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Your Santa Elena Holiday

Book a customised Santa Elena holiday package that includes everything you need and no unnecessary extras. Good for hiking, views and nature, consider basing yourself in the neighbourhood of La Lindora. Fill your free time with tours of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde and Curi-Cancha Reserve, some of the top attractions you really should see during your trip to Santa Elena. Expedia is here to help you escape your routine. Tailor your holiday to Santa Elena to suit your style of travel, whatever that may look like.

Top Santa Elena Flight + Hotel Deals

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Alameda Cariari

Alameda Cariari

3 out of 5
Ciudad Cariari
Price was £1,170, price is now £969 per person
£969
per person
6 Jun - 12 Jun
found 2 days ago
Return direct flight included
London (LHR) to San José (SJO)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (332 reviews)
Just what we needed. Nice, clean olace, close to the airport.

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Auténtico Hotel

Auténtico Hotel

3 out of 5
Merced
Price was £1,311, price is now £982 per person
£982
per person
6 Jun - 12 Jun
found 2 days ago
Return direct flight included
London (LHR) to San José (SJO)
8.4/10 Very Good! (666 reviews)
This was a great hotel for our stay in San Jose. The staff were friendly, accommodating, and always ready to help. Check in was smooth and efficient, our room was fine, and we enjoyed using the pool (although it is cold) and the onsite restaurant.

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

4 out of 5
Price was £1,201, price is now £988 per person
£988
per person
6 Jun - 12 Jun
found 2 days ago
Return direct flight included
London (LHR) to San José (SJO)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,212 reviews)
Its not a 5 star hotel, but great for the price. I received so much assistance from the front desk staff, the gate guard, and the servers. Amazing staff that made this visit exceptional. The staff turned it into a five-star visit.

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Hotel Bougainvillea San José

3.5 out of 5
Price was £1,367, price is now £1,126 per person
£1,126
per person
6 Jun - 12 Jun
found 2 days ago
Return direct flight included
London (LHR) to San José (SJO)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (451 reviews)
Breakfast was terrific, fresh and lots of choices, plus excellent coffee. Dinner, drinks and desserts were divine. This is an older hotel with a bit of that “funky” wet smell in some carpeted areas, but that was my only complaint. Pool and grounds were gorgeous and well maintained.

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Cacique
Price was £1,225, price is now £1,027 per person
£1,027
per person
6 Jun - 12 Jun
found 2 days ago
Return direct flight included
London (LHR) to San José (SJO)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,453 reviews)
All Hampton inns the same. Perfect

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Santa Elena Essential Information

Language
Spanish
Currency
Costa Rican colóns
Local Welcome
¡Hola!
Local Goodbye
Adiós
Closest Airport
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
Max Temp Winter
32ºC
Max Temp Summer
32ºC
Top Sights
Bat Jungle, Serpentario and Ranario

Top hotels in Santa Elena

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 £70 per night from 2 May to 3 May
£70
2 May - 3 May
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
Lovely helpful staff. Nice kitchen area. Very good breakfast included. Good location. The only negative was that our windows rattled all night for our 3 day stay due to the wind which is very strong here at the top of the hill.

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Monteverde Lodge by Böëna

Monteverde Lodge by Böëna

4 out of 5
Monteverde Monteverde Puntarenas
The price is £278 per night from 10 May to 11 May
£278
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (469 reviews)
The grounds were beautiful with several short trails. We really enjoyed the night hike. Great food and hospitality.

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Monteverde Lodge by Böëna
Cala Lodge

Cala Lodge

3 out of 5
Monteverde Monteverde Puntarenas
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £65 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£65
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (573 reviews)
Very clean, nice location and staff.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Cala Lodge
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and popular activities such as hiking in Monteverde. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the local tours.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

What to do in Santa Elena

Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle

Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle

£28
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle
Monteverde Night Tour Unique Experience

Monteverde Night Tour Unique Experience

£26
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Monteverde Night Tour Unique Experience
Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Nature Walk with Local Naturalist

Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Nature Walk with Local Naturalist

£22
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Nature Walk with Local Naturalist
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