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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

Playa Flamingo , Camino Las Catalinas 2 Calle La Ronda (Show on Map)

8.7

Very Good

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Summary of reviewsSantarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is a stunning hotel located in a beautiful area of the Costa Rican coast, making it the perfect retreat for those seeking a beach getaway. The hotel's location is secluded and quiet, yet essential services and amenities are just a stone's throw away, including nearby restaurants. The hotel's architecture and design are breathtaking, providing guests with a unique and beautiful experience. The hotel offers a great breakfast experience with a wide assortment of healthy options and delicious food. The dinner at the hotel's lobby bar and Poinciana Restaurante is incredible and very good, although some guests found the quality and variety of food at other restaurants within the hotel to be lacking. The rooms are beautiful, luxurious and private with comfortable beds and stunning interior design. The hotel is impeccably clean and the staff is exceptionally pleasant, friendly and helpful. The rooftop infinity pool offers breathtaking views, although some guests noted it may be small. The hotel's proximity to the beach, nearby attractions and attentive staff make for an excellent stay. The hotel is also a perfect destination for romantic getaways with its fairytale-like atmosphere and personalized details for couples celebrating special occasions. While there are some minor issues with parking, breakfast service and pool cleanliness, the overwhelming majority of guests celebrate the hotel's exceptional location, architecture, staff and amenities.
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Room Types

Standard King Room The spacious air-conditioned triple room offers a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a safe deposit box. The unit has 1 bed.

King Room with Balcony The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View The spacious triple room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.

King Suite with Balcony The spacious air-conditioned quadruple room offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Guest Reviews

8.7

Very Good

Location

The Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas boasts a stunning location on a beautiful area of the coast in Costa Rica, making it the perfect retreat for those seeking a beach getaway. The hotel is situated just a few yards from the beach, allowing guests to easily enjoy the lovely seaside. Despite the hotel's secluded and quiet location, essential services and amenities are just a stone's throw away, including nearby restaurants. The Urban Design of the hotel is simply breathtaking with walkways, garden squares and fountains adding to its charm. Centrally located to restaurants and walking distance to Danta Beach, the hotel is situated in a perfect location. The rooftop swimming pool and restaurant offer outstanding views of the surrounding area. The hotel's proximity to the beach and different restaurants make it a convenient base for guests to explore the area. The architecture and design of the hotel are also noteworthy, providing guests with a unique and beautiful experience. Overall, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas offers an exceptional location in a beautiful town with pristine beaches, perfect for those wanting to get away from distractions and the hustle and bustle of urban areas.

Breakfast

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas offers a great breakfast experience for guests. They provide a wide assortment of healthy breakfast options and the breakfast tastes delicious. The hotel also has a nice coffee place and offers child's breakfast. However, some guests found the breakfast to be overpriced and might want to explore nearby bakeries. Some guests also commented on slow service during breakfast, which needs to be improved. Despite some negative reviews, overall, the hotel's gastronomy is excellent and the seaside view while having breakfast is breathtaking.

Dinner

If you're planning to stay at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas, you might want to consider trying out their dinner. Numerous guests have praised the food at the hotel's lobby bar and restaurant, describing it as incredible and very good. In particular, the Poinciana Restaurante was recommended as one of the highlights of the stay with their dinner offerings being to die for. However, there were some negative comments about the quality and variety of food at other restaurants within the hotel, such as Limonada and Pascal. Some guests also noted slow service and higher prices in the restaurant. Nonetheless, if you're looking for a memorable dining experience during your stay, the lobby bar and Poinciana Restaurante should be top of your list.

Rooms

The Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas has been praised for the beauty and comfort of its rooms. Guests have described the interior design as absolutely stunning and the beds as comfortable with wonderful pillows. Many have also lauded the cleanliness and spaciousness of the rooms with some guests even describing their rooms as beautiful, luxurious and private. The bathrooms have received high praise too with some being described as amazing and the showers as ample with great pressure and plenty of hot water. However, several guests have reported issues such as musty and humidity smells, visible building problems and noise from HVAC units or outside. Some rooms were found to have no coffee making facilities, drinking water or glasses and some guests have suggested that the rooms should be more equipped with a refrigerator, coffee maker and comfortable chairs. Despite these issues, many guests have still loved their rooms and the hotel's architecture, as well as the pool views and the cleanliness of the hotel.

