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Hotel Punta Descartes

3.0 star property
Guests relax in the garden's greenery while enjoying specialty drinks at the coffee shop - a perfect moment to slow down and appreciate the stay

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Hotel Punta Descartes sits near the coast, offering a peaceful garden retreat. Visitors connect with complimentary in-room WiFi while enjoying the coffee shop/cafe or unwinding at the bar. The restaurant serves local cuisine, and a cooked-to-order breakfast starts each day right.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Located on the ground floor
Wardrobe or closet
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

La Cruz is home to Hotel Punta Descartes. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Area de Conservación Guanacaste and Santa Rosa National Park. Visit our La Cruz travel guide
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Costado Sur Banco Popular, La Cruz, Guanacaste, 51001

What's nearby

  • Islas Murciélago humanity patrimony Guanacaste Unique rock formation of its type in the world #beautifull island in Northern Costa Rica
    Area de Conservación Guanacaste
    8 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Mirador a 4 kilómetros calle hacia Playa Naranjo donde está Roca Bruja! #EndlessSummer
    Santa Rosa National Park
    20 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Junquillal Beach
    32 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar y Restaurante Thelma
    3 min walk
  • sport cafe
    14 min walk
  • Restaurante Goal
    5 min walk
  • Panamericano
    5 min walk
  • mar de plata
    4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Punta Descartes

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Hotel Punta Descartes and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Punta Descartes boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 2 to 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 2 to 6 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Punta Descartes Hotel
Hotel Punta Descartes La Cruz
Hotel Punta Descartes Hotel La Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Punta Descartes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Punta Descartes?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Punta Descartes?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Punta Descartes located?

Situated in La Cruz, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Area de Conservación Guanacaste, Playa Puerto Soley, and Playa Piñuela. Playa Conventillos and Playa Mostrencal are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Punta Descartes Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiny hotel with excellent staff and location. Wonderful restaurant with an incredible view. Wildlife visits for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haluk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just stay here and enjoy the view. Very convenient location with good food
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsworth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente Service and Good Food,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stay here only if there is no other choice or if you need to rest for a long trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pura Vida! Where else have I stayed and been joined by a monkey at breakfast? Ah…. NOWHERE. Great place with great views and food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Elvis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
9
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La habitación es confortable, tranquila, pudimos descansar muy bien, lo que más me gustó fue el personal atento y super amable en especial una chica y un señor que nos recibieron y atendieron en el restaurante muy lindos,el restaurante es hermoso en su totalidad, la comida es rica y sobre todo sus bebidas, su mirador es de lo más precioso, disfrute mi estadía en su totalidad.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La vista es espectacular
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel lindo hotel vintage, habitaciones acogedoras. El restaurante tiene vistas espectaculares. Buen desayuno.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La vue de la terrasse est exceptionnelle.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Francesco

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

10/10 Excellent

Mirielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un excelente lugar si lo que quieres es relajación
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

zoraida

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Herman

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrado

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gwen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024