Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

Property class: 4

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Located close to Playa Potrero, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas provides a beach bar, a grocery/convenience store, and a rooftop terrace. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and scuba diving, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment, or hydrotherapy. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local and international cuisine. The gym offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include beach yoga, boat tours, and hiking/biking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an art gallery on site and a coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 560
AED 758 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Room options

View all photos for Danta Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a television, and a window with a view of hills.

Danta Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Plaza Balcony Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Plaza Balcony Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean View Premium

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Ocean View Premium

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a small table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Tempate, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Playa Potrero and Playa Hermosa can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Diamante Eco Adventure Park. Monkey Park and Las Baulas National Marine Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and ziplining nearby. Visit our Las Catalinas travel guide
Map
Las Catalinas Road., Tempate, Guanacaste, 50304

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a beach, boats, and houses along the shore.
    Playa Potrero
    21 min drive - 7.0 km
  • A coastal town with a beach, a large building complex, and mountains in the background.
    Flamingo Beach
    29 min drive - 11.1 km
  • A sunset over the ocean with two islands in the distance and pink flowers in the foreground.
    Conchal Beach
    43 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Danta Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dantita Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hotel Riu Guanacaste
    35 min drive
  • Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica
    35 min drive
  • Tamarindo Bar
    35 min drive
  • Coconut Pool Bar
    35 min drive
  • Restaurante Papagayo
    35 min drive

About this property

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

  • Luxury upscale hotel near Playa Potrero
  • Located close to Diamante Eco Adventure Park, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas provides a beach bar, a grocery/convenience store, and a rooftop terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and scuba diving. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment, or hydrotherapy. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local and international cuisine. The gym offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include beach yoga, boat tours, and hiking/biking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an art gallery on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Free valet parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and 3 outdoor tennis courts
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and 2 outdoor pickleball courts
    • 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, free 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 25 to 30 for adults and USD 15 to 22 for children
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Celeste Restaurant
  • Cuatro Calle La Ronda
  • Ponciana Restaurant
  • Pots & Bowls
  • Tamaki

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Art gallery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle equipment shop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat tours
  • Bodyboard
  • Canoeing
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Tennis lessons
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Communal living room
  • Electric bike charging
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 6)
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?

As of 12 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas on 13 October 2026 start from AED 560, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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).

Does Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–9:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 200 per vehicle applies.

Where is Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas located?

This Tempate hotel is on the beach, 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Playa Potrero, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Playa Hermosa.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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