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Sugar Beach

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Playa Potrero

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
On the beach, beach towels, beach massages
Lobby sitting area
Aerial view
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Childcare
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Beach towels
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Babysitting
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace

For families (6)

  • Babysitting services
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden

Room options

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Standard Room, Ocean View

Standard Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 24.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Master Suite

Master Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (430)
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About the area

Map
Playa Pan De Azucar, Las Catalinas, Guanacaste, 90

What's nearby

  • Danta Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Playa Prieta - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Penca Beach - 8 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Playa Potrero - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 18 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 43 min drive
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 60 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Arenal - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Ocotal - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Sports Bar - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Liberia - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Papagayo - ‬33 min drive

About this property

Sugar Beach

At Sugar Beach, you can spend time at the beach getting a beach massage, plus you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Playa Potrero. The outdoor pool and indoor pool provide a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in Swedish massages, facials, and mani/pedis. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Spa services

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • LED television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include Swedish massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CRC 40.000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

The property is closed in October.

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for CRC 12500 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Hotel Sugar
Hotel Sugar Beach
Hotel Sugar Beach Potrero
Hotel Sugar Beach Costa Rica/Playa Potrero
Sugar Beach Potrero
Sugar Hotel
Hotel Sugar Beach Las Catalinas
Sugar Beach Las Catalinas
Sugar Beach Hotel
Hotel Sugar Beach
Sugar Beach Las Catalinas
Sugar Beach Hotel Las Catalinas

Frequently asked questions

Is Sugar Beach currently open?

The property is closed in October.

Does Sugar Beach offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sugar Beach does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sugar Beach?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Sugar Beach?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Sugar Beach?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Sugar Beach?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CRC 40.000 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sugar Beach?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an onsite casino at Sugar Beach?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but El Coco Casino (7.6 mi) is nearby.

What is there to do at Sugar Beach and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and kayaking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools after a day out and about. Sugar Beach also has spa services and an arcade, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Sugar Beach?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.

Does Sugar Beach have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

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Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the privacy and seclusion of the property. The front desk and restaurant staff were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant menu was fine for about 2 nights, but if one stayed longer, it was limited. Some of the lounge chairs were looking a bit worn. We would have liked the pool to be accessible for evening swimming. The pool area was completely dark by 7 pm. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Sugar Beach Hotel.
Annie, 3-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Great beach
Not sure where the 4+ ratings came from.our room and experience was a 3+
Gerald, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

It is a nice place, with beautiful view to the ocean. Good for some weelkend rest.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing beach
DAVID, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing breakfast included. The other menu had so many options and various sized dishes. The meals are a great value especially considering how friendly the staff are and how welcoming the environment is. We ate our meals with iguanas, beautiful birds, geckos, and we even saw a monkey. There are tropical fish and other sea life in the tide pools on both sides of the beach and you can even walk across the rocks to other beaches.
Louisalow, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The overall vibe of this place is one of beauty and tranquility. The staff know your name, what you like/dislike, and seem to genuinely care about you. This was my fourth time here in as many years, and I plan on returning every year as long as I’m physically and financially able.
6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Richard, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Ocean View is great. Swimming pool is good but doesn't have lights at night
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Property is really special. Intimate. Wonderful beach and restaurant. Would be a great location for a honeymoon.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great, helpful staff. Really made our family weekend. All main staff speak English. Restaurant was of a good quality, affordable and selection. The hotel and beach were nice and not packed
Rob, 6-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

The breakfast and breakfast staff were great. Everything else needs a major update. We stayed in 5 different hotels and loved all of them but this one. The beds were super hard, no umbrellas on beach so everyone is crammed under what tree they can find, and everything is just old. Large gap in door so flies, spiders, geckos, ants all made their way into our room. And the one thing I expected was serenity but the walls must be paper thin - as it was so noisy! So glad we only stayed one night in this hotel or I wouldn’t have liked CR as much as I did.
G, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Golden, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

