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 particularly 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
- Fitness centre
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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- NoraUnited States“This was the nicest hotel we've ever stayed at. The hotel is beautifully decorated with comfy chairs and couches in the lobby/bar area. The rooms are spacious, comfortable beds and nice cool temperature. The staff are friendly and hospitable. All...”
- MarcinPoland“Super location. Small vacation city Italian style. Many restaurants. Nice private beach. Great service.”
- Amanda808Canada“Wonderful, helpful staff, beautiful hotel and nice beach. The room was gorgeous! Breakfast was so good every morning, and had different things every day. Lots of options for restaurants and lots of great healthy food, vegetarian and vegan options...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants3 restaurants on site
- Ponciana Restaurant
- CuisineMediterranean
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily 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
- AmbianceFamily friendly
Facilities of Santarena Hotel at Las CatalinasGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness centre
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Refrigerator
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- Kids' clubAdditional charge
- Water sport facilities on siteAdditional charge
- SnorkellingAdditional charge
- Horse ridingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- FishingAdditional charge
- Desk
- Telephone
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage 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
- Safety deposit box
- Minimarket on site
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- 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
- Hair styling
- Hair colouring
- Hair cut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Make up services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun loungers or beach chairsAdditional charge
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Solarium
- Fitness centreAdditional charge
- English
- Spanish
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots 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 printNeed-to-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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
FAQs about Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
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Room options at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas include:
- Triple
- Quadruple
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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 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Kids' club
- Beachfront
- Solarium
- Bike tours
- Beauty Services
- Walking tours
- Bicycle rental
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Horse riding
- Water sport facilities on site
- Swimming Pool
- Tour or class about local culture
- Facial treatments
- Beach
- Waxing services
- Themed dinner nights
- Make up services
- Cooking class
- Hair treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Hair cut
- Hair colouring
- Hair styling
- 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 you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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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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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is 3.1 miles from the centre of Playa Flamingo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.