14 beach bars. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (88 reviews)
Check inn info was great and sent personaly to wahts app. Clean place
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Playa del Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
In short, it's a place best suited for family retreat
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025
Las Catalinas Doorway
Playa Danta Tempate Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Tempate. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa Potrero and Flamingo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (105 reviews)
Beautiful, well maintained and very cosy resort, with stunning views over the ocea, very clean and well decorated units and villas, courteous staff and
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Parque Bernabela Ramos
1/5(1 review)
Explore the great outdoors at Parque Bernabela Ramos, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz. Wander the beaches in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour
$125
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Sloth Tour in Rainforest, Waterfall, Organic Coffee and Chocolate
$160
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo or Conchal
$80
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover secret beaches near Tamarindo on ATVs
$80
per adult
Marlin Del Rey Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo & Playas del Coco
$115
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Santa Cruz
3.3
Guest rating
- Parque Bernabela Ramos
- Coco Beach
- Tamarindo Beach
- Flamingo Beach
- Samara Beach
- Playa Potrero
- Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
- Conchal Beach
- Ocotal Beach
- Playa Hermosa
- Reserva Conchal Golf Course
- Carrillo Beach
- Avellanas Beach
- Junquillal Beach
- Playa Langosta
- Playa Pelada
- Playa Brasilito
- Grande Beach
- Nosara Beach
- Papagayo Golf and Country Club
- Penca Beach
- Casino Diria
- Las Baulas National Marine Park
- Mansita Beach
- Guiones Beach
- Palo Verde National Park
- San Juanillo Beach
- Playa Calzón de Pobre
- Blanca Beach
- Diamante Eco Adventure Park
- Playa Azul
