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Top 10 trending Santa Elena hotels

Santa Elena Lodge
Living area

Santa Elena Lodge

2.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16)
"Quaint rooms, authentic Costa Rica vibe, ran by a super nice family, I would recommend to anyone"
The price is P3,246
P5,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Santa Elena Lodge
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (799)
"Great location!"
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
Hotel Boyeros
Outdoor pool

Hotel Boyeros

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"Welcoming staff, very comfortable nicely, decorated room, beautiful gardens, great location."
The price is P5,061
P5,719 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Hotel Boyeros
Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Aerial view

Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

4.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (521)
"Great food and staff "
The price is P24,951
P24,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Exterior

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

4.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (941)
"Clean and the staff are so friendly and kind. "
The price is P6,275
P7,090 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
Lobby

Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt

4.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (400)
"The resort is on a gated peninsula~completely safe. Beautiful property, rooms, views, restaurants, beach amenities, monkeys and wildlife! Friendly staff make this resort a 10 out of 10!! "
The price is P32,163
P40,705 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
Borinquen Thermal Resort
Couples treatment rooms, hot tub, steam room, hot springs, Turkish bath

Borinquen Thermal Resort

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (651)
"This was an amazing property. Beautiful location and great service. Plenty of activities! Even on a rainy days, you can enjoy the sauna and hot springs. The swimming pool was enjoyable and we saw monkeys in the trees while we were at the pool and restaurant. The property is beautiful. I enjoyed walking everywhere, but there was also a shuttle service available. I definitely plan on going back again!"
The price is P10,918
P12,338 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Borinquen Thermal Resort
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1318)
"Beautiful and clean hotel with lots of great amenities. Nice and attentive staff. Close to airport and very convenient. "
The price is P7,146
P8,075 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
2 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Nice hotel, good staffing"
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers, lifeguards on site

Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (414)
"Great place for family retreat and nature."
The price is P6,345
P7,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa
Villas Sol Beach Resort
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Villas Sol Beach Resort

3.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (737)
"The staff at this property is absolutely the best."
The price is P10,970
P12,396 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Villas Sol Beach Resort
Hotel Villa del Sueño
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Hotel Villa del Sueño

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (366)
"The room was very private staff very friendly "
The price is P5,259
P5,942 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Hotel Villa del Sueño
Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (230)
"Very expensive but worth it "
The price is P56,426
P71,413 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
2 outdoor pools

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1005)
"Stayed 8 nights, very clean, well kept resort, good food, good staff. "
The price is P11,078
P12,518 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Hotel Villa Del Sol
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, free WiFi

Hotel Villa Del Sol

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (261)
"Wonderful staff and beautifully cared for grounds."
Hotel Villa Del Sol
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (816)
"Beautiful property. Luscious plants. Rooms were really nice. "
The price is P37,805
P42,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa
Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel
Exterior

Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (462)
"Had a wonderful stay. If you are looking for any recommendations talk with Daniela she is wonderful and very helpful. Jeylor was very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. "
The price is P17,707
P20,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
3 bars/lounges, poolside bar, beach bar

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

4.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1006)
"Nice hotel"
The price is P25,279
P25,279 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Best Western El Sitio Hotel & Casino
Outdoor pool

Best Western El Sitio Hotel & Casino

3.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"It was great for how close you are to the airport! "
The price is P5,899
P6,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Best Western El Sitio Hotel & Casino
The Palms At Coco Beach
Beach nearby, black sand

The Palms At Coco Beach

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (562)
"This is my second time to stay at this hotel. It is a great location. The staff is friendly, the food is good and the swimming pool is amazing."
The Palms At Coco Beach
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Apart-hotels in Santa Elena you'll enjoy

Hermosa Paradise
Terrace/patio

Hermosa Paradise

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (81)
Hermosa Paradise

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Linda Casita - Breakfast Included
Terrace/patio

Linda Casita - Breakfast Included

2.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
The price is P1,125
P1,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Linda Casita - Breakfast Included

Check out family-friendly hotels in Santa Elena

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
Hot springs

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (403)
The price is P8,577
P9,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Santa Elena?

Located 21.1 mi (34 km) from the heart of Santa Elena, CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices for your trip to the area are Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport and Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive. See all available top hotels, or 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.

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's the best accommodation for a beach vacation in Santa Elena?

Santa Elena Lodge is a top beach lodge offering free breakfast and free WiFi, located within a short 10-minute walk of Playa Cuajiniquil.

What are some accommodations with pools in Santa Elena?

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive: Hotel located near Playa Hermosa. Features 2 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and 2 pool bars. Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport and Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive 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 7 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Santa Elena.

What is there to see in 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 agenda are Playa Cuajiniquil and Area de Conservación Guanacaste. 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.