Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


Visit Santa Cruz
Where to stay in Santa Cruz

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
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! (221 reviews)
Beautiful pool, great beach path, amazing staff, great drinks & food choices! On top, the monkeys in the morning were a highlight!
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
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! (1,465 reviews)
Perfect location, lots to do, staff exceptional, nice restaurant and food choices
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Condovac la Costa
400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal
The price is AU$292 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$292
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
6.6/10 (1,016 reviews)
The area was amazing with a beautiful view. The hotel needs alot of updates. It advertised 2 restaurants, but only had one which was all buffet. We paid for a mini bar in our room. We only had it filled when we arrived and never again after that. We were told that it gets filled every other day, ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
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.

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
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! (97 reviews)
Close proximity to restaurants and beach.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Toro Blanco Resort
25 Metros Sur de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal Guanacaste
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews)
Cute hotel, friendly staff, great location, breakfast was okay though good fresh fruit.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms
Flamingo Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this holiday home in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (177 reviews)
The host is absolutely amazing and acts like a personal concierge helping to arrange private tours, private chefs, in-house massage. The works! The cleaning lady is awesome, and she will do laundry. The grounds crew cleans the outside ant the pool each day. We absolutely loved this trip! Totally ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
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.
Popular places to visit
Parque Bernabela Ramos
Explore the great outdoors at Parque Bernabela Ramos, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz. Wander the beaches in this relaxing area.
Activities

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour
AU$186
per adult
88% of travellers recommend

Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo
AU$150
per adult
80% of travellers recommend

Sloth Watching + Waterfall & Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour
AU$228
per adult
98% of travellers recommend

ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal or Riu Hotels
AU$128
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Discover secret beaches near Tamarindo on ATVs
AU$114
per adult
80% of travellers recommend

Marlin Del Rey Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo & Playas del Coco
AU$235
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
