Santa Elena
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Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium Liberia Guanacaste
$127 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from May 13 to May 14
$144 total
May 13 - May 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,544 reviews)
Our departure time was before the breakfast service started, so we missed out on that. But they did offer a bag of snacks to get us going. The room was immaculate, but compact. It was a little tight for my husband, daughter and I. But it was very well laid out and an efficient use of the space and ...
Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Playa Manzanillo Bahia Culebra Nacascolo
$320 nightly
The price is $320 total per night from May 19 to May 20
$320 total
May 19 - May 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury property in Nacascolo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
The property is very well maintained, refreshing at entry. I’m thoroughly pleased with my stay. We visited both buffet and other restaurants on the property and both were excellent. The only problem was when we went off the property we were charged a ridiculous price to go NEXT door to the restaurant ...
Reviewed on May 6, 2026

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
Papagayo Gulf, Panama Beach Sardinal Guanacaste
$440 nightly
The price is $497 total per night from May 7 to May 8
$497 total
May 7 - May 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Our stay as very good. The staff was very friendly, and for the most part, very helpful. The bartenders were quick to serve you and most of the drinks were solid. There were a few instances where the servers didn't execute on requests--cooking the steak to customer preference, forgetting drink orders, ...
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hermosa Paradise
Highway 159 behind Super Luperon Sardinal Guanacaste Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 14 beach bars. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
Great location , grocery store so close , 15 minutes walk to beach , restaurants by beach
Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Playa del Coco Sardinal Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
Staff was amazi
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

Toro Blanco Resort
25 Metros Sur de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (174 reviews)
Very friendly staff, great location and free breakfast
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
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.
Junquillal Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Junquillal Beach during your trip to Santa Elena?
Playa Blanca
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Blanca during your trip to Santa Elena?
Coronado Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Coronado Beach during your trip to Cuajiniquil?
La Casona
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.
Sector Murciélago
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sector Murciélago during your trip to Santa Elena?
Things to do

La Leona Adventure Hike – Most Popular Family Tour
$139
per adult

El Tigre Waterfalls Hiking Tour with Lunch and Nature Guide
$140
per adult
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- Santa Rosa National Park
- Maritza Biological Station
- Orosi Volcano
- La Casona
- Pitilla Biological Station
- Coco Beach
- Playa Hermosa
- Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
- Ocotal Beach
- Liberia Parque Central
- Rio Negro Hot Springs
- Marina Papagayo
- La Leona Waterfall
- Museo de Guanacaste
- Rincón de la Vieja Volcano
- Playa Penca
- Playa Calzón de Pobre
- Playa Virador
- Playa Nacascolo
- Playa Copal
- Oropéndola Waterfall
- Bahia Pez Vela Beach


