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1. Santa Elena Lodge

Santa Elena Lodge
Santa Elena
United States
Bruce
RM237
RM428 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Santa Elena Lodge

2. Nandel Beach Resort

Nandel Beach Resort
La Cruz
United States
Marshall
RM530
RM599 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Nandel Beach Resort

3. Esencia de Miel Villas & Boutique Safari

Esencia de Miel Villas & Boutique Safari
La Cruz
United States
Oscar
RM672
RM841 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Esencia de Miel Villas & Boutique Safari

4. Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort

Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort
La Cruz
United States
carl
RM121
RM182 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort

5. Borinquen Thermal Resort

Borinquen Thermal Resort
Canas Dulces
Canada
Raaya
RM862
RM974 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Borinquen Thermal Resort

6. Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Liberia
Canada
Amara-Dawn
RM536
RM606 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

7. Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Liberia
United States
TANAISHA A
RM529
RM598 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

8. Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
Guayabo
United States
Stephanie
RM609
RM688 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

9. Hotel Punta Descartes

Hotel Punta Descartes
La Cruz
Canada
Susan
RM326
RM368 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Hotel Punta Descartes

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

Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
Nacascolo
United States
Annette
RM2,232
RM2,825 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt

11. 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
Brian Thomas
RM1,507
RM1,507 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

12. Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
Sardinal
United States
Kristoffer
RM1,826
RM2,312 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

13. Casa Paz by Otium

Casa Paz by Otium
La Cruz
RM222
RM251 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Casa Paz by Otium

14. Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
Curubandé
United States
Alicia
RM654
RM739 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin

15. Best Western El Sitio Hotel

Best Western El Sitio Hotel
Liberia
Canada
Joseph
RM499
RM564 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Best Western El Sitio Hotel

16. Hotel del Rio

Hotel del Rio
Liberia
United States
Christopher
RM284
RM321 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Hotel del Rio

17. Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Nacascolo
United States
Daykel
RM4,384
RM5,755 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

18. Canon de La Vieja Lodge

Canon de La Vieja Lodge
Curubandé
United States
Timothy
RM566
RM640 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Canon de La Vieja Lodge

19. Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa
Sardinal
United States
Christopher
RM935
RM1,057 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

20. Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Sardinal
United States
Camila
RM2,719
RM2,719 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
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Stay near popular Santa Elena attractions

Playa Blanca

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

10.0/10 (4 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Santa Elena with a trip to La Casona. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
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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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Coronado Beach

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

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Guaria 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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Learn more about Santa Elena

Explore attractions like Santa Rosa National Park and La Casona as you discover things to see and do in Santa Elena.

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Top Santa Elena Hotel Reviews

Hotel Boyeros

Hotel Boyeros

10/10 Excellent
"Great property great pool. Kids loved it."
Ryan 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hotel Boyeros
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent
"We really had a great time with our family! The staff were wonderful and friendly, and the food was tasty with a nice variety. The property is a little dated, but it was more than adequate for our stay. The big crabs scared us at first, but we eventually got used to them! The swimming pool, the bar and beach service were both really great. One thing that pleasantly surprised me was the gym—it had all the equipment you need for a good workout. The music and entertainment were also great, although they should be a little more mindful of some of the songs they play since this is a child-friendly resort. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back again!"
Yonathan 5-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was amazing and very helpful. Could not have had a better experience."
Erin 5-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Great especially pool and service. Very clean."
Micaela 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

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

10/10 Excellent
"Trato del personal espectacular"
Kenneth 2-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
The Palms At Coco Beach

The Palms At Coco Beach

10/10 Excellent
"We enjoyed our stay at The Palms at Coco Beach. It’s a great location, close to the black sand beach and near the main road with plenty of shops, locals, and tourists around. The rooms are very basic and a bit dated, and our smaller room with two beds was quite small, including the bathroom. Don’t expect a Hilton or anything fancy, but if you’re mainly there to shower, get dressed, and sleep, it works just fine. The staff were super friendly, the pool was always clean, and the complimentary breakfast from 7–10 a.m. was a great bonus. Overall, it’s a simple, no-frills place in a convenient location if you plan to spend most of your time out enjoying the area."
Mayra 6-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Palms At Coco Beach
Hotel Villa del Sueño

Hotel Villa del Sueño

10/10 Excellent
"We loved our stay. The grounds were beautiful, the staff were friendly and provided great service, and we loved the close proximity to the beach."
Raquel 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hotel Villa del Sueño
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt

Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent
"This hotel will ruin all other hotels for you. The staff was incredible, the grounds were immaculate, the room was amazing, the wildlife and beach on property were unreal. Seriously, if you stay here, there’s no going back to mediocre hotels. You’ve been warned. We’re 100% going back. My wife literally cried when we were leaving."
Derek 5-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
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 6 days ago
Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

More cheap stays in Santa Elena

Hotel Primavera

Hotel Primavera

Costado sur del parque central Liberia Guanacaste
RM141
RM159 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (292 reviews)
Hotel Primavera
Hotel Guanacaste

Hotel Guanacaste

Avenida 1 y 3, Calle 12 Liberia Guanacaste
RM158
RM179 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Guanacaste
Hermosa Paradise

Hermosa Paradise

Highway 159 behind Super Luperon Sardinal Guanacaste Province
RM210
RM237 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (125 reviews)
Hermosa Paradise
Karao - Guancaste Airport

Karao - Guancaste Airport

Ruta 21 Liberia Guanacaste
RM219
RM248 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
6.6/10 (219 reviews)
Karao - Guancaste Airport
Hotel Villa Del Sol

Hotel Villa Del Sol

Barrio La Chorrera Sardinal
RM322
RM364 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Villa Del Sol
Toro Blanco Resort

Toro Blanco Resort

25 Metros Sur de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal Guanacaste
RM420
RM475 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Toro Blanco Resort

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Santa Elena?
Located 21.7 mi (34.9 km) from the heart of Santa Elena, Condovac la Costa is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your stay in the area are Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport and Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort. 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 room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Santa Elena.
What's the best dog-friendly accommodation option in Santa Elena?
Hacienda Casa del Viento is a top hotel for people travelling with their pets and offers free WiFi for its human guests. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Santa Elena.
What's the best accommodation option for a beach holiday in Santa Elena?
Buddha Retreat Hotel is a top beachfront hotel with free WiFi and free parking, and it's located close to Playa Cuajiniquil . See more stays near the beach in Santa Elena.
What are some accommodation options with pools in Santa Elena?
Condovac la Costa: Resort, 4-minute walk from Playa Hermosa. Features 4 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool and 2 restaurants. Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport and Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort are two additional hotels that feature an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Santa Elena.
What is staying in Santa Elena like?
Travellers to Santa Elena will find plenty to explore and enjoy. In Santa Elena, there are 6 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Santa Elena.
What should I do while I'm visiting Santa Elena?
Natural beauty is on display at Santa Rosa National Park, Junquillal Beach and Playa Blanca. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Sector Murciélago and Playa Cuajiniquil. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Santa Elena guide.
What's the seasonal weather in Santa Elena?
The hottest months are usually April and March, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are November and December, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Santa Elena are October, September, June and August, with each month seeing an average of 375 mm of rainfall.