Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
Camino Las Catalinas, Las Catalinas 50304 Costa Rica
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#2 of 3 hotels in Las Catalinas
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Here at Santarena, we appreciate luxury, but prefer places that feel traveled. In a formal sense, Santarena is an homage to the old mansions of the great coastal cities of Havana and Cartagena, a traditional gem where sun-kissed days revolve around blossoming courtyards and lounging on timeless terraces with marveling picturesque archways surrounded by lush greenery and constant views of the sky. Views from our rooftop are incomparable, especially when it is paired with our 35-square-meter pool. Stylish accommodations and inviting public spaces are seamlessly woven with gracious hospitality to make this the ideal home base, captivating guests with an authentic laid-back warmth throughout.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Business Center with Internet Access
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Rooftop pool
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Grade: 67 out of 100
99Restaurantswithin 10 km
16Attractionswithin 10 km
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Beautiful Hotel, comfortable rooms, good food, great service, the whole package! 100% recommended! 5 stars, less that that would be unfair to the experience and to the effort put by all the staff of the hotel to make it possible. The town is beautiful, bars, restaurants, amenities and the beauty of the architecture. It is really something unique in this part of the country. We loved it.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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We had a delightful stay at the Santarena Hotel. Oscar and team were super helpful and arranged for anything we needed. We weren’t bothered by any construction noise and the staff on the patio restaurant were superb. Our clean and spacious fourth floor room with direct access to the pool was a highlight. We enjoyed wonderful sunsets and a relaxing vibe all day which made for a perfect getaway.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Concierge Santarena, Guest Services / Front Office at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
Responded Apr 3, 2023
Dear Scott: We appreciate your time sharing your experience, it is great to heard you had a memorable stay with us. Our team looks forward to welcoming you very soon again back in Costa Rica. Stay Light, Concierge Team
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Our second time staying at this hotel. There is a new General Manager (I think her name is Andrea) and she is amazing! Very friendly and took the time on multiple occasions to ensure we were enjoying our time at the hotel. The bar area was open now and the service, drinks, and bartenders were great. Dinner was great as was service. Breakfast was ok…buffet style. Yes there is some construction at the restaurant next door but we didn’t find it troublesome. We had a great time and will be back!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Concierge Santarena, Guest Services / Front Office at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
Responded Feb 22, 2023
Dear Mr. Miller: We appreciate your choosing us for a second time, it has been a pleasure to see you both again , hopefully soon with the children. Once again thank your for sharing your experience and hope to see you all very soon again. Stay Light, Concierge Team
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Average hotel with a small but beautiful infinity pool. Clean and renovated. I am sure it will be excellent once the constructions are done. Unfortunately the constant constructions works/renovations, right next to the breakfast terrace, from early morning till late afternoon are quite annoing. At least, the Hotel staff knew and made us a better offer. Nevertheless, staying under those circumstances is a big minus.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Concierge Santarena, Guest Services / Front Office at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
Responded Feb 23, 2023
Dear Trek: We appreciate your honest feedback, in regards to the noise, we are part of a town in development, we have always been very transparent on that and as we have the disclaimer on our third-party reservation channels as well as on our direct website. However we completely understand your point of view. Thank you for staying at Santarena Hotel -Las Catalinas and we hope you choose to create more memories with us wherever your travels bring you back to Playa Danta. Sincerely, Concierge Team
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We stayed at the Santarena Hotel for 3 nights in Room 210 on the second floor. Room is nice with a king sized bed. Rooftop Pool on the 4th floor is small but has s lovely view. Hotel Location was great with beach access. About 15 min car drive from Flamingo, about 45 min drive to Tamarindo. As others reviewers wrote, there are a lot of construction going on, so we heared commotion starting at 7 am each day. We didn’t eat breakfast at the hotel but there is a small bakery attached to the side of the hotel. Their Cappuccino was delicious ! The bakery also had juices, baked goods, yoghurt, sandwiches. Staff are friendly! Valet parking was included. There are 3-4 restaurant options in the area but are definitely pricier than other places. A small (pricey) supermarket also in walking distance. Cute hotel as long as you don’t mind waking up early with the construction and commotion.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Concierge Santarena, Guest Services / Front Office at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
