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Sugar Beach

3.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Property grounds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Aerial view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

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Playa Pan De Azucar, Las Catalinas, Guanacaste, 90
  • Place, Danta Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Dantita Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Standard Room, Garden View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, Ocean View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Standard Room, Ocean View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Master Suite

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Las Catalinas

Located within a mile (2 km) of Danta Beach, Sugar Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) of Playa Prieta. This 3-star hotel has 28 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Danta Beach - 8 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Playa Potrero - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Dantita Beach - 8 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Flamingo Beach - 14 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Coco Beach - 47 min drive - 18.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Pleamar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bar & Restaurante Arenas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brew House by Papagayo Brewing Co. - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sugar Beach

Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool
Sugar Beach features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a business center. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for CRC 40.000 per vehicle one way. Staff members are on hand to provide tour or ticket assistance and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Other amenities at this beach hotel include an arcade/game room, free newspapers, and a terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LED TVs with satellite channels and DVD players. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers. Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee makers are also available.
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed in October.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 12500 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 40.000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 12500 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
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
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is 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

Are free cancellation options available at Sugar Beach?

Sugar Beach offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to Sugar Beach?

This hotel is located in Tempate, close to Playa Potrero, Flamingo Beach, and Conchal Beach. You'll also find Playa Prieta and Penca Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Sugar Beach?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Sugar Beach?

Spa services at the hotel include beach massages, facials, and mani/pedis.

Does Sugar Beach include a casino?

No, Sugar Beach doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sugar Beach?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Sugar Beach?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as an outdoor pool and a bar with some guestrooms featuring in-room massages.

Does Sugar Beach have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Sugar Beach have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Sugar Beach serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will Sugar Beach allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Sugar Beach though service animals are welcome.

Does Sugar Beach have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Sugar Beach?

The closest major airport to Sugar Beach is Tamarindo (TNO), which is 16.2 mi away (43 minutes by car). Another top airport is Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR), which is located 25.6 mi away (60-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sugar Beach?

Yes, every guestroom at Sugar Beach comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Does Sugar Beach have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Sugar Beach if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Reviews

Sugar Beach Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 358 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annie, Minneapolis, MN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great beach

Not sure where the 4+ ratings came from.our room and experience was a 3+
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
It is a nice place, with beautiful view to the ocean. Good for some weelkend rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing beach
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Louisalow, Seattle

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ocean View is great. Swimming pool is good but doesn't have lights at night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is really special. Intimate. Wonderful beach and restaurant. Would be a great location for a honeymoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Copenhagen. Denmark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

G, USA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Golden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Mona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The way you are

Please don’t get swallowed up by that mess to the north! We love you just the way you are.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting is very pretty. It is simple and clean and all are very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sonia, Cupertino, CA

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Brian

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jerru, Puyallup WA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach; restaurant, great facilities, great friendly & helpful staff, great views; qiet,pleasant atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Ancaster

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

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