Santa Cruz

Travel Guide

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.
A large wave in the ocean.

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! (904 reviews)
"I would give the resort zero stars. First, I want to make it clear that Costa Rica itself is absolutely beautiful. The natural scenery, beaches, and lush surroundings were breathtaking. We enjoyed exploring the country and were grateful that we booked excursions that allowed us to experience Costa ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Playa Conchal S/N Cabo Velas Guanacaste
The price is HK$3,742 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
HK$3,742
HK$4,228 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"We had a great stay. The other pool was closed and one of the restaurants, but we still had a great time. Our room was far away from the pool and beach, but we didn’t mind it. It forced us to walk off our meals back to the room. There is a golf cart shuttle that runs throughout the day that helps ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
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$997 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
HK$997
HK$1,127 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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! (1,772 reviews)
"The front desk staff needs better training on customer service, rude and dismissive attitudes. Restaurant is overpriced and food is mediocre at best. Location is close to airport, rooms are very small and beds aren’t anything great. We will not return based on the front desk staff, next time we will ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 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.
Toro Blanco Resort

Toro Blanco Resort

2.5 out of 5
25 Metros Sur de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal Guanacaste
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Toro Blanco Resort
Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Bahia Pez Vela Resort

3.5 out of 5
Playa del Coco Sardinal Guanacaste
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach are located ...
Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Las Catalinas Doorway

Las Catalinas Doorway

4 out of 5
Playa Danta Tempate Guanacaste
Stay at this beach holiday home in Tempate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 9 restaurants. Popular attractions Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (130 reviews)
"We did not enjoy Las Catalinas at all. It’s very fake. Its a property development from US tech investor applying silicon valley crowd funding model to develop pastureland along the coast into a artificial portofino or Cartagena, which will never actually happen.The road in was terrible and the property ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Las Catalinas Doorway
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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