Santa Cruz

Travel Guide

Tamarindo Beach coastline from above, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Ocean wave and spray against blue sky, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Find the best Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Barrio Buenos Aires

Check out nearby sights like Parque Bernabela Ramos while you're spending some time in Barrio Buenos Aires and the surrounding area.

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo Sardinal Guanacaste
Stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (487 reviews)
"I would not stay here again. They did a horrible job with out room after reports of ants infestation and no English channels on the television. They waited 2 days to change my room. Staff was not helpful at all. The food was horrible. The steakhouse was not good. I would not recommend this place ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal Sardinal Guanacaste
Stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,579 reviews)
"The staff and food were great! It’s a beautiful property with a great selection of restaurants and activities. It’s due for a remodel which we heard is happening this year. We do wish that the beach belonged to the resort. You have beach access, but are met with lots of non resort vendors selling ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

3 out of 5
Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium Liberia Guanacaste
The price is HK$1,124 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
HK$1,124
HK$1,271 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,608 reviews)
"Un hotel muy comodo."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
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

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo

4.5 out of 5
Av Central Tamarindo Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (117 reviews)
"Is not a luxury property as stated in the reviews! The rooms are good, the outside needs a lot of love! Some part are an unfinished construction left a while ago. If you have difficulty walking, is not for you! The entrance is a ramp with pebbles! The access to the room was 18 steps, many without ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
Marina Flamingo

Marina Flamingo

5 out of 5
Marina Flamingo Cabo Velas Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this luxury apartment in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and a marina. Popular attractions Flamingo Beach and Playa Potrero are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
"we initially didn’t like our room as it was near the elevator however Carlos and Gustav changed it for us and we loved it! so so so beautiful room and very quiet and amazing location!!"

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Marina Flamingo
El Patio Tamarindo

El Patio Tamarindo

4 out of 5
C. Cardinal Tamarindo Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Playa Langosta are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"Our stay at El Patio exceeded our expectations. The check-in process was quick and easy, and the property was simple to find. It's located in a quiet area just beyond the shops and restaurants of Tamarindo, making it peaceful while still being conveniently close to everything. Our room and bathroom ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

El Patio Tamarindo
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.

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