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Our top choices for Santa Elena 5-star hotels

Casa Del Cielo Residence Estate | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
5.0 star property
Nacascolo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (251 reviews)
"Amazing resort! Staff was super attentive, friendly and really went out of their way to make a memorable trip! The restaurants were all exceptional too. "
United States
Kenneth
The price is AED 4,206
AED 5,323 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
View from room

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
5.0 star property
Sardinal
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (14 reviews)
"Great property, not far from airport, awesome service and a pleasant staff to be around. "
United States
James
The price is AED 3,278
AED 4,149 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
2 bars/lounges

Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
5.0 star property
Nacascolo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Beautiful rooms and views"
United States
Brian
The price is AED 5,496
AED 6,844 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Bar (on property)

Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence

Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence
5.0 star property
Papagayo
Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence
Pool

Villa Cielomar - Costa Rica

Villa Cielomar - Costa Rica
5.0 star property
Nacascolo
Villa Cielomar - Costa Rica
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El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

Papagayo Bay Sardinal Guanacaste
The price is AED 1,760 per night from May 26 to May 27
AED 1,760
AED 2,113 total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (486 reviews)
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Top Santa Elena Hotel Reviews

Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing resort! Staff was super attentive, friendly and really went out of their way to make a memorable trip! The restaurants were all exceptional too. "
Kenneth 7-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica
Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful rooms and views"
Brian 3-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Nekajui Peninsula Papagayo, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

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What makes a hotel 5 stars in Santa Elena?
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