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Hotel Cantarana

3.5 star property
Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Tamarindo Beach

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Terrace/patio
Villa One Bedroom, 1 King Bed
Beach nearby, beach umbrellas, beach towels, beach yoga
Villa One Bedroom, 1 King Bed | Private kitchenette
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, 50308
  • Grande Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ventanas Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Villa One Bedroom, 1 King Bed

Villa One Bedroom, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony | Balcony

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Playa Grande

At Hotel Cantarana you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Grande Beach and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Las Baulas National Marine Park. Highlights at this beach hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and body wraps. The bistro, Bistro Cantarana, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to surfing/body boarding and yoga classes. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Palm Beach Estates hotel, you'll be 19.6 km (12.2 mi) from Tamarindo Beach.

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 4 min walk
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 6 min drive
  • Tamarindo Beach - 37 min drive
  • Playa Langosta - 45 min drive
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬31 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cantarana

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Tamarindo Beach
Hotel Cantarana offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel Cantarana. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cabo Velas hotel.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Cantarana offers 5 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished patios. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and facials.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Cantarana

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 September to 31 October:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 180 per vehicle (return)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Cantarana Playa Grande
Hotel Cantarana
Cantarana Playa Grande
Cantarana
Cantarana Hotel Playa Grande
Hotel Cantarana Hotel
Hotel Cantarana Cabo Velas
Hotel Cantarana Hotel Cabo Velas

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Cantarana?

Hotel Cantarana offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Cantarana?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cantarana on 6 Mar 2025 start from AU$215.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Cantarana?

Yep, Hotel Cantarana has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Cantarana?

Yep, Hotel Cantarana is a short 4-minute walk from Grande Beach. Fun beach activities include yoga, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Cantarana?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel Cantarana. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as sports massages.

Does Hotel Cantarana have a pool?

Hotel Cantarana has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Hotel Cantarana a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and garden-view dining, as well as private patios in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Cantarana.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Cantarana?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Cantarana?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from September 1 until October 31.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Cantarana?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Hotel Cantarana Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 121 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John, San Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean. very comfortable bed. excellent people
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Netanel

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, right in front of the beach, peaceful place. Safe and beutiful closed community!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es la segunda vez que me quedo en Cantarana, y me he quedado también en El Manglar, siempre quiero volver !!! Esta vez me fui sola a la playa (con mi perrita), escogí Playa Grande y Cantarana por el hecho de ser un lugar donde me sentía segura de ir sola :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevlyn, Brooklyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Cantarana is a uniquely understated boutique hotel full of character and charm. It is amazing in that there is a restaurant and cafe both located directly on the property. Meals at the restaurant are delicious and appealing; a must try is the Casado for dinner and the Super food for breakfast! The staff at La Cantarana is amiable, polite and welcoming to guests. Manfred, Mario, Angie and Merlin are superb hosts/waitstaff. The music piped through the open air restaurant is soothing and at night the music selection is amazing! Guests sway to the sweet sounds of reggae, pop and instrumental music. La Cantarana is serene yet you can hear the sounds of the waves of Playa Grande crashing against the shore! Guests are also greeted by the sounds of howler monkeys, lizards and every once in a while a falcon, red crabs or raccoon may be in the nearby vicinity. Also within walking distance is Cafe Azul Mar and The Grateful. From the Grateful one can catch a small privately chartered boat powered by Mauricio to nearby Tamarindo. The trip is $5 US per person and does not disappoint! Mauricio also provides a two hour tour of El Manglar, ( the mangrove) where one can get a closer look at crocodiles, raccoons, monkeys and birds. Overall, this boutique hotel located only an hour and twenty minutes from Liberia airport by our rented 4x4 deserves a ten! La Cantarana will definitely see us again for another remarkable stay! Pura Vida!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ale

