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Ficus Sunset Suites

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (325)
"Great service, great view, close to town and Monteverde Cloud Forest. Happy Hour at The Fig Restaurant was a great deal and the breakfast buffet included stay was well above average. "
The price is AED 1,227
AED 1,387 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Ficus Sunset Suites

Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (584)
"Very nice property, beautifully done. Great check-in experience, spa treatment utilized by a couple of people from our small group was excellent. Pool is great too. A beautiful stray girl visited me 2 days in a row, I'm guessing the place doesn't show cruelty towards her, so that's a wonderful thing. The food at their restaurant was mediocre, but there are many places just 50 steps away from the property. I'd highly recommend the place."
The price is AED 992
AED 1,121 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco

Monteverde Lodge & Gardens by Böëna

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (413)
"Relaxing, peaceful and attractive hotel. Loved the atrium, garden and dining areas. Beds and linen are very comfortable. Also found the stream off our patio very relaxing. Only negative is that you can hear people in hallway and through the bathroom vent."
The price is AED 1,652
AED 1,941 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Monteverde Lodge & Gardens by Böëna

Pensión Santa Elena

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (344)
"Wonderfully walkable to restaurants, shops, etc with about a 10 min drive to all the reserves. Loved the communal kitchen and games in the shared gathering area with free tea and coffee all day. This is an older property, but the location is great, the staff are helpful, and it is clean. "
The price is AED 150
AED 170 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Pensión Santa Elena

Hostel Cattleya

1.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (39)
"Nice two bedroom studio apartment about 200 meters from main hostel building. Managers were exceptionally helpful and accommodating. Only slight negative, really more of a surprise, was that they didn't accept payment via credit card."
The price is AED 73
AED 83 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Hostel Cattleya

Moras Place B&B - Hostel

1.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (3)
"We were running late to check in. The website says they close at 9 pm. We arrived right at 9. No one was there. The next day, the front desk person said they close at 8, then retracted and said he waited until 9 pm. That was not the case. I used the online chat to let them know we would arrive at the last minute - I was afraid of a language barrier on the phone. The front desk never picked up the chat. The street is very narrow where Moras Place is. There is limited parking, and the...
Moras Place B&B - Hostel

Cabinas Monteverde Paraíso

3.0 star property
5.2 out of 10, (7)
"The good: well located, very quite, private and clean bathroom The bad: bed was very very old, under the bed was very dasty. Bed sheets weren't changed. No working outlet in the room. Wifi doesn't get to the room. "
Cabinas Monteverde Paraíso
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Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Elena like for travelers who love the beach?
Known for its bird watching and hiking trails, Santa Elena offers a lot for the traveler planning a getaway.
How many beach hotels will I be able to find in Santa Elena?
Expedia has 5 beach hotels in Santa Elena that are great for your beachside getaway.
When's the best time for a beach vacation in Santa Elena?
You can plan your beach trip with a look at year-round temperatures in Santa Elena: The hottest months are usually March and February with an average temp of 81°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 79°F. The rainiest months in Santa Elena are October, August, June, and September, with each month seeing an average of 19 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do around Santa Elena?
After arriving and settling in at your hotel, you might want to venture out and explore everything Santa Elena has to offer. Discover the area’s gardens and bird watching, and make time for local attractions like Mundo de los Insectos and Monteverde Orchid Garden. You can also pay a visit to Jardín de Orquídeas or Ficus La Raiz for more to see and do.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Santa Elena?
This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Santa Elena with ease. To get to Santa Elena, book a flight to La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), the closest major airport, which is located 17.4 mi (28 km) from the city center. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.