The Best Hotels Closest to Playa Guaria in Santa Elena for 2026

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Santa Elena Lodge	2.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 32 reviews	View
Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort	2.5 star property	8.4 Very Good 76 reviews	View
Nandel Beach Resort	3.5 star property	8.4 Very Good 217 reviews	View
Hotel Punta Descartes	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 27 reviews	View
Esencia de Miel Villas & Boutique Safari	2.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews	View

Top Playa Guaria Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

8/10 Good

"Beautiful updated property. Liberia had great food. But the steak house was not good disappointing."

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

8/10 Good

"The Restaurant at night has the worst service ever!! Slow, bad food, they forgot that you are there, they dont get your drinks, lucky for me that I had some drinks in my car and they even took my food while I was eating!! Worst restaurant experience ever!! Breakfast is a different story, is very good!! The hotel is great! Beds are great, rooms are great, great staff, besides the bad experience at the restaurant I slept like a baby!! If you want to rest, stay here but avoid the restaurant at night..."

Condovac la Costa

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean. The staff came through and cleaned it every day. The staff was very friendly and always guiding you in the correct direction. The outdoor pool is awesome. Along with the food was great as well as the beverages. The excursion planner is very helpful and will get you to do exactly what you wanna do at a very good price. Awesome wildlife in the area with great views will definitely be coming back."

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

8/10 Good

"Everything was amazing and the staff was excellent! It was a little hard to get in touch with nexuss and get our ride home times changed. Making dinner reservations or breakfast room service wasn’t the easiest with the app. but you could contact the front desk for help."

Villa Mila Penthouse -concierge+ Peninsula Papagayo!

10/10 Excellent

"Our family comes back to the area over and over again, we have stayed at The Four Seasons, Andaz and rented other homes in the area. This unit was perfect for our group of 6. Location is amazing, easy to get to all the hotels and the private Beach Club. The Condo looks exactly like the pictures. We couldn’t have been happier!"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Playa Guaria?

Playa Guaria is located in Cuajiniquil. You'll find 18 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Playa Guaria?

Nandel Beach Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a private beach. It's located 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Playa Guaria. Other good options around the area include JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive and Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt.

How many hotels are there near Playa Guaria?

Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Playa Guaria.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa Guaria, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Playa Guaria.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Playa Guaria?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Playa Guaria, click here.

What can I see and do near Playa Guaria?

Dip your toes in the water at Playa Copal, Coronado Beach, and Junquillal Beach. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Playa Coyotera, Playa Cuajiniquil, and Playa Mostrencal. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Sector Murciélago and Playa Papaturro.

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