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Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast

3 out of 5
300 Mtrs Southwest From SuperCompro Monteverde Puntarenas
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
When you stay at Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast in Monteverde, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Monteverde Orchid Garden and Monteverde ...
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Monteverde Lodge

Monteverde Lodge

4 out of 5
Monteverde Monteverde Puntarenas
The price is AU$773 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
AU$773
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
A stay at Monteverde Lodge places you in the heart of Monteverde, a 1-minute drive from Monteverde Orchid Garden and 10 minutes from Monteverde Cloud Forest ...
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Ficus Sunset Suites

Ficus Sunset Suites

4 out of 5
200 mts north east from Banco Popular Monteverde Puntarenas
A stay at Ficus Sunset Suites places you in the heart of Monteverde, steps from Monteverde Orchid Garden and a 3-minute drive from Monteverde Butterfly ...
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Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

3.5 out of 5
6 km oeste del Parque Central La Fortuna
Located in La Fortuna, Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Los Lagos Hot Springs and Paradise Hot Springs.
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The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

5 out of 5
9 Km West and 3.5 km North of La Fortuna Monterrey Alajuela
The price is AU$1,420 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
AU$1,420
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Located in Monterrey, The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Natura Eco Park and Arenal Volcano National Park.
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Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

3.5 out of 5
From Fortuna center 7km towards Volcano La Fortuna Alajuela
The price is AU$642 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
AU$642
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
When you stay at Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort in La Fortuna, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Go Adventure Park and Natura Eco ...
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The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

4.5 out of 5
2.5mi / 4km from Fortuna La Fortuna Alajuela
The price is AU$1,028 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
AU$1,028
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
When you stay at The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only in La Fortuna, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Paradise Hot Springs and ...
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Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

4 out of 5
7 Km West From La Fortuna La Fortuna Alajuela
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$488 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$488
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Located in La Fortuna, Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Ecotermales Fortuna and Ecoglide Arenal ...
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Baldi Hot Springs Hotel and Spa

Baldi Hot Springs Hotel and Spa

3.5 out of 5
Del Centro De La Fortuna 4 Km La Fortuna Alajuela
The price is AU$828 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
AU$828
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
When you stay at Baldi Hot Springs Hotel and Spa in La Fortuna, you'll be near the airport, just steps from Baldi Hot Springs and 3 minutes by foot from Paradise ...
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Hotels in Santa Elena

Searching for accommodation in Santa Elena? Whether you're planning on a dirty getaway with bae, a break with your BFF or riding solo (cos why not!), you'll find stacks of insanely good hotel deals on lastminute.com.au. With a whopping 50 hotels within 2 kilometres of the centre, the biggest hassle you'll face will be narrowing it down to just one.

The Monteverde Lodge & Gardens and the El Establo Mountain Hotel are two of the most central pads in Santa Elena. The Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco and the Hotel Ficus Sunset Suites are also well worth a look in.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a protected nature reserve that can be explored by foot. If you're wanting to spend a few nights nearby, suss out Trapp Family Lodge and Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge Simple as! Listen for the songs of local birdlife as you walk around Curi-Cancha Reserve. Luckily, Hotel Heliconia and Cala Lodge are nearby, so you can stop by and see it as often as you'd like!

You may also like to try The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal, which is 25 kilometres away. Or perhaps the Nayara Resort Spa & Gardens, just a distance of 25 kilometres from Santa Elena. Further alternatives are the Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, 25 kilometres away, and the Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa, 25 kilometres away.

Caviar or corn dogs? However you like to roll, you're sure to enjoy a trip to La Fortuna, 25 kilometres away. With Arenal Adventure World and La Fortuna Waterfall to explore, you won't be bored here. Some of our recommended La Fortuna accommodation options include the Green Lagoon Wellbeing Resort and Hotel Las Cabanitas. 25 kilometres to the northeast of Santa Elena you can also stay at Chachagua, which is home to the Finca Luna Nueva Lodge and Lavas del Arenal. Whether you're shooting through or staying in Chachagua, make sure you visit Proyecto Asis and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal.

After being on a plane for hours, there's nothing like a bubble bath followed by a nap in a soft cosy bed. So why not snag a room at the Hampton Inn and Suites San Jose Airport or the Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport? Each is within cooee of Juan Santamaria International Airport, which sits 75 kilometres from Santa Elena's centre.

Santa Elena hotels essential information

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1,315 hotels
Lowest Price
AU$488
Highest Price
AU$1,420
Popular hotels
Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast, Monteverde Lodge, Ficus Sunset Suites, Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort, The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal, Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort, The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only, Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience, Baldi Hot Springs Hotel and Spa

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