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A covered walkway with a tiled floor, surrounded by greenery and a wooden ceiling structure.

A clear blue swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a stone border and tropical plants.

A spacious outdoor dining area with long wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery.

A covered walkway with a tiled floor, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

1. La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge

La Virgen

Tom

£82

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern outdoor lounge area with wooden structures, seating, and tropical plants.

A chef standing behind a counter with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a variety of food items.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view of greenery, a painting on the wall, and a telephone on the nightstand.

2. Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge

La Virgen

EDWARD HUGH

£62

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern building surrounded by dense greenery, with a large tree in the foreground.

A resort with multiple wooden buildings, lush greenery, and a variety of plants and trees.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and lush greenery.

An indoor area with a reflective floor, wooden columns, and a group of people gathered around a table.

3. Selva Verde Lodge

Puerto Viejo

Melissa

£106

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A swimming pool with a stone border, surrounded by lush greenery.

A thatched-roof structure with a stone sculpture in the foreground, surrounded by rocks and greenery.

An outdoor restaurant with tables set for dining, surrounded by greenery.

A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, a thatched roof, and a view of greenery outside.

4. Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge

La Virgen

Edgar

£81

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a canopy.

A spacious living area with a bed, sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A narrow path with circular stone steps leading through a lush, green forested area towards a rustic building with a corrugated metal roof.

5. Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat

La Virgen

Julie

£45

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A wooden balcony with a view of dense green foliage.

A reception area with a signboard, a bench, and a metal gate.

A pathway through a lush garden with dense foliage and a variety of plants.

A spacious indoor area with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a stainless steel surface, and a green wall with a clock.

6. La Selva Biological Station

Barrio Flaminia

Chris

£84

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A compact kitchen with a stone wall, wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a refrigerator.

An outdoor kitchen area with a stone wall backdrop, a built-in refrigerator, and a seating arrangement.

A rectangular swimming pool with a wooden deck surrounding it, a small round table with a fan, and a grassy area with plants.

A hot tub with a wooden bench and a small table with a woven basket, set on a wooden deck with a view of greenery and a body of water.

7. Hotel Ecopaisajes Lake Premier Resort

Santa Rita

£109

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and hanging lights.

A two-story building with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A room with a bed, a table, and a view of the forest.

An indoor dining area with wooden walls and ceiling, tables and chairs, a kitchen visible through an open door, and hanging light fixtures.

8. Hotel del Bosque

Santa Rita

pooja

£54

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A woman in a swimsuit sitting in a hot spring surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

A person lying on a wooden deck with a chain-link fence and palm trees in the background.

A pool with a stone wall and palm trees.

A wooden cabin with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by trees.

9. Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa

Venecia

KARNDEEP

£69

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel entrance with a stone tower, palm trees, and a sign indicating a security parking area.

A variety of potted plants arranged on a tiled floor, likely in a greenhouse or garden setting.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and large windows with plants.

A spacious room with large windows, a tiled floor, and a variety of seating options including sofas and chairs.

10. Hotel Torrre Fuerte

Venecia

£45

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A wooden structure with a view of dense forest.

An aerial view of a lush green forest with a small blue pool surrounded by dense foliage.

A wooden treehouse with a balcony, surrounded by dense forest.

A cabin with two beds, a dining area, and a balcony with a view of the forest.

11. Maquenque Lodge

Pital

Linda

£119

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A pathway surrounded by lush tropical plants and a wooden structure overhead.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a decorative pillow, a nightstand lamp, a small table with a book, and a view of greenery through a window with curtains.

A covered outdoor seating area with a pool in the background.

A pool with a mermaid statue, surrounded by lush greenery and a decorative stone railing.

12. Ara Ambigua Lodge

Puerto Viejo

Robert

£77

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A swimming pool with a covered area and palm trees.

An outdoor covered area with tables set up for an event, surrounded by greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a small table with a plant.

An outdoor event space with round tables covered in white tablecloths, chairs with white and orange sashes, and a red wall in the background.

13. Hotel Maguey

Puerto Viejo

Vladimir

£38

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A covered wooden deck with benches and a hammock.

A kitchen with a central island, wooden shelves above, and a potted plant on the right.

A hotel room with two beds, wooden beams on the ceiling, a painting on the wall, and a mirror.

A two-story building with a wooden structure, surrounded by lush greenery.

14. La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge

Pital

"Great place if you are looking to do bird watching and other nature related activities. The bird feeders not only attract an incredible amount of birds but also some other mammals such as the Agouti and the Coati. The area is known for sightings of the King Vulture, all types of toucans, tanagers, parrots, etc. Including a Cayman that lives in the lagoon. They also have trails. Food was good, specially breakfast."

Jorge Mario

£71

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A wooden deck with a pool, a lounge chair, and a view of a lake and greenery.

