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Santa Elena Lodge

La Cruz, Guanacaste

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4.9/5

FantasticFrom 21 reviews

5.0/515 May 2026

oscar • Couple Trip

Breakfast was great. Gave me a coffee machine because I was getting up super early :)

5.0/521 Apr 2026

Henry • Couple Trip

Todo estuvo muy bien, desde la llegada, la cordialidad con que lo reciben a uno, la limpieza y orden de la habitación, la amabilidad del personal y lo mejor un desayuno riquísimo!! La ubicación es perfecta para desplazarse en la zona, aparte de las buenas recomendaciones que dan para conocer lugares increíbles. Súper recomendado

5.0/529 Mar 2026

Rolando Vallejo • Solo Trip

Todo excelente, el desayuno incluye fruta fresca, bien ubicado y la familia que atiende es muy agradable y atenta

5.0/522 Mar 2026

Bruce

The lodge was nice with nice restaurant adjacent, good food. Quiet town with few extras but several DYI beach and wildlife viewing opportunities.

5.0/512 Mar 2026

Stéphane • Family Trip

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

5.0/53 Mar 2026

Roger • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/51 Mar 2026

Mark • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/531 Jan 2026

Kristin • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/530 Jan 2026

Robert • Family Trip

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.

5.0/529 Nov 2025

Edgar • Couple Trip

Cean, clean, clean...

5.0/518 Apr 2025

Tania • Family Trip

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

5.0/526 Mar 2025

Elsa • Couple Trip

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!

5.0/514 Mar 2025

thomas • Couple Trip

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

5.0/58 Feb 2025

Yumi

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

5.0/53 Feb 2025

Ann • Family Trip

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.

5.0/529 Jan 2025

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/514 Jan 2025

Pilar • Family Trip

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.

5.0/513 Jan 2025

Thomas • Solo Trip

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.

4.0/522 Feb 2026

Josée

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

4.0/523 Feb 2025

Stephen • Couple Trip

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.

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Public Facilities

Accessible Parking

Parking (Free)

Hotel Services

Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

Multilingual Staff

Other Facilities

Grocery/Convenience Store

Electric Car Charging Station

Food & Drinks

Refrigerator

Business Facilities

Shopping On-site

Gift Shops or Newsstand

Ballroom

Accesibility

Accessibility Equipment

Wheelchair Accessible

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No Elevators

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Smoke-free Property

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Free WiFi

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

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-anytime

Check-out12:00 PM

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

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

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About Santa Elena Lodge

Santa Elena Lodge Location
When you stay at Santa Elena Lodge in Santa Elena, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Coronado Beach and Playa Guaria. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Area de Conservación Guanacaste and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Junquillal Beach.

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

Santa Elena Lodge Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Room Type and Price

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - Mon, 24 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children