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Plaza Balcony Room
344 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Suite
Room with view
603 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Danta Standard Room
344 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Ocean View Premium
Room with view
344 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Ocean-view hotel with a bar/lounge, near Playa Prieta

Popular property highlights

Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Grocery/convenience store

Located in Tempate, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Playa Potrero and Playa Prieta. This beach hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Penca Beach and 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Flamingo Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 45-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.

Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This Mediterranean hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Enjoy local and international cuisine at Ponciana Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

Las Catalinas Road., Tempate, Guanacaste 50304

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a grocery/convenience store. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of 2 meeting rooms and coworking spaces.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Mediterranean hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and spa services. Complimentary valet parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is a smoke-free property.

  • Walkway to water
  • Picnic area
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Coworking spaces
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Elevator
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Free valet parking
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Hair salon
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Concierge services
  • Bicycle equipment shop on site
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 45
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Designer stores on site
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Tasting room
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2019
  • Electric car charging station
  • Nature reserve
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Beach towels
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Multilingual staff
  • Outdoor furniture

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Room Amenities

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 45-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Tempate hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Espresso maker
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size: 45
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Smart TV
  • Number of beds 1
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Streaming services
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Mini-fridge
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Number of days between bed sheet changes: 2
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Mobile key entry
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Ponciana Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Celeste Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Cuatro Calle La Ronda - This coffee shop serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.

Pascual - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Pots & Bowls - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snorkeling on site
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Canoe on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Beach yoga on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Personal motor watercraft nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Boat tours on site
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Surf lessons - nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials.

  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Number of treatment rooms 3
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Long-term renters welcome

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Humane animal treatment

Comprehensive recycling policy

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Car not required

Long-term renters welcome

Security system

Debit cards not accepted

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Children stay free - maximum age 10

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Service animals not allowed

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Number of children who can stay free - 2

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 25 to 30 for adults, and USD 15 to 22 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Contactless check-in is available.

Awards & Affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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