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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.
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
Children up to and including 10 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
People no matter the age stay for US$30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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.
Es muy hermoso todo
Todo estuvo bien
Muy lindo, muy agradable
El ascensor estaba malo
Las Actividades para niños de pascua
Al llegar no había nadie que nos ayudara con el check in estuvimos con un niño de 4 años buscando donde hacer check in y dejar el carro. La respuesta del equipo fue es que es algo nuevo. Consideró importante! Agréguelo a los mensajes de la reserva: su check In se realiza en tal lugar… puede llevar su carro quien lo lleva al Valet etc … un mensaje ya creado y que solo tengan que envía cambiaría mucho este mal rato. Nos recibieron y no nos dieron la llave de la habitación. La verdad valoramos el trabajo del coordinador del restaurante que nos ayudo y del Valet que nos llegó a la habitación y pido permiso para abrir y dejarnos instalados mientras nos traía las llaves
Las puertas del balcón sonaban y se abrieron durante la noche con el viento…
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