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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Santa Elena

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Santa Elena

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If it's your first trip to Santa Elena, Costa Rica for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Santa Elena. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Santa Elena. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Santa Elena for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Santa Elena beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Santa Elena for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel de Montana Monteverde

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Santa Elena
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at 200 Este Escuela Rafael Arguedas, Hotel de Montana Monteverde has great rooms from $81 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and child care. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a tour desk at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Ocotea Boutique Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $339 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Ocotea Boutique Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $339. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Santa Elena, Monteverde. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers horse riding, laundry facilities, family rooms, a tour desk, and an airport shuttle which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.8 km from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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Casa Copalchi

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Santa Elena
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Casa Copalchi to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $72. We loved that is has parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and horse riding, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at De panaderia Jimenez 350 metros al noroeste. You'll also find laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, a tour desk, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.3 km from the center of town. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Outbox Inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $33 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $33, Outbox Inn, at Center Santa Elena provides a restaurant, a bar, free parking, evening entertainment, and laundry facilities. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a tour desk, an airport shuttle, and outdoor dining areas. It's located just 2.1 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
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Pension Santa Elena

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $28 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
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Pension Santa Elena has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms. The great rooms here start at $28 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Santa Elena, Monteverde Monteverde 5655 CR. Furthermore, it also offers a tour desk, shuttle services, private parking, and eco tourism, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: La Fortuna, San José, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, and Santa Teresa.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Santa Elena, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Santa Elena, Best Hotels for One Week in Santa Elena, Best Hotels for One Night in Santa Elena, or Best Business Hotels in Santa Elena.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Santa Elena?

Santa Elena Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$111

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Santa Elena, Costa Rica, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $111. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Santa Elena.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $339
  • 3-star hotels: $77
  • 2-star hotels: $31


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