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Sugar Beach

3.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Playa Potrero

Photo gallery for Sugar Beach

Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Aerial view
Lobby sitting area
On the beach, beach towels, beach massages
View from property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Playa Pan De Azucar, Las Catalinas, Guanacaste, 90
  • Danta Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Playa Prieta
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Dantita Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Ocean View

Standard Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 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
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 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
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 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
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Parking included
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About the area

Las Catalinas

A family-friendly stay in Tempate awaits you at Sugar Beach. You'll be 1.9 km (1.1 mi) from Danta Beach and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Playa Prieta. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and an indoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include Swedish massages and beachside massages along with facials and mani/pedis. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a business centre and a games room. Each morning free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Tempate hotel, attractions include Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach.

What's nearby

  • Danta Beach - 4 min drive
  • Playa Prieta - 5 min drive
  • Penca Beach - 8 min drive
  • Playa Potrero - 8 min drive
  • Flamingo Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 43 min drive

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

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Playa Potrero
Sugar Beach offers its guests an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily.

There's an onsite business centre. Spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Sugar Beach. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Tempate hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sugar Beach offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features DVD players and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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 AM to 10 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
  • 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 centre

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed in October.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 12500 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Sugar Beach?

Sugar Beach offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sugar Beach?

Yep, Sugar Beach has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sugar Beach?

The closest beach to Sugar Beach is Coco Beach (12.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at Sugar Beach?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials as well as Swedish massages.

Does Sugar Beach have a pool?

Sugar Beach has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool.

What makes Sugar Beach a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sugar Beach.

Is Sugar Beach family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and an arcade, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sugar Beach is a hit with families.

Does Sugar Beach serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sugar Beach?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sugar Beach?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Sugar Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Sugar Beach?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sugar Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annie, Minneapolis, MN

Travelled 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 traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Louisalow, Seattle

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Copenhagen. Denmark

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Mona

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jerru, Puyallup WA

Travelled 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

Travelled 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