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Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa
Playa Hermosa Sardinal Guanacaste
$250 nightly
The price is $283 total per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
$283 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this boutique hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public ...
"Everything"
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2026

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
Papagayo Gulf, Panama Beach Sardinal Guanacaste
$343 nightly
The price is $388 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$388 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
This all-inclusive hotel features 3 outdoor pools, a gym, and a restaurant. There's fun for all ages with a children's pool and a playground, and families will ...
"Nice stay - beach was very nice- clean and calm. There was only one restaurant open. Breakfast lunch and dinner had fair selections - the dining room and bar staff were nice. Although we are grateful for early check in, in spite of our reservation came with VIP benefits with Expedia, our request ..."
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Ruta #21 Frente Al Liberia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$132 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$149 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public ...
"This was our second overnight stay and was as great as our first one in 2024. Staff, accommodation, restaurant and amenities are top shelf."
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2026

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Playa Manzanillo Bahia Culebra Nacascolo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$371 nightly
The price is $371 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$371 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool is on site and multilingual staff is available around-the-clock at the 24-hour front desk. Bring the family and enjoy the free kid's club, children's ...
"The resort was nice, our rooms were clean but there were some issues with our room. The night stand in the room was broken and falling off the wall; it was not a huge deal but it did not sit level. Also some of the lettering of the movie quote on the wall had fallen off. For the most part, the restaurants ..."
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2026

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Playa Hermosa Sardinal Guanacaste
$287 nightly
The price is $324 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$324 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
A gym is on site and the staff is available around-the-clock at the 24-hour front desk. Enjoy the 2 outdoor pools and free perks like buffet breakfast and valet ...
"Un lugar increíble para pasar tiempo en pareja. La comida exquisita, los paisajes y la playa maravillosa. El personal muy atento. Agradecerles en particular a Tomás y Cristina en el restaurante por su gran servicio y amabilidad."
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2026

Villas Sol Beach Resort
Playa Hermosa Sardinal Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$118 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$134 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
This smoke-free resort features 2 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Take the free beach shuttle and relax with sun loungers. Enjoy the a rooftop ...
"This might help someone else out, so here’s my first review ever: this place is quite mid to be honest, I would not go back. Specially because of the food. The staff is super friendly, they’re really awesome and deserve praise. The beach is very pretty, though they don’t have enough chairs and you ..."
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2026

Condovac la Costa
400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$138 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
$155 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 4 outdoor pools are all featured at this all-inclusive resort. Enjoy a day at the beach kayaking, or relax with sun loungers. ...
"Precio justo, servicio y comida deficiente pero el lugar y su ubicación compensa"
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2026

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium Liberia Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$135 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
$153 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, ...

The Palms At Coco Beach
Playas del Coco, next to soccer field Sardinal Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$47 nightly
The price is $53 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$53 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Relax with a drink at the poolside bar and enjoy free perks like full breakfast and free ...
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Recent Santa Elena hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
5 out of 5
Posted 15 hours ago
Travelocity Verified Review
"Un lugar increíble para pasar tiempo en pareja. La comida exquisita, los paisajes y la playa maravillosa. El personal muy atento. Agradecerles en particular a Tomás y Cristina en el restaurante por su gran servicio y amabilidad."
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