Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.
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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Find the best Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Barrio Buenos Aires

Check out nearby sights like Parque Bernabela Ramos while you're spending some time in Barrio Buenos Aires and the surrounding area.

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo Sardinal Guanacaste
Stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (591 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and accommodated our needs. The property was very pretty and well maintained. The good was really good, and the beach was nearby. I would definitely recommend The RIU Guanacaste to anyone visiting Costa Rica 🇨🇷."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal Sardinal Guanacaste
Stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,593 reviews)
"The resort was very clean and well maintained. Room: a jacuzzi in the entrance of the room-weird. Dining:The long lines and wait for the restaurants. There was no reservation option. Plus the food was bland and the drinks watered down. Entertainment was lacking."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Playa Conchal S/N Cabo Velas Guanacaste
The price is ₹67,447 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
₹67,447
₹76,215 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Amazing would go back! Property was beautiful wildlife everywhere and housekeeping was amazing! Food and all inclusive was icing was a great vacation!"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Marina Flamingo

Marina Flamingo

5 out of 5
Marina Flamingo Cabo Velas Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this luxury apartment in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and a marina. Popular attractions Flamingo Beach and Playa Potrero are located ...
Marina Flamingo
Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo

4.5 out of 5
Av Central Tamarindo Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (120 reviews)
"The room was clean, modern, good air conditioner, by contrast de outside needed a lot of love! Some parts are under construction that stoped long time ago. The bathroom didn’t have safety bars and the floor was very slippery, when wet, because of shiny ceramic tiles. If any person plant to book these ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Bahia Pez Vela Resort

3.5 out of 5
Playa del Coco Sardinal Guanacaste
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
"Staff was amazi"

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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