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Hotel Cantarana is 50 metres from Playa Grande Beach and 20 minutes’ drive from Tamarindo Local Airport. It features a swimming pool, sun terrace and free Wi-Fi. The rooms offer tropical décor, air conditioning, ceiling fan, desk, fridge, cable TV and a balcony with garden views. The bathrooms are private and come with shower and free toiletries. The Cantarana restaurant serves international cuisine and local dishes to its guests. This property can arrange activities as surfing, ATV tours, diving, turtle watching, canopy adventure, alligator watching, kayaking, jet skiing, fishing, snorkelling and mountain biking. Guests can also ask for tours along Costa Rica. Hotel Cantarana is 30 minutes’ drive from Tamarindo Town Centre and 10 minutes’ drive from a bus station. Daniel Oduber International Airport is 1 hour’s drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Marcia
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast , food overall was good . Restaurant staff were great . Very comfy beds and pillows . Quiet due to small size
  • Ozge
    Spain Spain
    This is a super nice place with only 4 rooms. It is super charming close to Playa Grande. The staff are super nice, and we had the best breakfast of our whole trip there with birds visiting us as we ate. There is a private walkway to the beach....
  • Brian
    United States United States
    Amazing location and staff!!! Will return for sure.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Bistro Cantarana
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Hotel Cantarana
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
    Wellness
    • Yoga classes
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa facilities
    • Body treatments
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty Services
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Hotel Cantarana takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover Diners Club American Express Cash Hotel Cantarana accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the free Continental breakfast is included only in the refundable rates.

    Here is important information about after hours check in:

    Tuesday-sunday : Check in until 9:30 PM

    Monday : Check in until 6:30 PM

    After hours check in :

    A key box is located on the right hand side of the main gate.

    In this key box, you will find the keys of the gate (YELLOW) and your room key.

    Open the get and close behind you and read the Registration card that we left for you on the table.

    You will find the instruction to find your room and we will meet you for check in in the upstairs restaurant the next morning.

    Please inform Hotel Cantarana in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about Hotel Cantarana

    • Hotel Cantarana offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Back massage
      • Happy hour
      • Body treatments
      • Bike tours
      • Head massage
      • Beach
      • Beauty Services
      • Live music/performance
      • Foot massage
      • Swimming Pool
      • Private beach area
      • Walking tours
      • Full body massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Horse riding
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Neck massage
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Spa facilities
      • Hand massage
      • Facial treatments
      • Couples massage
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Yoga classes

    • Hotel Cantarana has 1 restaurant:

      • Bistro Cantarana

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Hotel Cantarana is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Hotel Cantarana include:

      • Villa
      • Double

    • Hotel Cantarana is 550 yards from the centre of Playa Grande. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Hotel Cantarana may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.