Hotel Cantarana
Hotel Cantarana
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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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
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
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...”- Mate
United Kingdom“The closeness to the Pacific Ocean - you could hear the waves but not see them straight away but it only takes a 5 minute walk to get access. The food and drink served are perfectly satisfying given the location (no local alternatives) and the...” 
Aaron Canada“Great king sized bed. Very close to beach. Nice little restaurant. Secluded from the main Beach but not an issue for us. We loved it.”- Daniel232
Switzerland“Great room, great food, close to the most wonderful beach we experienced in Costa Rica! Amazing stay that we enjoyed a lot! Thanks!” 
Neil United Kingdom“It’s small with a good pool and restaurant and located within easy walking distance to a fantastic and quiet beach. The beach is great to learn surfing or to run along and to watch great sunsets and pelicans fishing.”
Zoe United Kingdom“gorgeous big bed, clean bathroom, AC. great cafe on site and very close to Playa Grande. I took a very long bus from San Jose so arrived at midnight and checked out at 10:00, so wasn’t there long enough to give an insightful review!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Bistro Cantarana
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Facilities of Hotel CantaranaGreat 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
- Breakfast
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/performanceOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional chargeOff-site
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horse ridingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingAdditional charge
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
Living Area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
Food & Drink
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Reception services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Mosquito net
- Tile/marble floor
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional 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
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
House rulesHotel Cantarana takes special requests - add in the next step!
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 printNeed-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
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Room options at Hotel Cantarana include:
- Villa
- Double
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The nearest beach is just 150 yards from Hotel Cantarana. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Hotel Cantarana is 550 yards from the centre of Playa Grande. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Hotel Cantarana has 1 restaurant:
- Bistro Cantarana
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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.
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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
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Check-in at Hotel Cantarana is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
