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Reserve a El General holiday package and focus on what counts — having fun. There's no more travel planning headaches, just a lot more free time to savour the best parts of this captivating city, such as its welcoming locals and cultural experiences. There's lots to explore during a trip to El General, including Canaan Cheeses and Samaritan Chocolate. Whoever you're heading away with and whatever you plan to spend, your dream El General holiday is only clicks away with Expedia.
Top El General Flight + Hotel Deals
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Drake Bay Getaway Resort
Price was £1,555, price is now £1,176 per person
£1,176
per person
6 Jun - 13 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Manchester (MAN) to San José (SJO)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
The view from the room overlooking the bay is very nice, but the room has no air conditioning/heat pump so it is hard to enjoy as it is very hot. There also are no screens in the bathroom so every night there are many insects, several of them are quite large. It made for a much less enjoyable stay especially at this price point. At the very least, I would suggest they install screens so that there won’t be as many insects.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Peace Lodge
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Price was £2,798, price is now £1,875 per person
£1,875
per person
27 May - 1 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Madrid (MAD) to San José (SJO)
10/10 Exceptional! (532 reviews)
Staff were very nice. Beautiful location and gorgeous property.
I didn’t like the fact that animals were in captivity. We went to Nayara next and found monkeys were free there jumping from tree to tree. It also got very crowded during the day as they allow outside guests to the gardens.
It is priced high compared to other luxury properties and its overall value. Adding the breakfast can be a good feature they can offer.
Overall - staff are very nice. We likes the trails and waterfall. Value for money - not as good as Nayara
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
Price was £1,939, price is now £1,337 per person
£1,337
per person
6 Jun - 13 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Manchester (MAN) to San José (SJO)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (411 reviews)
We loved our stay at Chachagua! The room was beautiful and we felt immersed in the rainforest, while relaxing in luxery accomodations. The staff was amazing, the hot springs and river slide were definite highlights. Highly recommend and would say that it's worth the drive.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Cloud Forest Lodge
Price was £2,050, price is now £1,488 per person
£1,488
per person
6 Jun - 13 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Manchester (MAN) to San José (SJO)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (145 reviews)
Very clean room. Staff is efficient and friendly. We had a great view into the cloud forest. Wish I could have stayed longer but definitely on the list if I rebook.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
El General Essential Information
Language | Spanish |
|---|---|
Currency | Costa Rican colóns |
Local Welcome | ¡Hola! |
Local Goodbye | Adiós |
Max Temp Winter | 27ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 24ºC |
Top Sights | Cerro Terbi, Los Crestones and Cloudbridge Nature Preserve |
Top hotels in El General
Villas Rio Mar
Dominical Beach Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £95 per night from 1 May to 2 May
£95
1 May - 2 May
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (640 reviews)
Pura vida
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
1.5 KM Noroeste del catarata Bahía Ballena Puntarenas
The price is £348 per night from 4 May to 5 May
£348
4 May - 5 May
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (311 reviews)
Incredible staff incredible property incredible stay 10 out of 10
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Canavida Villas & Resort
Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province
The price is £83 per night from 8 May to 9 May
£83
8 May - 9 May
includes taxes & fees
9.8/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)
Best views. Excellent staff and clean room. Although property is a bit far and on a rocky road but when you reach there the views just take your breath away. Awesome experience. We could have stayed there for ever.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
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What to do in El General
Waterfalls and Beach Caves Adventure in Costa Rica
£104
per adult
Wildlife Safari Float by Kayak in Peñas Blancas River from Arenal
£65
per adult
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