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WiFi available
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Free WiFi
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Parking
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Free Parking
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Non-smoking rooms
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Air conditioning
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Fitness center
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Swimming pool
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24-hour front desk
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Restaurant
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Terrace
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Family rooms
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Garden
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Hiking
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Lift / Elevator
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Laundry
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Luggage storage
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Fishing
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Cycling
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Airport shuttle
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Safety deposit box
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Bar
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Tour desk
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Horse riding
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Meeting/banquet facilities
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Tennis court
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Car hire
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Canoeing
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Diving
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Massage services
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Packed lunches
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Snorkelling
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Spa/wellness center
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Currency exchange
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Valet parking
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Solarium
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Non-smoking throughout
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Private parking
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Outdoor pool
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Sun terrace
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Daily housekeeping
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Accessible parking
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Airport shuttle (additional charge)
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Beachfront
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Minimarket on site
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Concierge service
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Special diet menus - on request
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Kid meals
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Pool with view
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Electric vehicle charging station
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Water sport facilities on site
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Infinity pool
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Kids' club
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Rooftop pool
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Outdoor furniture
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Sun loungers or beach chairs
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Picnic area
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Wine/champagne
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Airport drop off
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Airport pick up
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Coffee Shop on site
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Fruits
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Yoga classes
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Fitness classes
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Beach
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Shuttle service
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
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Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Physical distancing rules followed
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Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Cashless payment available
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Fire extinguishers
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First aid kit available
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Sanitized tableware & silverware
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Contactless check-in/check-out
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Invoice provided
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Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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Smoke alarms
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Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
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Guest room sealed after cleaning
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Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
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Physical distancing in dining areas
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Food delivered to guest room
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CCTV outside property
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CCTV in common areas
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Process in place to check health of guests
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Access to health care professionals
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Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
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24-hour security
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Delivered food - securely covered
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Security alarm
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Walking tours
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Breakfast takeaway containers
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Key card access
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Bike tours
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Tour/class on local culture
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Themed dinner nights
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Broadcast Live sport events
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Cooking class
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Property Description
Beachfront Urban Resort with a Tropical Twist
Rooftop Pool and Sea-View Lounge
Enjoy breathtaking Costa Rican sunsets from our refreshing rooftop pool and lounge, the perfect spot to unwind and relax.
Diverse Dining Options
Indulge in a variety of culinary experiences at our all-day bakery, ground-floor restaurant, and nearby specialty dining venues, offering something for every taste.
Wellness and Relaxation
Rejuvenate your body and mind at the state-of-the-art wellness center with meditation room and yoga studio, or pamper yourself at the nearby Wake Day spa for a range of luxurious treatments.
Experience the perfect blend of beachfront luxury and urban sophistication at Santarena Hotel. Book now to immerse yourself in the beauty of Las Catalinas.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.
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Guest Reviews
Me encanta
Room was beautiful, pool area is gorgeous. Beautiful wood floors. Lovely towels. Liked the activity we did.
Lack of basic information like where the pool is, morning staff in dining room were not “there” ( asked twice for water, no one around for second cup of coffee, was told there is no plain yogurt when I knew there was and after insisting I received it.
Tv remote batteries dead( yea they will come change but who wants to get dressed at 10 pm for that )
Shower head not clean so water didn’t flow well.. general feel of lack of service
Me encanta
We chose Santarena because of its reputation of Las Catalinas as a luxury beach front destination. The community is beautiful, built on a hillside overlooking the water and designed to resemble an Italian coastal village. I enjoyed exploring the various streets and villas, although at times I believe I was trespassing onto private streets.
The room itself was pleasant and fit the villa style of the community, but it did not feel particularly luxurious. The television never worked during our stay despite staff attempting a repair, and there was no follow-up or alternative offered. Not the end of the world missing a TV for a week.
