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Your Santa Elena Holiday

From its coastal scenery to its tropical climate and spectacular views, you'll find loads of great reasons to spend time in the beachfront city of Santa Elena. You'll discover all this and more when you book your holiday package to Santa Elena. A trip to Santa Elena is an ideal opportunity to do some sightseeing. Make sure you visit well-known attractions like Santa Rosa National Park, Junquillal Beach and Playa Cuajiniquil. Whoever you're going away with and whatever your bank balance, your ultimate Santa Elena holiday is just a few clicks away with Expedia.

Santa Elena Holiday

Santa Elena Essential Information

Language
Spanish
Currency
Costa Rican colóns
Local Welcome
¡Hola!
Local Goodbye
Adiós
Closest Airport
Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)
Max Temp Winter
32ºC
Max Temp Summer
32ºC
Top Sights
Playa Coco, Playa Jobo and Junquillal Beach

Our pick of the best Santa Elena Hotel Deals

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Hermosa, Golfo De Papagayo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
The price is AU$319 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$319
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
7.6/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"We had a great time at our stay this past week - the property was beautiful and overall a lovely place to stay. Well maintained property and a nice beach. It was easy to book excursions but it was difficult to get ahold of staff for other things. Overall I'd recommend this location for a beautiful ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

3 out of 5
Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium, Liberia, Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$208 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$208
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (981 reviews)
"This is a pretty new hotel extremely close to the airport. The grounds are wonderfully kept as the hotel is only a year and a half old. The staff was welcoming. They have a new pool, don't forget to ask the lobby for a towel before you go. Dining in the hotel was limited but they do offer a free ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Papagayo Gulf, Panama Beach, Sardinal, Guanacaste
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Best service ever, very friendly staff, and an amazing and delicious array of authentic fresh food."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

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What to do in Santa Elena

Papagayo Gulf: 2 Dives Half-Day Scuba Dive Tour

Papagayo Gulf: 2 Dives Half-Day Scuba Dive Tour

AU$183
per adult
Papagayo Gulf: 2 Dives Half-Day Scuba Dive Tour
Guanacaste: Discover Scuba Dive Day in Papagayo Gulf

Guanacaste: Discover Scuba Dive Day in Papagayo Gulf

AU$244
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Santa Elena holiday package cost?
You can grab a holiday package to this top destination on Expedia. However, how much your holiday to Santa Elena costs will depend on factors like the season, hotel choice and length of stay.
What are the cheapest months to go to Santa Elena?
Plan your getaway for the low season and you're likely to score cheap Santa Elena holiday packages. Bear in mind that public holidays and major events and festivals can have an impact on prices, so do some research before booking.
How many days is enough for Santa Elena?
Typically, a handful of days is enough to see the top attractions during your Santa Elena holiday. However, if you prefer to have more time to relax or take day tours, think about extending your itinerary.
How to find the best Santa Elena package deals?
Use Expedia's filters to help you find some fabulous Santa Elena package deals. When you begin your search, just set your maximum budget and then order the results by "Price: low to high." If you're looking to save, plan your trip for midweek, or search for Santa Elena package deals in the low season. Switch up your travel dates and you may land even better discounts. As a rule of thumb, it's typically best to lock in your holiday package as soon as possible.
Is it cheaper to book a Santa Elena holiday as a package?
An Expedia holiday package could land you great savings when compared to booking flights and accommodation individually. Better still, you can customise your Santa Elena escape to match your exact style. Pick your preferred flight time, select the hotel type and add a rental car. Browse our bundle deals and find out how much you can save.
When to book a holiday package to Santa Elena?
If you're planning an impromptu Santa Elena holiday, browse our last-minute deals that can be booked up to a week before you take off. Prefer not to wait until the last minute? You can find sensational deals on your flights and hotels by booking well in advance.
How to plan a trip to Santa Elena?

  1. Pick your travel dates: What you want to do in Santa Elena and your preferred season can help you decide when to travel.
  2. Plan your budget wisely: On top of the cost of your hotel, you'll need to consider other expenses too. These include food, flights and transportation. Also, put aside some extra funds for unexpected costs that could crop up during your trip to Santa Elena.
  3. Decide how many days away: Start by making a list of all the activities and attractions you'd like to get to in Santa Elena. Then, estimate how long you'll need at each, along with any travel time.
  4. Bundle your hotel and flights: Awesome destination, check. Length of stay, check. Now all that's left is to pick a Santa Elena holiday package that brings all your bookings together.

* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages.