Santa Elena Lodge

Hotels
Independent
9.6 (28 reviews)
Ruta 914, 506 83823030, Santa Elena, Guanacaste Province , Santa Elena , CR

Facilities

Free breakfast
Nature reserve
Front entrance ramp
Electric car charging station
Free WiFi
Gift shops or newsstand
Shopping on site
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
Multilingual staff
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Limited parking
Expensive breakfast
No spa services

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
8.7
Service was generally appreciated, with friendly staff being a common highlight.
Location
8.3
The hotel is located close to key attractions and amenities, making it convenient for guests.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms were cozy and well-kept, contributing to a comfortable stay for guests.
Amenities
7.5
Guests found the provided amenities satisfactory, though some wished for additional facilities like a spa.
Value for Money
6.8
Opinions were mixed regarding the value for money, with some guests feeling the pricing was slightly high.
Food and Beverage
7.9
The food options, particularly the breakfast and restaurant services, were well-received by guests.
Overall Experience
8.3
Most guests had a positive overall experience and expressed a willingness to recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-03 17:06

Property Description

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a communal living room during your stay at Santa Elena Lodge.

Dining and Drinking Options
Savor a meal at the restaurant, grab snacks at the hotel's cafe, and unwind with a drink in the bar/lounge.

Featured Amenities
Benefit from services such as dry cleaning/laundry, multilingual staff, and a refrigerator in a common area. Plus, free self-parking is available onsite at the lodge.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Santa Elena at this idyllic lodge near the beach. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a communal living room.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Private host property

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 28 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 6.8
Food and Beverage: 7.9
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Tania family
10
Pros:

Es un excelente lugar para vacacionar, la atencion excelente, la comida vale la pena por lo que se paga.

2025-04-18 via Nuitee
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Elsa partner
10
Pros:

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!

2025-03-26 via Nuitee
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thomas
10
Pros:

The hotel is a gem. Always clean and very friendly. Food nearby is wonderful. Beaches close clean and almost empty which we appreciated.

2025-03-14 via Nuitee
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Stephen partner
8
Pros:

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.

2025-02-23 via Nuitee
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Yumi
10
Pros:

Quaint rooms, authentic Costa Rica vibe, ran by a super nice family, I would recommend to anyone

2025-02-08 via Nuitee
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Ann
10
Pros:

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.

2025-02-03 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

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.

2025-01-29 via Nuitee
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Pilar family
10
Pros:

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.

2025-01-14 via Nuitee
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Thomas
10
Pros:

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.

2025-01-13 via Nuitee
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lorena family
8
Pros:

Personale gentilissimo, ristorante qualità prezzo ottima.

2024-12-18 via Nuitee
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Ian
10
Pros:

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.

2024-12-15 via Nuitee
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Noemy friends
10
Pros:

Personalized attention by the owners make a difference. Well located place.

2024-11-06 via Nuitee
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STEVE family
10
Pros:

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!

2024-08-26 via Nuitee
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Yamil
10
Pros:

Love this place, the attention from all the staff is very friendly

2024-08-08 via Nuitee
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Janis
8
Santa Elena Lodge in northern Costa Rica
Pros:

Lovely lodge off the beaten path. Owners accommodating and very friendly. Located near several beaches and nature reserves. Breakfast included was mediocre.

2024-06-09 via Nuitee
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Peter
10
Séjour empreint de couleur locale.
Pros:

Petit hôtel très sympathique. Très bon accueil. Chambre douillette.
Restaurant de poisson excellent.
Ambiance cool.

2019-03-21 via Nuitee
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Wesley
8
Family run and friendly
Pros:

A family run establishment. Daughter checked us in, father ran the restaurant, mother in charge of room cleaning etc. Welcoming atmosphere. Gave us recommendations of places to visit. Their restaurant is the best in the area.

2019-03-10 via Nuitee
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Ricardo
10
Cómodo, limpio, seguro, buen servicio
Pros:

El lugar es muy cómodo, una muy buena ubicación para conocer el área. La habitación muy limpia y con las cosas necesarias para descansar bien. La cama muy cómoda. Don Manuel y su hijo son muy atentos y serviciales. Nos gusta mucho que apoyen tanto los proyectos de protección de la zona y los alentamos a seguir adelante porque zonas como Cuajiniquil ya no quedan tantas en el país. Gracias por todo su esfuerzo por mantener sus clientes satisfechos y recibirnos con tanto aprecio. El restaurante tamb es muy rico, el pinto Guanacasteco más rico que he probado en mi vida! Un abrazo y esperamos verlos pronto!

2019-02-26 via Nuitee
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Carlos
10
Bueno ubicación, agradable pesonal
Pros:

Limpieza de la habitación/del hotel. Hotel muy limpio y agradable
Calidad del servicio. Es administrado por una familia, todos son muy amables y hacen muy agradable la estadía.
Servicios del hotel. Wifi bueno. Desayuno excelente.
Ubicación del hotel. Está a menos de 20km del Parque Nacional Santa Rosa, muy bien ubicado. Recomendable llegar en auto, tiene estacionamiento sin costo
Extras. A un costado se encuentra un supermercado, y al otro costado un restaurante con buena comida, por lo que resulta un buen complemento al hotel.

2018-06-15 via Nuitee
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Alexander
10
Super Lodge mit sehr gutem Frühstück und strandnah
Pros:

Sehr schöne Lodge, mit sehr gutem und sehr viel Frühstück (frisch gespresste Säfte aus Mango und Papaya, frisches Obst, Gallo Pinto, etc.). Die Mangos kamen direkt vom hauseigenen Mangobaum im Garten. Sehr sauber und nettes Personal sowie Inhaber. Das Restaurant direkt neben der Lodge ist ebenfalls zu empfehlen. Strände in der Nähe sind sehr unberührt, etwas weiter entfernt ist der Strand El Jobo sehr empfehlenswert, da Bäume direkt am Strand Schatten spenden (SUV ist hierfür nötig). Insgesamt sehr guter Aufenthalt.

2018-03-28 via Nuitee