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Santa Elena Lodge

2.5 star property
Prime location near the boardwalk with local breakfast flavors and on-site shopping for a perfect balance of comfort and convenience.

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Santa Elena Lodge sits along the boardwalk/promenade, serving local cuisine for breakfast while offering on-site shopping convenience. Guests can grab coffee at the café, use the high-speed WiFi, or browse the gift shop—amenities previous visitors have particularly appreciated.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is RM232
RM419 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Santa Elena, Santa Elena Lodge is near the beach. La Casona is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Area de Conservación Guanacaste and Santa Rosa National Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching. Visit our Cuajiniquil travel guide
Map
Ruta 914, 506 83823030, Santa Elena, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Cuajiniquil beach, Santa Elena Bay, geological formations in Santa Rosa National Park, Guanacaste Costa Rica.
    Santa Rosa National Park
    19 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Coronado Beach
    8 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Playa Guaria
    8 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Playa Cuajiniquil
    20 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Playa Copal
    56 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Marisquería Boulevard
    18 min walk
  • Restaurante Arrecife
    4 min walk
  • El Indio Desnudo Bar & Grill
    32 min drive
  • Bar/Piscina EcoBeach Hotell
    33 min drive
  • La Casona
    18 min walk

About this property

Santa Elena Lodge

Hotel near a boardwalk
Consider a stay at Santa Elena Lodge and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a corner/local shop and shopping on-site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, multilingual staff and a gift shop
  • A TV in reception, smoke-free property and a nature reserve
Room features
All guest rooms at Santa Elena Lodge have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 11 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (80 centimetre high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Elena Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Santa Elena Lodge?

As of 3 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Elena Lodge on 4 Jun 2026 start from RM232, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Santa Elena Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Santa Elena Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Santa Elena Lodge?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Santa Elena Lodge located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Coronado Beach, Playa Guaria and Area de Conservación Guanacaste. Junquillal Beach and Santa Rosa National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Santa Elena Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, a beautiful older Costa Rican style wooden building. Rooms are not very spacious, but there are common spaces to enjoy. Good local food, and the staff are all very kind and helpful. Great region to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint rooms, authentic Costa Rica vibe, ran by a super nice family, I would recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay for 2 nights in a friendly, family environment. Close to grocery and souvenir shopping. Also close to Santa Rosa National Park and other natural areas and beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is a gem. Always clean and very friendly. Food nearby is wonderful. Beaches close clean and almost empty which we appreciated.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Santa Elena Lodge. It was comfortable, clean, historical, and charming. The dinner and breakfast food was delicious. We would come back with the whole family next time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noemy

Liked: Cleanliness
Personalized attention by the owners make a difference. Well located place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pilar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable, it had all the items we needed. The location was great to explore various beaches around the area (we visited 8 or 9 but there are over 40!). Food was really good and service was incredible. Don Manuel and his family are great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is very friendly family run hotel. The lodge may be a little old, but it has charm and is kept very clean. The hosts are welcoming and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cean, clean, clean...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Janis

Santa Elena Lodge in northern Costa Rica

Lovely lodge off the beaten path. Owners accommodating and very friendly. Located near several beaches and nature reserves. Breakfast included was mediocre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not many choices in the area, there is a Super Compro grocery store directly next door. Seafood Restaurant on the oposite side and this place is clean safe and quiet. Staff very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My husband and I stayed at Santa Elena Lodge for 3 nights while visiting Cuajiniquil for birding and natural history. We were told the lodge was constructed from reclaimed wood and built by the family who still run it today. It is quite a stunning structure. The gardens are lovely. The food was probably the best we had on a 9 day trip to some natural areas of Costa Rica - generous portions at every meal and good coffee There are many natural areas to visit to see birds and other wildlife and there is a reference guide in each room expaining in detail where to find these areas. Owners and staff were also very knowledgeable. This area and the lodge is authentic and undisturbed by the excessive tourism of some other areas. The staff at the lodge are very, very friendly, rooms very clean. I recommend this lodge and area for true nature lovers.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Manuel and his family run a lovely homey lodge, and they were super friendly and accommodating. The room was comfortable, immaculate and spacious and the air conditioning and room darkening shades were a pleasant surprise —we slept so well! This is a very unique and personal quality accommodation. I would definitely go back. The lodge has a lot of style and you will feel well cared for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Gave me a coffee machine because I was getting up super early :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yamil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, the attention from all the staff is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owner and his family cared for us during our stay in this wonderful hand crafted place with beautiful woodwork and friendly caring staff. Room was nice, clean and beds were comfortable. Service and food were excellent and the staff were very helpful with ideas about fun things to do in the area. Definitely want to come back soon and spend more time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo estuvo muy bien, desde la llegada, la cordialidad con que lo reciben a uno, la limpieza y orden de la habitación, la amabilidad del personal y lo mejor un desayuno riquísimo!! La ubicación es perfecta para desplazarse en la zona, aparte de las buenas recomendaciones que dan para conocer lugares increíbles. Súper recomendado
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rolando Vallejo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente, el desayuno incluye fruta fresca, bien ubicado y la familia que atiende es muy agradable y atenta
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quel endroit formidable. un acceuil impeccable, la tranquilité absolue tellement bien situé; au centre des plus beaux parcs nationaux. Le service, la nourriture de grande qualité, la propreté tout était parfait 11/10
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mycket trevligt, familjärt boende med trevlig personal. Bra restaurang vägg i vägg och knappa 100 m till en liten supermercado. Ett flertal kanonfina stränder inom några kilometers radie, och ingen trängsel alls trots att de är så fina, på en av dem var vi helt ensamma. I byn Cuajiniquil, en knapp kilometer därifrån finns flera autentiska barer med en enklare meny men även fullskaliga restauranger med mycket god mat. Vi var de enda gringosarna i byn den dagen/kvällen vi var där. Kan varmt rekommendera detta boende.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Josée

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel est très aimable. L’hôtel est propre et typique, un peu vieillot. Les repas au restaurant sont excellents et le déjeuner est très diversifié et délicieux
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un excelente lugar para vacacionar, la atencion excelente, la comida vale la pena por lo que se paga.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Familia de propiedad si desea una auténtica estancia costarricense con áreas para caminar y actividades de playa oceánica. Este es un buen lugar para ir por un par de días.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personale gentilissimo, ristorante qualità prezzo ottima.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024