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 and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Barrio Buenos Aires

Parque Bernabela Ramos is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring 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
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! (563 reviews)
"Lots of things to do!"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 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! (1,585 reviews)
"The property, the rooms, the restaurants were all what we expected it t be for a resort. The staff was not only friendly, but very responsive to any and all needs that arose during our visit. The food at all of the restaurants was fresh, well prepared, and delicious. A nice bonus was being able to ..."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - 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 P43,434 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
P43,434
P49,081 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury property in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Westin Reserva Conchal stay was amazing. The beach, the staff, the grounds, rooms, food, drinks, everything was chef kiss. We were able to see many iguanas, howler monkeys, and birds. The only downside is that the beach has public access and they got sellers and they can be pushy, otherwise amazing ..."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

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

Marina Flamingo

5 out of 5
Marina Flamingo Cabo Velas Provincia de Guanacaste
Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a marina. Popular attractions Flamingo Beach and Playa Potrero are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Great pool. Nice people. I will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Marina Flamingo
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! (120 reviews)
"The room was clean, modern, good air conditioner, by contrast de outside needed a lot of love! Some parts are under construction that stoped long time ago. The bathroom didn’t have safety bars and the floor was very slippery, when wet, because of shiny ceramic tiles. If any person plant to book these ..."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Bahia Pez Vela Resort

3.5 out of 5
Playa del Coco Sardinal Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
"Staff was amazi"

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

Bahia Pez Vela 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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