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The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only
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The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only
4.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"This stay was great but short. Everything from the bedding to the lobby to the restaurant was perfect. Only thing that they need to improve is fixing the Jets in the Jacuzzi because the pumps evidently are not working. And if they can make the sauna or steam area hotter would be great .other than that Pura Vida fantastic. Also the best shower ever . Staff very friendly and go out of there way to make your stay memorable "
The price is $342
$386 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
Villa Palacio | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"One of the nicest hotels in the world!! Can’t wait to come back"
The price is $802
$907 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
Terrace/patio
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Excellent "
The price is $165
$187 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Outdoor pool
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Tabacón is an incredible resort! The springs is much larger than you would expect, with many beautiful parts to find privacy and relaxation. The drinks are incredible and views are even better. We indulged in a couples volcanic mud massage- and it was the best massage ever! The spa is beautiful, peaceful and worth it! One thing to consider is that it is a 20minute ride to town, so you are pretty much committed to eating at the resort- which is not cheap. Each drink is $15 and meals are $20 ....
The price is $486
$549 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 27 - Jun 28
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
2 outdoor pools
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"We love this property because all of the rooms have gorgeous views of the volcano. The breakfast was phenomenal lots of options. The spa service of a chocolate couples massage was nice. We love that they had a pool and thermal springs. The only things we didn’t love were the insane prices at the pool bar areas $30 for a shrimp quesadilla for example and $20 per drink even more expensive than in US felt abusive. "
The price is $246
$278 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Indoor pool, 11 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1081)
"Various hot spring pools for kids to enjoy."
The price is $150
$169 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Baldi Hot Springs Hotel and Spa
10 indoor pools, 15 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Baldi Hot Springs Hotel and Spa
3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (832)
"Excellent staff "
The price is $376
$425 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Baldi Hot Springs Hotel and Spa
Paradise Hot Springs Thermal Resort
Poolside bar
Paradise Hot Springs Thermal Resort
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (636)
"The hotel is very quaint with beautiful vegetation and very peaceful; beautiful views of the Arenal. The staff were very friendly. It was quiet and clean and felt like we were away from everything yet it was very close to the center of town, which was great. My 2 suggestions would be to accommodate the rooms with a small dryer for clothing/bathing suits as there is no where to dry the bathing suits and due to the moisture and humidity of the area clothes do not dry overnight. Second, the thermal...
The price is $207
$233 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Paradise Hot Springs Thermal Resort
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa
2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, sun loungers
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"Nice view to the Arenal volcano from the patio and beautiful jungle full of flowers and hummingbirds in front of you! We stayed on the first floor so you have to keep the door closed at all times specially at night when the frogs comes out! The food at the restaurant was terrible, fortunately we had a car and drove to La Fortuna for dinner which is about 25-30 minutes away. The road is hard to drive so it was inconvenient after a day full of activities."
The price is $161
$182 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
House Economy - Shared Bathroom - Private Room | In-room safe, bed sheets
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (725)
"Without a doubt the most incredible property I’ve ever visited. Our mountain(volcano!) view was jaw dropping, truly something I’ll never forget. The infinity pool and hot tub area enjoyed the same view! The restaurant is 5-star, truly a pleasure. The grounds are gorgeous and felt very safe; and don’t even get me started on the monkeys we watched from our balcony as they swung through the lush trees. Honestly I can’t recommend the resort highly enough. The only part that wasn’t amazing was the...
The price is $109
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
Hotel Lomas del Volcán
2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Hotel Lomas del Volcán
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (931)
"I totally recommend staying at this hotel. You get your own villa facing the volcano. They also have two pools that also have a view of the volcano. They have nice trails and amazing breakfast. Easy check in and check out. Friendly staff. Over all great experience. "
The price is $229
$259 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Hotel Lomas del Volcán
Hotel Mountain Paradise
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hotel Mountain Paradise
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (714)
"Beautiful property. Staff very helpful and friendly. Unique stay and exclusive area. "
The price is $143
$162 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Hotel Mountain Paradise
Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (484)
"All staffs are so nice and kind. I am regretting not give enough tip. They are so worthy to get it. No bugs at all. They are always make us feel welcome."
The price is $211
$238 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 20 - Jun 21
Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis
Hotel Magic Mountain SPA & Conference center
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Hotel Magic Mountain SPA & Conference center
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (840)
"Pictures do not do it justice. Hotel was great room was just right and the cleaned pergevtly everyday we asked for it. Staff was great with bag help and setting up excursions. Location was great 5$ cab to downtown and con vienient to be picked up for excursions. Volcano is right with a great view from the deck!!! Had a few minor things with the restaraunt but still an 8/10. Upstairs there is a small patio for drinks and bar menu, tables had swings for seats, wife loved it. Could use a nice...
The price is $130
$147 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Hotel Magic Mountain SPA & Conference center
Noah's Forest by Tifakara
Memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Noah's Forest by Tifakara
3.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (196)
"We had a wonderful stay at Noah’s Forest by Tifakara. It is a small and very intimate resort. The grounds are immaculate and all of the staff are helpful and friendly. We really appreciated the self serve coffee machines as well as the complementary breakfast. With its location only 10 minutes from town it makes for a perfect stay in La Fortuna."
The price is $319
$361 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Noah's Forest by Tifakara
Nayara Springs - Adults only
Hot springs
Nayara Springs - Adults only
5.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (284)
"Es un sueño de hotel. Todo perfectamente pensado. El servicio, el lugar, las amenidades 5 estrellas. Volvería sin pensarlo."
The price is $560
$633 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Nayara Springs - Adults only
Hotel Arenal Lodge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
Hotel Arenal Lodge
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (978)
"beautiful properties "
The price is $173
$195 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 20 - Jun 21
Hotel Arenal Lodge
Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa
View from property
Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa
4.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (622)
"The views and quality of this resort is worth every penny. "
The price is $279
$315 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa
El Establo Mountain Hotel
2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas
El Establo Mountain Hotel
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"It has its own night tour, big property, pleasant and forested "
The price is $171
$193 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19
El Establo Mountain Hotel
Hotel El Silencio del Campo
Outdoor spa tub
Hotel El Silencio del Campo
4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (901)
"The staff are incredible! They were so nice and went over and above to make sure we had a wonderful vacation. The food was excellent as was the bar service by the hot springs. Thank you to everyone whi helped my husband when he fell there and got him to a clinic for stiches so quickly and stayed with him and brought him back to me, you all are the best!"
The price is $185
$210 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Hotel El Silencio del Campo
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

