Title: The 10 Best Hotels Near Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge, La Cruz from CA $66 | Expedia.ca [La Cruz Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/La-Cruz.dx6034169)[Vacation Rentals in La Cruz](https://expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Vacation-Rentals.d6034169.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to La Cruz](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-La-Cruz.d6034169.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in La Cruz](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-La-Cruz.d6034169.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Bolanos-Island-National-Wildlife-Refuge.d6101102.Car-Rental-Guide)[Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Bolanos-Island-National-Wildlife-Refuge-La-Cruz.d6101102.Vacation-Attraction) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - 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Mar 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Nandel-Beach-Resort.h69385292.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/2739b048.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/178af1c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach nearby, windsurfing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/48589d6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/830e5668.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort [](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Blue-Dream-Kiteboarding-Resort.h18757289.Hotel-Information) 3.5 km from Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge 8.6/10 Excellent (72 reviews) "Everything was great, especially the staff, and all the conveniences." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) carl CA $58 CA $81 total includes taxes & fees Feb 28 - Mar 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Blue-Dream-Kiteboarding-Resort.h18757289.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/18103ff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/fb1aee9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/8d4a7232.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/6a74930d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Santa Elena Lodge [](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Elena-Hotels-Santa-Elena-Lodge.h103913218.Hotel-Information) 11.6 km from Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge 9.8/10 Exceptional (23 reviews) "What a slice of paradise! Rooms, staff, hotel facilities were fantastic and run by a Costa Rican familyas described and pictured. Excellent if you’d like an out-of-the-way place from the crowds, this area is absolutely perfect." ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Robert CA $80 CA $138 total includes taxes & fees Feb 28 - Mar 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Elena-Hotels-Santa-Elena-Lodge.h103913218.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/b2be50b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/db3e5700.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/0d50e97c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/884ed68a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Punta Descartes [](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Hotel-Punta-Descartes.h96776870.Hotel-Information) 8.9 km from Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge 8.6/10 Excellent (24 reviews) "Excelente Service and Good Food," ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Elsworth [](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Hotel-Punta-Descartes.h96776870.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/dc47215a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/a8169eac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Balcony | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/w1969h1536x0y0-dcb0261d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Balcony | Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/3a39c8e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Linda Casita [](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Linda-Casita-Breakfast-Included.h114116119.Hotel-Information) 13.6 km from Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge 10/10 Exceptional (1 review) "Muy buena atención excelente el local" ![Costa Rica](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/cr.svg) Daniel CA $58 CA $66 total includes taxes & fees Mar 6 - Mar 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Linda-Casita-Breakfast-Included.h114116119.Hotel-Information) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124400000/124396700/124396659/8ef525db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Sea View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124400000/124396700/124396659/34536ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124400000/124396700/124396659/8eb1f951.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124400000/124396700/124396659/df27dcaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Esencia de Miel Villas & Boutique Safari [](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Esencia-De-Miel-Villas-Boutique-Safari.h124396659.Hotel-Information) 5.5 km from Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge CA $246 CA $306 total includes taxes & fees Feb 27 - Feb 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Esencia-De-Miel-Villas-Boutique-Safari.h124396659.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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[View all properties](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13®ionId=6101102&adults=2&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Compare popular hotels close to Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge | Property | Star rating | Guest rating | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet-friendly | WiFi included | | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------ | ------------------ | ---- | --- | ------------ | ------------- | | | ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/aee98d16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Nandel Beach Resort | 3.5 star property | 8.4Very good193 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/2739b048.