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About this property
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 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Charlotte
United States“Very cute and safe hotel, the bed is comfortable, and staff very nice. Restaurant in the hotel is quite expensive. The location is great, only a couple minutes walk to the beach.” - Anna-maria
Sweden“The room and pool was very nice and JJ in the staff was great. The restaurant had good food. The location close to the secluded beach and the animals you came across everywhere was really a big added bonus.” 
Peter
Canada“The staff was great and super accommodating! Yorya helped us organize a turtle tour and a surfing class before we got there. Both activities were top notch, and it was our favorite surfing lesson so far in Costa Rica (ask for Allan). Easy to get...”- Marcia Canada“Breakfast , food overall was good . Restaurant staff were great . Very comfy beds and pillows . Quiet due to small size”
Ozge
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“Amazing location and staff!!! Will return for sure.”
- Bart
Belgium“Absolutely wonderful. Beautiful garden and pool. Calm and cosy. Very nice staff. Stunning beach nearby.” - Vern Canada“A small boutique hotel with lovely gardens and pool. The room was spacious with large bathroom and a kitchen area. The bed was very comfortable. There is a nice open balcony restaurant at the property. Breakfast was an additional fee with my...”
- Violeta United States“Absolutely beautiful, quiet place, nice pool, restaurant, close to the beach, friendly staff.”
- Victoria
Costa Rica“Es un lugar limpio, cómodo y privado. Un ambiente tranquilo. Es perfecto.!!!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Bistro Cantarana
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
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.
The fine print
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.
