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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (524 reviews)
"We had a wonderful time and plan to visit again. Biggest challenge was rude staff"
Reviewed on Jun 26, 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! (1,573 reviews)
"Ocean view Suite, great views but room consistently had bugs in the bathroom shower area. Put in a work order for the bugs and after the order was complete it seemed to do nothing for the presence of bugs. Seemed like it was an issue with the door as placing a towel under the door helped keep the ..."
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Playa Conchal S/N Cabo Velas Guanacaste
$707 nightly
The price is $799 total per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
$799 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great vacation, loved the property. Excellent service."
Reviewed on Jun 25, 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.

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! (67 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Great pool. Nice people. I will definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on Jun 25, 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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (120 reviews)
"The room was clean, modern, good air conditioner, by contrast de outside needed a lot of love! Some parts are under construction that stoped long time ago. The bathroom didn’t have safety bars and the floor was very slippery, when wet, because of shiny ceramic tiles. If any person plant to book these ..."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Playa del Coco Sardinal Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
"Staff was amazi"
Reviewed on Apr 30, 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
$131
per adult
88% of travellers recommend

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

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

Sloth Watching, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall Experience
$159
per adult
96% of travellers recommend

Rio Celeste Falls+Rain Forest+Tubing+Slothful Shrine
$170
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
- Parque Bernabela Ramos
- Tamarindo Beach
- Coco Beach
- Flamingo Beach
- Playa Hermosa
- Playa Potrero
- Samara Beach
- Conchal Beach
- Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
- Playa Langosta
- Grande Beach
- Playa Brasilito
- Reserva Conchal Golf Course
- Playa Pelada
- Carrillo Beach
- Ocotal Beach
- Nosara Beach
- Avellanas Beach
- Playa Azul
- Playa Prieta
- Papagayo Golf and Country Club
- Mansita Beach
- Junquillal Beach
- San Juanillo Beach
- Casino Diria
- Guiones Beach
- Las Baulas National Marine Park
- Diamante Eco Adventure Park
- Monkey Park
- Playa Calzón de Pobre
- Penca Beach





