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Our top choices for Playa Blanca hotels

A wooden cabin with large windows, a fireplace, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

1. Santa Elena Lodge

Santa Elena Lodge
2.5 star property
18.7 km from Playa Blanca
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
"The lodge was nice with nice restaurant adjacent, good food. Quiet town with few extras but several DYI beach and wildlife viewing opportunities."
United States
Bruce
The price is AU$148
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Santa Elena Lodge
A resort pool area with a thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

2. Nandel Beach Resort

Nandel Beach Resort
3.5 star property
18.9 km from Playa Blanca
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (229 reviews)
"Excellent customer service the food is amazing clean property and room."
United States
Marshall
The price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Nandel Beach Resort
A resort pool area with a wooden deck, a bar, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

3. JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
4.5 star property
17.9 km from Playa Blanca
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"El hotel está muy bonito pero necesitan mejorar muchas cosas principalmente para ser un hotel tan nuevo, para empezar llegamos a las 3pm en punto para nuestro check in y nos tuvieron esperando más de 1 hora sin decir nada hasta que fuimos de nuevo a preguntar molestos por lo que pasamos una pésima experiencia de Check in También preguntamos varias veces a distintas personas y siempre nos dijeron que las mujeres podían entrar con paño a comer al almuerzo mientras estuvieran tapadas, el primer...
United States
Juan
The price is AU$1,010
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive
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A wooden cabin with large windows, a fireplace, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

Santa Elena Lodge

2.5 star property
18.7 km from Playa Blanca
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A resort pool area with a thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

Nandel Beach Resort

3.5 star property
18.9 km from Playa Blanca
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A resort pool area with a wooden deck, a bar, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive

4.5 star property
17.9 km from Playa Blanca
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9.8
Exceptional
32 reviews
8.4
Very good
229 reviews
6.0
1 review
The price is AU$148
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
The price is AU$1,010
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • No WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • Yes, Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Top Playa Blanca Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

8/10 Good
"Wifi had to be reconnected constantly. Room ac was restricted to +22 Celsius. Food was excellent. Pools were excellent."
Roger 6-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Other attractions near Playa Blanca

Sector Murciélago

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sector Murciélago during your trip to Santa Elena?
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Playa Blanca?
Playa Blanca is located in Santa Elena. Santa Elena is home to 6 hotels and other accommodation options, so you can find something with the amenities you're looking for.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Playa Blanca?
Nandel Beach Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a private beach. You'll find it 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Playa Blanca. Other good options around the area include Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve and Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Blanca, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Playa Blanca.