A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier. There is a wooden cabinet and a door leading outside.

A two-story house with a tiled roof, large windows, and a porch with a railing.

A house with a wooden deck, a covered porch, and a garden with flowers and plants.

15. El Lugar Hotel & Nature Reserve Costa Rica

Las Horquetas

Eric

£174

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor covered area with exercise equipment, a table tennis table, and a punching bag.

A living room with a grey sofa, a small table with a vase of flowers, a white rug, and a butterfly wall decoration.

A hotel room with two beds, a small refrigerator, a television mounted on the wall, and a door leading to a balcony.

A courtyard with a gravel path, surrounded by greenery and a building with a red roof.

16. Hotel Vale's

Aguas Zarcas

Jose

£51

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with metal chairs and a bench, a wooden door, and a yellow wall in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a framed picture, a window with a curtain, and a view of a garden.

A swimming pool with clear water reflecting sunlight, surrounded by greenery and a building with a tiled roof.

A bar area with a chalkboard menu, outdoor seating, and a view of trees.

17. Gran Gavilan del Sarapiqui Lodge

Puerto Viejo

Zbigniew K.

£62

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A wooden covered walkway with a central railing, surrounded by lush greenery.

A reception desk with a stone wall backdrop, wooden railings, and a view of the outdoors.

A wooden cabin with a tiled floor, wicker furniture, and curtains.

A wooden house with a balcony and palm trees.

18. Pedacito de Cielo Ecologe

Pital

Jan

£49

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A house surrounded by dense tropical vegetation, with a visible wooden structure and a red roof.

A wooden interior with a person reading a book, another person walking, and a table with a lamp.

A person sitting on a wooden bench with a view of a wooden structure and hanging plants.

A wooden bench in a lush, green environment with dense foliage.

19. Las Cabanas

Venecia

Stephanie

£38

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern two-story house with a well-maintained garden, featuring red flowering bushes and a lawn.

An outdoor patio with a pergola, potted plants, a white table, and black chairs.

A modern living area with a stone wall, a sofa, a coffee maker, and a vase with flowers.

A courtyard with a stone wall, a blue door, and a small table.

20. Hotel Boutique Malibu Los Sueños

Puerto Viejo

FERNANDO

£36

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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Top Santa Isabel Hotel Reviews

Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Maravilloso lugar para desconectarse y descansar"

Peace Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast should be included in the price."

Hotel Terra Viva

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and clean room. Beautiful location great staff good coffee ☕️"

La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Maquenque Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This is a barely discovered gem, a rare destination that will leave you with lifelong memories. We stayed here 9 years ago, and returned this summer. The rainforest location is unique. We stayed in a treehouse, with frequent visits from spider monkeys and seemingly endless species of birds. We partook for a second time the riverboat tour through the local rainforest, up through the Nicaragua border. We saw spectacular macaws, toucans, and numerous other bird species. We encountered crocodiles, circling vultures over cow pastures, a green river snake swimming at the town boat dock. We saw other monkey species hanging out in the trees, iguanas… But perhaps most memorable to us was the genuineness of the Eco Lodge staff. Many are local, and share with us their pride in their community. Their true warmth allows us to experience the rainforest, not as a visiting tourist, but as a proud local. The guides are wonderful! They are smart, engaging and passionate. Even on our return boat ride across the river to the parking area, the staff member took a slight detour to point out colorful macaws eating fruit in a tree on the riverbank. We came with our family, there were tourists of all ages, from young children to older retirees. Our binoculars and telephoto lenses got quite the workout! While we are not professional birdwatchers, the diversity was remarkable. And, we found fellow tourists to be grounded, appreciative of life and the opportunity. Thank you staff!!!"

Hotel Los Sueños de Bajos del Toro

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed here during a family vacation and were blown away by this beautiful property that’s located in Bajos del Toro, a truly spectacular location in central Costa Rica. William, the owner happened to be there during our visit and both he and Viktor, his business partner, were welcoming and helpful - truly lovely people. The beds were comfortable, the property was clean and well-equipped, and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed drinking our coffee on the back porch overlooking the waterfall. Our kids also loved the loft. William also told us about Melvin and Ana, who come through the town Mondays and Tuesdays selling produce in a bus. They also were amazing people and we really enjoyed our conversation with them as we shopped for fruit and vegetables. If you’re ever in the area, you must stay here. We definitely will be back!"

Hotel El Bambú

8/10 Good

"Tienes que tener cuidado, encontramos chinchas en la almohada y lo reportamos y nos cambiaron de habitación, el desayuno es a la carta, no puedes comer otra cosa según el plato"

Palo Alto Glamping Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lastimosamente el restaurante y el spa se encontraban deshabilitado.pero todo lo demás excelente."

Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat

10/10 Excellent

"We spent a wonderful five nights here in a family room and it was a truly immersive rainforest experience we will never forget. You are deep in the forest and an abundance of wildlife is all around-including some in your room or on your terrace so you need to be comfortable with that. We saw many toucans, hummingbirds, howler monkeys, an anteater, possums, and many jungle insects right from our room and immediately outside it, The howler monkeys wake you at 5am every day with deafening calls which is really special- just don’t expect a lie- in! Facilities are basic and a bit run down and be prepared to be wet and muddy all the time, particularly if you do the resort’s trails into the jungle,- quite overgrown and not well marked unlike some of the larger rainforest attractions, so lots of care needed and not for the faint hearted. The staff is amazing and really made our stay magical, They were all so knowledgeable and helpful and really went out of their way to chat and make sure we had everything we needed, particularly Sergio and Suri. Breakfast and dinner were lovely buffets with a huge amount of choice of both local and international foods. I would only note two things for improvement about our stay- firstly would be to change the bed linen after 2-3 days for guests staying longer like us as the constant humidity and dirt makes it needed. Secondly to tell guests at check in how to radio security at night if required as no staff are on site at night."

More cheap stays in Santa Isabel

Boutique Hotel Containers

Ruta 35, Platanar Florencia Provincia de Alajuela

£41

12 Sept - 13 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Scala Inn

500 metros Norte del Puente Rio Kopper Cutris Provincia de Alajuela

£44

13 Sept - 14 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)

Hotel Mi Linda Tierra

800mts N from the San Carlos Hospital Quesada Alajuela

£52

12 Sept - 13 Sept

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (8 reviews)

Hotel del Bosque

Santa Rita Santa Rita Alajuela

£54

14 Sept - 15 Sept

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (23 reviews)

Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa

2 km Sureste de la Escuela de Masella Venecia Alajuela

£69

20 Sept - 21 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (43 reviews)

Blue Morpho Lodge

no aplica Bajos del Toro Provincia de Alajuela

£138

15 Sept - 16 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Santa Isabel?

The best area to stay in Santa Isabel is right in the heart of the town itself, particularly near the main square and along the road towards the Poás Volcano National Park.This central area of Santa Isabel offers a convenient base. The main square is often a focal point, with local shops and eateries nearby, giving you a taste of everyday life. The road leading to Poás Volcano is well-maintained and provides easy access to one of the region's most famous natural attractions.Couples looking for a relaxing and nature-focused retreat will find this area ideal. You're perfectly positioned for day trips to the Poás Volcano and the Doka Estate coffee plantation, both offering stunning scenery and engaging experiences. The local restaurants provide a chance to enjoy traditional Costa Rican cuisine in a pleasant setting.For families, staying centrally in Santa Isabel offers practical advantages. Proximity to local amenities means you can easily find essentials, and the shorter travel times to attractions like La Paz Waterfall Gardens, with its wildlife and waterfalls, make planning outings much simpler.

When is the best time to go to Santa Isabel?

The best time to visit Santa Isabel is during the dry season, which runs from December to April.During these months, you'll experience consistently sunny weather and lower humidity, making it ideal for exploring the region's natural beauty and enjoying outdoor activities. This period is particularly good for couples looking for a romantic getaway or families planning adventure holidays, as the conditions are great for hiking, wildlife spotting, and visiting the coffee plantations without the interruption of daily rain showers.The shoulder months of May and November can also be a good option. While you might encounter occasional afternoon showers, the landscape is lush and green, and there are generally fewer tourists, offering a more peaceful experience. This can be a great choice for travellers who appreciate a quieter trip and don't mind a bit of rain.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Santa Isabel.

How much is the nightly rate at a Santa Isabel hotel?

Prices for hotels in Santa Isabel often vary, but you can find a great deal from £36 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Santa Isabel hotels

1. La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge

2. Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge

3. Selva Verde Lodge

4. Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge

5. Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat

6. La Selva Biological Station

7. Hotel Ecopaisajes Lake Premier Resort

8. Hotel del Bosque

9. Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa

10. Hotel Torrre Fuerte

11. Maquenque Lodge

12. Ara Ambigua Lodge

13. Hotel Maguey

14. La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge

15. El Lugar Hotel & Nature Reserve Costa Rica

16. Hotel Vale's

17. Gran Gavilan del Sarapiqui Lodge

18. Pedacito de Cielo Ecologe

19. Las Cabanas

20. Hotel Boutique Malibu Los Sueños

Top Santa Isabel Hotel Reviews

Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge

Peace Lodge

Hotel Terra Viva

La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge

Maquenque Lodge

Hotel Los Sueños de Bajos del Toro

Hotel El Bambú

Palo Alto Glamping Hotel

Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat

More cheap stays in Santa Isabel

Boutique Hotel Containers

Scala Inn

Hotel Mi Linda Tierra

Hotel del Bosque

Recreo Verde Hot Springs & Spa

Blue Morpho Lodge

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