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Hacienda Casa del Viento

Hacienda Casa del Viento

3 out of 5
C. Cuajiniquil Santa Elena Provincia de Guanacaste
  • 13 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Stay at this hotel in Santa Elena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Playa Cuajiniquil and Junquillal Beach are located ...
Hacienda Casa del Viento
Santa Elena Lodge

Santa Elena Lodge

2.5 out of 5
Ruta 914 Santa Elena Guanacaste Province
  • 13 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Stay at this hotel in Santa Elena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Playa Cuajiniquil and Playa Coronado are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Cean, clean, clean...

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

Santa Elena Lodge
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

3 out of 5
Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium Liberia Guanacaste
  • 47 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,099 reviews)
Easy check in. Very helpful getting us set up with shuttle to the airport the next morning.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

3.5 out of 5
Ruta #21 Frente Al Liberia
  • 47 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,354 reviews)
Clean, comfortable room. Restaurant had great food but very slow service. Booked an airport shuttle for a specific time but it was late.

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

4.5 out of 5
Playa Manzanillo Bahia Culebra Nacascolo
  • 39 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Book a stay at this luxury property in Nacascolo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Condovac la Costa

Condovac la Costa

3.5 out of 5
400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal
  • 48 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Book a stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Personal amable

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Condovac la Costa
Villas Sol Beach Resort

Villas Sol Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
Playa Hermosa Sardinal Guanacaste
  • 48 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Book a stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (763 reviews)
Clean, spacious room! Easy shuttle service to the beach. Very enjoyable stay!

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Villas Sol Beach Resort
El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

4.5 out of 5
Papagayo Bay Sardinal Guanacaste
  • 47 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (463 reviews)
I had an amazing stay! The room was very clean, the staff knew exactly what they were doing and explained everything clearly, and the space just felt professional and peaceful. Definitely stood out to me.

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Papagayo Gulf, Panama Beach Sardinal Guanacaste
  • 46 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Freindly staff and great food options. Well appointed resort.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Hermosa Sardinal Guanacaste
  • 47 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Book a stay at this beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,019 reviews)
Everything was fantastic. The food, staff, rooms and view

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt

Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt

4.5 out of 5
Peninsula Papagayo Nacascolo Guanacaste
  • 38 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Nacascolo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (413 reviews)
We really enjoyed our experience at Andaz. Right from the beginning it was a very positive experience as staff were very attentive and really liked the concierge service through WhatsApp. We will definitely looking forward to coming to Andaz if we are in papagayo in the near future.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt
The Palms At Coco Beach

The Palms At Coco Beach

3 out of 5
Playas del Coco, next to soccer field Sardinal Guanacaste
  • 53 min drive from Santa Rosa National Park
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (598 reviews)
Fair price for this stay. Rooms are nothing special but very clean. Very friendly staff! We enjoyed the perfect pool and great food at the restaurant.

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

The Palms At Coco Beach
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