Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
Camino Las Catalinas 2 Calle La Ronda, 50304 Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica – Excellent location – show map
Santarena Hotel is at the heart of the 1,000-acre car-free town of Las Catalinas, nestled between tree-laden hillsides on a crescent slip of beach. The tropical dry forest includes 25 miles of world-class hiking and biking, all at your doorstep. Designed as a beachfront urban resort, Andrina Fonseca created interiors inspired by the 1960s “gentleman surfer” from Europe infused with a tropical twist. Forty-five contemporary guest rooms wrap around an open-air courtyard, evoking the feel of a traditional hacienda. A refreshing sea-view rooftop pool and lounge to appreciate some of the most amazing Costa Rican sunsets crown the hotel, while an all-day bakery and ground-floor restaurant facing the beach, act as a congregation point for a casual meal or sophisticated dinner. After spending the day in a bikini and flip-flops, guests can freshen up and slip into a pair of heels for a proper cocktail at the antique-gold lobby bar. In addition to the hotel’s restaurants, there are over eight different specialty dining options available in town. Across all guestrooms & suites, a crisp, linear design infuses a contemporary sensibility accented by sleek-yet-mellow touches conceived to promote restoration. Directly across from the hotel, is a state-of-the-art wellness center with a meditation room, yoga and movement studio, as well as a range of alternative therapies from chakra balancing to sound healing. Up the street, Wake Day spa is a peaceful refuge to indulge in a beauty or body treatment including hot stone and mineral salt massages and scrub and wrap combos. Playa Danta lies less than 100 feet from your hotel room. Easy drives can also be taken to nearby Playa Penca, Playa Flamingo is 6 miles from the hotel, Playa Conchal is 7 miles away, and Playa Tamarindo is just 18 miles from Las Catalinas. Guests can be at Guanacaste International Airport after a 1-hour scenic drive via the Monkey Trail. Santarena is a proud member of the LIFESTYLE collection by Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Property practices
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See what guests loved the most:
- LyndaCanada“Excellent staff On the beach Amazing sunsets Variety of restaurants”
- DonnellUnited States of America“Beautiful property with ocean views. Updated, modern and amazing staff.”
- MariaUnited States of America“Perfect location to a lovely beach. Nearby restaurants steps away from hotel. Restaurants and bar at hotel were staffed with very helpful and hospitable personnel. Everyone was happy!”
Hotel area info
Restaurants3 Restaurants On Site
- Ponciana Restaurant
- CuisineMediterranean
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
- Cuatro Calle La Ronda - all-day bakery
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
- Celeste Restaurant
- Open forLunch
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
Amenities of Santarena Hotel at Las CatalinasGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Refrigerator
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- Kids' clubAdditional charge
- Water sports facilities on siteAdditional charge
- SnorkelingAdditional charge
- Horseback ridingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- FishingAdditional charge
- Desk
- Telephone
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Convenience store on site
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool is on rooftop
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hairstyling
- Hair coloring
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Makeup services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach chairs/LoungersAdditional charge
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Solarium
- Fitness centerAdditional charge
- English
- Spanish
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Notice of Ongoing Construction in Town
Las Catalinas is well on its way to becoming one of Costa Rica's most delightful beach towns. As our community continues to grow, we have several exciting new projects in progress that will enhance the experience for all our visitors. These projects include additional amenities, restaurants, activities, rental opportunities, and ownership options.
Our dedicated building and construction teams are making every effort to minimize any potential disruptions. However, we must acknowledge that, given the dynamic nature of construction, some visible or audible activity may occur. We are optimistic that this will have minimal impact on your stay with us.
Please be aware that we are unable to accommodate room changes, provide discounts, or offer refunds due to the construction activities in the vicinity. Rest assured, though, that the construction is not in close proximity to our hotel.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
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Guests staying at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Vegan
- American
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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas has 3 restaurants:
- Cuatro Calle La Ronda - all-day bakery
- Celeste Restaurant
- Ponciana Restaurant
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Check-in at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Room options at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas include:
- Triple
- Quad
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is 3.1 miles from the center of Playa Flamingo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Kids' club
- Beachfront
- Solarium
- Bike tours
- Beauty services
- Walking tours
- Bicycle rental
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Horseback riding
- Water sports facilities on site
- Swimming pool
- Tour or class about local culture
- Facial treatments
- Beach
- Waxing services
- Themed dinners
- Makeup services
- Cooking class
- Hair treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Haircut
- Hair coloring
- Hairstyling
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa facilities
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Couples' massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full-body massage
- Fitness
- Yoga classes
- Fitness classes
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The prices at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.