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Santa Elena Lodge

2.5 star property
Santa Elena hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Surrounded by the sights and sounds of the boardwalk/promenade, Santa Elena Lodge offers a warm welcome with local cuisine for breakfast and convenient shopping on site. Unwind with a coffee from the cafe, stay connected with high-speed WiFi, or indulge in some retail therapy at the gift shop. Previous guests rave about their experience.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Communal living room
  • Corner/local shop
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free self-parking
  • Corner/local shop
The current price is £78
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul

Room options

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A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two wall-mounted lamps, and an air conditioning unit.

Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two beds, wooden ceiling beams, large windows with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Family Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
Ruta 914, 506 83823030, Santa Elena, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Coronado Beach - 8 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Area de Conservación Guanacaste - 15 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Santa Rosa National Park - 18 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Junquillal Beach - 19 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Playa Copal - 56 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Marisquería Boulevard - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪El Indio Desnudo Bar & Grill - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Arrecife - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar/Piscina EcoBeach Hotell - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪El Fogón de Juana - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Santa Elena Lodge

  • Santa Elena Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Santa Elena. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free covered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • On-site garage
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–8:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Shared fridge

Travelling with children

  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Beach nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 11 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 102
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 80
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Santa Elena Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Santa Elena Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Santa Elena Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Santa Elena Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Santa Elena Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

Are there restaurants at or near Santa Elena Lodge?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

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Reviews

Santa Elena Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served excellent food with generous portions and good coffee, with many reviewers praising the quality and service. (11 reviews)
  • The property is close to numerous clean and uncrowded beaches, offering a serene and peaceful experience. (6 reviews)
  • Breakfast was varied and delicious with fresh fruit options. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The lodge was nice with nice restaurant adjacent, good food. Quiet town with few extras but several DYI beach and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Bruce, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place, a beautiful older Costa Rican style wooden building. Rooms are not very spacious, but there are common spaces to enjoy. Good local food, and the staff are all very kind and helpful. Great region to explore.
Kristin, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint rooms, authentic Costa Rica vibe, ran by a super nice family, I would recommend to anyone
Yumi, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ian, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is a gem. Always clean and very friendly. Food nearby is wonderful. Beaches close clean and almost empty which we appreciated.
thomas, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Elsa, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Personalized attention by the owners make a difference. Well located place.
Noemy, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Pilar, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Janis, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Cean, clean, clean...
Edgar, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

My husband and I stayed at Santa Elena Lodge for 3 nights while visiting Cuajiniquil for birding and natural history. We were told the lodge was constructed from reclaimed wood and built by the family who still run it today. It is quite a stunning structure. The gardens are lovely. The food was probably the best we had on a 9 day trip to some natural areas of Costa Rica - generous portions at every meal and good coffee There are many natural areas to visit to see birds and other wildlife and there is a reference guide in each room expaining in detail where to find these areas. Owners and staff were also very knowledgeable. This area and the lodge is authentic and undisturbed by the excessive tourism of some other areas. The staff at the lodge are very, very friendly, rooms very clean. I recommend this lodge and area for true nature lovers.
Mark, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ann, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Robert, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place, the attention from all the staff is very friendly
Yamil, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
STEVE, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Todo excelente, el desayuno incluye fruta fresca, bien ubicado y la familia que atiende es muy agradable y atenta
Rolando Vallejo, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Quel endroit formidable. un acceuil impeccable, la tranquilité absolue tellement bien situé; au centre des plus beaux parcs nationaux. Le service, la nourriture de grande qualité, la propreté tout était parfait 11/10
Stéphane, 11-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Mycket trevligt, familjärt boende med trevlig personal. Bra restaurang vägg i vägg och knappa 100 m till en liten supermercado. Ett flertal kanonfina stränder inom några kilometers radie, och ingen trängsel alls trots att de är så fina, på en av dem var vi helt ensamma. I byn Cuajiniquil, en knapp kilometer därifrån finns flera autentiska barer med en enklare meny men även fullskaliga restauranger med mycket god mat. Vi var de enda gringosarna i byn den dagen/kvällen vi var där. Kan varmt rekommendera detta boende.
Roger, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Le personnel est très aimable. L’hôtel est propre et typique, un peu vieillot. Les repas au restaurant sont excellents et le déjeuner est très diversifié et délicieux
Josée, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Es un excelente lugar para vacacionar, la atencion excelente, la comida vale la pena por lo que se paga.
Tania, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Thomas, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Personale gentilissimo, ristorante qualità prezzo ottima.
lorena, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Rolando Vallejo, 1-night trip