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What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Santa Cruz?

The cheapest day to stay in Santa Cruz is Friday ($101). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is $424.

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Cheapest hotels in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

Discover affordable stays in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste can be found for as low as $142 per night. There is currently one property in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste that can be booked for this price. Cafe Playa Negra Hotel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2025
These are the lowest prices we've found on hotels in Santa Cruz at the moment. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
Cafe Playa Negra Hotel
Cafe Playa Negra Hotel

Cafe Playa Negra Hotel

Calle Principal de Los Pargos, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
27.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$142
Avg. per night
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Other accommodations in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

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Cafe Playa Negra Hotel
Cafe Playa Negra Hotel

Cafe Playa Negra Hotel

Calle Principal de Los Pargos, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
27.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$142
Avg. per night
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Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz
Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz

Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz

Calle Central, Frente al Banco Nacional, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$70
Avg. per night
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Facts about staying in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Santa Cruz to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 16 December 2025.

  • What are the best hotels in Santa Cruz?

    Hotel Playa Negra (8.9/10 from 115 reviews), Finca Avellanas (8.7/10 from 76 reviews), and Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz (8.3/10 from 642 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Santa Cruz.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Guanacaste?

    In addition to Santa Cruz, travellers opt to visit Ocotal when visiting Guanacaste.

  • How many hotels are there in Santa Cruz?

    In total, there are 143 hotels to choose from in Santa Cruz, compared to 5,543 properties in Guanacaste.

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