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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
The price is AU$100 per night from 17 May to 18 May
AU$100
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
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 by Böëna

Monteverde Lodge by Böëna

4 out of 5
Monteverde Monteverde Puntarenas
The price is AU$580 per night from 17 May to 18 May
AU$580
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
A stay at Monteverde Lodge by Böëna places you in the heart of Monteverde, a 1-minute drive from Monteverde Orchid Garden and 10 minutes from Monteverde Cloud ...
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Cala Lodge

Cala Lodge

3 out of 5
Monteverde Monteverde Puntarenas
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$117 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$117
14 May - 15 May
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Cala Lodge in Monteverde, you'll be in the entertainment district, within a 10-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and ...
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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
The price is AU$217 per night from 29 May to 30 May
AU$217
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
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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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
13 Km Oeste del Centro La Fortuna Alajuela
The price is AU$929 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$929
14 May - 15 May
includes taxes & fees
Located in La Fortuna, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is on the riverwalk, within a 5-minute drive of Tabacon Hot Springs and Go Adventure Park.
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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
The price is AU$274 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$274
14 May - 15 May
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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Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

4 out of 5
From Fortuna center 7km towards Volcano La Fortuna Alajuela
The price is AU$344 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$344
14 May - 15 May
includes taxes & fees
When you stay at Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort in La Fortuna, you'll be in the entertainment district, within a 5-minute drive of Go Adventure Park and Natura ...
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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$913 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$913
14 May - 15 May
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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Hotel Lomas del Volcán

Hotel Lomas del Volcán

4 out of 5
4.5 Km NW of Fortuna La Fortuna Alajuela
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$345 per night from 22 May to 23 May
AU$345
22 May - 23 May
includes taxes & fees
When you stay at Hotel Lomas del Volcán in La Fortuna, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs.
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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

Accommodation
1,438 hotels
Lowest Price
AU$100
Highest Price
AU$929
Popular hotels
Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast, Monteverde Lodge by Böëna , Cala Lodge, Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa, Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience, Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort, The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal, Hotel Lomas del Volcán

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