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Our top choices for Santa Cruz hotels

Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz

Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Barrio Buenos Aires
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (75)
"Very Nice Hotel"
United States
Federico
Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz

Ostional Turtle Lodge

Ostional Turtle Lodge
2.0 star property
Cuajiniquil
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (45)
"Very clean, great host and quiet secure area. "
Canada
Sheri
Ostional Turtle Lodge

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
3.0 star property
Liberia
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1172)
"This is an excellent option for a quick overnight stay near the airport, before or after travel. "
United States
April
The price is AU$246
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
3.5 star property
Liberia
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1388)
"Great staff, beautiful hotel "
Canada
Carla
The price is AU$247
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

Hotel Luna Azul

Hotel Luna Azul
3.0 star property
Cuajiniquil
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (54)
"Nice spot, great service and excellent food. "
Canada
Rick
The price is AU$252
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
Hotel Luna Azul

Guacamaya Lodge

Guacamaya Lodge
3.5 star property
Veintisiete de Abril
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (150)
"Very nice pool area "
Canada
Craig
The price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Guacamaya Lodge

The Palms At Coco Beach

The Palms At Coco Beach
3.0 star property
Sardinal
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (611)
"This was a nice place to stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful. "
Canada
Devon Andrew Marcus
The price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
The Palms At Coco Beach

RipJack Inn

RipJack Inn
3.5 star property
Cabo Velas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (409)
"Loved our stay here."
Canada
Jillian
RipJack Inn

Hotel Villa Acacia

Hotel Villa Acacia
3.0 star property
Sardinal
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (261)
"This was our second visit to this property. The small suites are absolutely perfect. The breakfast, and restaurant i general is good, though the dinner and lunch options are better. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. The location is perfect, steps to the beachand close to restaurants. Highly recommend!"
Canada
Colin
Hotel Villa Acacia

Hotel Villa del Sueño

Hotel Villa del Sueño
3.0 star property
Sardinal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (425)
"We loved this hotel! The property is so beautiful, the restaurant and bar were decorated, the pool was amazing, and the staff were super friendly! "
United States
Tiffany
The price is AU$195
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Hotel Villa del Sueño

Hotel La Palapa

Hotel La Palapa
3.0 star property
Tamarindo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (421)
"The rooms were super clean. The staff was so sweet and friendly. The hotel has private beach access with beach chairs, hammocks and restaurant. One of the best places to stay in Tamarindo. "
United States
JASHWANTHREDDY
The price is AU$167
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel La Palapa

Cabinas el Colibri

Cabinas el Colibri
3.0 star property
Puerto Carrillo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (86)
"We stayed only one night, but definitely will be back. "
Canada
Oleksandr
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan 2026
Cabinas el Colibri

Los Altos de Eros Boutique Hotel & Spa

Los Altos de Eros Boutique Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
Tamarindo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (20)
"The property is beautiful, the staff were super friendly and helpful, the food was to die for, this is a great place to escape to."
United States
Thomas
The price is AU$705
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Los Altos de Eros Boutique Hotel & Spa

Hotel Villa Del Sol

Hotel Villa Del Sol
2.5 star property
Sardinal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (294)
"Hotel was charming, the breakfast was delicious and the staff was very pleasant."
United States
Daniel
Hotel Villa Del Sol

The Hideaway Hotel

The Hideaway Hotel
3.5 star property
Sámara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (283)
"Great stay! Nice hotel with top staff and great food."
United Kingdom
Aaron
The price is AU$286
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
The Hideaway Hotel

Suitree Experience Hotel

Suitree Experience Hotel
4.0 star property
Sardinal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (70)
"Was better then expected, all staff were friendly, and helpful. It was a beautiful relaxing stay."
Canada
Cindy
The price is AU$447
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan 2026
Suitree Experience Hotel

Hotel Arco Iris

Hotel Arco Iris
3.5 star property
Tamarindo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (665)
"extremely helpful staff very clean will absolutely stay again"
Canada
Richard
The price is AU$445
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Arco Iris

Hotel Luna Llena

Hotel Luna Llena
3.0 star property
Tamarindo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (227)
"Hotel in a great area and very close to the beach."
Canada
NIR
Hotel Luna Llena

Villas Sol Beach Resort

Villas Sol Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Sardinal
7.6 out of 10, Good, (786)
"great place to travel yo family friendly"
United States
Tim
The price is AU$201
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Villas Sol Beach Resort

Hotel & Villas Huetares

Hotel & Villas Huetares
3.0 star property
Sardinal
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (390)
"Todo excelente "
Mexico
Lupita
The price is AU$194
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Hotel & Villas Huetares
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Our guide on 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.

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Learn more about Santa Cruz

Locals gather at Parque Bernabela Ramos to enjoy live music and sample traditional dishes at weekend food stalls. Rent a board to catch beginner-friendly waves at Playa Tamarindo, or book horseback tours through nearby Diriá National Park.

Tamarindo Beach coastline from above, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Santa Cruz?
Located 21.5 mi (34.6 km) from the heart of Santa Cruz, Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your stay in the area are Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive and Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Santa Cruz.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Santa Cruz has to offer?
Las Catalinas Doorway: This holiday home rental outside of Santa Cruz is located on the beach, and has a terrace, a garden and air conditioning to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include kitchenware to make your meal-planning easier. Make the most of outdoor tennis courts in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in Santa Cruz.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Santa Cruz.
What is the favourite LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Santa Cruz?
Hotel Diria Santa Cruz is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel that features 2 outdoor pools and free Wi-Fi. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Santa Cruz.
What's the best dog-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz?
Playa Junquillal Eco Resort is a top hotel for people travelling with their pets, and offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool for its human guests. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Santa Cruz.
What are some accommodation options with pools in Santa Cruz?
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive: Property located near Ocotal Beach. Features 6 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool and free water park access. Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive and Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport are a couple of other choices with an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Santa Cruz.
What's it like to stay in Santa Cruz?
Visitors can enjoy all that Santa Cruz has to offer, including its parks. A top sight in the area is Tamarindo Beach. In Santa Cruz, there are 33 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Santa Cruz.
What should I do while I'm visiting Santa Cruz?
A favourite place to visit is Parque Bernabela Ramos. Additionally, you'll find Tamarindo Beach in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Santa Cruz guide.
What's the seasonal weather in Santa Cruz?
The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are December and January, with an average of 25°C. The rainiest months in Santa Cruz are October, September, June and August, with each month seeing an average of 498 mm of rainfall.

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