Title: La Ese Holidays 2025 from £1,499 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in La Ese](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Ese-Hotels.d3000007696.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in La Ese](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Ese-Holiday-Rentals.d3000007696.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[La Ese Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-La-Ese.d3000007696.Car-Hire-Guide) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_packages.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # La Ese Holidays from £1,718 ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected ## Top La Ese Flight + Hotel Deals Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20960000/20957100/20957042/5ac88688_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel Three Sixty - Adults Only Save 100% on your flight £1,718 per person 9 Feb - 16 Feb found 1 day ago Return direct flight included London (LON) to San José (SJO) 10/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews) We had an amazing time! Thank you! Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2026-02-09/2026-02-16/?FromAirport=LON&Destination=SJO&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=20957042&paandie=true&dealMarker=ybeamNvBhS5JfwpBhiTG0jk3uSVGtTlPzLh7Se3t2cC0llYsAxT1GIW82bESbB1F) ![Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Member of the Cayuga Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1490000/1484900/1484897/71dcb97d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Member of the Cayuga Collection £3,288 per person 5 Feb - 12 Feb found 13 hours ago Return direct flight included London (LON) to San José (SJO) 9.8/10 Exceptional! (314 reviews) The staff and property were AMAZING-clean, accommodating, present, and beyond kind! Pura Vida! Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2026-02-05/2026-02-12/?FromAirport=LON&Destination=SJO&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=1484897&paandie=true&dealMarker=JWimMksbOUDhsX-us37Oe_WXbKABuEza2merxyDHgfbIHKFBCwDN1Tcfz4EH58yc) ![The Tranquilo Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36520000/36517900/36517873/ce1b97e6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Tranquilo Lodge Save 100% on your flight £1,756 per person 9 Feb - 16 Feb found 1 day ago Return direct flight included London (LON) to San José (SJO) 10/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews) Our stay at Tranquilo Lodge was an absolute dream. Sebastien and Christophe are the most amazing hosts. Sebastien helped us plan out the best 4-5 day itenerary and was always around to help with anything we needed during our stay. The grounds are beautiful and maintained well and the view from the pool is absolutely stunning. The serving staff Cristina and Alex were so friendly and attentive. The Chef cooked up amazing lunches and lovely 3-4 course dinners. My wife and I look forward to coming back to Drake Bay to visit everyone at Tranquilo Lodge again in the future ! Reviewed on 5 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2026-02-09/2026-02-16/?FromAirport=LON&Destination=SJO&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=36517873&paandie=true&dealMarker=ybeamNvBhS5JfwpBhiTG0jk3uSVGtTlPzLh7Se3t2cB-uphGdmcRB2x9JZ8fMLhO) ![Hotel Aguas Claras Member of the Cayuga Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19790000/19783000/19782910/c9274f87_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel Aguas Claras Member of the Cayuga Collection Save 100% on your flight £2,275 per person 9 Feb - 16 Feb found 1 day ago Return direct flight included London (LON) to San José (SJO) 9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews) This place did not stand to it reputation. It is an ok property, but extremely expensive. I do not think it is worth the price. Food selection is limited and i did not enjoyed it much. The beach next to the hotel is ok, not great for the premium Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2026-02-09/2026-02-16/?FromAirport=LON&Destination=SJO&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=19782910&paandie=true&dealMarker=ybeamNvBhS5JfwpBhiTG0kP5FxlAZNdkz1v9WI2eYMEGbKAiFkFVJHIRbb0ptAav) ![The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2307400/2307339/77052cfa_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal Save 100% on your flight £2,546 per person 13 Jan - 20 Jan found 15 hours ago Return direct flight included London (LHR) to San José (SJO) 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews) Exceeded expectations; everything was perfect from teh views to the amenities... all are fantastic. we honestly didn't take advantage of all the amenities and definitely plan to be back. Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2026-01-13/2026-01-20/?FromAirport=LHR&Destination=SJO&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=2307339&paandie=true&dealMarker=uvz3nf05e9-sLt1G9xfPH4SsmDL52IIIQzBy_lKqh9zVdNl5uaSuBfNvfjHxcWOa) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2025/11/05/BEX-BF-25_FR-DE-MX-UK_1_Desktop.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## Black Friday Sale Save up to 40% on select hotels. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=PKG_BF_PROMO_3000007696) ## La Ese Essential Information | Language | Spanish | | --- | --- | | Currency | Costa Rican colóns | | Local Welcome | ¡Hola! | | Local Goodbye | Adiós | | Closest Airport | Quepos (XQP) | ## Top hotels in La Ese ![Canavida Villas & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90020000/90013800/90013782/fb2f907a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Canavida Villas & Resort Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province £88 7 Dec - 8 Dec includes taxes & fees 9.8/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews) Our favourite stay while in Costa Rica. The villa was absolutely wonderful. We had everything we needed and more. We had an amazing panoramic view with lots of wildlife. I already miss my morning coffee on the patio with the amazing view and nature sounds. Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F12%2F2025&endDate=08%2F12%2F2025&selected=90013782&PinnedHotelID=90013782&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000007696) ![Golden Pineapple Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19810000/19807400/19807376/9b178bb1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Golden Pineapple Villas 3km East of Banco Costa Rica Bahía Ballena Puntarenas £406 5 Dec - 6 Dec includes taxes & fees 9.6/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews) Great staff Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F12%2F2025&endDate=06%2F12%2F2025&selected=19807376&PinnedHotelID=19807376&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000007696) ![Villas Rio Mar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/66200/66109/67c9bc41_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villas Rio Mar Dominical Beach Bahía Ballena Puntarenas 8.8/10 Excellent! (621 reviews) One of my favorite hotels. It’s clean, the swimming pool is nice, and the staff is very kind. There are many beautiful beaches nearby. They also have an electric outlet available for charging electric cars, which is very convenient. Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F12%2F2025&endDate=14%2F12%2F2025&selected=66109&PinnedHotelID=66109&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000007696) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F12%2F2025&endDate=14%2F12%2F2025&selected=66109&PinnedHotelID=66109&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000007696) [See all 954 properties in La Ese](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&startDate=30%2F11%2F2025&endDate=01%2F12%2F2025®ionId=3000007696) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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