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Santa Elena Lodge

Santa Elena Lodge
2.5 star property
Santa Elena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 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 AU$145
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Santa Elena Lodge

Best Western El Sitio Hotel

Best Western El Sitio Hotel
3.0 star property
Liberia
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was great "
Canada
wayne
The price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Best Western El Sitio Hotel

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
4.0 star property
Curubandé
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (855 reviews)
"Our stay was amazing and unforgettable❤️❤️"
Canada
Kimberly
The price is AU$470
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin

Hotel Boyeros

Hotel Boyeros
3.0 star property
Liberia
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,018 reviews)
"Great pool, yummy breakfast, good location with plenty of food options "
United States
Makayla
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hotel Boyeros

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge
2.5 star property
Guayabo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (90 reviews)
"Wonderful location (a bit remote, but worth it!) and very gracious staff! My family enjoyed our stay here so much and will remember it for years. We especially enjoyed the monkeys, horseback riding, and the food!"
United States
Melissa
Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
3.5 star property
Liberia
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,476 reviews)
"Nice spacious room, beautiful property and good food."
United States
Rhonda
The price is AU$236
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

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 AU$180
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Hotel Villa del Sueño

Hotel Santa Ana Liberia Airport

Hotel Santa Ana Liberia Airport
3.0 star property
Liberia
6.0 out of 10, (281 reviews)
"Close to airport. It was clean and had all amenities needed for overnight stay. "
Canada
Clifford
The price is AU$92
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Hotel Santa Ana Liberia Airport

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
3.0 star property
Liberia
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,381 reviews)
"Nice room great breakfast and great location close to the airport "
Canada
Tamara
The price is AU$241
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

Hotel Del Aserradero

Hotel Del Aserradero
2.0 star property
Liberia
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (62 reviews)
"The front desk was helpful and friendly. The room and grounds were clean and relaxing. Loved the garden area. "
United States
Dan
Hotel Del Aserradero

Karao - Guancaste Airport

Karao - Guancaste Airport
2.0 star property
Liberia
6.8 out of 10, (201 reviews)
"It was a clean comfortable room. Staff were great and very accommodating The food was excellent and the best iced coffee ever. Perfect stop to the airport "
United States
John
The price is AU$100
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Karao - Guancaste Airport

Hotel Villa Acacia

Hotel Villa Acacia
3.0 star property
Sardinal
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (282 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds, hard working courteous and helpful staff"
Canada
Don
Hotel Villa Acacia

La Anita Rainforest Ranch

La Anita Rainforest Ranch
3.0 star property
Guayabo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (112 reviews)
"Place was fabulous clean food is amazing the chocolate tour was more than we expected "
United States
Heather
The price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
La Anita Rainforest Ranch

Hotel Villa Del Sol

Hotel Villa Del Sol
2.5 star property
Sardinal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (322 reviews)
"Good basic B & B hotel, with great staff and good breakfasts."
Canada
Daniel
Hotel Villa Del Sol

Hotel Primavera

Hotel Primavera
2.5 star property
Liberia
7.8 out of 10, Good, (262 reviews)
"Very friendly staff"
United States
eric
Hotel Primavera

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
4.0 star property
Sardinal
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Fantastic place good food, nice activities, best place in the area"
United States
kevin
The price is AU$489
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

Villas Sol Beach Resort

Villas Sol Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Sardinal
7.8 out of 10, Good, (841 reviews)
"Great place "
Canada
Alexey
The price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Villas Sol Beach Resort

Hotel Colono Beach

Hotel Colono Beach
3.0 star property
Sardinal
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (434 reviews)
"Very nice staff and very clean throughout Good location "
United States
jay
Hotel Colono Beach

Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa

Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa
3.0 star property
Canas Dulces
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (471 reviews)
"Room was good staff was friendly "
United States
Robin L
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa

The Palms At Coco Beach

The Palms At Coco Beach
3.0 star property
Sardinal
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (665 reviews)
"the pool area and food was really good!"
Canada
Shelley
The price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
The Palms At Coco Beach
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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.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Santa Elena has to offer?
Spectacular Ocean View, Mtn. Top, 5 STAR, Huge pool, Hot tub: This holiday home rental outside of Santa Elena is located in the mountains, and has an outdoor pool, a balcony and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 5 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. It offers a garden, a selection of games and 1 hot tub so that you can immerse yourself in your holiday. See all 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. Beautiful 5-bedroom lodge in Cuajiniquil with WiFi and Spa facial & body is another good choice for you and your pet. 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.