4.5/5(348 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and popular activities like hiking in Monteverde. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the local tours.

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Santa Elena Travel Info

Number of reviews
1,047
Accommodation
1,071 hotels
Highest price
$802
Lowest price
$40
Reasons to visit
Serpentario, Bat Jungle and Ranario
Hotels with nearby hiking
109
Hotels with free breakfast
36

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Santa Elena?

Hotel Claro de Luna is a favorite with Expedia customers. This hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other favorite options based on traveler reviews include Hostel Cattleya and Cala Lodge. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Santa Elena.

What's the top vacation rental that Santa Elena has to offer?

Casa Colibrí La Fortuna, San Carlos: This vacation home rental outside of Santa Elena is located on a lake and has an outdoor pool, a patio, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a garden and a spa tub. See all vacation rentals in Santa Elena.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Elena, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Santa Elena.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Santa Elena?

For more details about updating your trip to Santa Elena or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What's the best budget-friendly hotel in Santa Elena?

Based on our traveler reviews, Pensión Santa Elena is a top choice for a less expensive stay. Other options to stay on the cheap include Hostel Cattleya and Hotel Sloth Backpackers. View all budget hotels in Santa Elena.

What's the best accommodation when traveling with kids to Santa Elena?

Monteverde Lodge & Gardens by Böëna is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your family trip include Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco and Cala Lodge. Attractions in the area like Kalambu Hot Springs and Butterfly Conservatory are also fun for kids of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Santa Elena.

What's the best accommodation for a romantic vacation in Santa Elena?

Monteverde Lodge & Gardens by Böëna is a favorite hotel for couples, and features bathrobes and coffee makers. Another good option for your romantic getaway is Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco. See all romantic hotels in Santa Elena.

What is the top LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Santa Elena?

Cala Lodge is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel that features free breakfast and free WiFi. Cabinas El Pueblo - Hostel and Monteverde Eco Love are two other good options for your vacation. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Santa Elena.

What's the best pet-friendly accommodation in Santa Elena?

Monteverde Eco Love is a top dog-friendly guesthouse, and offers a restaurant and laundry facilities for its human guests. Other good options for you and your pet include Pensión Santa Elena and Hostel Cattleya. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Santa Elena.

What's the best place to stay with easy access to Monteverde Orchid Garden?

Adjacent to Monteverde Orchid Garden, Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 4-star hotel offers a full-service spa and free breakfast. Other good choices close by include El Establo Mountain Hotel and Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast.

What about the best place to stay close to Monteverde Orchid Garden?

One of the top choices for your stay is Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco, located next to Monteverde Orchid Garden, and this 4-star hotel offers a full-service spa and free breakfast. El Establo Mountain Hotel and Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast are a couple of other good and close options.

What's the best luxury place to stay in Santa Elena?

Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco is a 4-star hotel with a full-service spa and a terrace, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travelers looking for an elegant place to stay. Find more luxury hotels in Santa Elena.

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Casa Luna Hotel & Spa

Casa Luna Hotel & Spa

5/5 Excellent
"Everything about the place was great would def stay there again "
A verified traveler stayed at Casa Luna Hotel & Spa
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Casa Luna Hotel & Spa