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort | 2.5 star property | 8.6Excellent72 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/18103ff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Santa Elena Lodge | 2.5 star property | 9.8Exceptional23 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/b2be50b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Hotel Punta Descartes | 3.0 star property | 8.6Excellent24 reviews | View | | | | | | | ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114116200/114116119/dc47215a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Linda Casita | 2.0 star property | 10.0Exceptional1 review | View | | | | | | ## Top Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge Hotel Reviews ![Nandel Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/2ff3f113_y.jpg) ### Nandel Beach Resort 10/10 Excellent "Quiet resort on the bay. Beautiful nearby beach (bahia rajada). Very good food. Pleasant waiters. A la carte breakfast is nice but repetitive and buffet breakfast on weekend is adequate. Rooms: clean but somber. Bed and AC are good. Limited hot water. The highlight here is the kite surfing and no crowds." [](https://expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Nandel-Beach-Resort.h69385292.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Punta Descartes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/20e2be24_y.jpg) ### Hotel Punta Descartes 10/10 Excellent "Just stay here and enjoy the view. Very convenient location with good food" [](https://expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Hotel-Punta-Descartes.h96776870.Hotel-Information) ![Secluded Nature Lodge with A/C and Wifi in Private Bird Watching Sanctuary ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110100000/110099000/110098954/271f74ec_y.jpg) ### Secluded Nature Lodge with A/C and Wifi in Private Bird Watching Sanctuary 10/10 Excellent "Host gave us some great tips." [](https://expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Secluded-Nature-Lodge-With-AC-And-Wifi-In-Private-Bird-Watching-Sanctuary.h110098954.Hotel-Information) ![Santa Elena Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913300/103913218/6a74930d_y.jpg) ### Santa Elena Lodge 10/10 Excellent "Lovely place, a beautiful older Costa Rican style wooden building. Rooms are not very spacious, but there are common spaces to enjoy. Good local food, and the staff are all very kind and helpful. Great region to explore. " [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Elena-Hotels-Santa-Elena-Lodge.h103913218.Hotel-Information) ![Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/48589d6a_y.jpg) ### Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort 10/10 Excellent "Everything was great, especially the staff, and all the conveniences." [](https://expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Blue-Dream-Kiteboarding-Resort.h18757289.Hotel-Information) ![Essence of Honey Villas & Boutique Safari - Villa # 3](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111370000/111361500/111361401/21ac91e5_y.jpg) ### Essence of Honey Villas & Boutique Safari - Villa # 3 10/10 Excellent "Bryan’s communication was friendly, fast, and effective!" [](https://expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Essence-Of-Honey-Villas-Boutique-Safari-Villa-3.h111361401.Hotel-Information) ![Hacienda Casa del Viento](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118380000/118376800/118376791/42cbb571_y.jpg) ### Hacienda Casa del Viento 10/10 Excellent "Great central location to beaches and town. Staff was very friendly and breakfast was great. " [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Elena-Hotels-Hacienda-Casa-Del-Viento.h118376791.Hotel-Information) ![APARTMENT EL JOBO, LA CRUZ, AT 700 MTRS COPAL BEACH, 8 MIN FROM RAJADA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113799200/113799106/cbf6ef0d_y.jpg) ### APARTMENT EL JOBO, LA CRUZ, AT 700 MTRS COPAL BEACH, 8 MIN FROM RAJADA 4/10 Poor "The property manager and staff are lovely. Everything else was underwhelming. It was hard to locate and there was a locked gate with no instructions for how to get in. The property looked nice from the photos but the images did not accurately represent the small, dark rooms and the fact that it’s a cluster of little studio motel rooms. It has the feel of a fixer upper motor lodge. It has tons of potential; just still needs work and wasn’t at all what we were led to believe we were renting. It’s overpriced for what it is. " [](https://expedia.ca/La-Cruz-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h113799106.Hotel-Information) ## Hotels near other Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge attractions ### Playa Rajada Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Rajada during your trip to La Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=977882273408102400) ### Playa Coyotera Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Coyotera during your trip to La Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248635997364209) ### Playa Coco Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Coco during your trip to La Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248635997363731) ### Playa Jobo Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Jobo during your trip to El Jobo? [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248635997364204) ## Frequently asked questions ### What's the area like around Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge? ### What's the best hotel to stay near Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge? ### How many hotels are there close to Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge? ### If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge, will I receive a refund? ### What can I see and do near Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge?