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The Best Hotels for One Night in Santa Elena

Where to Stay for a One Day Trip

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Are you looking for a place to stay for just one night in Santa Elena? Look no further! We've analyzed where to stay for one night in Santa Elena, Costa Rica, and the hotels below are perfect for a short stopover. Whether you're on a budget or looking for a more luxurious experience, we've got you covered. Our selection includes affordable rates at some of the best places to stay in Santa Elena for a single night, ranging from 3-star to 5-star hotels. All of these recommended hotels have top-notch amenities and provide a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere for your single night stay. Plus, they are conveniently located near popular sightseeing destinations and restaurants, so you won't have to travel far to get a taste of the area's renowned cuisine. Don't stress about where to stay in Santa Elena for just one night - let's find the perfect spot for your short stop.

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

Hotel de Montana Monteverde

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Make the Most of Your One-Night Stay Here
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for one-night trip hotels.
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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, one-night visitors will especially love laundry services, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a tour desk at this comfortable hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for one-night trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

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

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $339 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for a One-Day Trip to Santa Elena
  • 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 relaxing 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.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Golf
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Calathea Hotel Monteverde

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a 2-Day Trip to Santa Elena
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for one-night trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Calathea Hotel Monteverde to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $105. We loved that is has room service, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, and family rooms, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 150 mts noreste, escuela Los Llanos, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas.. You'll also find a tour desk, air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and balconies which travelers will love. And this terrific hotel is just 2.7 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 one-night trip hotels.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Golf
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Outbox Inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $33 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Hotels for a One-Day Trip to Santa Elena
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for one-night trip hotels.
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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. Visitors will really like this convenient 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 one-night trip hotels.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Golf
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Freddy's Place B&B

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $56 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Your One-Night Stay in Santa Elena
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Freddy's Place B&B has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers room service, hiking, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms. The great rooms here start at $56 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 250 NE de las oficinas del Ice.. Furthermore, it also offers a tour desk, a refrigerator, an airport shuttle, and private parking, which is nice for one-night visitors. Just 2.4 km from the city center, this comfortable 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 one-night trip hotels.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Golf
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Also, take a look at the one-night trip hotels in nearby destinations: San José, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, and Alajuela.

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


How much do hotels for a one-night stay cost in Santa Elena?

Santa Elena Average One-Night Trip Hotel Price
$123

After analyzing 5 one-night trip hotels in Santa Elena, Costa Rica, we found the average one-night trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $123. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic one-night 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 one-night trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $339
  • 3-star hotels: $81
  • 2-star hotels: $33


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