Title: Recreo Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Recreo Family-friendly hotel with private beach and fitness centre ![Villa, 4 Bedrooms (Cielo Bonito) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/2000000/1993300/1993270/26b799ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Villa, 4 Bedrooms (Cielo Bonito) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/2000000/1993300/1993270/a01fdf91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Safari](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/2000000/1993300/1993270/c629d0fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Villa, 4 Bedrooms (Cielo Bonito) | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/2000000/1993300/1993270/94182108.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Villa, 4 Bedrooms (Cielo Bonito) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/2000000/1993300/1993270/864cded6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Recreo, by the ocean, offers an upscale getaway with practical amenities. Maintain your routine in the gym, relax in the steam room, or use dry cleaning services. Free WiFi in public spaces and an on-site restaurant serving satisfying meals keep you connected and content. 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Spa - Pool - Gym - Pet-friendly - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 23 - Oct 24](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=1993270&PinnedHotelID=1993270&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=1993270&PinnedHotelID=1993270&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 24 - Oct 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=1993270&PinnedHotelID=1993270&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=1993270&PinnedHotelID=1993270&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=1993270&PinnedHotelID=1993270&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=1993270&PinnedHotelID=1993270&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=1993270&PinnedHotelID=1993270&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=1993270&PinnedHotelID=1993270&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Villa, 1 Bedroom (Cabana) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/2000000/1993300/1993270/fbe7c56d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Villa, 1 Bedroom (Cabana) ### Highlights Patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds - 1 bedroom - Bay view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/2000000/1993300/1993270/f6699f35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Villa, 2 Bedrooms ### Highlights Patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds - 2 bedrooms - Beach view - Sleeps 6 - 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Villa, 3 Bedrooms (Casa del Sol) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/2000000/1993300/1993270/3e2f7d1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Villa, 3 Bedrooms (Casa del Sol) ### Highlights Patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds - 3 bedrooms - Beach view - Sleeps 6 - 3 Queen Beds ![Villa, 4 Bedrooms (Cielo Bonito) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/2000000/1993300/1993270/26b799ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Villa, 4 Bedrooms (Cielo Bonito) ### Highlights Patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds - 4 bedrooms - Beach view - Sleeps 8 - 3 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLa-Cruz-Hotels-Recreo.h1993270.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLa-Cruz-Hotels-Recreo.h1993270.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in La Cruz, Recreo is in a rural area and near a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge and Area de Conservación Guanacaste. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and ziplining. [Visit our La Cruz travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz.dx6034169) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C11.01534%2C-85.72357&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YsG6MaofCRwdegcLSVycEbjqVEU=) 800 West Playa Rejada, El Jobo, La Cruz, Guanacaste, 0 ### What's nearby - Playa Copal - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles - Playa Coyotera - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles - Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles - Playa Coco - 10 min drive - 3.5 miles - Playa Jobo - 10 min drive - 2.2 miles ### Getting around - Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 90 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Rendezvous - ‬7 min drive - ‪Seaside Grill - ‬7 min drive - ‪Himitsu - ‬6 min drive - ‪Oceana - ‬7 min drive - ‪El Patio - ‬6 min drive ## About this property ### Recreo Upscale family-friendly hotel by the ocean You can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a gym and a steam room at Recreo. Adventurous travellers may like the basketball at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - Free bike hire, a safari and an outdoor tennis court - Supervised childcare (surcharge), a front desk safe and wedding services Room features All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as private plunge pools and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Free infant beds and free extra beds - Jetted bath, rainfall showers and hairdryers - Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players - Wardrobes/cupboards, patios and separate sitting areas ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113799200/113799106/cbf6ef0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### APARTMENT EL JOBO, LA CRUZ, AT 700 MTRS COPAL BEACH, 8 MIN FROM RAJADA Provincia de Guanacaste - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi 4.0 1 review £198 includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=113799106&PinnedHotelID=113799106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/6a74930d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Santa Elena Lodge Santa Elena - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews £76 includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=103913218&PinnedHotelID=103913218&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118380000/118376800/118376791/42cbb571.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hacienda Casa del Viento Santa Elena - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=118376791&PinnedHotelID=118376791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Balcony | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/w1969h1536x0y0-dcb0261d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Linda Casita La Cruz - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review £28 includes taxes & fees 27 Oct - 28 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=114116119&PinnedHotelID=114116119&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - A restaurant ### Things to do - Basketball - Free bicycle rentals - Gym - Outdoor pool - Outdoor tennis court - Safari - Steam room ### Family friendly - Babysitting (surcharge) - DVD player - Free rollaway/extra bed - In-room cot - In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer - In-room kitchen - In-room microwave - In-room washing machine/dryer - Laundry facilities - Living room - Outdoor pool - Private plunge pool - Separate in-room dining area - Supervised activities for children (surcharge) ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill ### Spa - Spa services ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - 2 floors - 9 buildings - Built in 2008 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Free cot - Free rollaway/extra bed - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Dressing gowns - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub or rainfall showerhead - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels - IPod dock - Private plunge pool ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Kitchen - Microwave - Separate dining area ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Ceiling fan - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board - Living room - Safe - Separate sitting area - Washer/dryer ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Free rollaway/extra beds! Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Recreo Hotel Salinas Bay Recreo Salinas Bay Recreo Resort La Cruz Recreo Resort Recreo La Cruz Recreo Hotel Recreo La Cruz Recreo Hotel La Cruz ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Recreo have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Recreo pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Recreo? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Recreo? > Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Recreo? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Where is Recreo located? > This family-friendly La Cruz hotel is located by the ocean, within 2 mi (3 km) of Playa Coyotera and West Rajada Beach. Playa Copal and Playa Jobo are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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