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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $302
$271 nightly
$302 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26

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Las Catalinas Road., Tempate, Guanacaste, 50304
  • Place, Danta Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dantita Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Potrero
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪109 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Danta Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a television, and a window with a view of hills.

Danta Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Plaza Balcony Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Plaza Balcony Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Ocean View Premium

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Ocean View Premium

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a small table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Las Catalinas

With a stay at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas in Tempate, you'll be 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Playa Potrero and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Diamante Eco Adventure Park. .This beach hotel is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from Playa Hermosa.

What's nearby

  • Danta Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dantita Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Playa Potrero - 21 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Flamingo Beach - 29 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Conchal Beach - 43 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarindo Bar - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Papagayo - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Father Rooster - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Soluna Beach Bistro - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Surf Box - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

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, 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. 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 outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.

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 and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
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 complimentary toiletries.
Relax and unwind with massages and body treatments. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and 2 outdoor pickleball courts. 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 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. 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. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and 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. Open daily.
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). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Cuatro Calle La Ronda - This coffee shop serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.
Tamaki - 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.

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
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • 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
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Art gallery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle equipment shop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat tours
  • Bodyboard
  • Canoeing
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Tennis lessons
  • 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

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
  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Communal living room
  • Electric bike charging
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free 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
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 6)
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Property is also known as

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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 519 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 519 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 519 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 519 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 519 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nahom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel with above average amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing stay at Hotel Santarena at Las Catalinas. Beautiful beach, relaxing setting and very welcoming and helpful staff made this the vacation we were looking for.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Fantastic overall!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms and nice restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great get-away! Place was clean, the statf were so pleasent! The amenities were great! The food was very very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, big and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was heaven! It's so beautiful and unique. The sunsets are gorgeous. The various restaurants on the property were absolutely delicious. The rooms were very clean and the staff was lovely!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful, spacious, clean. Nice bathroom and shower. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and friendly staff made our stay a great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ledy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is nice to stay for two days or so, they are not too many things to do around the town, especially with kids. The restaurant needs to book with reservations, the day we arrived we couldn't eat at the restaurant because we did not have a reservation.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arthur Fuller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Santarena is a fabulous hotel where they make you feel at home; whether in the lobby, roof top, or in their spacious and well appointed rooms - some with spectacular ocean views.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was yummy both days that we were there, and the service at the restaurants was top-notch! However, we were disappointed not to have a swimming pool available to use as guests at Santarena Hotel. The rooftop infinity pool was way too small for the number of rooms available.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The area, the rooms, cleanliness but especially the staff!!! Love Las Catalinas and Santarena!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much, enjoyed our stay at Santarena, the help we’re very friendly and with great service. They gave us a ride to the Pickleball courts and gave us a ride back and never charged us. The courtyard effect of the area around the hotel with all the restaurants is very quaint. Is it very nice quiet place, we had an immensely great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Wonderful room with a comfortable king-size bed. Food was also very good, better than the restaurants nearby in Las Catalinas. But what made the stay exceptional was the staff. All staff were friendly, warm, helpful, and incredibly attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the kind staff and environment. Everything was clean and cleaned often. Danillo was the most genuinely sweet and humble employee running the show early everyday and late as well, during our entire week. We highly recommend this gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dax

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great, staff was super friendly and the location is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous hotel with great friendly staff, highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Relaxing stay even with a major Xtrerra event going on.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abeer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place to stay and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent location with beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to spend vacations
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023