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 ![Santa Elena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635973283445/5463d1b1-7c9c-4807-8d75-fd031bfc904a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Elena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635973283445/a8cf1148-947f-492c-b162-29d7189b8cbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Elena](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 $178 nightly $201 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Total with taxes and fees 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. ... 6.6/10 (1,017 reviews) The area was amazing with a beautiful view. The hotel needs alot of updates. It advertised 2 restaurants, but only had one which was all buffet. We paid for a mini bar in our room. We only had it filled when we arrived and never again after that. We were told that it gets filled every other day, ... Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%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 $122 nightly $138 total Apr 20 - Apr 21 Total with taxes and fees 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! (1,449 reviews) Great place to chill before flight hpme next day..took back rental car , quick rode to here and airport shuttle every 15 min starting at 5am. Pool was clean and great for relaxing and food walking distance ... like right next door with some good choices ..breakfast was great Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F20%2F2026&endDate=4%2F21%2F2026&selected=95676903&PinnedHotelID=95676903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973283445) ![Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2211800/2211738/357fed4d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport Ruta #21 Frente Al Liberia $130 nightly $147 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,487 reviews) Everything was great, except the ac was very loud in rooms. Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=2211738&PinnedHotelID=2211738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973283445) [See all 1,412 properties in Santa Elena](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=4%2F1%2F2026&endDate=4%2F2%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! (161 reviews) Cute hotel, friendly staff, great location, breakfast was okay though good fresh fruit. Reviewed on Mar 30, 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! (95 reviews) The casita was better than expected. The kitchen was fully equipped and the beds were very comfortable. In the heat, good ac was also a plus although an afternoon breeze always came in to cool things down. Sara at the restaurant was wonderful and Cesar and Jacky assisted us with our questions and ... Reviewed on Mar 20, 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=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01)[Mar 31 - Apr 1](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02)[Apr 1 - Apr 2](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=4%2F10%2F2026&endDate=4%2F12%2F2026)[Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=4%2F10%2F2026&endDate=4%2F12%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### 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) #### 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) #### 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) #### La Casona 5/5(4 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 Coronado Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Coronado during your trip to Cuajiniquil? 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