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Santa Elena Lodge

Santa Elena Lodge
2.5 star property
Santa Elena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"What a slice of paradise! Rooms, staff, hotel facilities were fantastic and run by a Costa Rican familyas described and pictured. Excellent if you’d like an out-of-the-way place from the crowds, this area is absolutely perfect."
Canada
Robert
The price is ฿1,813
฿3,136 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Santa Elena Lodge
Luxury Cottage, Garden View, Mountainside | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Finca Brisas de la Montaña

Finca Brisas de la Montaña
4.0 star property
Coco
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Very clean, great staff, totally recommend it."
United States
Jose
The price is ฿5,349
฿6,044 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Finca Brisas de la Montaña
2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
4.0 star property
Sardinal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Amazing beach, friendly staff, great food "
Canada
KEVIN
The price is ฿20,495
฿23,160 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge)

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection
4.5 star property
Sardinal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (476 reviews)
"Room was spotless, staff were super friendly. Couldn’t be happier "
United States
Brandon
The price is ฿18,851
฿22,354 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa
3.5 star property
Sardinal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (889 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and location! "
United States
Matthew
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Nandel Beach Resort

Nandel Beach Resort
3.5 star property
La Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (194 reviews)
"Nice room"
United States
Radley
Nandel Beach Resort
Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

Hotel Villa del Sueño

Hotel Villa del Sueño
3.0 star property
Sardinal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (454 reviews)
"People are nice good music and food"
Canada
Cathy
The price is ฿3,905
฿4,413 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Hotel Villa del Sueño
2 outdoor pools

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
4.0 star property
Sardinal
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Fantastic place good food, nice activities, best place in the area"
United States
kevin
The price is ฿9,752
฿11,020 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
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Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
4.5 star property
Nacascolo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Food, drinks, pool, excursions were excellent."
United States
Jennifer
The price is ฿16,292
฿16,292 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, free pool cabanas

Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
4.5 star property
Sardinal
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (559 reviews)
"Helpful staff"
United States
David
The price is ฿33,127
฿33,127 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 6 PM, pool loungers

Borinquen Thermal Resort

Borinquen Thermal Resort
3.5 star property
Canas Dulces
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (703 reviews)
"Beautiful stay and great staff "
Canada
Nicholas
The price is ฿6,816
฿7,702 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Borinquen Thermal Resort
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel

Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel
4.0 star property
Sardinal
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (503 reviews)
"This place was beautiful. The grounds are amazing and well kept. The service was great. Breakfast was delicious. Pool area was nice and not crowded with a great bartender. The beach directly out from hotel is a bit rocky but a short walk down the beach there are amazing areas to get in the water. "
United States
Dave
Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel
Terrace/patio

The Palms At Coco Beach

The Palms At Coco Beach
3.0 star property
Sardinal
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (664 reviews)
"the pool area and food was really good!"
Canada
Shelley
The price is ฿3,342
฿3,776 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
The Palms At Coco Beach
Ocean View 1 King 1 Bedroom Villa | View from room

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
5.0 star property
Sardinal
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"The hotel, territory, and the room was simply fantastic. The beach is well kept and amazing. The restaurants on site offered very tasty healthy quality food. Staff was superbly attentive and each time we came to eat remembered our names. Very personal service and complimentary beers in the room every day. Would definetly go again!"
United States
Yulia
The price is ฿32,256
฿40,823 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
Reception

Hotel Punta Descartes

Hotel Punta Descartes
3.0 star property
La Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (24 reviews)
"Excelente Service and Good Food,"
United States
Elsworth
Hotel Punta Descartes
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Casa Todah B&B

Casa Todah B&B
2.0 star property
Liberia
7.8 out of 10, Good, (7 reviews)
"The host is amazing, and the hostel offers good value even though, on some evenings, there was a power outage and sometimes we didn’t have water at the property. Overall, it's great, and I will definitely come back when we travel here again."
Hong Kong SAR China
Terri
The price is ฿1,071
฿1,210 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Casa Todah B&B
Lobby

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
3.5 star property
Liberia
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,465 reviews)
"Nice spacious room, beautiful property and good food."
United States
Rhonda
The price is ฿4,811
฿5,437 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Bar (on property)

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
3.0 star property
Liberia
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,370 reviews)
"Nice room great breakfast and great location close to the airport "
Canada
Tamara
The price is ฿4,692
฿5,302 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Villas Sol Beach Resort

Villas Sol Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Sardinal
7.6 out of 10, Good, (832 reviews)
"Great place "
Canada
Alexey
The price is ฿4,197
฿4,743 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Villas Sol Beach Resort
Pool

Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence

Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence
5.0 star property
Papagayo
The price is ฿204,897
฿245,239 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Stay near popular Santa Elena attractions

Maritza Biological Station

Explore the great outdoors at Maritza Biological Station, a lovely green space in Santa Elena. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.
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Junquillal Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Junquillal Beach during your trip to Santa Elena?
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Learn more about Santa Elena

Explore attractions like Santa Rosa National Park and Junquillal Beach as you discover things to see and do in Santa Elena.

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Islas Murciélago humanity patrimony Guanacaste Unique rock formation of its type in the world #beautifull island in Northern Costa Rica
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Top Santa Elena Hotel Reviews

The Palms At Coco Beach

The Palms At Coco Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Great facility, pool, staff and food. Loved it here. Highly recommend for price point"
Sue 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
The Palms At Coco Beach

More cheap stays in Santa Elena

Casa Todah B&B

Casa Todah B&B

Avenida 7 Liberia Guanacaste
The price is ฿1,071 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿1,071
฿1,210 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (7 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Santa Elena?
Located 21.7 mi (34.9 km) from the heart of Santa Elena, Condovac la Costa is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your stay in the area are Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport and Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Santa Elena.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Elena, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Santa Elena.
What's the best dog-friendly accommodation option in Santa Elena?
Hacienda Casa del Viento is a top hotel for people travelling with their pets and offers free WiFi for its human guests. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Santa Elena.
What's the best accommodation option for a beach holiday in Santa Elena?
Buddha Retreat Hotel is a top beachfront hotel with free WiFi and free parking, and it's located close to Playa Cuajiniquil . See more stays near the beach in Santa Elena.
What are some accommodation options with pools in Santa Elena?
Condovac la Costa: Resort, 4-minute walk from Playa Hermosa. Features 4 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool and 2 restaurants. Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport and Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport are two additional hotels that feature an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Santa Elena.
What is staying in Santa Elena like?
Travellers to Santa Elena will find plenty to explore and enjoy. In Santa Elena, there are 5 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Santa Elena.
What should I do while I'm visiting Santa Elena?
Natural beauty is on display at Santa Rosa National Park, Junquillal Beach and Maritza Biological Station. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Sector Murciélago and Playa Cuajiniquil. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Santa Elena guide.
What's the seasonal weather in Santa Elena?
The hottest months are usually April and March, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are November and December, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Santa Elena are October, September, June and August, with each month seeing an average of 375 mm of rainfall.