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 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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,289 reviews)
room smell like sewage
Reviewed on Feb 6, 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! (1,393 reviews)
Good
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Flamingo Beach Cabo Velas Guanacaste
$364 nightly
The price is $411 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$411 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Area was great and so is the beach - saw a sting way when snorkeling
Reviewed on Feb 5, 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.
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! (142 reviews)
Amazing staff, so friendly and go out of their way to give you the best possible hospitality. Great location, fantastic value for what you get.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 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! (170 reviews)
Great Host. Incredible views. Prime location for beach and restaurants. The staff and host were very accommodating in every way. Loved our stay.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 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! (83 reviews)
We had a lovely stay at Casa Nahua! The property is beautiful and our room had everything we needed. The close proximity to the beach and main strip was also a bonus. The staff were lovely and so helpful in booking activities for us - Mera is the best! Gracias, Casa Nahua - we hope to be back ...
Reviewed on Jan 24, 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
Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo
$105
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour
$131
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
$90
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Playa Tamarindo: Sunset Sailing and Snorkeling Tour
$113
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Discover secret beaches near Tamarindo on ATVs
$80
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Santa Cruz
3.3
Guest rating
- Parque Bernabela Ramos
- Coco Beach
- Tamarindo Beach
- Flamingo Beach
- Playa Potrero
- Conchal Beach
- Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
- Playa Hermosa
- Samara Beach
- Ocotal Beach
- Carrillo Beach
- Playa Brasilito
- Playa Langosta
- Reserva Conchal Golf Course
- Avellanas Beach
- Junquillal Beach
- Nosara Beach
- Playa Pelada
- Grande Beach
- Mansita Beach
- Guiones Beach
- Casino Diria
- Papagayo Golf and Country Club
- Penca Beach
- San Juanillo Beach
- Playa Calzón de Pobre
- Diamante Eco Adventure Park
- Ventanas Beach
- Palo Verde National Park
- Las Baulas National Marine Park
- Playa Penca