FABULOUS
I checked in at the guy behind the counter help me to my room with my bags and I asked if it was sea or pool facing and he said no it was garden facing.The second I walked into my cottage I was soooo happy :-) it smelled soooo clean and was roomy and bright with two queen beds & a wall of windows that overlooked a large patio AND I could not only see the sea but hear it.The sheets & bedding smelled like home like my DIVINE fabric softener and the pillows were perfect puffs of clouds.I could hear the waves thundering from the beach all the way at the top of the "hill" I had room 14 and it was heavenEven had a small fridge to hold beer and milk (you know.. the essentials :-))The breakfast was nice - small but nice My BF was arriving the following day & thought why not stay again.My room was not available :-( So I booked another one & it was $100 more. So when they checked us back in it was up a flight of stairs & had 2 balconies you could see a little ocean & the pool. The bedroom was very spacious w//1 king bed & a large bathroom but the living room had no tv & had no windows, like no glass,Only shutters, It was odd and VERY hot but the bedroom had a door to keep in AC,you had to spend all your time in the bedroom so be careful when booking & you want to utilize the whole space. such a pity because it was big and nicely furnished. the 2 balconies were very nice.The beach is basically private and the water is very warm &stunning sunsets swimming was a thing at sunsets
Kim, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

We had a wonderful time and there are just a few suggestions I would make to management: It would be great to have umbrellas or some other shade on the beach. We were generally always able to find a lounge chair under a tree but an umbrella on the sand would have been nice. There also isn't really an outdoor area outside of the dining pavilion to view the amazing sunset every night, just a few wooden chairs. And lastly, charging for the use of a boogie board seems really petty. It isn't even advertised that they have them behind the front desk. On a whim I asked if they had any, and was surprised that they did, then irritated that there was a charge.
Mona, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The way you are
Please don’t get swallowed up by that mess to the north! We love you just the way you are.
Fred, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Return to Sugar Beach
This was our 2nd stay At Sugar Beach. The first time was 12 yrs ago and it was a heavenly, relaxing experience with the sound of the waves, the serenity of the surroundings, gorgeous sunsets...Even the Jay birds snatching up breakfast plate remains or the iguanas looking for some watermelon at lunchtime were memorable events for the kids. We had 3 generations with us this year so quite a different vacation than the first but still very enjoyable. Ate most of our meals at the hotel and were pleased with the offerings and quality. GREAT idea to have a kids' station off to the side where they could color, do a puzzle or use building blocks. I particularly loved the daily morning yoga in view of the beach with the sounds of the waves and will treasure that experience. Pool was nice but a bit chilly. We booked 4 rooms and so 2 were closer to the restaurant and 2 were further out. The 2 further out had very poor to spotty internet connection. Why would this be important when you are on a relaxing vacation? When you have a 3 yr old who loves to watch "her shows" as part of bed/nap time routine, it can get be critical to quieting a meltdown. Also was unable to facetime with daddy back home which would have helped tremendously in calming her. My daughter's room had a door with a "door sweep" at the bottom which effectively helps to keep out bugs of all kinds. We did not have this in the kids' room nor ours. So moth, ants, mosquitoes all could come and stay with us as well.
Rebecca, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The setting is very pretty. It is simple and clean and all are very friendly.
5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Property was very pretty. Good private beach. Restaurant on site was good too. Rooms were nice..all private cottages with a small patio in front. Bathrooms could do with done updates though.
Sonia, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Brian, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to beach; restaurant, great facilities, great friendly & helpful staff, great views; qiet,pleasant atmosphere
Jerru, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a terrific smaller hotel on a gorgeous beach, just a few minutes from restaurants and shops. Delightful grounds, a small infinity pool and a restaurant and bar and free yoga sessions over looking the ocean await you. The staff are polite, attentive and helpful. The vibe is laid-back and relaxed. This is a great place to unwind. Plenty of loungers and other forms of seating on the lawn in front of the restaurant overlooking the beach, enable you to relax without competing for loungers as happens at so many of the larger resorts. Rooms are large, and have spacious balconies or patios with their own loungers, chairs and coffee table. This really is a delightful place and very good value. We hope to be back.
Angela, 4-night romance trip
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