We also booked a sunset sail through the concierge. After hearing nothing for two days and finding there was no record of our request, we booked the excursion ourselves directly and later received an apology from the hotel. The all inclusive Sunset sail out of Marina Flamingo is worth the sights and time.
Overall the front desk was slow to respond or follow through - I will say that the several times I grabbed an employee directly in the section of the hotel we were staying, they were quick to respond and helpful.
During our stay, a wedding with approximately 200 guests closed the main restaurant and bar for a day. Alternative dining options were offered, and while the reception band played directly across from our room, the music did end promptly at 10 PM.
The rooftop pool was definitely boutique and small, with limited lounge chairs, but nice. While the community is on a beach, it is definitely not a typical resort style beach, it more of a rustic, black lava sand, and full of tree branches. Lots of hiking trails though.
There is a beach club in the community that has a day pass you purchase, which has a few pools, lounge chairs, drinks and food service. Very nice.
There is a local market, but with the isolation be prepared to pay a premium of at least 50% to 300% markup over average USA costs.
Overall, Las Catalinas is visually stunning, be prepared for some isolation, although Playa Flamingo is about 20 minutes away by taxi.
For us, while we were grateful for our experience, the community and the architectural style villas. It is limited in shops and restaurants. Las Catalinas has its many positives and certainly worth some research.
Muy lindo el lugar, el personal súper amable!! Lo recomiendo muchísimo
The people and service were incredible.
Todo
What I loved most about this hotel was how peaceful and beautifully designed everything was. The property is stunning, with incredible views, thoughtful architecture, and a relaxing atmosphere that made it easy to unwind. The rooms were comfortable, clean, and well-appointed, and the staff was warm, welcoming, and always willing to help. Every detail felt intentional, from the landscaping to the overall guest experience. The location in Las Catalinas is also unbeatable—it’s the perfect place to disconnect, explore the charming town, and enjoy the natural beauty of Costa Rica. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable getaway.
I liked everything
Todo ! Excelente atención del personal, habitación súper cómoda, excelente ubicación y desayuno delicioso.
100% recomendado
En realidad todo me pareció muy bien.
Podría mejorar que las luces de emergencia estén colocadas en otro lugar que no sea cerca de la cama ya que al apagar todas las luces del cuarto se ve esa luz intermitente un poquito molesta.
Conforto do quarto, cordialidade dos funcionários, área da piscina, café da manhã.
Plážová reštaurácia ponúkala skvelé morské plody. Aj ostatné reštaurácie vo veľmi blízkom okolí boli dobré. Celý komplex Las Catalinas pripomína mini mestečko ako niekde z Európy, dokonale vybudované cesty, chodníky, zeleň a stromy dotvárajú architektúru, objekty sú strážené.
Čakali sme krajšiu a väčšiu pláž, voda nebola celkom číra. Na vedľajšiu malú plážičku sme my neprešli po skalách ako niektorí ľudia, ale išli sme do kopca po prašnom chodníku medzi stromkami a kríkmi, v botaskách.
Scheinbar noch sehr neues Hotel. Sehr komfortabel. Große Zimmer.
Die gesamte Bucht ist leider mit einer grausamen Eigentumswohnungsanlage bebaut. Da erinnert nichts an Costa Rica.
It had great service, the general facilities were clean.
Our room fridge was dirty. And the breakfast wasn’t very good. The poached eggs were hard.
We were visiting as part of our wedding anniversary and the staff made sure we had balloons, confetti and chocolate strawberries in the room to celebrate. Everything about the hotel and the town is amazingly quaint, clean and quiet. The staff was always helpful and friendly going well beyond normal expectations. The rooftop pool was a beautiful view, clean and nice.
There were a couple of small things that were not bad, but worth noting if you are going to visit.
1. It is a small remote town, so it isn't convenient to go anywhere else from here. This also means that there is only one small & expensive market as well as a very limited number of restaurants.
2. Although the infinity pool on the roof is amazing, clean and quiet, the pool and the space is rather small.
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