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Buddha Retreat Hotel

Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 4.4 km to Ostional National Wildlife Refuge

Suitable for your business tripStay productive with a dedicated workspace and business facilities.

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3.6/5

GoodFrom 11 reviews

5.0/523 Feb 2026

Robert

Nice place away from the crazys, rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly, English was a little difficult but doable.

5.0/515 Sep 2025

Mercedes • Family Trip

Staff muy amable. Limpio. Habitacion comoda. Baño Amplio. Parqueo Amplio. Comida deliciosa.

5.0/512 Jan 2024

Angelina • Couple Trip

Great Place to stay near the beach! Tasty food and good service! Definitely will be back!

4.0/524 Feb 2026

Shawn • Solo Trip

Staff were lovely and inviting. Room was clean and comfortable. This hotel and restaurant combination is safe, friendly, comfortable, and relaxing. Beautiful beach is very close walk.

4.0/528 Feb 2023

patricia • Couple Trip

Hôtel très mignon où nous avons passés qu’une nuit. La chambre était confortable et la douche chaude. Nous avions accès à la piscine et il y avait un parking sécurisé aussi. La plage est à côté dans une petite baie où l’on peut admirer les petits poissons et se baigner tranquillement loin des surfeurs.

4.0/513 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

The hotel was nice , rooms clean , area very well manicured with a pool . Has an attached restaurant and the food was very good , even vegan selection. 1 block from the beach . Was a pleasent stay

4.0/55 Jan 2018

Mike

We booked our trip to Costa Rica at the last minute and this was the only hotel with rooms available on the entire west coast. With no previous reviews, we were a bit concerned, but very pleasantly surprised! Hotel Buddha has been open for less than two months and is located in the delightful village of San Juanillo. The staff are very friendly, the rooms clean and comfortable (with both overhead fans and air conditioning), the pool inviting, and the restaurant quite reasonable with superb food. A beautiful beach is just a short walk away and appears to be very popular with local Costa Ricans. You can hire horses for riding on the beach, go fishing, or swim and snorkel. It is clearly off the beaten path with few tourists around. We stayed two nights, including New Year's Eve, and were treated to hometown fireworks. It is a dirt road most of the way down Route 160 with several streams to cross. A 4WD car is a must. The Ostional National Wildlife Refuge is 20 minutes south and well worth a nighttime visit! We saw 20-25 turtles laying eggs on the beach during a two hour walk. The guide's office in Ostional is clearly marked. Arrive around 6 PM to reserve a spot for the 8:30 PM walk ($10 per person). If you want elegant hotels, shops, and restaurants, head to Nosara, 45 minutes down the coast on Route 160 (this is the closest gas station by the way). Hotel Buddha is perfect if you want a true Costa Rican experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.

3.0/521 Jul 2019

Verified traveler • Family Trip

Not quite there yet. Pros: beautiful modern quiet room JoseLyn is nice, smiling and helpful. Great communication Cons: We were charged once we had book through Expedia. Turned out out that it came up double the price. Says it’s on the beach, know that it is about a 5 minute walk. The hotel is in town. Wiffs of dumpster or garbage near wall in pool area... No big deal. I had to clean the pool twice, filter was off most of the time we were there. We had an awkward experience checking in -like we were unexpected. We concluded that San Juanillo is a developing town. The Buddha is trying to bring it upwards, but is charging you as if it were already there. Don’t get me wrong the room is great, but the whole experience is not worth the steep price. Included breakfast is a joke (1 or 2 toasts and 2 eggs) compared to what is offered everywhere in Costa Rica (fruits, eggs, rice beans, plantain...) You want a handful of beans? $4 extra! We ended up eating at Soda Las Brisas del Mar. Great food, Tico owned and great prices.

3.0/518 Apr 2019

Verified traveler • Family Trip

Pros: location, restaurant on site, staff support, A/c, wireless, pool Cons: breakfast is included but is just one every day, rooms need more bed options for families

2.0/510 Apr 2023

Jorge • Family Trip

Truly an experience not to repeat. I consider that it was not a real hotel, because there was no real reception, only a person in charge of giving you the keys and from there, you never have contact with anyone responsible again. The condition of the room is far from what is seen in the photos. - I booked a king bed room and got a regular double. - The a/c didn't cool enough, it made a lot of noise, as did the ceiling fan. - There were constant water and electricity cuts, even one of almost 3 hours that made us spend a terrible night. - The pool had a regulation of use until 10:00 p.m., however at midnight there were people in it who even played music with a very high volume and you could not sleep. In short, much to improve for this supposed hotel.

1.0/531 Dec 2019

Albert • Trip with Friends

We arrived to the hotel to find that the owner had received a booking just for two people. I politely clarified that if that was the case, we would happily honour extra beds, but I would first check with hotels.com. The owner claimed he didn't work with hotels.com, showed very little empathy to figure out the issue while he clarified he was from California, and had traveled the world a lot, knew a lot about how the world works. I'm still trying to figure out why he thought this was relevant to me. He first attempted to charge us for the extra beds (+15% cost). After I proved him that our booking included free extra beds and breakfast, he literally told us to leave the hotel and figure out how to get a refund. He reacted emotionally claiming we had been disrespectful to him. While we were looking for a new hotel on 30/12 lunch time in the area, he decided to provide one extra bed (not two, as our booking made him). Again, claimed that he didn't work with Hotels.com, ONLY expedia, which is not true as I've seen his hotel in multiple platforms. This was a clear attempt to not honor his commitment. After this, everything else was trouble. Thousands of mosquitoes in our room, we ask for help: and he clarifies we are in the jungle. Thanks for the info. 5 cars parked behind ours and we couldn't move the car on time: he asks us to pay the dinner bill before he moves the cars. A real crook. Good luck building up a business, Californian expert.

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WiFi

24-hour Front Desk

Free Parking

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Garden

Snack Bar/Deli

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Accessible Parking

Parking (Free)

Hotel Services

Hotel Safe

Luggage Storage

24-hour Front Desk

Other Facilities

Dedicated Workspace

Smoking Area

Business Facilities

Conference Space

Conference Center

Ballroom

Accesibility

Wheelchair Accessible

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No Elevators

In-room Facilities

Patio or terrace

Transportation

Tours/Ticket Assistance

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Free WiFi

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Playa San Juanillo Frente de la Plaza, Cuajiniquil, CR

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in1:00 PM-anytime

Check-out11:00 AM

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

About Buddha Retreat Hotel

Buddha Retreat Hotel Location
When you stay at Buddha Retreat Hotel in Cuajiniquil, you'll be on the beach and within a short 5-minute drive from San Juanillo Beach. This beach hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Playa Cocal and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Playa Pleito.

Buddha Retreat Hotel Facility and Service
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.

Buddha Retreat Hotel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned guestrooms. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.

Restaurant and Cafe
Stop by the hotel's restaurant for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - Sun, 23 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children