The Best Hotels Closest to Playa Blanca in Santa Elena - 2026 Updated Prices

Our top choices for Playa Blanca hotels

Santa Elena Lodge

18.7 km from Playa Blanca

oscar

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Nandel Beach Resort

18.9 km from Playa Blanca

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Top Playa Blanca Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"To many ants in the room , also needs a nightclub for partying"

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

10/10 Excellent

"This was such a great place, the views and staff were amazing! It was awesome staying right off the beach. The beach was beautiful and not overcrowded. We could walk down the beach to different restaurants. We caught a sail boat ride that picked us up from the beach. The hotel staff coordinated it all. Would definitely go back to this hotel!!"

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"The resort isn't brand new, but it's kept up very well and the older build actually brings the building and the grounds much charm! It fits nicely into the allure of the region! When I booked I saw that the resort is labeled as "all inclusive" but only saw the breakfast buffet as being included with our room purchase, which was ok since we were just using the hotel as a stop over for flying out of Liberia the next morning. So I was surprised when we checked in that they are a True All Inclusive with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bars on property all included in the package! The property is beautiful with two large pools and the most wonderful breeze coming up from the ocean! This was very welcomed after 3 weeks in Nosara which is far less breezy and far more dusty which makes it a bit harder to handle the hot weather of the period we visited. The rooms are nice and clean with a nice patio, ours facing the water, which allowed us to sit outside and enjoy the birds and the weather with a drink in our hand! Our only regret is that we didn't realize how nice this property was before booking because we would have liked to take advantage of their amenities for at least 3 or 4 days as we will next time we come to Costa Rica! One guest I talked to even said they snorkeled with turtles near the hotels beach which the extra days will hopefully allow us to see next time. "

Condovac la Costa

8/10 Good

"Our stay at Condovac was very nice for the most part. First off, the staff was very kind and helpful with everything. From the reception to food service and hotel cleanliness, the staff was the best. Maybe due to it being low season, there were just a few things we would have like to have seen more of around the resort itself, like more food choices and activities, especially for kids, but for us the vacation was about relaxing with family and we were able to do just that. Thank you for your hospitality."

Villas Sol Beach Resort

6/10 Okay

"Waited a while before actually leaving a review because i wanted to be as honest as possible without being biased. First and foremost the property is huge and well maintained. The property was boring, i don’t know if it was because of the season but it was absolutely boring nothing to do at all. By the 2nd night i was over it. The views are beautiful and my kids enjoyed the pool. Love going to the beach. The food was absolutely horrible. Minimal variety at the buffet and i was literally starving every day. I stayed 5nights and payed for the all inclusive package for 2days and i am glad i didn’t pay the whole time because i was left starving after each meal. Most of the times i had to leave property to get a meal because it was a no no at the buffet. I will not say not to purchase The all inclusive package because that would be biased but try it out for a day before going the whole stay if you know what i mean. Wasn’t worth it for me personally. All in all i would rate my experience at a 5/10 and the 5 was for the staff and how great they are. Subtract for food, boredom, etc. all in all i could have stayed 2 nights instead of 5 got the whole experience after 1 day ehhh"

Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel

4/10 Poor

"Rooms need a lot of upgrade for a 4 star hotel. There was water clogging in the bathrooms. Our room refrigerator was not working( that was an issue as we had a toddler with us ) Pools were dirty and over all property needs a lot of maintenance. Staff was really helpful and tried their best to help but there was so much they could do with the proper management."

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Playa Blanca?

Playa Blanca is located in Santa Elena. Santa Elena is home to 5 hotels and other accommodation options, so you can find something with the amenities you're looking for.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Playa Blanca?

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this property offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. You'll find it 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Playa Blanca. Other good options around the area include Nandel Beach Resort and Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort.

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

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Playa Blanca.

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Our top choices for Playa Blanca hotels

Santa Elena Lodge

Nandel Beach Resort

Top Playa Blanca Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Bosque del Mar, Playa Hermosa

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

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

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

Condovac la Costa

Villas Sol Beach Resort

Papagayo Golden Palms Beachfront Hotel

Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt

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