Beds

Guests have raved about the comfortable beds and pillows at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas with many describing them as incredible and wonderful. While some have noted that the bed sheets could be more breathable, overall the comfort of the beds has been a highlight of guests' stays. One guest even noted that the bed was so comfortable, they had trouble leaving it in the morning. While there was some mention of extra charges for a third person's bed, the majority of guests were more than satisfied with the comfort level of their rooms.

Cleanliness

The Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is a beautiful hotel with impeccable cleanliness. Guests have praised the hotel's cleanliness repeatedly, describing rooms as clean, spacious and with complete shower kits. The hotel staff is friendly and attentive and the location is unique. Some minor issues were noted, such as a dirty floor upon arrival or a shower that leaks into the toilet area, but overall guests were very satisfied with the level of cleanliness. A few negative comments mentioned dusty rooms and dirty hallways, but these were seen as minor issues and did not detract from the overall positive experience. Some guests noted small lapses in daily cleaning, such as not receiving fresh sheets daily or cleaning happening as late as 3pm. However, these were isolated incidents and did not affect the overall high level of cleanliness.

Staff

If you're looking for a hotel with exceptional staff, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is worth considering. Numerous guest reviews praise the conscientious, pleasant, friendly and helpful staff. Many guests call out specific employees for their outstanding service, such as Andrea at reception and Eli at the lobby bar. The entire staff is described as exceptionally pleasant and helpful and several guests note that they went above and beyond. Additionally, the hotel's amenities and location are top-notch with clean and beautiful accommodations. Of course, there are a few negative reviews regarding the staff with some guests describing them as prejudiced or exhibiting bad attitudes. However, these reviews are in the minority and the overwhelming majority celebrate the excellent service and friendly demeanor of the hotel's staff.

Pool

The Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas boasts a lovely pool deck with breathtaking views. Guests rave about the rooftop infinity pool, although some note it may be small. Despite the size, the pool was described as perfect and stunning. The only downside mentioned was the lack of drink service and towels. Some guests were frustrated that the pool closed early and couldn't be used after check-out. Despite some minor issues, the pool area receives positive reviews along with the food options and outstanding service from the staff. The only major complaint fielded pertains to the pool's cleanliness and size, but most agree that the view from the pool is relaxing and beautiful.

Beach

The Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas boasts a beautiful beachfront location with crystal clear waters that guests loved. The beach is very close to the hotel, making it easy to walk to and centrally located to restaurants and other attractions. While some guests wished there was more beach area for smaller children, it was still considered a lovely place to stay. Shade is offered nearby on the small beach, but some found it to be too small. Overall, the hotel's proximity to the beach, nearby attractions and attentive staff made for an excellent stay. However, some guests were disappointed that outside food and coolers were not allowed on the beach and there were no beach chairs provided. The hotel was also criticized for not changing the sheets daily. Despite these drawbacks, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is a beautiful place to enjoy the city and Playa Danta.

Parking

The parking experience at the Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas seems to be varied based on guest reviews. Some guests have praised the valet parking service and the helpfulness of the staff, while others have found it to be inconvenient at times. One guest even warned that a 4-wheel drive vehicle would be necessary due to narrow and windy roads in the area. However, there are also guests who were disappointed with the lack of basic amenities, like a coffee maker or mini bar and found the parking system to be confusing and located too far from the hotel. Some guests also complained about the lack of available parking and disorderly parking on the streets upon arrival. Overall, while there are mixed reviews, the hotel seems to offer valet parking and carrier services to guests, but they may need to prepare for the possibility of a less convenient or organized parking situation at times.

Outdoor Pool

The outdoor pool at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is a definite highlight of the property with its amazing views of the surrounding area. Guests particularly enjoyed the rooftop infinity pool, which offered stunning vistas of Las Catalinas and the ocean. While some noted that the pool was a bit small for the property, the breathtaking scenery made up for it. However, it should be noted that there is no drink service available at the rooftop pool. Overall, guests loved swimming in the rooftop pool and found it to be a relaxing and memorable experience.

Romantic

The Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas is an absolute gem with its fairytale-like atmosphere making it the perfect destination for romantic getaways. Guests have enjoyed sipping drinks on the patio while listening to the crashing waves. The hotel also caters specifically to couples looking to celebrate special occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, or honeymoons with surprise desserts and other personalized details. It is truly a magical place to spend time with your partner. The only downside noted by one guest was that the bed sheets weren't changed daily, which can be extremely important for those seeking a romantic atmosphere.

Yes, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.

Yes, a spa is available at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas.

No, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas.

Yes, Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas has a gym.

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