See all properties

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Playa Prieta

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
Aerial view
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
On the beach, beach towels, scuba diving, snorkeling

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Las Catalinas Road., Tempate, Guanacaste, 50304
  • Playa Potrero
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Penca Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Flamingo Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Plaza Balcony Room

Plaza Balcony Room

Plaza Balcony Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Danta Standard Room

Danta Standard Room

Danta Standard Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean View Premium

Ocean View Premium

Ocean View Premium

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Superior Suite

  • 56 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Las Catalinas

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Tempate hotel, you'll find Playa Prieta and Penca Beach. Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

4-star beachfront hotel near Playa Prieta
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include 2 meeting rooms and coworking spaces.

WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas. Valet parking is free.

This 4-star Tempate hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2019
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
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. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Spanish

Similar properties

Deluxe Villa, Multiple Beds, Private Pool, Ocean View (16 Calle Virginia | 4 BR | 4.5 BA) | Living room

Las Catalinas Collection

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 96 reviews
The price is CA $446
CA $524 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Las Catalinas Collection

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle equipment shop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat tours
  • Bodyboard
  • Canoeing
  • Fitness classes
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wine tasting room

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

Hotel Santarena Las Catalinas
Hotel Santarena
Santarena Las Catalinas
Santarena Hotel Las Catalinas
Santarena Hotel
Santarena Las Catalinas
Santarena
Hotel Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Las Catalinas
Las Catalinas Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Hotel
Hotel Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Las Catalinas
Hotel Santarena at Las Catalinas
Santarena At Las Catalinas
Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Hotel
Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Tempate
Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Hotel Tempate

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 439 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 439 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 439 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 439 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 439 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

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful beach stay

We stayed one night on our trip. It was so beautiful and clean! It’s a quiet area as it’s a new town. They have a small rooftop pool and about 4 pool chairs. The property is right on the beach with 5-8 restaurants in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tod

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

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, Leesburg

Travelled with partner
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

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizeth

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Yevgenia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

bernabe, Los Álamos Ca

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

10/10 Excellent

jennifer Rose

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

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Travelled with family
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

Mohd

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Avoid

I did not do much research first, but Conde Naste calls the area a "town free car" but it is not a town, it is a bunch of overpriced restaurants owned by the hotel. The food was all overpriced and bad and rooms smell of mildew. I don't leave reviews but I recommend booking elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean Carlo

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

8/10 Good

Nader El

Travelled with partner
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

Badelys

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Juan Carlos

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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen Biller

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

marylee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lot of construction going on.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024