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The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

9 Km West and 3.5 km North of La Fortuna, Centre, Arenal Volcano area, Monterrey, Alajuela

This luxury resort features a full-service spa, hot springs, and 5 restaurants. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public ...

"Great family experience!"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

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Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

From Fortuna center 7km towards Volcano, (4.5 miles), Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela

A full-service spa, hot springs, and 2 outdoor pools are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, ...

"We enjoyed this resort due to the beautiful surroundings, safe accommodations, very friendly staff, unique, breakfast options, hot springs, nature, and views."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

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Monteverde Lodge

Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. There's no skimping on freebies - guests receive free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi, ...

"Beautiful rooms. Nice view. Great property. Close to town."

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025

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Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

6 km oeste del Parque Central, Área del Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna

This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, hot springs, and a nightclub. There's fun for all ages with a children's pool and a waterslide, and families ...

"Amazing hotel with Arenal Volcano views. It's a very big resort and our rooms was very far away but the resort offers transportation to and from our room. The room was big and spacious. Food was great at the restaurant, at the bar and also for breakfast. Thermal pools were amazing and relaxing. The ..."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

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Cala Lodge

Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

A restaurant, free self parking, and a terrace are among this hotel's amenities. WiFi in public areas is free. A garden, a library, and a picnic area are also ...

"The Cala Lodge is so eco conscious, views are phenomenal , nature walk, birds…wow! Staff is extremely kind and breakfast was delicious. Recommendations were appreciated. Room so cute and comfy. A small coffee maker/hot water maker in room would be amazing but only a suggestion. Was a wonderful experience ..."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

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Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

7 Km West From La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela

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This smoke-free lodge features hot springs, 4 outdoor pools, and a restaurant. There's fun for all ages with a children's pool and a playground, and families ...

"Extremely clean and eco friendly. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff were courteous and helpful"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

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Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast

300 Mtrs Southwest From SuperCompro, Supermarket, Monteverde, Puntarenas

A theme park shuttle and free self parking are available at this bed & breakfast, along with a bar/lounge. Enjoy perks like free cooked-to-order breakfast and ...

"Location. Price. Service. Excellent."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

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Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco

100 meters east of the Ranario, Monteverde, Puntarenas

A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. There's fun for all ages with a free kid's club and a children's ...

"We had a great stay at Poco A Poca. Great breakfast and a chill vibe make it the perfect stay for a few days to check out monteverde"

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

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Monteverde Country Lodge

Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas

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A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this lodge. There's fun for all ages with a free kid's club and a playground, and families will appreciate the ...

"This is in prime location with friendly staff."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

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Pensión Santa Elena

Santa Elena, Monteverde, Monteverde

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Santa Elena Hotel & Travel Guide\n

Room alternatives are waiting to be discovered in Santa Elena. Spend some time looking through the 57 hotel alternatives on Travelocity, all of which can be found within a 6-mile (10-kilometer) radius of the city center.

Santa Elena is at your fingertips from a selection of convenient lodgings, like the El Establo Mountain Hotel and Trapp Family Lodge.

The The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal is around 17 miles (27 kilometers) from the main part of Santa Elena. If you would prefer another option, the Nayara Hotel Spa & Gardens is positioned 16 miles (25 kilometers) away. Two more options in the Santa Elena area are the Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa and the Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort.

Hoping to go a little further afield? Northern Plains offers lots of attractions. Northern Plains is well known for forests, lakes and active volcanos, and other popular places of interest are traditional villages and craft workshops. In this corner of Costa Rica travelers might also enjoy hiking, shore fishing and bird watching.

Looking for more activities? Consider spending some time visiting Baldi Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall, which you'll find in Fortuna, 15 miles (25 kilometers) to the northeast of Santa Elena. The Baldi Hot Springs Hotel and Spa and The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort are a handful of the Travelocity apartment and hotel alternatives in Fortuna. 30 miles (51 kilometers) to the east of Santa Elena, you'll reach Aguas Zarcas, home to the Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa and Termales del Bosque. The Aguas Zarcas Church and Aquas Zarcas Square are a couple of the most popular attractions to explore while in Aguas Zarcas.

If you are always thinking about sport and like to watch thrilling clashes you might choose to head to Saprissa Stadium, which is found 55 miles (89 kilometers) to the southeast of Santa Elena. Find a Travelocity-listed hotel right near the sporting action at the Hotel Grano de Oro or the Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici.

For travelers planning on arriving or departing through Juan Santamaria International Airport, you might choose to book Travelocity-listed rooms at Hampton Inn and Suites San Jose Airport, or Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport, which are both a short taxi ride away.

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What are the top kid-friendly hotels in Santa Elena?

Take some of the trials out of traveling with youngsters by opting for a family-friendly Santa Elena hotel. From useful amenities to more services, these stays feature perks that'll help make your getaway go off without a hitch: Cala Lodge will help make your vacation the most memorable one yet. It comes with a variety of nice little touches, such as a nearby theme park and complimentary breakfast. Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco is another great choice. After an exciting day of exploring, come back home to your cozy room and amenities like a swimming pool and a children's club.

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How many hotels are in Santa Elena?

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When is the best time to visit Santa Elena?

If you want the joy of a fun-filled trip in peak season, visit Santa Elena during January, March and November. If you'd prefer the peace of off-season, book a stay during quieter months, such as June, July and August.

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Are there any great family-friendly hotels in Santa Elena?

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Recent Santa Elena hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

5 out of 5

Posted 1 day ago

Travelocity Verified Review

"Overall I agree with other reviews, even the negative ones. We stayed during the low season, so I don’t know what it’s like when the occupancy is 50% and more. We loved how private it felt, and staff were very accommodating and put a lot of care to make us feel very special. Top 3 highlights are amazing view of volcano, staff and thermal pool/swim up bar & jacuzzi. Negatives are like others said, there’s a very busy road just beyond the property, so if you wake up early and hang out on the balcony, all you hear is a traffic noise from there unfortunately. But the volcano view is amazing, so I guess you just have to tune it out. Robes and pool towels need some updating - robe was very worn out and fraying at many parts. Pool towels aren’t as comfy as room towels, which is somewhat expected, but they can definitely improve on making them smell better. Also, maybe because it is low season, I was woken up by cranking noise one morning, most likely doing some renovations in other rooms. I understand it’s the perfect time to do it, but maybe not at 6am. I loved how the jacuzzi areas were set up, but only 1 out of 4 was warm enough for me to sit in - maybe because not enough guests were there to keep all 4 nice and hot, but I wish they let us know about it. You might think I have lots to complain about, but I think they are more about being there in low season. I would still give them 4-5 stars for their excellent services - they went above and beyond, and I would love to go back."

A verified traveler from Baltimore stayed at The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only