Title: Santa Elena Travel Guide: Best of Santa Elena, Guanacaste Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Elena](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena-Hotels.d553248635973283445.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Santa Elena](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635973283445.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Santa Elena Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Elena.d553248635973283445.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Elena Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena.d553248635973283445.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santa Elena Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Islas Murciélago humanity patrimony Guanacaste Unique rock formation of its type in the world #beautifull island in Northern Costa Rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635973283445/5463d1b1-7c9c-4807-8d75-fd031bfc904a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Islas Murciélago humanity patrimony Guanacaste Unique rock formation of its type in the world #beautifull island in Northern Costa Rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635973283445/5463d1b1-7c9c-4807-8d75-fd031bfc904a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Islas Murciélago humanity patrimony Guanacaste Unique rock formation of its type in the world #beautifull island in Northern Costa Rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635973283445/a8cf1148-947f-492c-b162-29d7189b8cbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mirador a 4 kilómetros calle hacia Playa Naranjo donde está Roca Bruja! #EndlessSummer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500188/f7bd4d82-368e-4fbd-bf80-0f18c77dc559.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Santa Elena Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635973283445) - Top hotels in Santa Elena - Top Holiday Rentals in Santa Elena ![Condovac la Costa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12540000/12534600/12534581/e5e1be5d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Condovac la Costa 400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal £152 14 Mar - 15 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 6.8/10 (1,000 reviews) Clean and tidy, friendly staff. Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026&selected=12534581&PinnedHotelID=12534581&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973283445) ![Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2211800/2211738/310232c5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport Ruta #21 Frente Al Liberia £126 16 Mar - 17 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,457 reviews) 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 Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F03%2F2026&endDate=17%2F03%2F2026&selected=2211738&PinnedHotelID=2211738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973283445) ![Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95680000/95677000/95676903/2edaf9e4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium Liberia Guanacaste £129 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,311 reviews) Amenities especially the pool. Location and airport shuttle. Comfortable room Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=95676903&PinnedHotelID=95676903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635973283445) [See all 1,403 properties in Santa Elena](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635973283445) 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. ![Toro Blanco Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15250000/15241600/15241531/ecee94d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Toro Blanco Resort 25 Metros Sur de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal Guanacaste Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (143 reviews) I enjoy our room, very clean, not very big but everything you need, small kitchenette, nice private patio, table and couch, where you eat your breakfast. Close to the beach and choice of restaurant. Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Coco-Hotels-Toro-Blanco-Resort.h15241531.Hotel-Information) ![Bahia Pez Vela Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1119000/1118962/7a5fdddd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bahia Pez Vela Resort Playa del Coco Sardinal Guanacaste Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews) Loveley resort! Great beach! Xlnt food! Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Ocotal-Hotels-Bahia-Pez-Vela-Resort.h1118962.Hotel-Information) ![Hermosa Paradise](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74430000/74425100/74425070/5943c447_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hermosa Paradise Highway 159 behind Super Luperon Sardinal Guanacaste Province Stay at this aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 14 beach bars. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (103 reviews) Sauberer Raum, Küche war OKAY, ruhig. Sauberer Pool Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jaco-Hotels-Hermosa-Paradise.h74425070.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Santa Elena](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635973283445&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Santa Elena hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14)[13 Feb - 14 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15)[14 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635973283445&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Maritza Biological Station Explore the great outdoors at Maritza Biological Station, a lovely green space in Santa Elena. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maritza-Biological-Station-Santa-Elena.d553248621532964969.Attraction) #### Junquillal Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Junquillal Beach during your trip to Santa Elena? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Junquillal-Beach-Santa-Elena.d553248635997364935.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Casona-Santa-Elena.d553248621532964806.Attraction) #### Playa Blanca Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Blanca during your trip to Santa Elena? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Blanca-Santa-Elena.d553248635997364210.Attraction) #### Playa Coronado Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Coronado during your trip to Cuajiniquil? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Coronado-Santa-Elena.d977882272466481152.Attraction) #### Sector Murciélago Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sector Murciélago during your trip to Santa Elena? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sector-Murcielago-Santa-Elena.d977882288085905408.Attraction) ### Things to do ![La Leona Adventure Hike – Most Popular Family Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48861114/a90fa043-8dcb-45da-a8ac-15a562de5680.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### La Leona Adventure Hike – Most Popular Family Tour £95 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/la-leona-adventure-hike-most-popular-family-tour.a48861114.activity-details) ![Papagayo Gulf: 2 Dives Half-Day Scuba Dive Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4556818/3ca6b91f-113e-474e-aa03-165683b6b4d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Papagayo Gulf: 2 Dives Half-Day Scuba Dive Tour £95 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/papagayo-gulf-2-dives-half-day-scuba-dive-tour.a4556818.activity-details) ![Guanacaste: Discover Scuba Dive Day in Papagayo Gulf](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46416318/b6516520-1b96-47f6-81c7-c62f850c8ac4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guanacaste: Discover Scuba Dive Day in Papagayo Gulf £120 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guanacaste-discover-scuba-dive-day-in-papagayo-gulf.a46416318.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Elena](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Elena.d553248635973283445.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Santa Elena - Places of interest - [Santa Rosa National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Rosa-National-Park-Guanacaste.d6071371.Attraction) - [Coco Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Coco-Beach-Guanacaste.d6071351.Attraction) - [Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rincon-De-La-Vieja-Volcano-National-Park-Costa-Rica.d6071373.Attraction) - [La Leona Waterfall ](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Leona-Waterfall-Canas-Dulces.d654255241125371904.Attraction) - [Playa Nacascolo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Nacascolo-Guanacaste.d553248635997364854.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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