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Santa Elena Lodge

2.5 star property
Lodge in Santa Elena with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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Quintuple Room
Exterior
Lobby
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Quintuple Room

Quintuple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds
Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach towels

Nandel Beach Resort

On private beach
Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (125)
The price is AU$248
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
Ruta Nacional 914, Km 10, Cuajiniquil, Next to restaurante Arrecife, Santa Elena, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa National Park - 10 min drive
  • Junquillal Beach - 12 min drive
  • Playa Cuajiniquil - 18 min drive
  • Playa Copal - 31 min drive
  • Playa Coco - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Arrecife - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Indio Desnudo Bar & Grill - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueria Boulevard - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Bar y Ret Marakabu - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bar/Piscina EcoBeach Hotell - ‬32 min drive

About this property

Santa Elena Lodge

Property highlights
At Santa Elena Lodge, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a garden and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Santa Elena Lodge have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

Property is also known as

Santa Elena Lodge La Cruz, Guanacaste
Santa Elena Lodge La Cruz
Santa Elena Lodge Cuajiniquil
Santa Elena Cuajiniquil
Santa Elena Lodge Lodge
Santa Elena Lodge Santa Elena
Santa Elena Lodge Lodge Santa Elena

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Elena Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Santa Elena Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Santa Elena Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Santa Elena Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Santa Elena Lodge located?

Situated near the beach, this lodge is within 3 miles (5 km) of Playa Guaria, Area de Conservación Guanacaste and Junquillal Beach. Playa Cuajiniquil and Santa Rosa National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family run and friendly
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful lodge, good service, remote setting
We stayed one night at this lodge enroute from the Liberia airport to Nicaragua. The lodge features beautiful wood paneling. Our second floor room felt like a bird's nest with wall-to-wall windows opening to the tree tops. The manager was quick to help us line up a taxi for our departure. Wifi worked well. We enjoyed a grilled fish dinner at the restaurant next door complete with a bottle of Chilean wine. The hotel breakfast was generous: eggs, fruit, rice etc. The town surrounding the hotel was very small and we couldn't see much to do. We were told there are beaches a few kilometers away, but we didn't get to them because of limited time. All in all, this hotel offers good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Exceeded our expectations. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We stayed one night and had very little time. The owner drove us around (for free) to show us the area in the little time before we had to leave. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great layover en route to Nicaragua.
Nice, family run hotel. Clean rooms, no frills place to stay. Breakfast is included. Great location with a store and convenient restaurant located on either side of the hotel. Great value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Es muy bonita la casa
Un resibimiento muy cordial que te hasen sentir como en familia . Tiene cuartos muy espaciosos muy moderna
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2017

8/10 Good

Marillyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet overnight stay.
Lodge was great. Restaurant was surprisingly good.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owner really helpful, even drove me to La Cruz (10km away) when I found out there was no bank nearby to pay for scuba diving

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour empreint de couleur locale.
Petit hôtel très sympathique. Très bon accueil. Chambre douillette. Restaurant de poisson excellent. Ambiance cool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cómodo, limpio, seguro, buen servicio
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bueno ubicación, agradable pesonal
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Lodge mit sehr gutem Frühstück und strandnah
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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr tolles familiengeführtes Hotel, in einer schönen Gegend mit vielen Stränden. Restaurant gleich nebenan, Supermarkt in der Nähe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cécile, Michel, Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cinq couchers de soleil, cinq plages différentes!
Hôtel avec des boiseries magnifiques. Propriétaire super sympathique qui connaît très bien sa région et qui en partage les secrets. De cet hôtel, on découvre une dizaine de plages quasi désertes ayant chacune ses particularités. Un paradis pour les observateurs d'oiseaux.