Santa Elena Lodge

  The Cuajiniquil area is gorgeous, especially during the rainy season, and there are plenty of things to do, from adventure to beach. There are not many hotels at the beach,... read more and this is a well located place where you can spend your evenings, sleep in a clean, comfortable room, and go out during the day. The owner, Don Manuel, is like an encyclopedia of knowledge of the area, and he can get you connected with all tours and activities. The hotel includes a delicious breakfast. There is a supermarket and a restaurant next door. It has good quality air conditioning. Parking is allowed at no extra cost. No pool.

  This was my second visit to Santa Elena Lodge. The rooms are clean and nice, the location is perfect to explore the area and the family is so friendly and... read more accommodating. Having the restaurant with good food was a bonus, right next to the grocery store as well. It is for sure a hidden gem. Highly recommend.

  We'd been hearing about what a wonderful place this was for years, but we finally had the opportunity to stay at the Santa Elena Lodge. As other reviewers have... read more noted, it's family run and everyone is warm and welcoming. We were there for 3 nights and it was perfect for us--close to great beaches and conserved dry forest habitats. Immaculately clean and great location, nice construction.

  This place is amazing! It starts with a very warm welcome and a smiling family who runs the place. The rooms are cozy and comfortable and the wooden public areas... read more are a treat for the eye. Everything is super clean and shiny. The breakfast is delicious with local food, served in the garden. I love this place and recommend highly to go here.

  This older lodge is in a fishing village and away from the maddening crowds. It has a historic feel with its wood walls, creaky floors, and retro plumbing. ... read more However, the owner is very welcoming and the rooms are well-furnished. A market and nice restaurant flank the lodge so that is very convenient. Each room has an air conditioner and WiFi is good. The only downside is sounds travel well.

  We stayed only one night at this place because there was no more availability. But we enjoyed it very much. The place is family run and everybody is very friendly... read more and make you feel comfortable and welcome. The food at the restaurant is clean and very good. The rooms are spacious and with all comfort. We can strongly recommend this place.

  Quiet lodge with neighboring restaurant and grocery store, very good typical beakfast and very helpful owner giving advice on nearby beaches and destinations.
The lodge is very quiet and offers... read more good sleep.

  Beautiful hotel in a very small place. Excellent wooden craft. The entire hotel is made up of wood. Excellent breakfast and a guest service. There is souvenir shop beside the... read more hotel and have a lot of items. There is also a restaurant beside the hotel and the food is awesome. The food is cheap and the hotel is cheap also. Highly recommend if you are visiting this area.

  A wonderful, friendly family run lodge built by hand of local hardwoods, complete with restaurant and store. There is also a Mini grocery store right next door for day trip... read more supplies. The Lodge owner, Don Manuel, was extraordinarily helpful and bent over backwards to make our one week stay with his family here in Cuajiniquil an absolute delight. Manuel’s family treated us so well that we felt we had become temporary members! His son runs the adjoining Arrecife Restuarant, which serves such good seafood and other Tico dishes that we probably gained five pounds! His daughter runs the adjoining Tico Souvenir Shop, filled to the brim with souvenirs, local handicrafts, hammocks and more. The rooms are very clean, cozy and well equipped - with WifFi, AC, closets, full tiled bathrooms and very comfortable beds. Manuel’s immense local knowledge of Guanacaste and its many National Park, Forest and Marine Reserves evidently attracts scientists and nature lovers from all over the world. During our stay in early December, 2022, the Lodge guests included researchers and students from the University of California and the Smithsonian Institution.
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