Curated luxury hotels in Cantón Santa Cruz

Hotel In the Shade is set 5 minutes' walk from Tamarindo Beach and 12 km from Playa Conchal.

The rooms are decorated in a simple contemporary European style, and have a spacious private balcony with table and chairs and a palm tree. Each air-conditioned room has free WiFi, a fridge, fan and a safe. All beds feature premium orthopedic matrasses.

There is room service. Guests can also find La Baula restaurant serving Italian food and the Dragonfly offering Mediterranean dishes just next door. A grocery store is 3 minutes' walk away.

Playa Grande is 2.8 km from Hotel In the Shade, while Nosara is 41 km away.

Located directly on the sands of Tamarindo Beach, Ocho Artisan Bungalows offers a unique and intimate boutique stay with handcrafted design, luxurious comfort, and unbeatable beachfront access.

The property features five elegant Jungle View Bungalows and two exclusive Luxury Pool & Ocean View Bungalows. Each bungalow includes a spacious open layout with a king-size bed, air conditioning, large screened windows, a fully equipped kitchen, an en-suite bathroom, and a tropical indoor/outdoor shower. The Luxury Pool & Ocean View Bungalows are just steps from the pool and feature an oversized tub for two, a stand-up shower, and dual sinks—perfect for a romantic escape.

Guests can also choose from two beachfront villas:

A Two-Bedroom Villa with queen-size beds, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a cozy living room with a TV.

A Three-Bedroom Villa with king-size beds, four bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious living room with a TV—ideal for families or groups seeking comfort and privacy.

At the heart of the property is a large outdoor pool and access to our vibrant beach club, open daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. On weekends, enjoy live DJs from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, creating the perfect beachfront vibe for sunset lounging or evening drinks.

Ocho Artisan Bungalows is centrally located in Tamarindo, within walking distance of the area’s best restaurants, shops, and nightlife. Concierge services are available to help you arrange unforgettable experiences such as catamaran tours, horseback riding, spa services, surfing, snorkelling, and more.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Playa Conchal is 12 km away, and Playa Hermosa is 35 km from Ocho Artisan Bungalows.

BOHO Tamarindo is located in Tamarindo and has an outdoor swimming pool. Featuring luggage storage space. Each room has a patio.

All rooms at BOHO Tamarindo feature air conditioning and a wardrobe.

A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property.

Playa Conchal is 13 km from the accommodation, while Playa Hermosa is 36 km away. The Liberia Airport is 47 km away from the property.

Located in Brasilito, within 1.4 km of Brasilito Beach, Casa Madera offers accommodation with air conditioning. This chalet features a pool with a view, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation provides private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking for guests.

The chalet comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.

A bicycle rental service is available at the chalet.

Tamarindo Airport is 14 km away.

Set in Playa Flamingo and with Potrero Beach reachable within 700 metres, Surfside Mar Y Posa offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen. The hotel features pool views and a barbecue.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. The units feature a wardrobe.

Guests at Surfside Mar Y Posa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Playa Flamingo, like snorkelling and cycling.

Edgardo Baltodano Stadium is 50 km from the accommodation. Tamarindo Airport is 19 km away.

Boutique Hotel Luna Azul has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Playa Ostional. With an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk. Rooms include a safety deposit box and certain rooms have mountain views. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

An à la carte, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak German, English, Spanish and French.

Nosara Airport is 13 km from the property.

Located in Potrero, 300 metres from Penca Beach, Casa del Sol -Villas Catalinas provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a barbecue and to a hot tub. The hotel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a bath. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.

Edgardo Baltodano Stadium is 49 km from Casa del Sol -Villas Catalinas, while Marina Papagayo is 49 km away. Tamarindo Airport is 21 km from the property.

Located in Potrero, 1 km from Penca Beach, LA QUEBRADA ECO LODGE Hotel Boutique provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a business centre and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 49 km from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium.

All rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. Every room is fitted with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms here will provide you with a kitchen equipped with an oven. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

An à la carte, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Guests at LA QUEBRADA ECO LODGE Hotel Boutique will be able to enjoy activities in and around Potrero, like hiking, snorkelling and cycling.

Marina Papagayo is 49 km from the accommodation. Tamarindo Airport is 21 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.