Title: The Best Hotels Closest to Playa Guaria 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 Guaria Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Playa-Guaria.d553248635997364848.Car-Hire-Guide)[Playa Guaria Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Guaria-Santa-Elena.d553248635997364848.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 [13 Feb - 14 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635997364848&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [14 Feb - 15 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635997364848&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635997364848&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635997364848&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Recommended Price (low to high) Distance Property class ## Our top choices for Playa Guaria 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) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/8d4a7232.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/6a74930d.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) 1.3 mi from Playa Guaria 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 £78 includes taxes & fees 14 Feb - 15 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) 4.8 mi from Playa Guaria 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) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/2739b048.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/830e5668.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/ac71f68b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/178af1c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Blue-Dream-Kiteboarding-Resort.h18757289.Hotel-Information) 4.5 mi from Playa Guaria 8.6/10 Excellent (71 reviews) "Everything was great, especially the staff, and all the conveniences." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) carl £43 includes taxes & fees 15 Feb - 16 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Blue-Dream-Kiteboarding-Resort.h18757289.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/b2be50b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/884ed68a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/b783f6cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/0d50e97c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Punta Descartes [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Hotel-Punta-Descartes.h96776870.Hotel-Information) 9.1 mi from Playa Guaria 8.6/10 Excellent (24 reviews) "Excelente Service and Good Food," ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Elsworth [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Hotel-Punta-Descartes.h96776870.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/dc47215a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Balcony | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/02e7f5b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Balcony | 1 bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/a8169eac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Balcony | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/w1969h1536x0y0-dcb0261d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Linda Casita [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Linda-Casita-Breakfast-Included.h114116119.Hotel-Information) 5.7 mi from Playa Guaria 10/10 Exceptional (1 review) "Muy buena atención excelente el local" ![Costa Rica](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/cr.svg) Daniel £32 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Linda-Casita-Breakfast-Included.h114116119.Hotel-Information) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124400000/124396700/124396659/8ef525db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124400000/124396700/124396659/8eb1f951.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124400000/124396700/124396659/df27dcaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Sea View | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124400000/124396700/124396659/34536ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Esencia de Miel Villas & Boutique Safari [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Esencia-De-Miel-Villas-Boutique-Safari.h124396659.Hotel-Information) 4 mi from Playa Guaria £164 includes taxes & fees 14 Feb - 15 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Cruz-Hotels-Esencia-De-Miel-Villas-Boutique-Safari.h124396659.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=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28®ionId=553248635997364848&adults=2&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Compare popular hotels close to Playa Guaria | Property | Property class | Guest rating | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet-friendly | WiFi included | | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------ | ------------------ | ---- | --- | ------------ | ------------- | | | ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/18103ff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Santa Elena Lodge | 2.5 star property | 9.8Exceptional22 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/aee98d16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Nandel Beach Resort | 3.5 star property | 8.4Very good191 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/2739b048.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort | 2.5 star property | 8.6Excellent71 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/b2be50b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Hotel Punta Descartes | 3.0 star property | 8.6Excellent24 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/dc47215a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Linda Casita | 2.0 star property | 10.0Exceptional1 review | View | | | | | | ## Top Playa Guaria 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) ![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) ![Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2211800/2211738/310232c5_y.jpg) ### Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport 10/10 Excellent "I forgot my grey sweater either in the bar/ dining table on Sunday night or in room 202 Monday morning. If found, I return on March 2\. Allan Roach" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Liberia-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Liberia-Airport.h2211738.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) ![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) ![Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1858800/1858721/177d51e5_y.jpg) ### Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa 10/10 Excellent "Clean, amazing staff, beautiful grounds. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canas-Dulces-Hotels-Buena-Vista-Del-Rincon-Eco-Adventure-Park.h1858721.Hotel-Information) ## Hotels near other Playa Guaria attractions ### 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) ### Junquillal Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Junquillal Beach during your trip to Santa Elena? [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248635997364935) ### 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 Mostrencal Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Mostrencal 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=553248635997363716) ### 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 Coyotera Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Coyotera 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=553248635997364209) ## Frequently asked questions ### What's the area like around Playa Guaria? ### What's the best place to stay close to Playa Guaria? ### How many hotels will I find near Playa Guaria? ### If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Guaria, will I receive a refund? ### What can I see and do near Playa Guaria?