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Mono Loco - Tamarindo
Mono Loco
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
8.1Very good(199)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$57+
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Villas Macondo - Tamarindo
Villas Macondo
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
8.6Very good(1209)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$75+
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Hotel Laguna del Cocodrilo - Tamarindo - Bedroom
Hotel Laguna del Cocodrilo
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
6.8Okay(587)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$84+
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Tamarindo Inn - Tamarindo
Tamarindo Inn
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
8.4Very good(59)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$92+
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Villa Nautilus - Tamarindo - Pool
Villa Nautilus
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
8.6Very good(235)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$96+
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Hotel Casa Blanca - Tamarindo
Hotel Casa Blanca
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
8.8Very good(281)
Free Wi-Fi
$103+
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Hotel Mar Rey - Tamarindo - Pool
Hotel Mar Rey
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
8.4Very good(1127)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$108+
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Best Western Tamarindo Vista Villas - Tamarindo - Beach
Best Western Tamarindo Vista Villas
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
8.0Very good(2038)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$112+
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Hotel In The Shade - Tamarindo - Pool
Hotel In The Shade
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
8.8Very good(1159)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$123+
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Hotel Playa Negra - Santa Cruz
Hotel Playa Negra
Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
9.0Wonderful(106)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$124+
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Cabinas Las Olas - San José Pinilla - Bedroom
Cabinas Las Olas
San José Pinilla, Costa Rica
8.7Very good(402)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$126+
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Cafe Playa Negra - Santa Cruz
Cafe Playa Negra
Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
8.7Very good(65)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$131+
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Tamarindo Bay Boutique Hotel - Tamarindo - Pool
Tamarindo Bay Boutique Hotel
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
9.5Wonderful(496)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$172+
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Oceana Tamarindo Boutique Villas - Tamarindo
Oceana Tamarindo Boutique Villas
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Free Wi-Fi
$180+
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The Coast Beachfront Hotel - Tamarindo - Beach
The Coast Beachfront Hotel
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
8.8Very good(561)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$223+
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Sueno del Mar Beachfront Bed & Breakfast - Tamarindo - Bedroom
Sueno del Mar Beachfront Bed & Breakfast
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
9.5Wonderful(288)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$294+
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Low season

High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

May
January
$302
$158
Cheapest month to stay with an average 66% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 100% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

KAYAK's top tips for finding Santa Cruz hotel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Tamarindo, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper hotels in Tamarindo in August and March.
  • Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Tamarindo if you stay on a Wednesday. The opposite is true for, Friday, which is usually the most expensive day.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their hotel in Tamarindo for 2 days.

FAQs when booking a hotel in Santa Cruz

  • How do I find a hotel in central Santa Cruz?

    After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighborhood, which allows you to pick the central Santa Cruz districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Santa Cruz city center.

  • How can I find hotels near me?

    Take a look at our extensive hotel map to find the best hotels near you.

  • Are there Santa Cruz hotels with free parking?

    There are many hotels in Santa Cruz that offer both parking and free parking. Popular choices among KAYAK users include Hotel Playa Negra, Cafe Playa Negra and Tamarindo Bay Boutique Hotel.

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