Santa Cruz
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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 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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,329 reviews)
We had an amazing one week vacation at Riu Guanacaste! The staff was always there for you and very friendly, yet their presence was very discrete at the same time. On site restaurants offerred a variety of delicios cuisines, for all tastes and preferences. The beach is very large, with fine sand ...
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
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! (1,455 reviews)
If you are looking for a high-end, all-inclusive experience in Guanacaste, the Riu Palace is a top-tier choice. The combination of beautiful views, excellent hospitality, and diverse activity options makes it a perfect destination for couples or anyone looking to enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica in ...
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Condovac la Costa
400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal
$184 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$207 total
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,011 reviews)
Don't do it. Spend the extra money.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 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.

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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (95 reviews)
The location was awesome and we loved the property. It's central but our unit was set back and it felt like a little hidden oasis with the pool. We were there during spring break and all the white college kids were wild but they didn't bug us at all in this place. There was even a very sweet cat ...
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Toro Blanco Resort
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! (159 reviews)
Authentic, great location for walking to beach and Main Street, pool was great, AC, hot water and clean. Great value
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

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! (177 reviews)
The host is absolutely amazing and acts like a personal concierge helping to arrange private tours, private chefs, in-house massage. The works! The cleaning lady is awesome, and she will do laundry. The grounds crew cleans the outside ant the pool each day. We absolutely loved this trip! Totally ...
Reviewed on Mar 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.
Popular places to visit
Parque Bernabela Ramos
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
$131
per adult
88% of travellers recommend

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

Sloth Watching + Waterfall & Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour
$160
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Costa Rica Monkey Jungle Zipline from Tamarindo
$65
per adult
80% of travellers recommend

Discover secret beaches near Tamarindo on ATVs
$80
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Marlin Del Rey Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo & Playas del Coco
$165
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
- Parque Bernabela Ramos
- Coco Beach
- Tamarindo Beach
- Flamingo Beach
- Playa Potrero
- Conchal Beach
- Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
- Playa Hermosa
- Samara Beach
- Ocotal Beach
- Reserva Conchal Golf Course
- Playa Brasilito
- Carrillo Beach
- Playa Langosta
- Avellanas Beach
- Grande Beach
- Junquillal Beach
- Mansita Beach
- Nosara Beach
- Penca Beach
- San Juanillo Beach
- Guiones Beach
- Casino Diria
- Playa Pelada
- Papagayo Golf and Country Club
- Bahia Pez Vela Beach
- Playa Penca
- Garza Beach
- Buena Vista Beach
- Playa Calzón de Pobre
- Palo Verde National Park



