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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
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
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is SAR 1,177
SAR 1,372 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

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

Plaza Balcony Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Danta Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Ocean View Premium

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 56 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Las Catalinas Road., Tempate, Guanacaste, 50304

What's nearby

  • Danta Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playa Potrero - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Playa Prieta - 14 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Penca Beach - 18 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 26 min drive - 9.6 km

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

Luxury upscale hotel near Playa Prieta
Located close to Penca Beach and Playa Potrero, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas provides a grocery/convenience store, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and scuba diving. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body wrap, a body scrub, or a body treatment. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local and international cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like beach yoga, beach volleyball, and boat tours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free valet parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an electric car charging station
  • Outdoor furniture, a banquet hall, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas offer perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 45-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Mini fridges, childcare services, and coffee/tea makers

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

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

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: USD 25-30 for adults and USD 15-22 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike parking
  • Bike repair services
  • Bike shop
  • Boat tours
  • Bodyboards on site
  • Canoe available
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboards on site
  • Private picnics
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa services
  • Wine tasting room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

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

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Beach towels
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Couples dining
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 45-inch Smart TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tempate hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Prieta and Penca Beach. Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 429 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 429 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 429 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 429 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 429 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

10/10 Excellent

Tod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Access to the ocean and hiking was fantastic!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area being developed with specifically old European type architecture, going to be very lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Carlo

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lizeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful very well maintained, very clean and updated. The food is delicious!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property and Las Catalinas is amazing. Would love to see more chairs on the shared balconies, and fans in the bathrooms. But those are nit picky, and the rest is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a lovely building but needs a refresh. The pool is tiny and is typically congested. The food is good with plenty of options. However most all items at the breakfast buffet were somehow deep fried. The beach access needs a place to rinse off - the black sand from the beach is annoying.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful property
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
If you would like a relaxing vacation by the beach, this is the place to stay beautiful location, beautiful rooms. The service was outstanding. They have a number of restaurants to choose from last night. We had a barbecue on the beach, which was excellent. You can get a golf cart to go to a restaurant that’s nearby so you don’t need to have a car for that. It’s about 45 minutes from the big city beach. I would definitely come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

bernabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach and the surrounding area are absolutely beautiful but the town is so small and has nothing for you to explore. We ate breakfast at the hotel and it was fine. It was a buffet but I feel like for the price you pay to stay there, the breakfast buffet should at least be included. They have a nice, short beach that was lovely to hang out on or go paddle boarding/kayaking and a hiking trail next to the property with a couple of options for hiking (I liked this). Because this place is tiny and your dining options are limited, everything is really expensive. I would only stay here for 1-2 nights.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I really loved the property and staff. Everyone was great and very accommodating, especially the front desk guys. I have to say that dining was expensive and the hotel doesn’t provide the basics like bottled water, robes/slippers, vanity kits etc. The hotel also didn’t provide loungers by the beach. I paid $25 for a chair for the beach for a few hours. The hotel needs to provide more for the price they charge. I wouldn’t say this is a 4 star as far as the amenities available but the service is 5 star.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We might have to go here every year! This is one of the most exceptional locations we’ve been to thanks to the upscale villas surrounding the town and the general beauty of Las Catalinas. The concierge desk was like having personal assistants to any requests to arrange transportation or reservations at other local restaurants or adventures. The staff were very accommodating in every way. Every time you ask for something the reply would be “it’s my pleasure…” All the staff were bilingual, the room was spacious and comfortable, modern and well appointed. We loved walking out of our room right onto the beach where you have plenty of amenities if you choose to indulge in beach sports or leisure. Highly recommend and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

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

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms are so loud. We asked for quiet rooms and were placed next to the coffee shop on the busiest walk way. There’s construction noise starting early every morning so sleep was difficult. The property is beautifully designed and decorated but other than that, it’s not worth the expensive room rates.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Badelys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s such a magical place. The entire condo is simply beautiful and clean. The architecture is amazing. The tall roof and beautiful windows. I love it and I’ll definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori Christine

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

Mia

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fine vacation spot
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nader El

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and charming. Not much option for dining and shopping. area around the place is a construction site with dirt, dust, noise and daily limited access having to wait an average of 10 minutes every time leaving or coming back to the hotel which was very inconvenient and takes away the charm and at some time is frustrating especially when we had to be at certain place for a tour. Streets are full of pot holes even in street very near the hotel which could have been fixed to make the ride less stressful. For those above reasons unfortunately I don't recommend this hotel in that area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen Biller

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, beautiful location, great staff, great on-prem restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024