Perfect ! There is only one word to say when we think about our recent stay at the Cantarana Hotel : Perfect. This hotel is highly recommended. The food at the restaurant is awesome. Fresh fish (catch of the day) everyday, the meat is also perfect and we loved their breakfast. The staff will make you feel at home and... More

We were completely wowed by Hotel Cantarana! I read the reviews before we left and could hardly believe how positive they were, especially for a place that is so reasonably priced, but it is all true! Marion and Reinhart were the most wonderful hosts, along with the very kind and hospitable interns. We had the hotel to ourselves for 3... More

My wife and I had the pleasure of staying at Hotel Cantarana for one night. It wasn't enough time to fully appreciate what the property has to offer, but we got a good enough sense of it to know it's a special place. Marion, Reinhart, and the rest of the staff were friendly and helpful. Dinner at the restaurant was... More

Where to begin? I guess with Julia and Marion greeting us from the shuttle service with smiles, hugs and excitement to finally meet after months of emailing about every possible detail. We were the first of the group to arrive and move into our wonderful room and immediately unwind by the pool with our complimentary Cantarana cocktails made by Steffi.... More

Hotel is owned by a great German couple, Reinhart and Marion. They couldn't have been better hosts. You will leave feeling like family members. Interns Julia and Stephie work as servers in the restaurant. They are fantastic and will make you feel right at home. Please make sure to show your appreciation for their outstanding service. A top notch European... More

Like many, I based my choices on the reviews found on Tripadvisor. We just returned from Costa Rica, and I found most reviews to be quite accurate, and this is one where the high reviews are really true. The owners, like everyone says, go out of their way to make every detail positive. We stepped in and they greeted us... More

Hotel Cantarana is in a gated community on the peninsula across the river and to the north of Tamarindo. Tamarindo is apparently so touristy that it’s not worth going to now. Cantarena is a delight. The hotel is run by a German couple, Reinhart and Marion, and several young German girls who intern here. At least two of them are... More

The Hotel Cantarana is located in a gated community, down a dirt road, about 1km or so from a quiet, not-quite-ready-for-primetime beach town called Playa Grande....this is a good thing. My wife and I sincerely enjoyed our stay at the Cantarana, which included an amazing breakfast, quiet rooms, a spacious pool, and incredibly friendly owners. Of particular note was the... More

My wife and I stayed here recently, and can't say enough good things about this hotel. Others have mentioned the specific perks of staying here: the warm hospitality of the staff, the incredible food and drinks from the restaurant, the ideal location on a near-deserted beach, etc. I agree wholeheartedly with those compliments, and hope to return soon!