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Compare 140 Villas in Santa Elena with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

Private,2 Bedroom Villa in beautiful Gated Community on the beach , Pacific Ocea

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (49)
"Awesome property! Pictures do not do it justice. So comfortable with closets filled with everything you could need, cooler, snorkels etc... Kitchen was fully stocked with all cookware and utensils. We were raided by very messy racoons in the kitchen during the middle of the night. They can open the patio doors when closed. They must be locked. Also, shower is cold. The beach and pool are must do! We would just start walking and truck would come by and pick us up and deliver us right to...
Private,2 Bedroom Villa in beautiful Gated Community on the beach , Pacific Ocea

Luxury Ocean-View 5 BR Villa / short walk to the beach

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"Villa Alicia is a beautiful home, in a great location, within walking distance to the beach. The villa is clean ,well stocked,and very nicely appointed. If you are looking at this property, book it... you will be so happy!!"
Luxury Ocean-View 5 BR Villa / short walk to the beach

Spectacular View Luxury Villa, Overlooking Ocean at Bahia Pez Vela Resort

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"From the time of booking to our last day, Gwen was always so responsive and helpful! The house is just as described, everything you should need for a wonderful stay. The pool is literally next to the house but you also have a great little backyard where we enjoyed couples massages at sunset! I would definitely recommend a golf cart for the resort and neighboring areas if you don’t want to climb a super steep hill or tow. I mean truly almost vertical! With a daughter who broke her ankle one day...
Spectacular View Luxury Villa, Overlooking Ocean at Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Most Spectacular Luxury Villa With Ocean View & Outdoor Infinity Pool

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (25)
"Our family stayed at this beautiful home on the hillside with stunning ocean views, and we cannot wait to return. The attention to detail, the communication, and the home were precisely the vacation we needed."
Most Spectacular Luxury Villa With Ocean View & Outdoor Infinity Pool

Stunning Direct Beachfront Villa in Beautiful Playa Ocotal at Bahia Pez Vela

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (88)
"Our family had a 10 day stay Jan 7-17th. Weather wasbeautiful. Home is steps from the beach. Master bedroomhas a balcony where we spent a lot of time watching howler monkeys and a wide variety of birds. We loved themultiple pools and ate many meals at the restaurant. The food was always fantastic. Snorkeling was not the best but awesome for body surfing. If you want nature and quiet, which is what we were looking for, this is your place. Would highly recommend."
Stunning Direct Beachfront Villa in Beautiful Playa Ocotal at Bahia Pez Vela

The Malinche Palace luxury villa with the stunning ocean view,close to the beach

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (32)
"The minute you walk through the door the view is stunning! The house is an amazing architectural wonder with a perfect view of Playa Ocotal. Close to Coco, walking distance to two beaches, and Father Rooster restaurant. You can get fishing trips and jet skis trips out of Ocotal. The house is tidied up each day and you can have a chef if so desired. The outdoor living is Costa Rica at its finest! Our family of 10 had more than enough space to spread out and relax. We appreciated all they did to...
The Malinche Palace luxury villa with the stunning ocean view,close to the beach

Modern villa w/ private pool, gas grill & beach access

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"The property is nice but aging with a lot of deferred maintenance. Unit 36 is nicely decorated, we specifically liked the artwork and soaking pool which was cool and refreshing in the warm weather. The bedroom storage was cheap and one drawer does not stay closed. On a downer note, I woke up with multiple bites on my legs, ankles, and feet that I did not have when I went to bed. There may be bed bugs or spiders. "
Modern villa w/ private pool, gas grill & beach access

Standout Luxury Ocean View Villa

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (31)
"Two families with children shared this incredible home for a week. It was an amazing experience. First, the location is fantastic; just 30 minutes from the Liberia airport, nestled in the hills, and within reach of many beautiful beaches and experiences. Second, Francisco and his team took such wonderful care of our group - from the pre-planning (getting groceries, making reservations, etc.) to assisting with questions as they arose during our stay, he was prompt and friendly. For a fee, there...
Standout Luxury Ocean View Villa

Ocean view villa w/ terrace, free WiFi, and shared pool - walk to the beach

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (20)
"Lovely little unit that was perfect for us. We really enjoyed the terrace, but as others have mentioned, a shade umbrella would have really added to our enjoyment. Everything with condo was great. There is no parking at the condo, but the shuttles to the parking lot come by every few minutes. Really appreciated that the shower had a safety bar! Everything very clean and nice. Bed was comfy. Definitely recommend. "
Ocean view villa w/ terrace, free WiFi, and shared pool - walk to the beach

