Santa Cruz

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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

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Barrio Buenos Aires

Parque Bernabela Ramos is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Barrio Buenos Aires and the surrounding area.

Barrio Buenos Aires
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo Sardinal Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (236 reviews)
Clean room, nice staff, amazing pool and beach access. Buffet was phenomenal. Very family oriented.

Reviewed on Apr 3, 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
Book a stay at this beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,469 reviews)
Hot tub wasn’t working. Pool area was nice , rooms were clean but out dated . Staff was excellent. Food was good . Needs less steps to pool area and needs another elevator.

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Condovac la Costa

Condovac la Costa

3.5 out of 5
400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal
The price is P10,776 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
P10,776
P12,177 total
Apr 8 - Apr 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,014 reviews)
I was disappointed because much of what they advertised (and why we paid $ to stay at this particular property) flat out didn’t exist. There is no beach volleyball, no basketball courts, no arcade, there is no pizzeria, there is not more than 1 restaurant-actually there is a buffet that has very ...

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Condovac la Costa
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
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (100 reviews)
I really enjoyed my stay at Casa Nahua and plan to be back soon! I stayed in the monkey suite and I highly recommend it as long as you can handle some steps. I am a woman traveling alone and I felt very safe and had almost total privacy. It’s very close to the action so it’s a little loud at night, ...

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
Hermosa Paradise

Hermosa Paradise

2 out of 5
Highway 159 behind Super Luperon Sardinal Guanacaste Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 14 beach bars. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (109 reviews)
Parking was a little tight but overall everything was great with our stay.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Hermosa Paradise
Toro Blanco Resort

Toro Blanco Resort

2.5 out of 5
25 Metros Sur de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (162 reviews)
Cuarto adecuado, aire acondicionado perfecto, desayuno promedio. Excelente ubicación. Excelente piscina, hotel bonito.

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Toro Blanco Resort
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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