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Santa Elena Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel in Santa Elena with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Living area
Exterior
Living area
Family Quadruple Room
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July

Explore the area

Map
Ruta 914, 506 83823030, Santa Elena, Guanacaste Province
  • Santa Rosa National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Junquillal Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Playa Copal
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Cuajiniquil

At Santa Elena Lodge you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Playa Guaria and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Area de Conservación Guanacaste. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast (local cuisine), a restaurant and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Santa Elena hotel include Santa Rosa National Park and Junquillal Beach.

What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa National Park - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Junquillal Beach - 12 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Playa Copal - 35 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge - 44 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Playa Coco - 46 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Arrecife - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Indio Desnudo Bar & Grill - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueria Boulevard - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bar y Ret Marakabu - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bar/Piscina EcoBeach Hotell - ‬33 min drive

About this property

Santa Elena Lodge

Hotel in Santa Elena with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at Santa Elena Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Elena hotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Corner/local shop
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Santa Elena Lodge offers 5 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Bathrooms include a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 11 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (80 centimetre high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Santa Elena Lodge Hotel
Santa Elena Lodge Santa Elena
Santa Elena Lodge Hotel Santa Elena

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Santa Elena Lodge?

Santa Elena Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Santa Elena Lodge?

As of 12 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Elena Lodge on 19 Jul 2025 start from NZ$166.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Santa Elena Lodge?

Yep, Santa Elena Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Santa Elena Lodge?

The closest beach to Santa Elena Lodge is Playa Copal (9.4 km).

Does Santa Elena Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, free local cuisine breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Santa Elena Lodge?

No, Santa Elena Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Santa Elena Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Santa Elena Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Santa Elena Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Santa Elena Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Santa Elena Lodge. It was comfortable, clean, historical, and charming. The dinner and breakfast food was delicious. We would come back with the whole family next time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is a gem. Always clean and very friendly. Food nearby is wonderful. Beaches close clean and almost empty which we appreciated.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen, DeLand

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not many choices in the area, there is a Super Compro grocery store directly next door. Seafood Restaurant on the oposite side and this place is clean safe and quiet. Staff very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yumi, Pensacola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint rooms, authentic Costa Rica vibe, ran by a super nice family, I would recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Manuel and his family run a lovely homey lodge, and they were super friendly and accommodating. The room was comfortable, immaculate and spacious and the air conditioning and room darkening shades were a pleasant surprise —we slept so well! This is a very unique and personal quality accommodation. I would definitely go back. The lodge has a lot of style and you will feel well cared for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pilar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable, it had all the items we needed. The location was great to explore various beaches around the area (we visited 8 or 9 but there are over 40!). Food was really good and service was incredible. Don Manuel and his family are great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Familia de propiedad si desea una auténtica estancia costarricense con áreas para caminar y actividades de playa oceánica. Este es un buen lugar para ir por un par de días.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay for 2 nights in a friendly, family environment. Close to grocery and souvenir shopping. Also close to Santa Rosa National Park and other natural areas and beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noemy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Personalized attention by the owners make a difference. Well located place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEVE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owner and his family cared for us during our stay in this wonderful hand crafted place with beautiful woodwork and friendly caring staff. Room was nice, clean and beds were comfortable. Service and food were excellent and the staff were very helpful with ideas about fun things to do in the area. Definitely want to come back soon and spend more time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yamil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, the attention from all the staff is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janis

Travelled with family

Santa Elena Lodge in northern Costa Rica

Lovely lodge off the beaten path. Owners accommodating and very friendly. Located near several beaches and nature reserves. Breakfast included was mediocre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is very friendly family run hotel. The lodge may be a little old, but it has charm and is kept very clean. The hosts are welcoming and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

lorena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personale gentilissimo, ristorante qualità prezzo ottima.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024