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Top 10 Santa Elena hotels and places to stay

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Santa Elena Lodge
Santa Elena Lodge
2.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16)
"Quaint rooms, authentic Costa Rica vibe, ran by a super nice family, I would recommend to anyone"
United States
Yumi
The price is ฿1,888
฿3,265 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Santa Elena Lodge
Outdoor pool
Hotel Boyeros
Hotel Boyeros
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Welcoming staff, very comfortable nicely, decorated room, beautiful gardens, great location."
United States
Manuel
The price is ฿2,943
฿3,326 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hotel Boyeros
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (831)
"Perfect with kids and close to Ricon de la Vieja park"
Canada
Pierre-Olivier
The price is ฿6,774
฿7,655 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Villas Sol Beach Resort
Villas Sol Beach Resort
3.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (762)
"Close to the beach and the staff was so nice."
United States
Nico
The price is ฿3,078
฿3,478 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Villas Sol Beach Resort
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1338)
"Great location, very close to the airport"
United States
Alen
The price is ฿3,857
฿4,358 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Exterior
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1058)
"Cheap and cheerful hotel close to the Guanacaste Liberia Airport."
United States
Jessie
The price is ฿4,083
฿4,613 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Aerial view
Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
4.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (547)
"Great property, clean & good staff "
United States
Treasure L
The price is ฿38,914
฿38,914 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Hot springs
Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa
Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (425)
"The meals were fantastic. The rooms were spacious and clean. The sauna and hot tubs were awesome! Loved the tree top bridges! Carlos made our trip to Rincon awesome. He had fantastic suggestions and made us feel very welcome everyday! "
United States
Stephanie
The price is ฿2,266
฿2,561 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa
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
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great stay. Staff very friendly. Pool bar was awesome. "
United States
Ricardo Flores
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
4.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (409)
"The resort is on a gated peninsula~completely safe. Beautiful property, rooms, views, restaurants, beach amenities, monkeys and wildlife! Friendly staff make this resort a 10 out of 10!! "
United States
Suzanne
The price is ฿24,248
฿30,688 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
Economy Room | Premium bedding, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hotel Villa Del Sol
Hotel Villa Del Sol
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (276)
"Beautiful, peaceful, warm and welcoming! "
United States
Melinda
Hotel Villa Del Sol
Meeting facility
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
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Great property. I truly enjoyed my stay here. The staff was amazing, very attentive and friendly. Good variety of food and drinks. Rooms and property were very clean and beautiful."
United States
Shelly
The price is ฿9,932
฿9,932 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Hotel Villa del Sueño
Hotel Villa del Sueño
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (396)
"Staff were very helpful and courteous. The room was quiet, spacious and clean. The grounds were well maintained. Breakfast was good. One of the biggest things for us was having good internet and it was very good. We would definitely stay there again."
United States
Ronald
The price is ฿3,101
฿3,504 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Hotel Villa del Sueño
Couples treatment room(s), hot tub, steam room
Borinquen Thermal Resort
Borinquen Thermal Resort
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (670)
"The staff is very friendly. In the Spa highly recommended and Mrs. Ana very good therapist. All very neat and clean."
United States
Alba Rosa
The price is ฿5,343
฿6,038 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Borinquen Thermal Resort
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (852)
"Very nice hotel with a friendly Staff and on a great beach!"
United States
Christopher
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa
Hot springs
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (412)
"The food was delicious and every place we went was clean and beautiful "
United States
Lacey
The price is ฿3,492
฿3,946 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
Property grounds
Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel
Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (471)
"great place, people, pool and beach!"
United States
Mark
The price is ฿8,412
฿9,506 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel
Casa Del Cielo Residence Estate | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (240)
"Very private and great food and overall experience "
Canada
Andrew
The price is ฿39,928
฿50,532 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
Outdoor pool
Best Western El Sitio Hotel
Best Western El Sitio Hotel
3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"It was great for how close you are to the airport! "
Canada
Mikayla
The price is ฿3,977
฿4,494 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Best Western El Sitio Hotel
Exterior
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4)
"Beautiful resort and beach. The restaurant food for dinner had too many odd flavors placed together giving the entrees a terrible taste and increased richness. Very expensive food, not many options as well. The staff were amazing and very accommodating. "
United States
Celeste
The price is ฿31,813
฿35,948 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
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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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Top Santa Elena Hotel Reviews

Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing "
Hansel 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Santa Elena Lodge

Santa Elena Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"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!"
Elsa 1-night trip
Posted 8 months ago
Santa Elena Lodge

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Hotel Villa Del Sol

Hotel Villa Del Sol

Barrio La Chorrera, Sardinal
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (276 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Santa Elena?
Based on our traveller data, Hacienda Casa del Viento is one of the top choices for your stay. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good options for your stay in the area are Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort and Hampton By Hilton 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 are some accommodation options with pools in Santa Elena?
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort: Offers a children's pool, an outdoor pool and 7 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?
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.

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