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Hotel Guanacaste

Liberia

includes taxes & fees

13 Jun - 14 Jun

Karao - Guancaste Airport

Liberia

includes taxes & fees

13 Jun - 14 Jun

Hotel Ocotal B&B

Sardinal

Escape to Coco Beach with an 8-minute stroll to black sand shores, refreshing outdoor pool, and daily local cuisine breakfast.

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Santa Elena Lodge

Santa Elena

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

La Anita Rainforest Ranch

Guayabo

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Hotel Villa Del Sol

Sardinal

Stroll just steps to serene Coco Beach and unwind in this garden oasis with a shaded pool, where the tropical breeze and shoreline beckon.

includes taxes & fees

20 Jun - 21 Jun

The Palms At Coco Beach

Sardinal

Stroll to the black sand beach and relax poolside at this coastal retreat steps from Coco Beach.

includes taxes & fees

18 Jun - 19 Jun

Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort

La Cruz

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

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Top Santa Elena Hotel Reviews

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"If you want to relax this si the place to be. The staff is amazing. The rooms are cleaned and the property is well maintained."

Villas Sol Beach Resort

2/10 Terrible

"Our stay at Villas Sol was one of the worst hotel experiences we've ever had, and I feel obligated to warn other travelers. At check-in we were told that the pool with the swim-up bar, jacuzzi and Spa were closed. These closures were not communicated before arrival. We booked a Premium Ocean Villa and our first room had an obstructed ocean view and rock-hard beds. Management did change our room to the correct room, after we complained. The beach was littered with trash and rocks, the remaining pool was overcrowded, and there were constant vendors on the beach pushing tours. Most critically — we got food poisoning. We ordered nachos that took over an hour, arrived cold, and we noticed the restaurant roof actively leaking into the kitchen. That night my daughter and I were violently ill. My husband didn't eat the nachos and was fine. We never ate there again and had no further illness. Do not eat at the hotel restaurant. We also called for security one night after individuals threw rocks at our villa door. No one ever came. The property has a gate but does not appear to have trained security staff. On our last day we checked our bill early — and discovered the hotel was attempting to charge us $300 for allegedly soiling a mattress. It was completely false. We photographed every mattress and had management inspect them personally. They found nothing and dropped the charge. I believe this is a deliberate scam targeting tourists before they leave the country."

Condovac la Costa

4/10 Poor

"Pools were great, but that was pretty much it. This is an older, has been resort. It has great potential, but they seem to skimp on everything. There were two of us in a family suite. Not a couple, just 2 female friends. They only would give us 2 towels and 1 hand towel, and no wash cloths, even when requested more. We were told that’s all they give for 2 people. There were lots of bugs in the room. Little flying ants mostly, but we still don’t want them in the bed. The bar was limited on drinks they could provide (no mojitos, sangria, even simple popular drinks). Food options were minimal. Not buffet style. And 2 options, typically chicken with rice or pasta and pork chops. It all tasted the same, clearly leftovers from day to day. Fruit was also limited. Dessert looked like Little Debbie’s desserts. The beach was fine but beach lounges are falling apart both at beach and the pool. Not a place I would return or recommend."

Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Elena like for travellers who love the beach?

Find a great place to stay in Santa Elena, which has a lot to offer the traveller looking to book a beach holiday.

What's the best place to stay 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 .

When's the best time for a beach holiday in Santa Elena?

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of the seasons 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.

What is there to see and do around Santa Elena?

After arriving and settling in at your accommodation of choice, you might want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can head straight to Playa Blanca or Playa Copal for some quality time by the water. Make time for a range of local attractions, which include Santa Rosa National Park and Junquillal Beach. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Maritza Biological Station or Sector Murciélago.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Santa Elena?

This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Santa Elena more easily: If you're looking to fly to Santa Elena, the closest major airport is in Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.), located 23 mi (37 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.

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Our top choices for Santa Elena beach hotels

Hotel Guanacaste

Karao - Guancaste Airport

Hotel Ocotal B&B

Santa Elena Lodge

La Anita Rainforest Ranch

Hotel Villa Del Sol

The Palms At Coco Beach

Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort

Hotel Villa del Sueño

Hotel Flor de Itabo

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Top Santa Elena Hotel Reviews

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

Villas Sol Beach Resort

Condovac la Costa

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

The Palms At Coco Beach

Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

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