Hotels in Santa Elena

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Terrace/patio
OutBox Inn
OutBox Inn
2.5 star property
Monteverde
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
OutBox Inn
Terrace/patio
VISTA AL GOLFO
VISTA AL GOLFO
2.0 star property
Monteverde
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
VISTA AL GOLFO
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
3.0 star property
Monteverde
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Standard Apartment, Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Cabinas Selva Verde
Cabinas Selva Verde
2.0 star property
Monteverde
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (37 reviews)
The price is CNY282
CNY319 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Cabinas Selva Verde
Exterior
Hotel Claro de Luna
Hotel Claro de Luna
2.5 star property
Monteverde
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (124 reviews)
The price is CNY740
CNY837 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Hotel Claro de Luna
Standard Room | Living area
Hotel la Puesta del Sol
Hotel la Puesta del Sol
2.5 star property
Monteverde
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (20 reviews)
The price is CNY392
CNY443 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Hotel la Puesta del Sol
Interior
Pensión Santa Elena
Pensión Santa Elena
2.0 star property
Monteverde
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (364 reviews)
The price is CNY290
CNY462 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Pensión Santa Elena
Quadruple Room | Living area
Hotel El Atardecer
Hotel El Atardecer
2.5 star property
Monteverde
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (34 reviews)
The price is CNY530
CNY599 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 24 - Jan 25
Hotel El Atardecer
Restaurant
Hotel con Corazón Monteverde
Hotel con Corazón Monteverde
3.0 star property
Monteverde
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
The price is CNY947
CNY1,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Hotel con Corazón Monteverde
Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe
Cala Lodge
Cala Lodge
3.0 star property
Monteverde
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (568 reviews)
The price is CNY966
CNY1,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Cala Lodge
Quetzal Suite | View from room
Monteverde Lodge
Monteverde Lodge
4.0 star property
Monteverde
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (457 reviews)
The price is CNY3,075
CNY3,615 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Monteverde Lodge
Lobby lounge
Hotel El Amanecer
Hotel El Amanecer
2.5 star property
Monteverde
7.6 out of 10, Good, (14 reviews)
Hotel El Amanecer
Garden
Monteverde Country Lodge
Monteverde Country Lodge
3.0 star property
Monteverde
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (304 reviews)
The price is CNY793
CNY896 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18
Monteverde Country Lodge
Standard Room | Free WiFi
Casa Madonna Hotel
Casa Madonna Hotel
2.0 star property
Monteverde
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1 review)
The price is CNY314
CNY355 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 13 - Feb 14
Casa Madonna Hotel
Triple Room, Balcony | Terrace/patio
Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel
Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel
2.0 star property
Monteverde
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (82 reviews)
The price is CNY389
CNY440 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18
Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel
Junior Studio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hostel Cattleya
Hostel Cattleya
1.5 star property
Monteverde
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (61 reviews)
The price is CNY126
CNY142 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Hostel Cattleya
Interior
Monteverde Monkey Hostel
Monteverde Monkey Hostel
2.0 star property
Monteverde
The price is CNY244
CNY276 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Monteverde Monkey Hostel
Front of property
Hostel Coati Place Bed & Breakfast
Hostel Coati Place Bed & Breakfast
2.0 star property
Monteverde
Hostel Coati Place Bed & Breakfast
Reception
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
4.0 star property
Monteverde
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (625 reviews)
The price is CNY2,041
CNY2,306 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm
Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm
3.0 star property
Santa Rosa
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (202 reviews)
The price is CNY944
CNY1,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm
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Garden
Casa Jungle Monteverde Bed & Breakfast

Casa Jungle Monteverde Bed & Breakfast

Casa Jungle Monteverde Bed & Breakfast
2.5 star property
Monteverde
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (92)
Casa Jungle Monteverde Bed & Breakfast
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Top landmarks in Santa Elena

Monteverde Orchid Garden

4.5/5 (29 reviews)
Marvel at over 460 orchid species, including the world's smallest, in this Costa Rican cloud forest garden. Guides provide magnifying glasses so you can see the intricate details of these delicate blooms.
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Ficus La Raiz

Walk across a living bridge formed by the massive roots of a ficus tree spanning a forest creek. Morning visits offer the best experience, with fewer crowds and better lighting for those Instagram-worthy nature shots.
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Learn more about Santa Elena

Notable for its gardens, Santa Elena features attractions such as Monteverde Orchid Garden and Mundo de los Insectos. Visitors speak highly of this city's coffeehouses and scenic setting with sights including Jardín de Orquídeas and Ficus La Raiz.

