Santa Cruz

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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. Learn more about 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.

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! (612 reviews)
"Beautiful updated property. Liberia had great food. But the steak house was not good disappointing."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - 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 ¥114,321 per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
¥114,321
¥129,183 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
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! (1,014 reviews)
"This property was incredible. The staff were friendly and incredibly attentive. Excursions were fun. Our only negative was the food. Breakfast was perfect every morning at the market but the remaining meals were fair at best."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
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! (1,601 reviews)
"Did not expect hotel riu to be as bad as it was."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
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! (71 reviews)
"Clean room, good service"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 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! (101 reviews)
"When we arrived to the resort around 4pm af the office had already closed and we were given a packet by the security guard who spoke very little English. We were hoping to speak to someone when we arrived to confirm all of our excursions for the next day. We also rented a golf cart and it was supposed ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 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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