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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
On the beach, beach towels, scuba diving, snorkeling
On the beach, beach towels, scuba diving, snorkeling
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Las Catalinas Road., Tempate, Guanacaste, 50304
  • Danta Beach
    3 min walk
  • Dantita Beach
    15 min walk
  • Limonada
    1 min walk
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    69 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Plaza Balcony Room

Plaza Balcony Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Plaza Balcony Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Danta Standard Room

Danta Standard Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Danta Standard Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean View Premium

Ocean View Premium | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean View Premium

  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite

Superior Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite

  • 603 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Aerial view

Las Catalinas Collection

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (85)
The price is $224
per night
$353 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Las Catalinas Collection

About the neighborhood

Las Catalinas

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.

What's nearby

  • Danta Beach - 3 min walk
  • Playa Potrero - 11 min drive
  • Playa Prieta - 14 min drive
  • Penca Beach - 18 min drive
  • Flamingo Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Arenal - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Ocotal - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Sports Bar - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Liberia - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Papagayo - ‬35 min drive

About this property

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

Ocean view hotel with spa services, near Playa Prieta
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

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.
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.
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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 25 to 30 for adults and USD 15 to 22 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Celeste Restaurant
  • Cuatro Calle La Ronda
  • Pascual
  • Ponciana Restaurant
  • Pots & Bowls

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle equipment shop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat tours
  • Bodyboard
  • Canoeing
  • Fitness classes
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

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.

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

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 property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 404 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 404 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 404 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 404 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 404 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the mix of resort feel and nature, loved the beach, pool, the staff and the dining scene!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Juan Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen Biller

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Right on the beach. There is lots of construction in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

marylee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lot of construction going on.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori Christine

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at the hotel. Everything was very convenient and it was an exceptional location in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great holiday. We just got back two weeks ago.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon, Long Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Irma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon, Long Beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were influenced by convincing marketing and a very misleading article in a certain "French sounding" US travel magazine, into believing we were going to be staying at hotel in a quaint small beach town. The problem is that it isn’t a quaint beach town, it’s a planned resort community which pretends to be a town. It's all a big, artificial somewhat soulless place, started in 2006, owned by 1 company, with a few noncompany owned businesses, that work as concessions within what is really a resort. If you like early 2000's pastiche mediterranean architecture, you will love it. Personally, I think it feels more suited to Southern California outdoor mall architecture, than something that should have been "plonked" into a pretty Costa Rican bay. Why did they have to build this here ? Interestingly, although described as a "mediterranean" town, we also were told that it was inspired by Cuban, Colombian, and Moroccan architecture, so it really is a bit of a "mash-up". The Marketing is beautiful, really clever photography that show the resort finished, I just looked at the photos again on the website it gives no clue of the huge next phase of construction which is happening in the hills behind the hotel. Construction seems to go from 6.00am to 8.00pm 6 days a week by the way. The first thing you see when you drive down the hill entering the resort, past the other hotel, the very attractive (modern ?) Chameleon Hotel is the construction spreading across all the hills to the right
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for Romantic Getaway
Perfect hotel for couples. Romantic with few big families made it a lovely stay and we'll most likely be staying again. The service and rooftop pool view were the highlights of the trip
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique style size and guest services. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Twice daily room cleaning. Room amenities and bed were first class.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Santarena Hotel has a quaint and tranquil mood . The beach is beautiful and there are plenty of restaurants to choose from with different cuisines and vibes. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Nice place, friendly people and staff. The resort town is beautiful. Enjoyed our time here
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt like I belonged there - like I had been there my whole life. Everything seemed to slow down upon arrival. The only challenge was with one employee who really did not seem to care about helping us with an issue. He said he was working on it even though it was an easy fix. I waited most of the day and reminded him multiple times. When I asked someone else and it was taken care of in most minutes.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only downside was that there were very few foot washing stations between the beach and the rooms.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The moment we arrived, the staff was very friendly and professional, from valet to bellman to concierge to reception to barman to servers. Every aspect of our stay was amazing; from dinner at Celeste, very comfortable bedroom and huge clean shower, beautiful ocean views from our large terrace. We would definitely stay here again and recommend this hotel to anyone. Only comment is that there is currently a lot of construction going on affecting ease of getting around by car, and everything is accessable on foot since the community is only about 4 square blocks. our large balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everyone super nice, beautiful hotel, would recommend to families and couples
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024