Luxury Hermosa Villa with amazing ocean views

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18)
"House very clean, no issues with house at all. Excellent home to stay in."
Luxury Hermosa Villa with amazing ocean views

Dreamy Villa Near the Beach W/ Private Pool, Shared Pools, & Free WiFi

8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (16)
"The place was very clean, and Vacasa staff (on-site property manager) were responsive. The interior furniture is tired and the property could generally use a refresh. Beds and pillows are of low quality. In terms of luxury, I would rate this as "3 Stars out of 5" for those reasons. The advertised laundry facilities were not available during our stay, and we had no advance notice of this problem. The shuttle service to the beach was irregular and undependable. When there WAS a shuttle there,...
Dreamy Villa Near the Beach W/ Private Pool, Shared Pools, & Free WiFi

Hermosa Casa Junto al Mar

2.0 star property
Hermosa Casa Junto al Mar

A true paradise in Playa Hermosa Guanacaste

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (19)
"The place had amazing views. The staff was very nice. The number of bedrooms/ bathrooms was very misleading. I would not recommend that an adult sleep on a pull out couch."
A true paradise in Playa Hermosa Guanacaste

EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF COSTA RICA: SANITARY - SAFE - SECURE

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (87)
"A wonderful property. Excellent location. Vanessa had excellent communication with us the entire time. We had just gone through two previous cancellations by other hosts last minute, and were scrambling to find a place to stay. I can't say enough about Vanessa and her team. We look forward to staying here in the future! The location in Ocotol was great, close to the beach and Father Rooster's which is a fave of ours. Gated property, all the amenities, and the layout was great for us. ...
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF COSTA RICA: SANITARY - SAFE - SECURE

Villa Buena Onda - All Inclusive

4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (29)
"Everything about this property was perfect! The staff was exceptional!"
Villa Buena Onda - All Inclusive

Spacious ocean-view villa with private pool.

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"We stayed at this condo for about 3 weeks and really enjoyed it. Great location in quiet beach town. The condo provided plenty of space for our family of four, very quick WiFi which made remote working easy, great location, and the whole resort property was very safe. I highly recommend bringing ear plugs because the main pool is next door and loud on Friday and Saturday nights. "
Spacious ocean-view villa with private pool.

Bahia Pez Vela -1 Minute Walk to Secluded Beach, Ocean View and Infinity Pools!

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (43)
"What a wonderful place! The beauty of this villa and being so close to the beach will definitely stay a core memory for us for years to come. The host communication and advice was excellent. I hope to come back someday!"
Bahia Pez Vela -1 Minute Walk to Secluded Beach, Ocean View and Infinity Pools!

Luxurious private villa with breathtaking views & beautiful resort amenities

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (62)
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Luxurious private villa with breathtaking views & beautiful resort amenities

Lovely Condo w/Private Pool

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (26)
"Quite nice. Easy walk to a large pool with a swim-up bar, and short shuttle ride to another large pool or beach. The beach was beautiful. The sunsets were spectacular. The bedrooms were comfortable. The kitchen had everything. The bathroom was modern and clean. The patio area and small pool would have been great, but the patio became covered in cat/raccoon feces within 2 to 3 days. Property management was responsive to multiple requests but not the feces problem."
Lovely Condo w/Private Pool

NEW Playa Hermosa Private Villa with Resort Amenities!

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (41)
"Our family wanted a special Christmas getaway, and we're so glad we found this stunning property in Playa Hermosa. With two kids, its important for us to have separate beds and this property offered us separate rooms, which was the perfect setup. The amenities were exactly what we were looking for, and the proximity to the beach was ideal. We especially loved the veranda and private pool, which provided the perfect spot to relax and cool off in the afternoons or stay dry during a rain shower....
NEW Playa Hermosa Private Villa with Resort Amenities!
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Other property types in Santa Elena

Toro Blanco Resort

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (85)
"We really enjoyed our stay. Our only complaint was that the beds were very very firm. "
The price is AED 404
AED 457 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Toro Blanco Resort

Bahia Pez Vela Resort

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (77)
"Good "
Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Hermosa Paradise

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (60)
"A full kitchen with cooking an all the utensils. A good size fridge an English tv channels clean an pleasant to stay."
The price is AED 325
AED 367 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Hermosa Paradise
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.

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