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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/Motels & Accommodations

Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo Costa Rica Papagayo Peninsula, Nacascolo, G CR ~24.79 miles north of Santa Cruz
  • Luxury 5-star Resort property
  • Pets are Allowed
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Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort Costa Rica, by Hyatt Peninsula Papagayo, Nacascolo, G 50104 CR ~26.39 miles north of Santa Cruz
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  • Check in: 3:00 PM - midnight
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W Costa Rica - Reserva Conchal Reserva Conchal, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste CR ~17.81 miles northwest of Santa Cruz
  • Luxurious 5-star Resort hotel
  • Pet-friendly
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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Playa Matapalo Sardinal, Sardinal, Guanacaste CR ~21.12 miles northwest of Santa Cruz
  • 4-star Resort hotel
  • 6 floors in 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 5-star Resort property
  • Gym is available on 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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Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive Playa Langosta, Tamarindo, G 1150 CR ~18.09 miles west of Santa Cruz
  • High end Resort hotel
  • 198 sleeping rooms in hotel
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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
  • Resort hotel
  • Hotel has 292 rooms
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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive Sardinal de Carrillo, Sardinal, G CR ~21.12 miles northwest of Santa Cruz
  • Three Star Resort property
  • Hotel has 6 floors
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Casa Chameleon Hotel Las Catalinas - Adults Only Las Catalinas, Tempate, G CR ~20.15 miles northwest of Santa Cruz
  • Four-star property
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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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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  • 2 floors in property
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Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo, G 50309 CR ~17.55 miles west of Santa Cruz
  • Four star Resort hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM - midnight
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Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel 1 km South from Tamarindo Downtown, Tamarindo, G 2250309 CR ~17.99 miles west of Santa Cruz
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  • Hotel has 2 suites
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CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive Papagayo Gulf Panama Beach, Sardinal, G 50503 CR ~22.82 miles north of Santa Cruz
  • 4 star property
  • 2 floors in hotel
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Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive Playa Arenilla, Sardinal, G 50503 CR ~23.48 miles north of Santa Cruz
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  • 202 rooms in property
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Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo Flamingo Beach, Cabo Velas, G CR ~18.42 miles northwest of Santa Cruz
  • Midscale Resort property
  • 120 rooms in hotel
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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
  • High-end Resort property
  • 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
  • 3 star property
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
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Jardín del Edén Boutique Hotel - Adults Only Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo, G 50309 CR ~17.44 miles west of Santa Cruz
  • Four star hotel
  • Hotel has 41 rooms
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Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive Playa Hermosa, Sardinal, G 485000 CR ~22.93 miles north of Santa Cruz
  • 4-star Resort property
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Bahia del Sol Beach Front Boutique Hotel Playa Potrero, Tempate, G 5111 CR ~17.81 miles northwest of Santa Cruz
  • 3-star Resort hotel
  • Free breakfast available
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Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport Ruta #21 Frente Al, Liberia, CR ~22.71 miles north of Santa Cruz
  • 3 star property
  • Hotel has 5 floors
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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas Las Catalinas Road., Tempate, G 50304 CR ~20.21 miles northwest of Santa Cruz
  • Four-star hotel
  • 45 rooms in property
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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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  • Free comp. breakfast
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Condovac la Costa 400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica, Sardinal, 000011 CR ~22.47 miles north of Santa Cruz
  • Affordable Resort hotel
  • Hotel has 117 rooms
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Villas Sol Beach Resort Playa Hermosa, Sardinal, G CR ~22.42 miles north of Santa Cruz
  • Midscale Resort hotel
  • Hotel has 54 rooms
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Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge Nosara Guanacaste, Nosara, 50206 CR ~21.57 miles south of Santa Cruz
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  • Check in: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Tierra Magnifica Boutique Hotel Proyecto Americano Las Huacas Lote EE90, Nosara, G 50206 CR ~22.60 miles south of Santa Cruz
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  • 14 rooms in property
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The Coast Beachfront Hotel Calle Cardinal Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo, G 50309 CR ~17.88 miles west of Santa Cruz
  • 3 star hotel
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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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  • Check in: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Hotel Bosque del Mar Playa Hermosa Playa Hermosa, Sardinal, G 1000 CR ~22.01 miles north of Santa Cruz
  • Affordable property
  • 2 floors in hotel
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Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River San Bernardo de Bagaces, Fortuna, G 50402 CR ~34.59 miles northeast of Santa Cruz
  • 4-star property
  • Shuttle to airport available
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The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Playa Guiones, Nosara, CR ~22.57 miles south of Santa Cruz
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  • Check-in: 3:00 PM - midnight
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Borinquen Thermal Resort Rincon De La Vieja, Canas Dulces, G 50101 CR ~39.24 miles north of Santa Cruz
  • Affordable Resort hotel
  • 39 rooms in hotel
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Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel Boulevard Playa Chorotega, Sardinal, G 50503 CR ~22.79 miles north of Santa Cruz
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Hampton by Hilton Guanacaste Airport Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium, Liberia, G CR ~22.76 miles north of Santa Cruz
  • Midscale property
  • Check in: 2:00 PM
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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
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  • Airport shuttle available
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Ten North Tamarindo Beach Hotel Calle del Parque, Tamarindo, G 50309 CR ~17.50 miles west of Santa Cruz
  • Mid-scale hotel
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Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort Samara Guanacaste, Sámara, Guanacaste CR ~26.65 miles south of Santa Cruz
  • 3-star property
  • Fitness + Health Center
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Best Western El Sitio Hotel 175 Mts West of Main Entrance, Liberia, G 1345000 CR ~26.48 miles north of Santa Cruz
  • Mid-scale property
  • Free breakfast available
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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
  • High-end hotel
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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La Ramona Charming Hotel de Villas Mariposa 100 Sur, Tamarindo, 50309 CR ~17.27 miles west of Santa Cruz
  • Four star hotel
  • Hotel has 5 rooms
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Beachfront Suites by Hotel Capitán Suizo Playa Tamarindo Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Tamarindo, G 50301 CR ~17.98 miles west 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
  • 3-star property
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
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Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows Playa Carrillo, Puerto Carrillo, G 51103 CR ~28.37 miles south of Santa Cruz
  • 3 star property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Vista Condor Lodge Puerto Viejo, Cabo Velas, G CR ~18.25 miles west of Santa Cruz
  • Midscale hotel
  • 25 rooms in property
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Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort Bodhi Street, Nosara, G 50206 CR ~20.47 miles south of Santa Cruz
  • Three Star property
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Sueno del Mar Beachfront Hotel Playa Langosta calle Guapinol, Tamarindo, Province of Guanacaste 63734 CR ~18.27 miles west of Santa Cruz
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Reunion Wellness Resort & Retreats Sugar Beach Rd, Tempate, Guanacaste Province CR ~19.54 miles northwest of Santa Cruz
  • Three Star Resort hotel
  • Hotel has 40 rooms
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Nosara Beach Hotel Playa Pelada, Nosara, G 50206 CR ~22.50 miles south of Santa Cruz
  • 3 star hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM - midnight
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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 Sueno del Mar Beachfront Hotel are the best rated hotels based on customer reviews in the last 365 days.

What are the most high-end hotels in Santa Cruz?

Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo Costa Rica, W Costa Rica - Reserva Conchal 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, Pacific Kalokairi Adults Only, and Wyndham Tamarindo 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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