Title: Visit Santa Elena: 2026 Travel Guide for Santa Elena, Guanacaste | Expedia.com [Hotels in Santa Elena](https://expedia.com/Santa-Elena-Hotels.d553248635973283445.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Santa Elena](https://expedia.com/Santa-Elena-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635973283445.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Santa Elena](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Elena.d553248635973283445.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Santa Elena](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Elena.d553248635973283445.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Elena Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Santa-Elena.d553248635973283445.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Santa Elena ## Travel Guide ![Islas Murciélago humanity patrimony Guanacaste Unique rock formation of its type in the world #beautifull island in Northern Costa Rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635973283445/5463d1b1-7c9c-4807-8d75-fd031bfc904a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Islas Murciélago humanity patrimony Guanacaste Unique rock formation of its type in the world #beautifull island in Northern Costa Rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635973283445/a8cf1148-947f-492c-b162-29d7189b8cbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mirador a 4 kilómetros calle hacia Playa Naranjo donde está Roca Bruja! #EndlessSummer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500188/f7bd4d82-368e-4fbd-bf80-0f18c77dc559.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Santa Elena Things to do - Santa Elena Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Santa Elena ![Condovac la Costa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12540000/12534600/12534581/394019ab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Condovac la Costa 400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal $207 total per night Apr 15 - Apr 16 Book a stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 6.8/10 (1,024 reviews) DO NOT BOOk THIS HOTEl!!! This hotel is the worse hotel I have ever been. Do not have restaurant only a salad bar and all the food is exposed to the flies. The only bar open has a ice chest that is rusted and all the flies are around the ice chest. Everything is so gross and filthy. Please don’t ... Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F15%2F2026&endDate=4%2F16%2F2026&selected=12534581&PinnedHotelID=12534581&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973283445) ![Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95680000/95677000/95676903/w5757h3835x0y5-6dee323e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium Liberia Guanacaste $147 total per night Apr 6 - Apr 7 Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,410 reviews) Pool area was great with full service bar and restaurant. The room was small with one double bed. Great location 5 mins from the airport. Shuttle was full so we had to order a taxi. Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=95676903&PinnedHotelID=95676903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973283445) ![Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2211800/2211738/14f604e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport Ruta #21 Frente Al Liberia $147 total per night Apr 6 - Apr 7 Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,481 reviews) I stayed at this hotel many times in the the past landing in Liberia Airport and it has been a decent stay. My most recent stay I booked a standard king room but when I arrived they said that they no longer have the room I booked and offered a renovated double room on the top floor which I took. ... Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=2211738&PinnedHotelID=2211738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973283445) [See all 1,406 properties in Santa Elena](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F18%2F2026&endDate=3%2F19%2F2026®ionId=553248635973283445) 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. ![Toro Blanco Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15250000/15241600/15241531/ecee94d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (157 reviews) Very nice place, ideal location Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Sardinal-Hotels-Toro-Blanco-Resort.h15241531.Hotel-Information) ![Bahia Pez Vela Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1119000/1118962/ef370f7d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 Ocotal Beach are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews) Immensely beautiful location. Pristine accommodations, super friendly and helpful staff. Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/El-Ocotal-Hotels-Bahia-Pez-Vela-Resort.h1118962.Hotel-Information) ![Come to Paradise 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Condo 1 Block from Coco Beach !](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27138800/27138757/43cd0a73_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Come to Paradise 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Condo 1 Block from Coco Beach ! Coco Provincia de Guanacaste Book a stay at this beach condo in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews) Great spot, very good coordination with property manager. All we needed for our vacation! Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Coco-Hotels-2-Bed-2-Bath-Beautiful-Condo-Just-1-Block-From-Coco-Beach.h27138757.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Santa Elena](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635973283445&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Santa Elena hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18)[Mar 17 - Mar 18](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19)[Mar 18 - Mar 19](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Maritza-Biological-Station-Santa-Elena.d553248621532964969.Vacation-Attraction) #### Junquillal Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Junquillal Beach during your trip to Santa Elena? [](https://expedia.com/Junquillal-Beach-Santa-Elena.d553248635997364935.Vacation-Attraction) #### La Casona 5/5(3 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. [](https://expedia.com/La-Casona-Santa-Elena.d553248621532964806.Vacation-Attraction) #### Playa Blanca Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Blanca during your trip to Santa Elena? [](https://expedia.com/Playa-Blanca-Santa-Elena.d553248635997364210.Vacation-Attraction) #### Playa Coronado Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Coronado during your trip to Cuajiniquil? 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[](https://expedia.com/Pitilla-Biological-Station-Santa-Elena.d553248621532964968.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![La Leona Adventure Hike – Most Popular Family Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48861114/a90fa043-8dcb-45da-a8ac-15a562de5680.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### La Leona Adventure Hike – Most Popular Family Tour $130 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/la-leona-adventure-hike-most-popular-family-tour.a48861114.activity-details) ![El Tigre Waterfalls Hiking Tour with Lunch and Nature Guide ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51394821/1b4c0de0-8285-411e-8d6b-0c396aa3b6ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### El Tigre Waterfalls Hiking Tour with Lunch and Nature Guide $140 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/el-tigre-waterfalls-hiking-tour-with-lunch-and-nature-guide.a51394821.activity-details) ![Nacascolo: Private ATV Tour to Panama Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48387450/a224a0c9-1fcd-4289-aa18-028e3cdcfdac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nacascolo: Private ATV Tour to Panama Beach $130 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/nacascolo-private-atv-tour-to-panama-beach.a48387450.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Elena](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Elena.d553248635973283445.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Santa Elena ![scenic Playa Rajada near La Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034169/7ab51724-06a2-4b2f-827e-9f106a11ff9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### La Cruz ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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