Title: Santa Cruz Travel Guide: Best of Santa Cruz, Guanacaste Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Hotels.d180435.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Holiday-Rentals.d180435.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Santa Cruz Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Cruz.d180435.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Cruz Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz.d180435.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santa Cruz Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Tamarindo Beach coastline from above, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180435/8e01b857-e855-43f3-bde0-5b898d9e06bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ocean wave and spray against blue sky, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180435/2e43183c-eeb3-4067-87fe-87792f5d1661.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Santa Cruz Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Santa Cruz ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barrio Buenos Aires Check out nearby sights like Parque Bernabela Ramos while you're spending some time in Barrio Buenos Aires and the surrounding area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Barrio-Buenos-Aires.dx553248635976397249) - Top hotels in Santa Cruz - Top Holiday Rentals in Santa Cruz ![Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2820000/2818800/2818771/df01166a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive Sardinal de Carrillo Sardinal Guanacaste Stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (222 reviews) Beautiful pool, great beach path, amazing staff, great drinks & food choices! On top, the monkeys in the morning were a highlight! Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=2818771&PinnedHotelID=2818771&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=180435) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=2818771&PinnedHotelID=2818771&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=180435) ![Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5440000/5431400/5431338/5eb5c2a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Playa Matapalo- Sardinal Sardinal Guanacaste Stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,465 reviews) Perfect location, lots to do, staff exceptional, nice restaurant and food choices Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=5431338&PinnedHotelID=5431338&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=180435) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=5431338&PinnedHotelID=5431338&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=180435) ![Condovac la Costa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12540000/12534600/12534581/394019ab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Condovac la Costa 400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal £152 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 6.6/10 (1,017 reviews) The area was amazing with a beautiful view. The hotel needs alot of updates. It advertised 2 restaurants, but only had one which was all buffet. We paid for a mini bar in our room. We only had it filled when we arrived and never again after that. We were told that it gets filled every other day, ... Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=12534581&PinnedHotelID=12534581&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=180435) [See all 5,756 properties in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026®ionId=180435) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96900000/96894000/96893950/ceeb39a0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo Av Central Tamarindo Provincia de Guanacaste Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (97 reviews) Close proximity to restaurants and beach. Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tamarindo-Hotels-Casa-Nahua-Hotel-In-Tamarindo.h96893950.Hotel-Information) ![Toro Blanco Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15250000/15241600/15241531/ecee94d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Toro Blanco Resort 25 Metros Sur de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal Guanacaste Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews) Cute hotel, friendly staff, great location, breakfast was okay though good fresh fruit. Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sardinal-Hotels-Toro-Blanco-Resort.h15241531.Hotel-Information) ![Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29630000/29626100/29626002/w5163h2912x5y0-42bcdcec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms Flamingo Provincia de Guanacaste Stay at this holiday home in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 10/10 Exceptional! (177 reviews) The host is absolutely amazing and acts like a personal concierge helping to arrange private tours, private chefs, in-house massage. The works! The cleaning lady is awesome, and she will do laundry. The grounds crew cleans the outside ant the pool each day. We absolutely loved this trip! Totally ... Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabo-Velas-Hotels-Luxury-Ocean-Front-House.h29626002.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=180435&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Santa Cruz hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=180435&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01)[31 Mar - 1 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=180435&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=180435&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02)[1 Apr - 2 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=180435&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=180435&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=180435&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=180435&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=180435&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Parque Bernabela Ramos Explore the great outdoors at Parque Bernabela Ramos, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz. Wander the beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parque-Bernabela-Ramos-Santa-Cruz.d553248621532611623.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/517438/86fd80c5-5242-4726-9381-51d24bad7acb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour £98 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-celeste-hiking.a517438.activity-details) ![Blue Dolphin Sailing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/785075/9a296061-97f9-4496-9e8d-b8dd9e8fcd3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo £79 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/blue-dolphin-public-catamaran-tour-tamarindo.a785075.activity-details) ![Sloth Watching + Waterfall & Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46954980/f7f52433-aaf9-4a66-8b3d-99835c6e3297.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sloth Watching + Waterfall & Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour £120 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sloth-watching-waterfall-organic-coffee-and-chocolate-tour.a46954980.activity-details) ![ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal or Riu Hotels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2356000/ac7582b9-ef79-4e53-86b6-d5d97fe3f391.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal or Riu Hotels £67 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/atv-or-buggy-guided-tour-from-tamarindo.a2356000.activity-details) ![RIO CELESTE: Tubing+Rain Forest+Wildlife+Waterfall+Volcano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46079976/ed81037b-b26d-46b1-a1e5-8339226793b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio Celeste Falls+Rain Forest+Tubing+Slothful Shrine £127 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-celeste-fallsrain-foresttubingslothful-shrine.a46079976.activity-details) ![Playa Conchal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/994817/0fe29e4d-c6dd-466a-a982-2cf2fd44193a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### ATV Beach and Mountain Tour £74 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/atv-beach-and-mountain-tour.a994817.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Cruz.d180435.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Santa Cruz ![Tropical White Sand Islands in Golfo de Nicoya near Puntarenas, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000454937/819d9314-f8ef-4866-a80e-7049b05a4942.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Veintisiete de Abril - Cities near Santa Cruz - Places of interest [Veintisiete de Abril](https://expedia.co.uk/Veintisiete-De-Abril.dx3000454937) - [Parque Bernabela Ramos ](https://expedia.co.uk/Parque-Bernabela-Ramos-Santa-Cruz.d553248621532611623.Attraction) - [Coco Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Coco-Beach-Guanacaste.d6071351.Attraction) - [Flamingo Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Flamingo-Beach-Cabo-Velas.d6071357.Attraction) - [Playa Pelada ](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Pelada-Nosara.d553248633900392117.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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