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Santa Elena Lodge

Santa Elena Lodge

2.5 star property
Santa Elena
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (17)
"Quaint rooms, authentic Costa Rica vibe, ran by a super nice family, I would recommend to anyone"
United States
Yumi
The price is ￥9,058
￥15,663 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Santa Elena Lodge
Outdoor pool
Hotel Boyeros

Hotel Boyeros

3.0 star property
Liberia
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"The room, garden/pool area, and restaurant were excellent!"
United States
Mark
The price is ￥14,283
￥16,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Hotel Boyeros
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Villas Sol Beach Resort

Villas Sol Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Sardinal
7.6 out of 10, Good, (767)
"Close to the beach and the staff was so nice."
United States
Nico
The price is ￥12,919
￥14,598 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Villas Sol Beach Resort
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin

4.0 star property
Curubandé
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (839)
"Nice clean and safe with options to do around the property. The hot springs were nice and clean and not too many people in the morning. Water falls were also well maintained "
United States
Amir
The price is ￥36,855
￥41,646 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

3.5 star property
Liberia
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1358)
"It was a great place to stay on the way home, with airport shuttle."
Canada
Margaret
The price is ￥20,967
￥23,693 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Exterior
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

3.0 star property
Liberia
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1109)
"clean rooms, delicious breakfast, helpful front desk and loved the bar at night with margaritas and cerviche."
United States
Sherry
The price is ￥19,726
￥22,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Hot springs
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, (435)
"We had an amazing stay at this hotel. Everything was awesome. The grounds were beautiful, the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. We did the Eco Adventure tour, 12 incredible things in one day, it was exhausting, but we loved every minute of it. "
Canada
Joanne
The price is ￥16,088
￥18,179 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa
Couples treatment rooms, hot tub, steam room, hot springs, Turkish bath
Borinquen Thermal Resort

Borinquen Thermal Resort

3.5 star property
Canas Dulces
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (674)
"Excellent food and services. Amazing spa experience! I would definitely come back!"
United States
Dovie P
The price is ￥34,893
￥39,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Borinquen Thermal Resort
2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

4.0 star property
Sardinal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Friendly staff, great food selection, easy access to beach, safe"
United States
Greg
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
Nacascolo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (415)
"We really enjoyed our experience at Andaz. Right from the beginning it was a very positive experience as staff were very attentive and really liked the concierge service through WhatsApp. We will definitely looking forward to coming to Andaz if we are in papagayo in the near future."
Canada
Kumana
The price is ￥126,018
￥159,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
Aerial view
Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

4.5 star property
Sardinal
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (552)
"The staff and entertainment group always smiling and very friendly just wish you’d keep a eye on your chairs at the pool some people reserving them for hours at a time leaving to do excursions not cool but otherwise amazing "
United States
Joshua
The price is ￥242,678
￥242,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Hot springs
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

3.5 star property
Guayabo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (416)
"Room was beautiful and clean, Staff were exceptional, kind and friendly!! Will definitely return to Blue River 💙 "
United States
Cindy
The price is ￥14,655
￥16,560 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
Economy Room | Premium bedding, minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hotel Villa Del Sol

Hotel Villa Del Sol

2.5 star property
Sardinal
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (285)
"Hotel was charming, the breakfast was delicious and the staff was very pleasant."
United States
Daniel
Hotel Villa Del Sol
Grand Room, 3 Bedrooms | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets
Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

5.0 star property
Nacascolo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6)
"Amazing "
United States
Hansel
The price is ￥287,867
￥374,766 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Property grounds
Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel

Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel

4.0 star property
Sardinal
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (473)
"Staff are extremely friendly and welcoming! Grounds are nice, location is great and the rooms were clean and comfortable! Can’t thank the staff enough for making our stay memorable and enjoyable!"
United States
Kyle
The price is ￥41,180
￥46,533 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel
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
Nacascolo
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Hotel was clean and staff was pleasant "
United States
Pamela
The price is ￥55,872
￥55,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

3.5 star property
Sardinal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (859)
"Very nice hotel with a friendly Staff and on a great beach!"
United States
Christopher
The price is ￥92,527
￥104,556 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa
Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Hotel Villa del Sueño

Hotel Villa del Sueño

3.0 star property
Sardinal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (408)
"Great place. Very peaceful, close to the beach, great food, and pools. "
United States
Dina
The price is ￥18,178
￥20,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Hotel Villa del Sueño
Beach nearby, black sand
The Palms At Coco Beach

The Palms At Coco Beach

3.0 star property
Sardinal
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (599)
"Good food, great location and amazingly friendly staff. Greeted by Luis like we were family at this sweet little place at a great value one block from the beach."
United States
Ian
The price is ￥16,606
￥18,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18
The Palms At Coco Beach
Exterior
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

5.0 star property
Sardinal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4)
"It was very private. Clean. Pool was great. Employees were great. Food was good. Room was nice"
United States
MICHAEL S
The price is ￥166,091
￥210,205 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
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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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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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Learn more about Santa Elena

Check out the local area in Santa Elena—home to attractions like Santa Rosa National Park and Junquillal Beach.

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Top Santa Elena Hotel Reviews

Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

10/10 Excellent
"My father is disabled and they attended to him and took such good care of him and assisted him to get around everywhere. "
Jennifer 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

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Hotel Villa Del Sol

Hotel Villa Del Sol

Barrio La Chorrera Sardinal
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (285 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Santa Elena?
Based on our traveler data, Santa Elena Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Hacienda Casa del Viento is another good choice for your stay. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Santa Elena.
What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Santa Elena has to offer?
LARGE VILLA WITH STUNNING OCEAN VIEW AND PRIVATE POOL: This vacation home rental near Santa Elena is located near the beach and has an outdoor pool, a balcony, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. 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 hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Santa Elena.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Santa Elena?
For more details about updating your trip to Santa Elena or cancelling it, click here.
What's the best pet-friendly hotel in Santa Elena?
Hacienda Casa del Viento is a top hotel for people traveling with their pets, and offers free WiFi for its human guests. Other good options for you and your pet's trip include Beautiful 5-bedroom lodge in Cuajiniquil with WiFi and Spa facial & body and Delightful lodge with WiFi in Cuajiniquil. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Santa Elena.
Where is the best place to stay near Junquillal Beach?
Santa Elena Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Junquillal Beach. Other good options within a few miles include Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort and Recreo.
What about the best place to stay close to Playa Blanca?
One of the top choices for your stay is Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica - All Inclusive, located 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Playa Blanca, and this 4.5-star property offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Recreo and Home away from home! Cozy, clean, and safe hotel minutes from beautiful beach!! are two other good options within the surrounding area.
What are some accommodations with pools in Santa Elena?
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport: Provides a snack bar/deli, an outdoor pool, and buffet. Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort and Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport are two additional hotels that offer an onsite pool. View all hotels with pools in Santa Elena.
What is staying in Santa Elena like?
Travelers to Santa Elena will find plenty to explore and enjoy. In Santa Elena, there are 6 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Santa Elena.
What is there to see in Santa Elena?
The picturesque setting of Santa Rosa National Park and Junquillal Beach exemplify the area's natural beauty. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Sector Murciélago and Playa Cuajiniquil. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Santa Elena guide.
What's the seasonal weather like in Santa Elena?
The hottest months are usually April and March with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are November and December with an average of 78°F. The rainiest months in Santa Elena are October, September, June, and August, with each month seeing an average of 15 inches of rainfall.

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