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Our top choices for Santa Cruz hotels

Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz

Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Barrio Buenos Aires
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (78)
"Very Nice Hotel"
United States
Federico
Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz

Finca Brisas de la Montaña

Finca Brisas de la Montaña
4.0 star property
Coco
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Very clean, great staff, totally recommend it."
United States
Jose
The price is NZ$338
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Finca Brisas de la Montaña

Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Bahia Pez Vela Resort
3.5 star property
Sardinal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (89)
"Excellent property with great views and nature all around. Great onsite restaurant "
United States
Shailendra
The price is NZ$1,408
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Hotel Pura Vista

Hotel Pura Vista
3.5 star property
Sardinal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (102)
"Everything was great. Mark and the staff were very helpful and courteous. Breakfast was delicious 😋 "
Canada
Victoria
The price is NZ$443
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Hotel Pura Vista

Tortuga Verde Glamping

Tortuga Verde Glamping
3.0 star property
Sardinal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (25)
"Great staff, lots of privacy, good location."
United States
James
Tortuga Verde Glamping

Coco Beach Hotel

Coco Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Sardinal
6.8 out of 10, (681)
"Needs to clean the rooms and a major upgrade "
United States
Russell
The price is NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Coco Beach Hotel

Hotel Colono Beach

Hotel Colono Beach
3.0 star property
Sardinal
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (405)
"Excellent stay!"
Canada
Kyle
Hotel Colono Beach

RipJack Inn

RipJack Inn
3.5 star property
Cabo Velas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (412)
"Loved our stay here."
Canada
Jillian
RipJack Inn

Parti Gras Hotel & Villas en Potrero

Parti Gras Hotel & Villas en Potrero
2.5 star property
Tempate
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Very nice remodeled hotel. Staff was very friendly. Easy safe parking. Close to beach."
United States
Roberto
The price is NZ$240
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Parti Gras Hotel & Villas en Potrero

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection
4.5 star property
Sardinal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (466)
"Breakfast is not free, but very delicious! Awesome place to stay in the area! "
United States
Maggie
The price is NZ$1,311
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

Azul Hotel & Retreat

Azul Hotel & Retreat
4.0 star property
Cuajiniquil
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (458)
"Excellent hotel on the beach with incredible views. Hotel was very clean, quiet & exceptional friendly staff"
United States
Pamela
Azul Hotel & Retreat

Marina Flamingo

Marina Flamingo
4.5 star property
Cabo Velas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (31)
"Beautiful room with spectacular views over the marina from the large windows and lovely balcony. Quiet pool. Walking distance to Playa Flamingo - the best beach in CR. Thanks especially to Gustav for making our stay exceptional!"
Canada
Alexandra
The price is NZ$948
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Marina Flamingo

El-Sabanero Eco Lodge

El-Sabanero Eco Lodge
3.0 star property
Tamarindo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Very clean room, friendly staff, good breakfast "
United States
Yousef
The price is NZ$233
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
El-Sabanero Eco Lodge

Hotel & Villas Huetares

Hotel & Villas Huetares
3.0 star property
Sardinal
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (391)
"Nicely kept older hotel, nice pools and good location "
Canada
Zoe
The price is NZ$226
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
Hotel & Villas Huetares

Hotel Villa Acacia

Hotel Villa Acacia
3.0 star property
Sardinal
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (263)
"The Staff was friendly, the girl on the front desk knew little English thought was very helpful and tried really hard to communicate everything to us. The rooms were nice and clean. The views to the garden were amazing. "
Canada
Saket
Hotel Villa Acacia

Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas

Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas
3.0 star property
Tamarindo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (41)
"Beautiful and quite place "
Mexico
Adrian
Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas

Suitree Experience Hotel

Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0 star property
Sardinal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (70)
"Was better then expected, all staff were friendly, and helpful. It was a beautiful relaxing stay."
Canada
Cindy
The price is NZ$520
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Suitree Experience Hotel

Nacazcol Hotel and Villas

Nacazcol Hotel and Villas
3.5 star property
Sardinal
7.2 out of 10, Good, (188)
"Great"
United States
Rahi
Nacazcol Hotel and Villas

Casa Chameleon Hotel Las Catalinas - Adults Only

Casa Chameleon Hotel Las Catalinas - Adults Only
4.0 star property
Tempate
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (271)
"Phenomenal experience with superb staff. Huge thank you to Louis, Steven, Alexandra and Angel!"
United States
Ausra
Casa Chameleon Hotel Las Catalinas - Adults Only

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
4.0 star property
Sardinal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"The food is excellent and especially the head chef and other chefs are great and served us any special requests 🙂"
United States
Tejaswi
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
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Our guide on where to stay in Santa Cruz

Find the best Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Barrio Buenos Aires

Check out nearby sights like Parque Bernabela Ramos while you're spending some time in Barrio Buenos Aires and the surrounding area.

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Learn more about Santa Cruz

Locals gather at Parque Bernabela Ramos to enjoy live music and sample traditional dishes at weekend food stalls. Rent a board to catch beginner-friendly waves at Playa Tamarindo, or book horseback tours through nearby Diriá National Park.

Tamarindo Beach coastline from above, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Santa Cruz?
Located 21.5 mi (34.6 km) from the heart of Santa Cruz, Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your stay in the area are Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive and Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Santa Cruz.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Santa Cruz has to offer?
Las Catalinas Doorway: This holiday home rental outside of Santa Cruz is located on the beach, and has a terrace, a garden and air conditioning to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include kitchenware to make your meal-planning easier. Make the most of outdoor tennis courts in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in Santa Cruz.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Santa Cruz.
What is the favourite LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Santa Cruz?
Hotel Diria Santa Cruz is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel that features 2 outdoor pools and free Wi-Fi. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Santa Cruz.
What's the best dog-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz?
Playa Junquillal Eco Resort is a top hotel for people travelling with their pets, and offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool for its human guests. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Santa Cruz.
What are some accommodation options with pools in Santa Cruz?
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive: Property located near Ocotal Beach. Features 6 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool and free water park access. Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive and Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport are a couple of other choices with an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Santa Cruz.
What's it like to stay in Santa Cruz?
Visitors can enjoy all that Santa Cruz has to offer, including its parks. A top sight in the area is Tamarindo Beach. In Santa Cruz, there are 32 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Santa Cruz.
What should I do while I'm visiting Santa Cruz?
A favourite place to visit is Parque Bernabela Ramos. Additionally, you'll find Tamarindo Beach in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Santa Cruz guide.
What's the seasonal weather in Santa Cruz?
The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are December and January, with an average of 25°C. The rainiest months in Santa Cruz are October, September, June and August, with each month seeing an average of 498 mm of rainfall.