Hotels in Santa Elena

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Highest rated hotelHotel Alfonso Viii – 4.2

How to find the best hotel deals in Santa Elena

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How to find the best hotel deal in Santa Elena

  • The same magic that powers our flight search can also help you find the sharpest room rates around. Use these tips to search smarter and save quicker on your Santa Elena hotel.

  • Save on your Santa Elena hotel and have your pick of rooms when you book early. You'll also have more time to compare and choose the ideal place.

  • That said, booking at the last minute can pay off. Some places lower their rates a day or two before arrival to avoid letting rooms sit empty.

  • Another hack for finding cheaper hotels? Being flexible. If your plans aren't fixed, check rates across different dates to discover where the best value is.

  • Skip the risk of extra fees by searching for stays that offer free cancellation. If things change or a better deal pops up, you can cancel your booking without penalty.

Where to stay in Santa Elena

Central Santa Elena

  • To fully enjoy central Santa Elena, you'll want to be near the attractions that brought you here in the first place. Here are a few standout hotels close to the highlights.

  • Want to be near Estatua de Alfonso VIII? El Mesón de Despeñaperros is about 0.32 kilometres away. This hotel in Santa Elena checks both the comfort and location boxes.

  • Or check out the options for hotels near Camping Despeñaperros. Hotel Alfonso Viii is 2 kilometres or so from this top sight. This stay makes the perfect base for enjoying everything the city has to offer.

When to go to Santa Elena

  • Consider your ideal weather conditions when deciding your trip dates. With maximum highs of 40ºC (104ºF), July offers the warmest conditions.

  • You can expect lows of 1ºC (34ºF) in January, the coolest time of year.

  • Search for Santa Elena hotels during June for your best shot at clearer skies. Averaging one day of rain, it's the driest month.

  • Rain is most common in January, which gets around six days of wet weather.

Best hotels with a pool

  • A pool adds a little something to your getaway. Book a resort and you'll usually find multiple swimming areas and maybe even a lazy river. At city hotels, rooftop and indoor pools are more typical. Check out the range of pool hotels in Santa Elena and get set to dive right in.

  • Spend long, lazy days by the water at Hotel la Perdiz. Along with a children's pool, this Santa Elena hotel offers a cafe and Wi-Fi.

Best pet-friendly hotels

  • With at least four pet-friendly Santa Elena hotels, your best buddy can be part of the journey. Many have outdoor areas or nearby parks for exercise, and some even offer things like treats and chew toys. A few conditions might apply, but most places go out of their way to make your furry friend feel welcome.

  • You pack the chew toys, Hotel Alfonso Viii will handle the rest. Amenities like express check-in and a restaurant add to the comfort of this pet-friendly hotel in Santa Elena.

Finding cheap hotels in Santa Elena: FAQs

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is R 1,048 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for R 1,048 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is R 2,226 per night, and the average price on weekends is R 1,098. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Santa Elena could be Wednesday.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Wednesday is the cheapest day to stay in Santa Elena. And the most expensive day seems to be Thursday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Santa Elena is currently around R 1,092 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is R 984 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Santa Elena is January, with an average price of R 923 per night. The most expensive month is February, when the average room rate can rise to R 1,970 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in March is R 1,215 per night, which is around 7% higher than the rest of the year.