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Hotel con Corazón Monteverde
"Un coup de cœur dès notre arrivée! Tout nous a plu au Con Corazón : le cadre magnifique à flanc de montagne, la déco épurée et colorée, la chambre impeccable et confortable, les petites attentions… Et le déjeuner, délicieux et copieux : un vrai 10/10! Mais ce sont surtout les gens qui ont rendu notre ..."
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2026
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
"This place was beautiful . Breakfast was great so much to choose from. The rooms were so clean and comfy. House keeping was very helpful."
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2026
Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
"Literally could not be happier with this stay. Not only was it a gorgeous location with a stunning view, but the rooms were beautiful, absolutely spotless, and the free breakfast was delicious. But honestly, it was how helpful and amazing the staff were. They gave us such great recommendations, helped ..."
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2026
Monteverde Lodge by Böëna
"The hotel was excellent and the trails on site were amazing. We saw a roving pack of coati"
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2026
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
"This resort was so wonderful with stunning views. Highly recommend to all travelers especially couples."
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2026
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
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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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Baldi Hot Springs Hotel and Spa
"Checking was easy and we felt welcomed by the staff. There is security everywhere so always felt very safe. Our room was clean and spacious, the bathroom was fine but there was no handheld in the shower and the bathtub has a high ledge. They are very strict about their towels and are careful to explain we would be charged if any went missing. I get it, but the pool towels get wet quickly and never dry so I wasn’t exactly sure what to do with those. Parking was easy and free. The food at the buffet restaurant was unimpressive. The food at the Virgita restaurant was very good and the included breakfast has many options. The staff at both places were very kind and welcoming. There were hardly any guests when we were there and on one hand I was glad not to be surrounded by people at all the pools etc, it also felt a little dead. The various pools were fun. If you go down the water slides be sure to plug your nose because the plunge into the pool at the end will send so much water up your nose you’ll choke! Overall it was an enjoyable stay and the property was nice."
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