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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

4.0 star property
Ocean view hotel with spa services, near Playa Prieta

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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
Interior
On the beach, beach towels, scuba diving, snorkeling

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AED 1,078
AED 1,259 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 January 2025

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Room options

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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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 56 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Aerial view

Las Catalinas Collection

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (85)
The price is AED 823
AED 1,295 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025
Las Catalinas Collection

About the neighborhood

Map
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

Upscale hotel near Penca Beach
Located close to Playa Prieta 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 manicure/pedicure, a body scrub, or a massage. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local and international cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like beach yoga, snorkeling, and beach volleyball. 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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • 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

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 fire extinguisher, 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).

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 404 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 404 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 404 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 404 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 404 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

Jean Carlo

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

8/10 Good

Nader El

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

marylee

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Frederick

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori Christine

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Marina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great holiday. We just got back two weeks ago.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon, Long Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Irma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon, Long Beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were influenced by convincing marketing and a very misleading article in a certain "French sounding" US travel magazine, into believing we were going to be staying at hotel in a quaint small beach town. The problem is that it isn’t a quaint beach town, it’s a planned resort community which pretends to be a town. It's all a big, artificial somewhat soulless place, started in 2006, owned by 1 company, with a few noncompany owned businesses, that work as concessions within what is really a resort. If you like early 2000's pastiche mediterranean architecture, you will love it. Personally, I think it feels more suited to Southern California outdoor mall architecture, than something that should have been "plonked" into a pretty Costa Rican bay. Why did they have to build this here ? Interestingly, although described as a "mediterranean" town, we also were told that it was inspired by Cuban, Colombian, and Moroccan architecture, so it really is a bit of a "mash-up". The Marketing is beautiful, really clever photography that show the resort finished, I just looked at the photos again on the website it gives no clue of the huge next phase of construction which is happening in the hills behind the hotel. Construction seems to go from 6.00am to 8.00pm 6 days a week by the way. The first thing you see when you drive down the hill entering the resort, past the other hotel, the very attractive (modern ?) Chameleon Hotel is the construction spreading across all the hills to the right
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for Romantic Getaway
Perfect hotel for couples. Romantic with few big families made it a lovely stay and we'll most likely be staying again. The service and rooftop pool view were the highlights of the trip
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique style size and guest services. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Twice daily room cleaning. Room amenities and bed were first class.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Santarena Hotel has a quaint and tranquil mood . The beach is beautiful and there are plenty of restaurants to choose from with different cuisines and vibes. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Nice place, friendly people and staff. The resort town is beautiful. Enjoyed our time here
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt like I belonged there - like I had been there my whole life. Everything seemed to slow down upon arrival. The only challenge was with one employee who really did not seem to care about helping us with an issue. He said he was working on it even though it was an easy fix. I waited most of the day and reminded him multiple times. When I asked someone else and it was taken care of in most minutes.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only downside was that there were very few foot washing stations between the beach and the rooms.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024