Santarena Hotel sits directly on Playa Danta in the car-free, walkable community of Las Catalinas — a stretch of Guanacaste's North Pacific coast where the beach, the trails, and the surrounding hills set the pace for everything else.
Small by design. Personal by nature.
Santarena was built to be exactly this size, not by accident, but because at this scale, a hotel can actually know you. Your corner of the property feels like yours. The rhythm of the day bends around you rather than the other way around.
There's a comfort that only comes from a place that isn't trying to be bigger than it is. Well-considered, unhurried, and designed with enough care that the details have room to matter.
It's a place that rewards guests who come ready to be outside, move at the speed of the coast, and engage with where they are. The pura vida spirit this part of Costa Rica is known for isn't a marketing line here, it tends to show up in the details.
Our guests say:
"Amazing experience! The concierge organized our adventures, the housekeeping was impeccable, and the bar has the best drinks in Las Catalinas. The rooftop pool has beautiful views...the staff were absolutely amazing." Haley
"I love this hotel and all the amenities! The pool, the rooms, Center of Joy yoga classes, dining options and of course ALL the people!" Jennifer