Santa Elena Hotels from €41 - Fully Refundable Options

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"Excellent place to stay. "

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10 Aug - 11 Aug

"It was great for how close you are to the airport! "

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1 Aug - 2 Aug

"It's a basic place but it's clean and staff is friendly. "

"Quaint rooms, authentic Costa Rica vibe, ran by a super nice family, I would recommend to anyone"

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7 Aug - 8 Aug

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1 Aug - 2 Aug

Couples treatment room(s), hot tub, steam room

"Big, clean rooms. Excellent breakfast and dinner menu. Friendly staff. It is a 2 minute walk up beach, this beach is quite rustic and a few more minutes to walk to more sandy beach. My only con was the outdoor grounds could have used a power wash and the pool sitting area was dirty and slimy. "

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18 Aug - 19 Aug

"Beautiful place located in the middle of beautiful nature, clean, comfortable rooms and the hot springs are a wonderful place."

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16 Aug - 17 Aug

"Beautiful grounds, Clean,comfortable beds, great food, friendly service. Swimming pool, hot spring pools, and river swimming area were great amenities. We would stay here again and recommend to all. "

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1 Aug - 2 Aug

"Excelente Service and Good Food,"

2 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Great place to stay with family "

"Check-in was easy, a/c was great, and the restaurant made a special meal for me, they were wonderful. "

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9 Aug - 10 Aug

"Beautiful grounds, quaint, excellent dining"

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3 Aug - 4 Aug

"Great stay. "

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19 Aug - 20 Aug

"Great food and staff "

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24 Aug - 25 Aug

"This is a great adult resort, peaceful and comfortable."

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10 Aug - 11 Aug

"The owners and staff were very accommodating and helpful. They have an excellent tour about their cacao production. The property is beautiful and well maintained. Pablo and Ana have a fantastic setup "

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3 Aug - 4 Aug

"The grounds are beautiful, the staff is friendly, it is safe, and within walking distance to the beach, shops, and restaurants. I am so grateful we stayed here, it was the perfect boutique hotel. "

On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach umbrellas, beach towels

"Amazing property! kid friendly!"

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16 Aug - 17 Aug

"Perfect with kids and close to Ricon de la Vieja park"

"Very expensive but worth it "

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23 Aug - 24 Aug

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Top Santa Elena Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Close to airport and food options"

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed 4 nights at CC Beachfront Papagayo. We can’t say enough about this resort. We stayed in unit 303 across from one of the pools. The room is older, had wooden doors and cabinetry and tile floors. I believe this area was the original resort which was very nostalgic and we loved it. As an all inclusive there was no wanting since you have as much food and drink as you need. We basically had private servers. Thanks to Young Carlos and Reny for taking very good care of us! The dining experience was phenomenal! Buffet style was the style, but you have a variety of food to suit everyone’s tastes. We had traditional fare as well as sushi night and Italian night. You can reserve seating at Santa Rosa’s for a more private experience and a specialty menu. Also, you can order pizza and burgers for a snack outside of dining hours. There are three bars. The main bar at the restaurant and two swim up pool bars. The list of tropical drinks is amazing so try them all. As an older couple, there were many amenities that we didn’t use. The resort is kid and family friendly with a lot of things for the younger crowd. There is volleyball, kayaks, yard games, a movie and arcade room, a fire pit, gym and a really unique trampoline and climbing area. The kid friendly atmosphere was nice! We watched and enjoyed the families that we met. We only have one issue that could be better. Staying in room 303, we had guests in rooms on either side of us. We could hear their conversations. "

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"The place had everything you would need. Food, Drinks, beach access, and (even though I did not use their services because I didnt know they had them) they have excursions on site. The only two gripes I have is they offer a luxury upgrade for premium liquor and free room service, but only one location has the premium liquor and its at the very top of the resort. This leads to my second gripe which is the amount of walking needed to enjoy the resort. They do have shuttles, but they get full quickly and show up rarely or you call for one and it comes slowly. Still enjoyed the stay and would recommend it."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property and amazing staffing. Only hiccup I faced was the malfunction of the bracelet key card that didn’t work to open up my room door. I did have to speak with guest services 3x before the situation was resolved. "

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient with lots of activities to do. Super safe and clean. Also close to national park and La Leona (by car). Included activities are cool. Tubing is the best everdone anywhere! (Not included but worth it) A bit lack of intimacy as neighbours are very close and you can ear them talk in their room. Food is good but a bit expensive and no other choice around."

Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent

"This resort was worth every penny. It is absolutely gorgeous. Service is excellent. Beautiful and lush during the rainy season but rains very little on the coast. We used the snorkeling equipment provided there. Booked a surf lesson, cooking class, monkey watching tour, and bioluminescence tour in outrigger canoes. The whole peninsula is very safe with gate guards at the entrance to the peninsula as well as the resort itself. Complimentary shuttles to the nature center, the beach club, and to the restaurants at the other resorts on The peninsula (we had two excellent dinners at the Andaz, one at the dive bar at the neighboring marina, and one at the Prieto beach club with stunning sunset views. My husband and I as well as our two teens all loved it. Would return here in a heartbeat. "

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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 traveller data. Other good options for your stay in the area are Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive and Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Santa Elena.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Santa Elena has to offer?

Spectacular Ocean View, Mtn. Top, 5 STAR, Huge pool, Hot tub: This holiday home rental outside of Santa Elena is located on the beach, and has an outdoor pool, a balcony and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 5 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. It offers a garden, a selection of games and 1 hot tub so that you can immerse yourself in your holiday. 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 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. Other good options for you and your pet 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.

What's the best accommodation option for a beach holiday 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 accommodation options with pools in Santa Elena?

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

What should I do while I'm visiting Santa Elena?

The picturesque setting of Santa Rosa National Park and Maritza Biological Station exemplify the area's natural beauty. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Playa Cuajiniquil and Area de Conservación Guanacaste. 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.

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Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

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Hotel Primavera

Hotel Primavera

Santa Elena Lodge

Santa Elena Lodge

Hacienda Casa del Viento

Hacienda Casa del Viento

Borinquen Thermal Resort

Borinquen Thermal Resort

Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa

Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa

Canon de La Vieja Lodge

Canon de La Vieja Lodge

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