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Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
A welcoming retreat where travelers find tranquility in beautiful gardens and cooling pools - a refreshing escape that appeals to everyone.

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Hotel Diria Santa Cruz offers a stylish getaway with restaurant dining and free WiFi in every room. Guests can enjoy two outdoor pools, while kids splash in their own pool. The garden provides a peaceful setting for relaxation after sampling local dishes.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Premium Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Standard Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Premium Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Premium Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Cruz, Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz is in the mountains and in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Parque Bernabela Ramos and Recaredo Briceno Park. Nicoya Colonial Church and El Viejo Wetlands are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
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Calle Central, Frente al Banco Nacional, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, 11

What's nearby

  • Playa Tamarindo in Costa Rica
    Tamarindo Beach
    51 min drive - 26.7 miles
  • Coco Beach
    Coco Beach
    61 min drive - 39.1 miles
  • Parque Bernabela Ramos
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nicoya Colonial Church
    34 min drive - 18.3 miles
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    60 min drive - 26.1 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pollo Frito Rico Rico
    11 min walk
  • Soda El Tenedor
    1 min walk
  • Subway Santa Cruz
    4 min walk
  • Bar La Pantalla
    8 min walk
  • Cafetería el Cafecito
    13 min walk

About this property

Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz

Hotel near Parque Bernabela Ramos
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises and ATM/banking services
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless 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 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
8 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 110 per vehicle

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8 AM–8 PM on request. A fee of USD 110 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Parque Bernabela Ramos and within 16 mi (25 km) of Nicoya Colonial Church and Recaredo Briceno Park. El Viejo Wetlands and Tamarindo Beach are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast and fast service. We enjoyed exploring the grounds. Very nice pool area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were small & out dated. Needs to be remodeled. Very expensive for the accommodations. Staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ravishankar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and good breakfast! Rooms were just as advertised. The location was close to super markets, restaurants and a good 45 drive to Tamarindo beach. The staff was very responsive and took care of our dietary needs(vegetarian) during breakfast. The staff also quickly took care of the hot water issue we had in our room and promptly provided another room. As we barely knew spanish, we were able to use Google Translate to communicate with the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was friendly. Ac. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The young man at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was really good and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Santa Clara. Convenient location and the inner courtyard area and pool are very nice. Clean and spacious. Breakfast was tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan

Very clean, comfortable and simple. Bare bones. Could’ve used more towels, shelves in bathroom. Grounds were beautiful. Breakfast was great. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miguë

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a comfortable and enjoyable place to stay. The pool is great, and there are hammocks beneath the coconut trees, perfect for unwinding. The air conditioning works well, though there’s no refrigerator in the room. Still looking forward to trying the continental breakfast, but expectations are high.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing! Have mobility issues and they could not have been more helpful !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

FERNANDO

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Old room, with minimum, invisible staff, not bad but overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PABLO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My 3rd stay here. It is always pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cinthya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just what you need for a night stay if you are in Santa Cruz
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Arieh Richter

Disliked: Amenities
The room is a mess, the air conditioning didn’t work and there was no hot water; the breakfast was very small
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice

Very nice and helpful people working there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Victor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Run down motel

Run down, used to be a great hotel now not so much
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient stay with all basic amenities, breakfast is good but coffe and pinto need an improvement. 1
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Efrain

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
needs upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alonso

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room maintenance is poor, hotel did no have extra towels so we needed to wait for the used towels to be washed!, used couchings on the beds that clearly are not washed!, breakfast was single choice, not even could select type of eggs you wanted. Even parking was not marked. Overall minimum effort to maintain property and customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel d’escale pour nous. Situe entre deux grandes surfaces. Piscine un peu vieillissante. Type un peu motel américain avec des escales pour les routiers. En bord de route. Petit déjeuner et restaurant le soir à l’hôtel partenaire à côté . Très bon. Attention on parle un peu moins anglais dans la region( notamment le soir au restaurant. Conditions de voyage: hors saison
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel sencillo pero limpio y seguro.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buena
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfecto para una estancia corta, aunque las instalaciones estan un poco descuidadas, el personal muy amable, la habitación muy limpia y con camas cómodas. El desayuno delicioso.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026