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Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
Peninsula Papagayo Nacascolo Guanacaste
$616 nightly
The price is $696 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$696 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
This luxury resort features a full-service spa, a marina, and 4 restaurants. Bring the family and enjoy the free kid's club, children's pool, and playground. ...
"This hotel will ruin all other hotels for you. The staff was incredible, the grounds were immaculate, the room was amazing, the wildlife and beach on property were unreal. Seriously, if you stay here, there’s no going back to mediocre hotels. You’ve been warned. We’re 100% going back. My wife literally ..."
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2026
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium Liberia Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$130 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$147 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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, ...
"Very nice place! Great outdoor pool bar area! The location and free shuttle to the airport was quick and easy. Will stay again!"
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection
Papagayo Bay Sardinal Guanacaste
$301 nightly
The price is $340 total per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
$340 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this luxury hotel. Enjoy the gym and perks like free self parking and free WiFi. Enjoy ...
"We stayed in Papagayo for the final night of our honeymoon due to its close proximity to Liberia airport. Upon arrival, we were greeted with ice cold wash cloths and a refreshing drink named “agua de sapo” or frog water. Facility was beautiful and staff was very friendly. We were sad that we didn’t ..."
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026
Secrets Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Playa Arenilla Sardinal Guanacaste
$670 nightly
The price is $670 total per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
$670 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 outdoor pools are all featured at this luxury property. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, ...
"This resort is shabby for their advertised five-star rating. The food is mediocre, the portion sizes are very small, and you're constantly harassed by asinine resort rules that make no sense. The resort and rooms are run down. The toilets are cheap, the bathrooms need caulking, the baseboards are ..."
Reviewed on Aug 5, 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 Aug 31 to Sep 1
$371 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 7 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this all-inclusive property. There's fun for all ages with a free kid's club and a ...
"Planet Hollywood was absolutely beautiful. When you walk in everyone claps and you are greeted with a dragronfruit refresher. Check in was smooth. The room is a suite extremely comfortable and spacious. I have to say one thing that stood out is how clean this hotel is. The staff very friendly. The ..."
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026
Condovac la Costa
400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$153 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
$173 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
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. ...
"The hotel has a great view, It's clean, but there is no internet service only in the lobby area at the top of the hill. The rooms are very vintage. There is not evening entertainment, shows or anything to do. The kids play area doesn't work. If you book tours you have things to do through out the ..."
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Playa Hermosa Sardinal Guanacaste
$165 nightly
The price is $186 total per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
$186 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
A nightclub, 4 restaurants, and 2 outdoor pools are all featured at this smoke-free property. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public ...
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
Papagayo Gulf, Panama Beach Sardinal Guanacaste
$277 nightly
The price is $313 total per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
$313 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
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 ...
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Ruta #21 Frente Al Liberia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$135 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$153 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 ...
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Recent Santa Elena hotel reviews by fellow wanderers
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
5 out of 5
Posted 15 hours ago
Travelocity Verified Review
"Very nice place! Great outdoor pool bar area! The location and free shuttle to the airport was quick and easy. Will stay again!"
A verified traveler stayed at Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
