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Latest Central America Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARSan Salvador
3 stars from $52
5+ stars from $47
Panama City
3 stars from $28
4+ stars from $60
Caye Caulker
3 stars from $40
4+ stars from $57
Manuel Antonio
3 stars from $27
4+ stars from $204
San José
3 stars from $13
4+ stars from $112
Guatemala City
3 stars from $46
4+ stars from $18

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$184+
$184+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Barceló San Salvador - San Salvador - Lobby
Barceló San Salvador
9.1 Wonderful
$186+
$186+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Barceló San José
8.4 Very Good
Uruca$138+
$138+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Barceló Guatemala City
8.7 Very Good
$139+
$139+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Principe Hotel and suites
8.4 Very Good
Bella Vista$79+
$79+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Summit Rainforest & Golf Resort
8.1 Very Good
Ancón$112+
$112+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Hotel Latino
7.2 Good
Calidonia$52+
$52+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Plaza Paitilla Inn
8.7 Very Good
San Francisco$164+
$164+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Hotel Ojos del Rio
8.1 Very Good
Calidonia$73+
$73+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Megapolis Hotel Panama
8.2 Very Good
San Francisco$223+
$223+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa

How much is a Central America hotel?

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Good to know

Low season

October

High season

January

Average price (weeknight)

$366

Average price (weekend night)

$377
Cheapest month to stay with an average 33% 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.
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Average nightly price

Top tips for finding the perfect Central America hotel

  • Book at least 33 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 $42, while the most expensive was $272.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Central America for 3 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 San Salvador (35% of total searches to Central America). The next most popular destinations are Panama City (25%) and Caye Caulker (20%). Searches for hotels in Manuel Antonio (20%) 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 Puntarenas. Guanacaste and San Salvador 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. El Salvador 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 $10 (Santa Ana) in the last 3 days. The average price is $288.

  • 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 (Granada). Users have also found 3-star hotels from $24 (Quetzaltenango) and 4-star+ hotels from $33 (Guatemala City).

Where to stay in Central America?

Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay in Central America by showing you the exact location of each hotel.