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Monteverde, Santa Elena and Arenal area in Costa Rica highlands. Panoramic view in sunny day of a vast hills and mountains in this pristine region of Central America

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Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

10/10 Excellent
"Was amazing property. Huge and a lot of vegetation. Breakfast was good. Very quiet. A lot of thermal pools"
Anastasia 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hotel room cost in Santa Elena?
You can discover great hotels in Santa Elena from CNY142 with properties to suit all budgets and needs. Pensión Santa Elena and Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel are a couple of low-cost options that are popular with our travelers. If you're looking for an affordable hotel in Santa Elena that meets all of your requirements, just sort hotels by "Price: low to high" after applying your filters when searching on Hotels.com.
How can I find deals and earn rewards at Santa Elena hotels?
Discover great deals on Santa Elena hotel stays with Hotels.com. It's also a good idea to look at hotel prices mid-week or during the low season as you're likely to find off-peak deals. And make sure to check out our last-minute deals on Santa Elena hotels.
Can I book Santa Elena hotels with free cancellation?
In order to book a refundable Santa Elena hotel, simply filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.
What are some of the best hotels in Santa Elena for couples?
Choose a top-rated Santa Elena romantic hotel and enjoy your couple's getaway. Our travelers love Monteverde Lodge, a hotel with an al fresco restaurant and an outdoor pool. Another romantic hotel with top reviews is Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco. This hotel offers a garden-view restaurant and an indoor pool for a perfect stay. Discover more hotels in Santa Elena on Hotels.com for couples by using the "Traveler experience" filter in your search and selecting "Adults only" or "Romantic".
What are some of the best kid-friendly hotels in Santa Elena?
Some of the best Santa Elena hotels for kids include Monteverde Lodge, Ficus Sunset Suites, and Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco. Monteverde Lodge is a kid-friendly hotel with a guest score of 9.4 out of 10 offering family-friendly amenities like an outdoor pool and children's meals, plus children's robes in guestrooms. Check out Ficus Sunset Suites with a guest score of 9. This popular hotel has an ocean-view restaurant, free parking, a free local cuisine breakfast, and more. Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco is another good option with a free children's club, an indoor pool, and a garden-view restaurant. Discover more kid-friendly hotels in Santa Elena by using the Hotels.com "Family friendly" filter in your search.
What are the top Santa Elena hotels with a pool?
Discover some of the best Santa Elena hotels with a pool for a little extra luxury on your trip. Monteverde Lodge is a great hotel with an outdoor pool and a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10. Plus, you can make the most of its garden-view restaurant and bar/lounge. Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco is a popular hotel that features an indoor pool and a children's pool along with a full-service spa and a garden-view restaurant. You can select "Pool" in the "Amenities" filter of your search on Hotels.com to find even more places to stay in Santa Elena with a pool.
What are some of the best Santa Elena hotels with free parking?
If you're arriving by car, choosing a great Santa Elena hotel with free parking is a plus. Our travelers' favorites include:
What are some popular hotels in central Santa Elena?
For hotels in central Santa Elena, check out Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast and Koora Hotel by Sandglass. Travelers love Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast for its location, as well as the bar/lounge, coffee shop/cafe and free cooked-to-order breakfast this bed & breakfast offers. Koora Hotel by Sandglass is another popular central hotel with a garden-view restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. When you stay at one of these central hotels, you'll be in easy reach of top sights including Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Valle Bonito is a central neighborhood for your Santa Elena vacation.
Where can I find free parking with my stay in Santa Elena?
These hotels offer the perk of free parking: Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco, VISTA AL GOLFO and Cabinas Vista Al Golfo - Hostel.
Can I book a refundable hotel in Santa Elena?
If you need the flexibility to change your plans to Santa Elena, most hotels provide refundable* bookable rates. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where can I stay in Santa Elena if I want a vacation rental instead of a traditional hotel?
If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 5 vacation homes.
What will the weather in Santa Elena be like during my trip?
With an average temperature of 79°F during the coldest months, Santa Elena is a great place to visit any time of year.