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Santa Elena Lodge

Santa Elena Lodge
2.5 star property
Santa Elena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"Breakfast was great. Gave me a coffee machine because I was getting up super early :)"
United States
oscar
The price is ฿1,896
฿3,279 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Santa Elena Lodge
Exterior

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge
2.5 star property
Guayabo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (96 reviews)
"Charming cabana, well cared for gardens full of birds, nice jungle walk from lodging, very helpful hosts. "
United States
Ryan
The price is ฿1,812
฿2,047 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Santa Maria Volcano Lodge
Garden

Hotel Del Aserradero

Hotel Del Aserradero
2.0 star property
Liberia
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (69 reviews)
"Awesome staff Nice clean place little hard to find maybe add the directions as Google Maps tells you to break the law lol Perfect night before early am flights. Great price "
Canada
Christine
The price is ฿2,141
฿2,420 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Hotel Del Aserradero
Bar (on property)

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
3.0 star property
Liberia
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,576 reviews)
"Great location, good breakfast, shuttle was efficient, "
Canada
Lyle
The price is ฿4,233
฿4,783 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Lobby

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
3.5 star property
Liberia
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,539 reviews)
"Nice and clean room Good food at the restaurant Great location for airport !"
Canada
Louise
The price is ฿4,499
฿5,084 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Hot springs

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
4.0 star property
Curubandé
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (870 reviews)
"Loved the waterfalls on site"
United States
Gian-Carlo
The price is ฿5,230
฿5,910 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
Hot springs

Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa

Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa
3.0 star property
Canas Dulces
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (505 reviews)
"Great place to relax and adventure at the same time. Great food at the restaurants. A place to return !"
United States
ROCIO
The price is ฿3,158
฿3,569 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa
Front of property

Hotel del Rio

Hotel del Rio
3.0 star property
Liberia
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (368 reviews)
"Perfect room to end our visit"
Canada
Dallas
The price is ฿2,273
฿2,568 total
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Hotel del Rio
Outdoor pool

Best Western El Sitio Hotel

Best Western El Sitio Hotel
3.0 star property
Liberia
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Was a great place to stay."
United States
ryan
The price is ฿3,993
฿4,512 total
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Best Western El Sitio Hotel
Restaurant

Hotel Santa Ana Liberia Airport

Hotel Santa Ana Liberia Airport
3.0 star property
Liberia
6.0 out of 10, (287 reviews)
"Was a good time in the hotel, very nice and friendly "
United States
Sayda Marisol
The price is ฿2,184
฿2,467 total
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Hotel Santa Ana Liberia Airport
Outdoor pool

Hotel Boyeros

Hotel Boyeros
3.0 star property
Liberia
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Basic, but clean and very friendly staff."
Canada
Patrick
The price is ฿3,405
฿3,847 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Hotel Boyeros
Free self-parking

Hotel Primavera

Hotel Primavera
2.5 star property
Liberia
7.8 out of 10, Good, (280 reviews)
"Very friendly staff"
United States
eric
The price is ฿1,267
฿1,432 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Hotel Primavera
Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, free WiFi

Hotel Wilson Condega

Hotel Wilson Condega
3.0 star property
Liberia
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
The price is ฿2,729
฿3,084 total
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Hotel Wilson Condega
Exterior

Hotel Ocotal B&B

Hotel Ocotal B&B
3.0 star property
Sardinal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (115 reviews)
"This place is great! It’s in a prime location, the room is clean, and the breakfast is delicious."
United States
Alex
The price is ฿2,532
฿2,861 total
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Hotel Ocotal B&B
Breakfast, lunch and brunch served

Karao - Guancaste Airport

Karao - Guancaste Airport
2.0 star property
Liberia
6.8 out of 10, (215 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was very friendly. Airport shuttle was on time and driver was very friendly. "
Canada
Cheryl
The price is ฿2,133
฿2,410 total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Karao - Guancaste Airport
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, (483 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast, grounds were kept very clean and parking was secure "
Canada
matthew
The price is ฿3,085
฿3,487 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Hotel Villa del Sueño
Terrace/patio

The Palms At Coco Beach

The Palms At Coco Beach
3.0 star property
Sardinal
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (699 reviews)
"The staff were wonderful and we really enjoyed the breakfast and pool area."
United States
Cheryl J
The price is ฿1,591
฿1,797 total
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
The Palms At Coco Beach
Exterior

Apartamento Ganesha Liberia

Apartamento Ganesha Liberia
3.0 star property
Liberia
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5 reviews)
"Perfect for a cheap stopover close to the airport. "
Canada
Chelsey
The price is ฿2,800
฿3,164 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Apartamento Ganesha Liberia
Deluxe Studio, Balcony, Mountain View | Desk, laptop workspace

0ski Logde Rincón de la Vieja

0ski Logde Rincón de la Vieja
3.0 star property
Colonia Dos Rios
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3 reviews)
"Wifi didn’t work we were stranded. The manager only activated to us his personal wifi in the morning at breakfast. The road leading up to the lodge is very tough. The manager offered to guide us but was veryyyyy expensive. Around 300 dollars for 2 days "
Canada
Maria
The price is ฿3,360
฿3,797 total
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
0ski Logde Rincón de la Vieja
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

La Anita Rainforest Ranch

La Anita Rainforest Ranch
3.0 star property
Guayabo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (116 reviews)
"Food was incredible and fresh. Entire experience was great - wish we could have stayed longer. Lots of bird and wildlife activity, "
United States
Kathryn
The price is ฿3,594
฿4,061 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
La Anita Rainforest Ranch
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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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Top Santa Elena Hotel Reviews

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

4/10 Poor
"An okay place to disconnect and relax if pool side is the only thing on your mind."
Francisco 3-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

More cheap stays in Santa Elena

Hotel Primavera

Hotel Primavera

Costado sur del parque central Liberia Guanacaste
The price is ฿1,267 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
฿1,267
฿1,432 total
31 May - 1 Jun
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (280 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Santa Elena?
Located 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from the heart of Santa Elena, Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your stay in the area are Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort and CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive. 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?
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport: Features a snack bar/deli, an outdoor pool and buffet. Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort and CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive 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?
The picturesque setting of Santa Rosa National Park and Maritza Biological Station exemplify the area's natural beauty. 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.