Santarena Hotel At Las Catalinas

4-star beachfront hotel in Las Catalinas with design inspired by Havana and Cartagena

Accommodations & Design

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas offers rooms with private balconies and handmade Cuban style tiles. The design draws from old coastal mansions of Havana and Cartagena. Guest rooms have 12-foot high ceilings and open to courtyards or ocean views.

Dining & Culinary

The hotel's Ponciana restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with vegan and gluten-free options. Breakfast is made to order from the menu, including local Costa Rican dishes. Celeste beach bar offers cocktails and small plates with ocean views.

Wellness & Recreation

The rooftop infinity pool on the 4th floor overlooks the Pacific Ocean and is open year-round. The Center for Joy spa provides massages, sound healing, and salt-wall treatment rooms. Guests can join yoga classes, use the fitness center, or rent bikes to explore the area.

Location & Surroundings

Santarena Hotel sits steps from Danta Beach, a black sand beach with calm waters. The car-free town of Las Catalinas offers multiple restaurants, shops, and a pharmacy within walking distance. Hiking and biking trails in the tropical forest start from the hotel, with views of the Pacific.

Family & Services

The hotel offers a kids' club with supervised activities and themed dinner nights. Family rooms and a minimarket on site cater to guests of all ages. Concierge services help arrange snorkeling, horseback riding, and cooking classes.

• Location: Steps from Danta Beach in car-free Las Catalinas
• Rooms: Private balconies with handmade Cuban style tiles, 12-foot ceilings
• Dining: Ponciana Mediterranean restaurant, Celeste beach bar
• Wellness: Rooftop infinity pool, Center for Joy spa with salt-wall massage rooms
• Activities: Hiking, biking, snorkeling, horseback riding, yoga classes
• Family: Kids' club, family rooms, minimarket
• Ideal for: Couples, families, wellness travelers