Title: The Best Hotels Closest to Playa Blanca in Santa Elena - 2026 Updated Prices | Expedia.co.uk [Holiday Rentals in Santa Elena](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635973283445.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Playa Blanca Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Playa-Blanca.d553248635997364210.Car-Hire-Guide)[Playa Blanca Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Blanca-Santa-Elena.d553248635997364210.Attraction) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [14 Feb - 15 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635997364210&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [15 Feb - 16 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635997364210&startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635997364210&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635997364210&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Recommended Price (low to high) Distance Property class ## Our top choices for Playa Blanca hotels ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/18103ff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/b39f5729.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/fb1aee9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/8d4a7232.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Santa Elena Lodge [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena-Hotels-Santa-Elena-Lodge.h103913218.Hotel-Information) 11.6 mi from Playa Blanca 9.8/10 Exceptional (22 reviews) "What a slice of paradise! Rooms, staff, hotel facilities were fantastic and run by a Costa Rican familyas described and pictured. Excellent if you’d like an out-of-the-way place from the crowds, this area is absolutely perfect." ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Robert £74 includes taxes & fees 21 Feb - 22 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena-Hotels-Santa-Elena-Lodge.h103913218.Hotel-Information) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/aee98d16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/cae37198.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/47155368.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/65be772d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nandel Beach Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Nandel-Beach-Resort.h69385292.Hotel-Information) 11.8 mi from Playa Blanca 8.4/10 Very good (191 reviews) "Nice room" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Radley [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Nandel-Beach-Resort.h69385292.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01®ionId=553248635997364210&adults=2&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Playa Blanca Hotel Reviews ![Villas Sol Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1820000/1810700/1810654/a968fedf_y.jpg) ### Villas Sol Beach Resort 10/10 Excellent "Wonderful stay" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Hermosa-Hotels-Villas-Sol-Hotel-And-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive.h1810654.Hotel-Information) ![Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21890000/21883000/21882911/cd2adec8_y.jpg) ### Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort 10/10 Excellent "Staff were amazing, friendly, helpful and genuinely nice. The fresh food, especially the fruit was great. The pools, our room, the main hotel was clean and well kept. Highly recommend this place." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Papagayo-Hotels-Planet-Hollywood-Beach-Resort-Costa-Rica-All-Inclusive.h21882911.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2820000/2818800/2818771/998dab18_y.jpg) ### Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive 10/10 Excellent "Didn’t want to leave " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sardinal-Hotels-Riu-Guanacaste-All-Inclusive.h2818771.Hotel-Information) ![Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6480000/6476700/6476638/8a49264b_y.jpg) ### Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt 10/10 Excellent "Amazing the best " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Papagayo-Hotels-Andaz-Costa-Rica-Resort-At-Peninsula-Papagayo-A-Concept-By-Hyatt.h6476638.Hotel-Information) ![Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14880000/14872400/14872316/6d0f7b2f_y.jpg) ### Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel 10/10 Excellent "This place was beautiful. The grounds are amazing and well kept. The service was great. Breakfast was delicious. Pool area was nice and not crowded with a great bartender. The beach directly out from hotel is a bit rocky but a short walk down the beach there are amazing areas to get in the water. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Panama-Beach-Hotels-Papagayo-Golden-Palms-Beachfront-Hotel.h14872316.Hotel-Information) ![Condovac la Costa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12540000/12534600/12534581/e5e1be5d_y.jpg) ### Condovac la Costa 10/10 Excellent "Clean and tidy, friendly staff. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Hermosa-Hotels-Condovac-La-Costa.h12534581.Hotel-Information) ![CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1340000/1334000/1333932/1ded58e0_y.jpg) ### CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive 10/10 Excellent "Excellent facilities, beautiful grounds and professional friendly staff. All the meals were superb and beyond our expectations. If you want to be treated like royalty in a quiet natural setting with monkeys and plentiful birds, this it the place!" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Papagayo-Hotels-Casa-Conde-Beach-Front-Hotel.h1333932.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5440000/5431400/5431338/9bf2a11d_y.jpg) ### Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive 10/10 Excellent "This please was incredible!!! The food, the staff, the property, the entertainment was all top notch. We never did any of the restaurants because we had kids and didn’t want to wait in line so can say that the buffet has amazing food and soooo many options to choose from. There was always chairs to sit around the pool. The staff who do the entertainment were super fun and engaging. The wait staff especially Christopher were amazing at drinking you drinks either on the beach or around the pool!!! The rooms were made up everyday and stocked the mini fridge. Everyone was so friendly and helpful this was probably the nicest resort we have been to. 5 plus stars!!! Would go back tomorrow if I could" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sardinal-Hotels-Riu-Palace-Costa-Rica-All-Inclusive.h5431338.Hotel-Information) ![Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/660000/659700/659642/85805c69_y.jpg) ### Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive 10/10 Excellent "Food was excellent. Staff was very friendly. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Panama-Beach-Hotels-Occidental-Papagayo-Adults-Only-All-Inclusive.h659642.Hotel-Information) ## Hotels near other Playa Blanca attractions ### La Casona You can find out about the history of Santa Elena with a trip to La Casona. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621532964806) ### Sector Murciélago Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sector Murciélago during your trip to Santa Elena? [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=977882288085905408) ### Playa Rajadita Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Rajadita during your trip to La Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=977882274456674304) ### West Rajada Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at West Rajada Beach during your trip to El Jobo? [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248635997364839) ### Playa Coronado Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Coronado during your trip to Cuajiniquil? [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=977882272466481152) ### Playa Cuajiniquil Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Cuajiniquil during your trip to Cuajiniquil? [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248635997364188) ### Playa Guaria Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Guaria during your trip to Cuajiniquil? [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248635997364848) ### Playa Jobo Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Jobo during your trip to El Jobo? [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248635997364204) ## Frequently asked questions ### What's the area like around Playa Blanca? ### What's the best hotel to stay close to Playa Blanca? ### If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Blanca, will I receive a refund?