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Big disappointment
I booked a room with a queen and a twin bed, and they gave me a room with a king bed. Instead of acknowledging their error, when I showed them the reservation, the receptionist kept wanting to be right by saying there is never any guarantee. She could have easily remedied to the situation by bringing a twin bed to the room, instead she asked for $30 extra to do this. This woman should not be in customer service. Also the road going there is in a very bad condition and you could get stuck easily in the mud.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khari Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Clean Place to Chill
NIce quant little hotel with 6 rooms total. Half hour drive from Tamarindo, but on basically same beach but seperated by a river. Small but nice pool, 4 minute walk to long and beatiful beach. Small upstairs restaurant was nice and food was good. Great service and communication from staff. Very freindly staff indeed. 2-3 little restaurants and bars nearby within walking distance. Low key quiet area surrounded by many upscale homes. Security guard at gate entering the neighborhood. Good pace to chill, or drive 30 minutes to Tamarindo for more people and dining and activity options. Huge King Bed, rooms come with small kitchen, gas stove, utensils, plates, microwave, refrigerator. Recommend this place for chill style
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is absolutely amazing! It is a very small boutique hotel, and has a private gate that takes you down to the beach. The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly. The pool was kept up beautifully. The food was excellent and the beach is unbelievable! At any given time, I don't think there were more than a dozen people on the beach with us. I cannot recommend enough! If you're thinking of going to Tamarindo, skip it and book here or at their sister Hotel. Playa Grande beats Tamarindo in every way. And this is a great place to stay if you're in Playa Grande.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel and staff we very nice. The water did get shut off overnight, not sure why that happened but we know there were rolling black outs while we were there. We were there in off season so pretty much had the place to ourselves. Not being surfers, this really isn't the area for us so we were glad it was off season.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Harold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great especially Gerson and Winkle. The room was okay just a little loud as it was under the restaurant and would like to see a little better pest control and pool cleanliness. Would stay ere again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's nice and quiet and just a short walk to a beautiful beach. We felt very safe. There were good options for dining out. Everyone was very friendly. We would definitely come back!!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised! Loved this property and the customer service was spectacular! Planning to be back again in November for a stay at El Manglar.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Cantarana. The access to the private beach was amazing and the sunset was spectacular! There are great restaurants at the property and within walking distance. The room was clean and comfortable but the property could use a refresh. Overall was a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

myles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful away from Tamarindo but only a short boat ride away from the action
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location to Playa grande 8 minute walk Multiple restaurants in walking distance, which were unique and fantastic. Ease location to rent surfboards and other beach gear Staff was fantastic Manfred our bartender was the best Concierge was very helpful and quick to respond
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

GILLIAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel exceeded our expectations! It was so nice to have a small kitchen with an espresso maker as well as a coffee/smoothie shop and restaurant on site. The staff was so friendly and accessible at all hours. We were able to rent last minute surfboards and enjoyed the beautiful surf and non-crowded beach that was just a very short walk down a beautiful, shaded path. We will absolutely visit this hotel again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Small, 5 unit, hotel. Restaurant serves good food and drink and the coffee shop is very good. The 2nd floor apartments have bar fridge and coffee maker only with main floor units having a small kitchen. Comfortable king beds. The property could use some attention, tile work on the pool, handrails loose, trim boards missing, but all in all, pretty good shape. The staff are tremendous. Very helpful and accommodating. Arranged tours, made our stay very pleasant.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My short stay was perfect and the staff are both kind and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved Hotel Cantarana and Playa Grande! A beautiful beach, amazing sunsets, great guided trips, and a comfortable place to stay with helpful, friendly staff that take great care of their place. Can’t wait to come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

SRINATH, Austin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very private property close to private beach, quiet and new rooms. While our stay was short, we really liked hotel and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service, friendly vibe
Lovely rooms, nice pool area, private access to the beach. The staff was welcoming and very helpful. They do accept pets so you may hear some yapping dogs. They have surfboard and paddle rentals on site and can help you with all of your tours. If you want a very low-key beach vibe this is a place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023