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About this property
Elegant Accommodations: El Encanto Garden Hotel in Santa Cruz offers a serene garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy mountain views and a peaceful setting. Comfortable Amenities: The hotel features family rooms, a coffee shop, bike hire, tour desk, and luggage storage. Free on-site private parking is available. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, terrace, balcony, and soundproofing. Delicious Breakfast: An à la carte breakfast includes local specialties, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Guests appreciate the variety and quality. Prime Location: Santo Domingo Beach is a 16-minute walk away, and Maderas Volcano lies 6.2 mi from the hotel. Guests enjoy easy access to local attractions.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lily
United States
“Staff was friendly and helpful. The ground is beautiful and peaceful. Our room was spacious with good shelves to put our belongings. Delicious mangos fell from trees and were free to pick. The location is good to access popular attractions nearby.” - Johnson
Canada
“The property was clean, quiet, in a good location, and had amazing views. It was peaceful and pleasant. The staff were incredible, accommodating and patient, very kind. All around amazing experience!” - Ian
United States
“The staff is absolutely wonderful! I felt like family immediately. My little casita was beautiful and comfortable and clean. I had the most beautiful view of the volcano and stars from my room. Carlos (the owner) also organized all of my taxi...” - Santiago
United States
“Everything !! Love the service . Luz is a great host !!” - Sarah
Canada
“We loved our stay here - we ended up extending because it was so lovely! The staff were absolutely amazing, the food was sooo good, the scooter rental was super helpful as well!” - Julianne
United States
“Simple wonderful place. The staff was so kind, and the location is great, close to everything. There is scooter place and great restaurant just down the hill, and close to the permaculture/ expat things. Those hotels are cool, but the parties are...” - Matthew
United States
“Breakfast was not included, but was affordable and in a beautiful location!” - Kathryn
United States
“Wonderful place, we loved it! The onsite restaurant is excellent also!” - Jenneffer
United States
“Love the location great staff , the only bad thing is not fan in the restaurant was a lot of insects and hot the rest was nice.” - Kenneth
Canada
“Beautiful grounds and view from the restaurant, friendly and helpful staff who helped coordinate everything we needed for our stay in Ometepe (transport/motorbike rental etc)”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.






The fine print
Please in form the property if you plan to arrive after 7:00 pm.
Please note that due to the characteristics of the property, is not recommended for guest with limited mobility.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.