Responded Feb 22, 2023
Dear Guest: We are delighted to have been your chosen hotel during your recent stay in Santarena Hotel. It was truly a pleasure to serve you. We appreciate your business and value your honest feedback. Your comments have been shared with the hotel team as a critical way of understanding how we can continue to deliver exceptional service to guests like you. In reference to the noise, we are part of a town in development, we have always been very transparent on that and as we have the disclaimer on our third-party reservation channels as well as on our direct website. Thank you for staying at Santarena Hotel -Las Catalinas and we hope you choose to create more memories with us wherever your travels bring you back to Playa Danta. Sincerely, Concierge Team
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Our recent stay at Santarena Hotel in Las Catalina was enjoyable to end our multi-destination trip in Costa Rica. The area has ongoing major construction as they are extensively expanding this pedestrian city, so one must be prepared for lots of heavy machinery and workers around during the day. They begin working each day at 7:00am, which didn’t bother us as we are early risers. The hotel itself has very nice common areas and grounds. The rooms were nicely appointed although a couple things could be addressed to improve the experience. The wood floors seem to be cleaned with soap and water which leave them oddly dull and they feel almost unclean to walk on with barefeet. The wood planks also have about a 1/4 inch gap between each board which make them have sharp edges. Just odd. The bed was mostly comfortable but the feather pillows were not. The bath was quite large with a very nice shower and lots of hot water. We were disappointed there was no coffee maker in the room which is very much appreciated for early risers since coffee isn’t usually available until 7:00am. The weather is hot during January and the area is extremely dry So one should not expect the tropical foliage seen in other areas of Costa Rica. We really enjoyed the trails for hiking which are accessible directly from the beach to the side of the property. Early morning cool temps made this possible but mid or late afternoon was just too hot. The hotel staff were all pleasant and helpful. There were very limited restaurant choices in the pedestrian city, but the Tapas Restaurant and the one named Pots and Bowls were very good! We were told the expansion construction would last at least another 5 yrs, but after that this area will be amazing! Lastly, we wanted to address the driving recommendations we found on the hotel site. There are two routes to get there from Liberia airport, one through Belen which takes you south, around, and then back north. That was a TERRIBLE drive—over two hours of awful traffic with so many slow construction trucks that were impossible to pass because of the hills and curves along the way. Seriously, you’ll be driving at a pace of 2mph much of the drive. I would NOT recommend that route at all! A much better route is to take what is known as The Monkey Trail. There is a low bridge “river” crossing along the way at the Congo Trail point, but don’t be swayed away from using this route. It’s very easy to avoid the water crossing by paying $10 to use a private bridge (Congo Trail bridge) to safely cross and avoid this. They open it at 8am and it closes at 5pm, so this isn’t a solution for night drives. The Monkey Trail route only takes 45-50 minutes from Liberia airport and there is very little traffic. All other parts of the road are very good—as good or better than the route through Belen. And you do not need a 4x4 if you use the pay bridge. The detour around the river is less than 1/4 mile so it’s a no brainer! Hopefully this is helpful to other drivers as we really wish we would have known ahead of our drive there.…
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Concierge Santarena, Guest Services / Front Office at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
Responded Jan 30, 2023
Dear Diana: Thank you for taking the opportunity to share your experience during your recent stay at Santarena Hotel. As we pride ourselves on delivering a memorable hotel experience during your travels, we have unfortunately fallen short of our goal during your recent stay. Please accept our sincere apology for the inconveniences with the construction & getting to our property. Upholding our commitment to provide a memorable experience with exceptional service, we hope to have an opportunity to better your experience with us whenever your travels bring you back to . Sincerely, Concierge Team
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Love the Hotel and its town Las Catalinas, amazing architecture and styles. Very Fun and Elegant. Views are amazing and lots to do. Outstanding! Will definitely visit soon again. Planning the next trip for a bit longer. :-)
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from Concierge Santarena, Guest Services / Front Office at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
Responded Jan 11, 2023
Dear Guest: Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience, our staff is thrilled to learn you had a memorable stay. We look forward to welcoming you very soon again in Costa Rica! Stay Light, Concierge Team
