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Santa Elena Travel Info

Number of reviews
776
Accommodation
1,047 hotels
Highest price
$1,285
Lowest price
$40
Reasons to visit
Serpentario, Bat Jungle and Ranario
Hotels with nearby hiking
109
Hotels with free breakfast
36

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Santa Elena?

Hotel Claro de Luna is a favorite property for Expedia customers. This hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other favorite options based on traveler reviews include Monteverde Lodge & Gardens by Böëna and Cala Lodge. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Santa Elena.

What's the top vacation rental that Santa Elena has to offer?

Casa Colibrí La Fortuna, San Carlos: This vacation home rental outside of Santa Elena is located on a lake and has an outdoor pool, a patio, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a garden and a hot tub. See all vacation rentals in Santa Elena.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Elena, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option 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.

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, head over to our customer service page.

What's the best budget-friendly hotel in Santa Elena?

Based on our traveler reviews, Pensión Santa Elena is a top choice for a less expensive stay. Other options to stay on the cheap include Hostel Cattleya and Hotel Sloth Backpackers. View all budget hotels in Santa Elena.

What's the best accommodation when traveling with kids to Santa Elena?

Monteverde Lodge & Gardens by Böëna is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good choices for your kid-friendly vacation include Cabinas Selva Verde and Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco. Kids of all ages will also enjoy a visit to Monteverde Orchid Garden. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Santa Elena.

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

Monteverde Lodge & Gardens by Böëna is a favorite hotel for couples, and features bathrobes and coffee makers. Another good option for your romantic getaway is Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco. See all romantic hotels in Santa Elena.

What is the top LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Santa Elena?

Cala Lodge is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel that features free breakfast and free WiFi. Monteverde Eco Love and Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel are two other good options for your vacation. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Santa Elena.

What's the best pet-friendly accommodation in Santa Elena?

Monteverde Eco Love is a top dog-friendly guesthouse, and offers a restaurant along with free WiFi for its human guests. Other good choices to stay with your pet include Pensión Santa Elena and Hostel Cattleya. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Santa Elena.

What's the best place to stay with easy access to Monteverde Orchid Garden?

Adjacent to Monteverde Orchid Garden, Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 4-star hotel offers a full-service spa and free breakfast. Other good choices close by include El Establo Mountain Hotel and Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast.

What about the best place to stay close to Monteverde Orchid Garden?

One of the top choices for your stay is Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco, located next to Monteverde Orchid Garden, and this 4-star hotel offers a full-service spa and free breakfast. El Establo Mountain Hotel and Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast are a couple of other good and close options.

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

Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco is a 4-star hotel with a full-service spa and a terrace, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travelers looking for an elegant place to stay. Find more luxury hotels in Santa Elena.

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