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Santa Cruz Costa Rica Accommodations

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The Santa Cruz center point is around 16 miles east of Junquillal Beach and 17 miles west of Barra Honda National Park.

Santa Cruz Hotels/Accommodations

W Costa Rica - Reserva Conchal Reserva Conchal, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste CR ~17.81 miles northwest of Santa Cruz
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Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo Costa Rica Papagayo Peninsula, Nacascolo, Guanacaste CR ~24.79 miles north of Santa Cruz
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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Playa Matapalo Sardinal, Sardinal, Guanacaste CR ~21.12 miles northwest of Santa Cruz
  • Four-star Resort hotel
  • Gym is available on property
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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive Sardinal de Carrillo, Sardinal, G CR ~21.12 miles northwest of Santa Cruz
  • Mid-scale Resort property
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JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa Playa Mansita Hacienda Pinilla, Tamarindo, G 50309 CR ~17.77 miles west of Santa Cruz
  • Luxurious Five Star Resort property
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The Westin Reserva Conchal an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa Playa Conchal South / N, Cabo Velas, G 2325150 CR ~17.26 miles northwest of Santa Cruz
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Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort Costa Rica, by Hyatt Peninsula Papagayo, Nacascolo, Guanacaste 50104 CR ~26.39 miles north of Santa Cruz
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Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive Playa Langosta, Tamarindo, G 1150 CR ~18.09 miles west of Santa Cruz
  • 4 star Resort hotel
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
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Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort Playa Manzanillo Bahia Culebra, Nacascolo, CR ~26.07 miles north of Santa Cruz
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Casa Chameleon Hotel Las Catalinas - Adults Only Las Catalinas, Tempate, Guanacaste CR ~20.15 miles northwest of Santa Cruz
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  • Hotel has 21 rooms
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El Mangroove Papagayo Autograph Collection Papagayo Bay, Sardinal, G 50503 CR ~22.60 miles north of Santa Cruz
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  • 85 rooms in hotel
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Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo, G 50309 CR ~17.55 miles west of Santa Cruz
  • Expensive Resort property
  • 238 rooms in property
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Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel 1 km South from Tamarindo Downtown, Tamarindo, Guanacaste 2250309 CR ~17.99 miles west of Santa Cruz
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CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive Papagayo Gulf Panama Beach, Sardinal, Guanacaste 50503 CR ~22.82 miles north of Santa Cruz
  • Four star hotel
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Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive Playa Arenilla, Sardinal, Guanacaste 50503 CR ~23.48 miles north of Santa Cruz
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Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo Flamingo Beach, Cabo Velas, G CR ~18.42 miles northwest of Santa Cruz
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Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only Playa Samara Carrillo, Sámara, Guanacaste 50205 CR ~27.54 miles south of Santa Cruz
  • Four-star Resort hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Wyndham Tamarindo 200m Al East Y 800m Al North Del, Tamarindo, G CR ~17.11 miles west of Santa Cruz
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Jardín del Edén Boutique Hotel - Adults Only Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Guanacaste 50309 CR ~17.44 miles west of Santa Cruz
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  • Hotel has 41 rooms
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Bahia del Sol Beach Front Boutique Hotel Playa Potrero, Tempate, Guanacaste 5111 CR ~17.81 miles northwest of Santa Cruz
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Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport Ruta #21 Frente Al, Liberia, CR ~22.71 miles north of Santa Cruz
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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Las Catalinas Road., Tempate, G 50304 CR ~20.21 miles northwest of Santa Cruz
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Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas Playa Langosta, Tamarindo, Guanacaste 50309 CR ~18.22 miles west of Santa Cruz
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  • 21 suites in property
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Condovac la Costa 400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica, Sardinal, 000011 CR ~22.47 miles north of Santa Cruz
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Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge Nosara Guanacaste, Nosara, 50206 CR ~21.57 miles south of Santa Cruz
  • 4-star property
  • Hotel has 26 rooms
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Villas Sol Beach Resort Playa Hermosa, Sardinal, Guanacaste CR ~22.42 miles north of Santa Cruz
  • 3 star Resort property
  • 54 rooms in property
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Beachfront Suites by Hotel Capitán Suizo Playa Tamarindo Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Tamarindo, Guanacaste 50301 CR ~17.98 miles west of Santa Cruz
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The Coast Beachfront Hotel Calle Cardinal Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo, G 50309 CR ~17.88 miles west of Santa Cruz