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Very comfortable room, but we found it sheltered and inauthentic. We came to Costa Rica to experience nature, but this place is part of a modern development on the beach. Everything is SUPER expensive within the development, expect to pay way over the odds for everything within Las Catalinas. There is construction work going on all day nearby. There’s a valet car parking service, which takes ages to retrieve your car because of all the construction traffic. The staff are stressed, the service at the restaurant is slow. If all you want is beautiful weather and a comfy bed, and you have more money than sense this place is for you. If you’re looking to meet a few locals, experience the culture of Costa Ricaand spot wildlife look elsewhere.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Response from Concierge Santarena, Guest Services / Front Office at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
Responded Jan 11, 2023
Dear McCrusty: We sincerely apologies for the inconveniences you had during your stay, appreciate your feedback and comments, we will follow up internally with the valet services improvement on their services and restaurants prompt attention. As Las Catalinas is a growing town, we have a construction disclaimer advising our guest about their operation, truly understand was very disrupted to your family. Once again thank you for your feedback and we hope we can welcoming your family very soon back in Costa Rica. Best regards Concierge Team
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My wife and I decided to dine one night at the Hotel's main restaurant Ponciana. The service was amazing and the food was even better. We had the pleasure of having Oscar wait on us. He was the most pleasant person to engage with and we thoroughly enjoyed his company. The food and drink selection was great. We really enjoyed sitting on the Mediterranean-inspired patio overlooking the water. It was a beautiful dinner. The hotel is amazing and we will definitely stay here. Although we did not have the opportunity to stay at this hotel during this visit, we were thoroughly impressed with the luxurious feel. My wife and I both agreed we would stay at this hotel during our next visit.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Responded Oct 25, 2022
Dear Gjowl: We appreciate your comments during your recent visit at Ponciana Restaurant, and thank you for the kind words on Oscar, he is truly a star within the team as many others. Please do not hesitate to come back very soon as our guest and extend our hospitality to create more memories of Las Catalinas. Once again thank you very much. Stay Light, Concierge Team
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My wife and I went with friends to Santarena last weekend. We stay in the Ocean View suite #401 for 4 nights. The room is large with tall ceilings, huge windows overlooking ocean and courtyard. Easy access and secluded for an anniversary weekend. Bed was very comfortable, rooms were very quiet. People all over the resort are incredibly friendly. Andrea at front desk (one other guy too but we didn’t get his name unfortunately) were amazing all weekend. Eduardo out front was super. All the bar tenders were friendly and polite. The service is amazing here. A high level of service was expected but this exceeded our expectations. Andrea, Eduardo and the other front desk clerk were all outstanding. The outside of the hotel needs some attention and cleaning as black mold or mildew is spotted on some top floor walls and balconies. There is quite a lot and one would think at this price point that it would not be evident. Outdoor chairs and tables (which are Masaya & Co teak because we have the same) have not been treated or cared for as they should be. Wood railings on balconies and in pool area are in desperate need of pressure washing and sealing. Details like this take away from the overall experience as there is a lot of building going on and some level of regular maintenance needs to be made to a few areas. Had an issue with housekeeping leaving dirty glasses and not refilling water bottles or replacing towels and had to ask a few times for towels and washcloths as we didn’t have any, but this seems more attention to detail. Sentido Norte is an absolute MUST. Go have a drink and see the greatest view in this hemisphere. Drinks are expertly prepared all over the resort. We will be back again.…
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Concierge Santarena, Guest Services / Front Office at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
Responded Sep 13, 2022
Dear Guest: On behalf of the Santarena Team, we appreciate your comments and feedback, we truly appreciate your experience shared. We will follow up internally the overall exterior and maintenance, we have a program for deep maintenance and painting in progress during the low season (September & October), we appreciate your point of view, definitely takes away the impression overall. Truly apologies for the inconvenience with housekeeping service, we addressed them with the team. Once again thank you very much and we hope to welcoming you very soon again! Stay Light, Concierge Team
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PRICE RANGE
$230 - $406 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of GuanacasteLas Catalinas
NUMBER OF ROOMS
45
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
Which popular attractions are close to Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?
Nearby attractions include Playa Flamingo (5.0 km), Potrero Beach (3.1 km), and Playa Danta (0.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?
Conveniently located restaurants include a'lo Nico, Sentido Norte Restaurant, and Amigos Tacos y Beer.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.1 km away from the centre of Las Catalinas.
Does Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Is Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.