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Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
Peninsula Papagayo Nacascolo Guanacaste
$588 nightly
The price is $664 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$664 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
This smoke-free resort features a full-service spa, a marina, and 4 restaurants. Dine at the beachfront restaurant and relax with beach umbrellas. Bring the ...
"Beautiful property, helpful staff."
Reviewed on Jul 20, 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 5 to Aug 6
$147 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
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, ...
"Everyone is so nice and helpful!!!"
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
Papagayo Gulf, Panama Beach Sardinal Guanacaste
$352 nightly
The price is $398 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$398 total
Aug 16 - Aug 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 ...
"Rooms were clean. Housekeeping staff was really nice. Pools were great for kids. Great location for sunset lovers. Their front desk staff were not that great. Besides them over all great hotel for families."
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Ruta #21 Frente Al Liberia
$135 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$153 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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 ...
"Everyone is so nice and helpful!!!!"
Reviewed on Jul 24, 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
$358 nightly
The price is $358 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$358 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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 ...
"Food was decent. The food was better at the restaurants the require reservation but came with long wait times. The staff speak very limited english and therefore that did make it complicated to voice our needs. There was some renovations being done on the bar area by the pool and the bathrooms by ..."
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026
Condovac la Costa
400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$155 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
$175 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
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. ...
"All the cons: The concierge mentioned that the shuttle that takes you from point A to point B within the hotel grounds makes its rounds every 15 minutes, which is not true. My boyfriend and I waited almost twenty minutes for it and still no sign of the driver. We ended up walking up the hills just ..."
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Playa Hermosa Sardinal Guanacaste
$207 nightly
The price is $234 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$234 total
Jul 26 - Jul 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 ...
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection
Papagayo Bay Sardinal Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$341 nightly
The price is $386 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$386 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this luxury hotel. Dine at the beachfront restaurant and relax with beach umbrellas. ...
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
km 3 Ruta Nacional 159, Playa Penca Sardinal Guanacaste
$773 nightly
The price is $873 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$873 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 10 outdoor pools, and a 24-hour gym are all featured at this luxury resort. Bring the family and enjoy the free kid's club, children's pool, ...
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Recent Santa Elena hotel reviews by fellow wanderers
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Posted 3 hours ago
Travelocity Verified Review
"Rooms were clean. Housekeeping staff was really nice. Pools were great for kids. Great location for sunset lovers. Their front desk staff were not that great. Besides them over all great hotel for families."
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