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Plaza Balcony Room
32 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Superior Suite
Room with view
56 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Danta Standard Room
32 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Ocean View Premium
Room with view
32 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Ocean-view hotel with a bar/lounge, near Playa Prieta

Popular property highlights

Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Grocery/convenience store

Located in Tempate, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Playa Potrero and Playa Prieta. This upscale hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Penca Beach and 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Flamingo Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.

Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This Mediterranean hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Enjoy local and international cuisine at Ponciana Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

Las Catalinas Road., Tempate, Guanacaste 50304

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 45
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Use of nearby fitness centre (discount)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2019
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free valet parking
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Electric car charging station
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Designer stores on site
  • Tasting room
  • Nature reserve
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle equipment shop on site
  • Coworking spaces
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Room Amenities

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Tempate hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Espresso maker
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size 45
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Smart TV
  • Number of beds 1
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Streaming services
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Mini-fridge
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets: Every number of days 2
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Mobile key entry
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Ponciana Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Celeste Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Cuatro Calle La Ronda - This coffee shop serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.

Pascual - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Pots & Bowls - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Snorkelling on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Beach yoga on site
  • Boat tours on site
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Canoe on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Surfing lessons: Nearby
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Bodyboard on site

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 3
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in is available.

Children stay free

Service animals not allowed

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Car not required

Long-term renters welcome

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 10

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Humane animal treatment

Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 25–30 for adults, and USD 15–22 for children
  • 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.

Hotel Names

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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 hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.

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

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Contactless check-in is available.

Awards & Affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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