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Azul Hotel & Retreat 3 km South of Marbella, Cuajiniquil, G 50306 CR ~18.48 miles southwest of Santa Cruz
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  • 2 floors in property
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Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River San Bernardo de Bagaces, Fortuna, Guanacaste 50402 CR ~34.59 miles northeast of Santa Cruz
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Hotel Bosque del Mar Playa Hermosa Playa Hermosa, Sardinal, Guanacaste 1000 CR ~22.01 miles north of Santa Cruz
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The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Playa Guiones, Nosara, CR ~22.57 miles south of Santa Cruz
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  • 2 floors in property
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Borinquen Thermal Resort Rincon De La Vieja, Canas Dulces, Guanacaste 50101 CR ~39.24 miles north of Santa Cruz
  • Mid-scale Resort hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM - midnight
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Hampton by Hilton Guanacaste Airport Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium, Liberia, Guanacaste CR ~22.76 miles north of Santa Cruz
  • Three Star property
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Los Altos de Eros Boutique Hotel & Spa 2 kms sur Sabanero Eco Lodge, Tamarindo, G 445159 CR ~12.60 miles west of Santa Cruz
  • Four-star hotel
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Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel Boulevard Playa Chorotega, Sardinal, Guanacaste 50503 CR ~22.79 miles north of Santa Cruz
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  • 40 sleeping rooms in hotel
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Best Western El Sitio Hotel 175 Mts West of Main Entrance, Liberia, Guanacaste 1345000 CR ~26.48 miles north of Santa Cruz
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  • 52 sleeping rooms in hotel
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Ten North Tamarindo Beach Hotel Calle del Parque, Tamarindo, Guanacaste 50309 CR ~17.50 miles west of Santa Cruz
  • Affordable hotel
  • 16 sleeping rooms in hotel
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Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort Samara Guanacaste, Sámara, Guanacaste CR ~26.65 miles south of Santa Cruz
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Hotel Arco Iris Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Guanacaste CR ~17.43 miles west of Santa Cruz
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Pacific Kalokairi Adults Only 2 Km East del Banco Nacional, Tamarindo, Guanacaste 50309 CR ~16.11 miles west of Santa Cruz
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  • Hotel has 7 rooms
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La Ramona Charming Hotel de Villas Mariposa 100 Sur, Tamarindo, 50309 CR ~17.27 miles west of Santa Cruz
  • 4-star hotel
  • 5 rooms in property
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Vista Condor Lodge Puerto Viejo, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste CR ~18.25 miles west of Santa Cruz
  • 3-star property
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Tierra Magnifica Boutique Hotel Proyecto Americano Las Huacas Lote EE90, Nosara, Guanacaste 50206 CR ~22.60 miles south of Santa Cruz
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Maravida Social Hotel by Crazy Monkey 1000 Calle Principal, Tamarindo, G 50309 CR ~17.35 miles west of Santa Cruz
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RipJack Inn 100m al sur de Minae, Cabo Velas, Playa Grande CR ~18.38 miles west of Santa Cruz
  • 3 star hotel
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM - anytime
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In the Shade Hotel - Coworking - Adults Only Calle Corona, Tamarindo, Guanacaste 50903 CR ~17.44 miles west of Santa Cruz
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  • 2 floors in hotel
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Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows Playa Carrillo, Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste 51103 CR ~28.37 miles south of Santa Cruz
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Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort Bodhi Street, Nosara, G 50206 CR ~20.47 miles south of Santa Cruz
  • Affordable property
  • Hotel has 32 rooms
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Mikado Natural Lodge Camino el Camaron, Tamarindo, Guancaste 50309 CR ~14.25 miles west of Santa Cruz
  • 3 star hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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FAQs about hotels in Santa Cruz

What are the top rated hotels in Santa Cruz?

W Costa Rica - Reserva Conchal, Tierra Magnifica Boutique Hotel and Los Altos de Eros Boutique Hotel & Spa are the best rated hotels based on customer reviews in the last 365 days.

What are the top luxurious hotels in Santa Cruz?

W Costa Rica - Reserva Conchal, Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo Costa Rica and JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa are the top 3 luxury hotels near Santa Cruz city center.

What hotels are closest to the city center of Santa Cruz?

Los Altos de Eros Boutique Hotel & Spa, Mikado Natural Lodge, and Pacific Kalokairi Adults Only are the properties closest to Santa Cruz city center.

What are the most popular independent hotels in Santa Cruz?

Olas Verdes Hotel, WET hotel - Adults Only and Les Voiles Blanches are the best rated independent hotels (not part of a big brand).

What are the best Best Western hotels in Santa Cruz?

Seis Playas Hotel (formerly Best Western Camino a Tamarindo) and Best Western El Sitio Hotel are the best rated Best Western branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

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