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Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, near Parque Bernabela Ramos

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2 outdoor pools
Restaurant
Interior entrance
Property grounds
Property grounds
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
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Quadruple Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Double Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Central, Frente al Banco Nacional, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, 11

What's nearby

  • Parque Bernabela Ramos - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Monkey Park - 39 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Tamarindo Beach - 54 min drive - 27.6 miles
  • Coco Beach - 59 min drive - 38.7 miles
  • Conchal Beach - 60 min drive - 27.8 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway Santa Cruz - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar La Pantalla - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pollo Frito Rico Rico - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Soda El Tenedor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cosechas - ‬11 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), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe 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

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

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)

Property is also known as

Hotel Diria Santa Cruz
Diria Santa Cruz
Diria
Hotel Diria
Hotel Diria Santa Cruz Hotel
Hotel Diria Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Hotel Diria Santa Cruz Hotel Santa Cruz

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 at Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz?

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?

Located in Barrio Buenos Aires, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Parque Bernabela Ramos and within 16 mi (25 km) of Nicoya Colonial Church and Recaredo Briceno Park. El Viejo Wetlands and Barra Honda National Park are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz Reviews

8.2

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Evan

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice

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

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

4/10 Poor

Efrain

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

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

8/10 Good

Kimberlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El desayuno básico, ideal para dormir cuando se anda trabajando.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

SIDEY

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

De paso unicamente

Es un hotel muy antiguo ya esta bastante deteriorado y el area de la piscina muy descuidado muchas heces de iguana.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buen alojamiento, comodo y bien ubicado
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mucho para mejorar

Hostel muy deteriorado para el precio que cobran. El servicio en el restaurante tiene muchísimo para mejorar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Adriana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Propiedad descuidada, vieja y sucia. Es más una "cabina" que un hotel pero mantiene buen precio. sobre todo para pasar la noche. Ropa de cama y paños muy viejos, la cortina del baño es de plástico y tiene moho. El servicios sanitario de la habitación no funcionaba ( y ellos lo sanían pues le tenían cerrada la llave de paso de agua) . Desayuno incluido OK Tiene la mejor locación de Sta Cruz probablemetne , pero necesita mejoras urgentemetne
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mariana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sobrevalorado! El parqueo con poca iluminación, es un hotel muy viejo, estaba lleno de mosquitos, el lavatorio se salía todo el agua y se inundaba el baño, habían pelos en la ducha y un jabón usado. Las camas súper duras, el aire acondicionado no enfriaba. Contactamos a la recepción para reportar el daño y nunca llegaron a resolver la avería. Realmente no recomiendo este lugar pésima experiencia y sobrevalorado.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

ROBERTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Instalaciones muy deterioradas
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Victor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Las sábanas estaban sucias.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Cerca y céntrico. Cuartos con mobiliario viejo y duchas muy descuidadas
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar, magnifica atencion
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana Carmona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicacion. El personal muy amable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy mal, el Aire Acondicionado no funcionó bien. El baño estaba en mal estado y despedía un olor muy desagradable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

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