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Santa Elena Lodge

2.5 star property
Prime location near the boardwalk with local breakfast flavors and on-site shopping for a perfect balance of comfort and convenience.

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Santa Elena Lodge sits along the boardwalk/promenade, serving local cuisine for breakfast while offering on-site shopping convenience. Guests can grab coffee at the café, use the high-speed WiFi, or browse the gift shop—amenities previous visitors have particularly appreciated.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is ฿1,850
฿3,343 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar

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Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

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Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Santa Elena, Santa Elena Lodge is near the beach. La Casona is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Area de Conservación Guanacaste and Santa Rosa National Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching. Visit our Cuajiniquil travel guide
Map
Ruta 914, 506 83823030, Santa Elena, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Mirador a 4 kilómetros calle hacia Playa Naranjo donde está Roca Bruja! #EndlessSummer
    Santa Rosa National Park
    20 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Playa Coronado
    7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Playa Guaria
    7 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Marisquería Boulevard
    18 min walk
  • El Indio Desnudo Bar & Grill
    32 min drive
  • Bar & Restaurant El Pirata
    31 min drive
  • El Rancho
    13 min drive
  • El Fogón De Juana
    27 min drive

About this property

Santa Elena Lodge

Hotel near a boardwalk
Consider a stay at Santa Elena Lodge and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a corner/local shop and shopping on-site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, a nature reserve and smoke-free property
  • A gift shop, a TV in reception and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Santa Elena Lodge have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 11 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (80 centimetre high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Santa Elena Lodge Hotel
Santa Elena Lodge Santa Elena
Santa Elena Lodge Hotel Santa Elena

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Elena Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Santa Elena Lodge?

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Elena Lodge on 11 Mar 2026 start from ฿1,850, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Santa Elena Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Santa Elena Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Santa Elena Lodge?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Santa Elena Lodge located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Playa Coronado, Playa Guaria and Area de Conservación Guanacaste. Junquillal Beach and Santa Rosa National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Santa Elena Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, a beautiful older Costa Rican style wooden building. Rooms are not very spacious, but there are common spaces to enjoy. Good local food, and the staff are all very kind and helpful. Great region to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint rooms, authentic Costa Rica vibe, ran by a super nice family, I would recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay for 2 nights in a friendly, family environment. Close to grocery and souvenir shopping. Also close to Santa Rosa National Park and other natural areas and beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is a gem. Always clean and very friendly. Food nearby is wonderful. Beaches close clean and almost empty which we appreciated.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Santa Elena Lodge. It was comfortable, clean, historical, and charming. The dinner and breakfast food was delicious. We would come back with the whole family next time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noemy

Liked: Cleanliness
Personalized attention by the owners make a difference. Well located place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pilar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable, it had all the items we needed. The location was great to explore various beaches around the area (we visited 8 or 9 but there are over 40!). Food was really good and service was incredible. Don Manuel and his family are great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is very friendly family run hotel. The lodge may be a little old, but it has charm and is kept very clean. The hosts are welcoming and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Janis

Santa Elena Lodge in northern Costa Rica

Lovely lodge off the beaten path. Owners accommodating and very friendly. Located near several beaches and nature reserves. Breakfast included was mediocre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not many choices in the area, there is a Super Compro grocery store directly next door. Seafood Restaurant on the oposite side and this place is clean safe and quiet. Staff very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Manuel and his family run a lovely homey lodge, and they were super friendly and accommodating. The room was comfortable, immaculate and spacious and the air conditioning and room darkening shades were a pleasant surprise —we slept so well! This is a very unique and personal quality accommodation. I would definitely go back. The lodge has a lot of style and you will feel well cared for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cean, clean, clean...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yamil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, the attention from all the staff is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owner and his family cared for us during our stay in this wonderful hand crafted place with beautiful woodwork and friendly caring staff. Room was nice, clean and beds were comfortable. Service and food were excellent and the staff were very helpful with ideas about fun things to do in the area. Definitely want to come back soon and spend more time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Josée

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel est très aimable. L’hôtel est propre et typique, un peu vieillot. Les repas au restaurant sont excellents et le déjeuner est très diversifié et délicieux
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un excelente lugar para vacacionar, la atencion excelente, la comida vale la pena por lo que se paga.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Familia de propiedad si desea una auténtica estancia costarricense con áreas para caminar y actividades de playa oceánica. Este es un buen lugar para ir por un par de días.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personale gentilissimo, ristorante qualità prezzo ottima.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maribel García

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025