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Royal Decameron Punta Centinela

Royal Decameron Punta Centinela

Royal Decameron Punta Centinela
3.5 star property
Santa Elena
7.6 out of 10, Good, (86)
"Staff"
United States
Sandra
Royal Decameron Punta Centinela
2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Hotel Colón Salinas

Hotel Colón Salinas

Hotel Colón Salinas
4.0 star property
Salinas
7.4 out of 10, Good, (198)
"I loved this hotel is the best one in this town"
United States
Jorge A.
The price is 4.186.723 ₫
4.605.395 ₫ total
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Colón Salinas
Restaurant
Hotel Kundalini

Hotel Kundalini

Hotel Kundalini
2.5 star property
Manglaralto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (276)
"Great venue for Montanita."
Mexico
Robert
Hotel Kundalini
Front of property
Hosteria la Costanera

Hosteria la Costanera

Hosteria la Costanera
3.0 star property
Salinas
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (81)
"Very good"
United States
Aurelio
The price is 946.152 ₫
946.152 ₫ total
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Hosteria la Costanera
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront | Premium bedding, down duvets, rollaway beds, bed sheets
Blue Bay Hotel

Blue Bay Hotel

Blue Bay Hotel
3.0 star property
Salinas
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (173)
"Excellent location and wonderful staff"
United States
ERIK
The price is 1.971.150 ₫
2.759.610 ₫ total
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Blue Bay Hotel
Front of property
Hotel Ipanema Beach

Hotel Ipanema Beach

Hotel Ipanema Beach
2.5 star property
Salinas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4)
"Bien!"
Costa Rica
Diego
The price is 788.460 ₫
788.460 ₫ total
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Hotel Ipanema Beach
Regional cuisine
Hotel Suites Costa de Oro

Hotel Suites Costa de Oro

Hotel Suites Costa de Oro
3.0 star property
La Libertad
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"Clean, friendly staff, convenient to mall"
United States
William
The price is 657.050 ₫
1.314.100 ₫ total
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Suites Costa de Oro
On the beach, beach towels, beach bar
Dharma Beach Hotel

Dharma Beach Hotel

Dharma Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Manglaralto
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (41)
"Excellent stay"
United States
sebastian
Dharma Beach Hotel
On the beach, surfing
Hotel California

Hotel California

Hotel California
3.0 star property
Montañita
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2)
"El personal que nos recibió muy amable, pero la ubicación del hotel no es para nada buena, y las instalaciones están bastante viejas "
Mexico
Nadia Belen
The price is 1.314.100 ₫
1.511.215 ₫ total
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Hotel California
Desk, free WiFi
Hotel Mileto

Hotel Mileto

Hotel Mileto
2.5 star property
Salinas
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4)
"Nice staff"
United States
Juan
The price is 617.065 ₫
617.065 ₫ total
24 Jan - 25 Jan 2026
Hotel Mileto
Front of property
Playa Canela Hotel Boutique

Playa Canela Hotel Boutique

Playa Canela Hotel Boutique
3.5 star property
Salinas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (12)
"Amazing experience, great location amazing work staff. Room was very clean and spacious like explained. Everything was great and amazing would recommend to everyone. Extremely friendly and outgoing. "
United States
Angel
Playa Canela Hotel Boutique
Front of property
Hotel Sol y Playa Montañita

Hotel Sol y Playa Montañita

Hotel Sol y Playa Montañita
2.5 star property
Manglaralto
6.6 out of 10, (7)
"Good views"
United States
Ronny
Hotel Sol y Playa Montañita
Restaurant
Hostería Punta Blanca

Hostería Punta Blanca

Hostería Punta Blanca
3.0 star property
Santa Elena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (29)
"A very pleasant stay! "
United States
LUIS
The price is 1.971.150 ₫
1.971.150 ₫ total
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hostería Punta Blanca
Exterior
Sea Horse

Sea Horse

Sea Horse
2.0 star property
Salinas
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (6)
"Good place, clean room and friendly staff"
Australia
Valeria
The price is 998.716 ₫
998.716 ₫ total
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Sea Horse
Free daily continental breakfast
Presidente Beach

Presidente Beach

Presidente Beach
3.0 star property
Salinas
7.0 out of 10, Good, (71)
"It was a nice hotel. "
United States
Luis
The price is 1.452.643 ₫
1.452.643 ₫ total
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Presidente Beach
On the beach
The Sea Garden House

The Sea Garden House

The Sea Garden House
2.5 star property
Manglaralto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (32)
"Close to the beach and excellent breakfast "
United States
denise
The price is 1.300.959 ₫
1.300.959 ₫ total
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
The Sea Garden House
Exterior
Hosteria Ecologica El faro

Hosteria Ecologica El faro

Hosteria Ecologica El faro
3.0 star property
Salinas
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Animals were fantastic !!!"
United States
Jerry
Hosteria Ecologica El faro
Exterior
Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos

Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos

Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos
3.0 star property
Manglaralto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (33)
"Management exceeded my expectations. Courtyard is a well-designed and manicured tropical garden. Every area is a stunning picture."
Mexico
Michael
The price is 1.734.612 ₫
1.908.073 ₫ total
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos
Standard Suite | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Casa Olonche Hotel

Casa Olonche Hotel

Casa Olonche Hotel
3.0 star property
Manglaralto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (5)
"Demasiado bonito "
Mexico
Paola
Casa Olonche Hotel
Front of property
Hotel Boutique Hurvinek

Hotel Boutique Hurvinek

Hotel Boutique Hurvinek
2.0 star property
Montañita
The price is 607.114 ₫
607.114 ₫ total
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Hotel Boutique Hurvinek
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Top Santa Elena Hotel Reviews

Hotel Montañita

Hotel Montañita

10/10 Excellent
"Todo bien "
Orleana 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Hotel Montañita
Hotel Mileto

Hotel Mileto

10/10 Excellent
"Nice staff"
Juan 1-night trip
Posted 9 months ago
Hotel Mileto

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What are the top beach hotels in Santa Elena?
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