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Latest Central America Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARPanama City
3 stars from $30
4+ stars from $67
San Salvador
3 stars from $64
5+ stars from $56
Manuel Antonio
3 stars from $36
4+ stars from $194
San José
3 stars from $18
4+ stars from $117
Sámara
3 stars from $85
4+ stars from $350
Caye Caulker
3 stars from $70
4+ stars from $114

Best Central America hotels

Most recommended Central America hotels

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Riu Plaza Panama - Panama City - Bedroom
Riu Plaza Panama
8.8 Very Good
Bella Vista$185+
$185+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Hotel Latino - Panama City - Building
Hotel Latino
7.1 Good
Calidonia$52+
$52+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Principe Hotel and suites
8.4 Very Good
Bella Vista$83+
$83+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Barceló Guatemala City
8.7 Very Good
$158+
$158+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Barceló San Salvador
9.1 Wonderful
$191+
$191+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Barceló San José
8.4 Very Good
Uruca$156+
$156+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Summit Rainforest & Golf Resort
8.2 Very Good
Ancón$155+
$155+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Riande Urban Hotel
8.1 Very Good
Bella Vista$115+
$115+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Plaza Paitilla Inn
8.7 Very Good
San Francisco$166+
$166+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Novotel Panama City
8.5 Very Good
Bella Vista$137+
$137+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi

How much is a Central America hotel?

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3 stars

4 stars and above

Good to know

Low season

October

High season

December

Average price (weeknight)

$413

Average price (weekend night)

$387
Cheapest month to stay with an average 32% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 18% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a hotel in Central America

Price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
Average nightly price per month
Average nightly price

Top tips for finding the perfect Central America hotel

  • Book at least 35 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Central America accommodation.
  • The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Central America found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $30, while the most expensive was $417.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Central America for 4 days.

FAQs when booking a hotel in Central America

  • What is the most popular destination in Central America?

    Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Panama City (32% of total searches to Central America). The next most popular destinations are San Salvador (29%) and Manuel Antonio (22%). Searches for hotels in San José (17%) are also popular.

  • What are the most popular regions of Central America?

    Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular region to stay in Central America is Guanacaste. Puntarenas and Panama are also very popular.

  • What are the most popular countries in Central America?

    Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular country to stay in Central America is Costa Rica. Belize and Panama are also very popular.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Central America?

    KAYAK users have found double rooms in Central America for as cheap as $12 (Santa Ana) in the last 3 days. The average price is $533.

  • How much is a hotel in Central America for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found Central America hotels for tonight for as low as $18 (Santa Ana). Users have also found 3-star hotels from $51 (Quepos) and 4-star+ hotels from $69 (Cahuita).

Where to stay in Central America?

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