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Our top choices for Santa Elena hotels

1. Santa Elena Lodge

Santa Elena Lodge
Santa Elena
United States
Bruce
AU$140
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Santa Elena Lodge

2. Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort

Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort
La Cruz
United States
carl
AU$62
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort

3. JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa
La Cruz
AU$848
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa

4. Nandel Beach Resort

Nandel Beach Resort
La Cruz
United States
Marshall
AU$191
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Nandel Beach Resort

5. Esencia de Miel Villas & Boutique Safari

Esencia de Miel Villas & Boutique Safari
La Cruz
United States
Oscar
AU$288
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Esencia de Miel Villas & Boutique Safari

6. Casa Paz by Otium

Casa Paz by Otium
La Cruz
AU$64
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Casa Paz by Otium

7. Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa

Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa
Canas Dulces
United States
Amanda
AU$129
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa

8. Borinquen Thermal Resort

Borinquen Thermal Resort
Canas Dulces
Canada
Raaya
AU$299
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Borinquen Thermal Resort

9. Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Liberia
Canada
Stephen
AU$199
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

10. Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Liberia
Canada
Amara-Dawn
AU$212
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

11. Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
Curubandé
United States
Alicia
AU$207
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin

12. Hotel Punta Descartes

Hotel Punta Descartes
La Cruz
Canada
Susan
AU$120
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Hotel Punta Descartes

13. Canon de La Vieja Lodge

Canon de La Vieja Lodge
Curubandé
United States
Timothy
AU$210
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Canon de La Vieja Lodge

14. Hotel Boyeros

Hotel Boyeros
Liberia
United States
Yohanna
AU$150
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Hotel Boyeros

15. Karao - Guancaste Airport

Karao - Guancaste Airport
Liberia
United States
Michael
AU$85
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Karao - Guancaste Airport

16. Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Nacascolo
United States
Justin
AU$480
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

17. Best Western El Sitio Hotel

Best Western El Sitio Hotel
Liberia
Canada
Joseph
AU$193
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Best Western El Sitio Hotel

18. Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
Guayabo
United States
Joseph
AU$235
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

19. Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt

Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
Nacascolo
United States
Annette
AU$966
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt

20. Hotel del Rio

Hotel del Rio
Liberia
United States
Christopher
AU$110
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Hotel del Rio
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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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Playa Blanca

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Blanca during your trip to Santa Elena?
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Coronado Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Coronado Beach during your trip to Cuajiniquil?
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Playa Cuajiniquil

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Cuajiniquil during your trip to Cuajiniquil?
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Sector Murciélago

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sector Murciélago during your trip to Santa Elena?
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Pitilla Biological Station

Explore the great outdoors at Pitilla Biological Station, a lovely green space in Santa Elena. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.
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Playa Guaria

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Guaria during your trip to Cuajiniquil?
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Explore attractions like Santa Rosa National Park and Maritza Biological Station as you discover things to see and do in Santa Elena.

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Top Santa Elena Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Santa Elena

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic place to stay. We were so close to all the excursions we wanted to do. And the beach is literally right there! Pools were clean and fun! Would 100% go back!"
Jessica 7-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
Villas Sol Beach Resort

Villas Sol Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely stay. Great views from balcony and restaurant. Staff were very attentive in restaurant. Quick shuttle to beach and back. We enjoyed our stay so much at the beginning of the trip we decided to book a couple of days at the end of our vacation as well. The second stay had much better mattress"
Jocelyn 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Villas Sol Beach Resort
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean , well located hotel to the airport for a business trip or just someone looking to spend a few days doing excursions in the country."
Stephen 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

10/10 Excellent
"Overall is very helpful and great full"
Raquel San 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

8/10 Good
"Great staff, beautiful pool. Incredible food in the restaurant. But the elevator is broken (and apparently has been for months). Looks like they have no plans to fix it, since we noticed the staff storing cleaning supplies in it. We had to move to a first floor room (from the Nyuri Penthouse Suite) when my husband got into an accident in Costa Rica and could no longer use the stairs. Very disappointing that the management company doesn't consider this a priority."
Emily 7-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Great overall location and property"
John Ryan 7-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection
Best Western El Sitio Hotel

Best Western El Sitio Hotel

8/10 Good
"It's a nice place to spend the night while waiting for a flight. However, the food could have been much better. Example of this was the bland and large portion of food. I wouldn't recommend the restaurant."
Danis 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Best Western El Sitio Hotel
Hotel Villa del Sueño

Hotel Villa del Sueño

8/10 Good
"Cute boutique hotel. Friendly staff and good breakfast. My room was a bit dark and outdated. I wanted an omelette for breakfast but I was told that it wasnt included. They should definitely put that on the menu for breakfast. Other than that I enjoyed my stay!"
Yeidy 4-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Hotel Villa del Sueño
Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Overall amazing property with beautiful views. The golf course is a must!"
Conrad 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

More cheap accommodation in Santa Elena

Hotel Primavera

Hotel Primavera

Costado sur del parque central Liberia Guanacaste
AU$52
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (296 reviews)
Hotel Primavera
Hermosa Paradise

Hermosa Paradise

Highway 159 behind Super Luperon Sardinal Guanacaste Province
AU$76
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (125 reviews)
Hermosa Paradise
Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

Colonia Blanca Guayabo
AU$88
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Santa Maria Volcano Lodge
Hotel Del Aserradero

Hotel Del Aserradero

200 Metros Morte de Burger King Liberia Guanacaste
AU$103
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (73 reviews)
Hotel Del Aserradero
Hotel Villa Del Sol

Hotel Villa Del Sol

Barrio La Chorrera Sardinal
AU$121
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (389 reviews)
Hotel Villa Del Sol
Toro Blanco Resort

Toro Blanco Resort

25 Metros Sur de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal Guanacaste
AU$148
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Toro Blanco Resort

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Santa Elena?
The best area to stay in Santa Elena is the town centre, particularly around the main street, for convenient access to amenities and tour departures.The town centre of Santa Elena is the main hub, with a variety of restaurants, shops, and tour operators. The area around the main street, which runs through the centre, is where you'll find most of the action. It's relatively compact and walkable, making it easy to get around on foot.For families, staying in the town centre is a practical choice. Many hotels here offer family-friendly amenities, and being close to tour operators means less travel time to meet for excursions to the cloud forest or other attractions. You'll also find a good selection of eateries suitable for all ages.Couples looking for a balance of convenience and a pleasant setting might consider accommodations slightly off the main street but still within walking distance of the centre.
What are the best hotels in Santa Elena that travellers recommend?
For an excellent hotel in Santa Elena that travellers consistently recommend, consider the Santa Elena Lodge.The Santa Elena Lodge, with an outstanding rating of 9.8, is frequently praised for its comfortable and clean rooms, great location, and incredible service. Guests benefit from complimentary breakfast, including local options, and a variety of free parking facilities such as off-street, covered, and accessible parking, along with an electric car charging station. The lodge is conveniently located near Playa Cuajiniquil, just 1.3 km away, and Junquillal Beach, which is 2.0 km away.
What hotels in Santa Elena offer free breakfast?
The Santa Elena Lodge in Santa Elena offers complimentary breakfast.The Santa Elena Lodge, which boasts an outstanding 9.8 rating, provides guests with both free breakfast and free local breakfast daily. This lodge also offers free WiFi and complimentary self-parking, including covered parking, accessible parking, and an electric car charging station. Guests consistently praise the comfortable and clean rooms, the great location, and the incredible service. The lodge is conveniently situated near Playa Cuajiniquil, which is 1.3 km away, and Junquillal Beach, 2.0 km away.
What are the best budget hotels in Santa Elena?
For a top-rated budget hotel in Santa Elena, the Santa Elena Lodge is an excellent option.This hotel, with an outstanding 9.8 rating, is highly praised by guests for its comfortable and clean rooms, great location, and incredible service. It offers a complimentary local breakfast and free WiFi, along with various parking options including free self-parking and accessible parking. The Santa Elena Lodge is conveniently located near Playa Cuajiniquil, just 1.3 km away, and Junquillal Beach, 2.0 km away.
What are the best hotels in Santa Elena near Junquillal Beach?
For a highly-rated hotel near Junquillal Beach in Santa Elena, consider the Santa Elena Lodge.The Santa Elena Lodge, with an exceptional 9.8 rating, is located just 2.0 km from Junquillal Beach, making it a convenient choice for beach-goers. Guests consistently praise the comfortable and clean rooms, the great location, and the incredible service. The lodge offers a variety of complimentary amenities, including free breakfast, free local breakfast, and free WiFi. For those travelling by car, there is ample free parking available, including self-parking, accessible parking, and even an electric car charging station.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if cancelled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Santa Elena.
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How much is the nightly rate for a hotel in Santa Elena?
Prices for hotels in Santa Elena often vary, but you can find a great deal from AU$52 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for our cheapest rates.

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