The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Costa Rica

Where to Stay for a Family Vacation with Kids in Costa Rica

Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Travelers to Costa Rica will have a wide range of family-friendly hotel and resort options at variety of great prices. So, if you're looking for a top kid-friendly hotel in Costa Rica, we've put together a great list for you to choose from based on amenities, prices, location, activities, and ratings. As a parent, you're probably looking for family oriented amenities, and many of these hotels have swimming pools, extra bedrooms, kitchens so you can cook meals, kid's activities, games, and more. We've analyzed many of the area's top family-friendly hotels which are ideal for traveling with kids, and you'll find the best below. So, here's our list of awesome hotels for a large family, a family of 4, or a family of 5 to help you plan your next kid-friendly trip to Costa Rica. So, wondering where to stay with children? Let's get to it.

Families will find a multitude of engaging and educational activities, from exploring the rainforest in Tortuguero to relaxing on the stunning beaches of Manuel Antonio. Kids and adults alike will love visiting the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, where they can walk among the treetops and see diverse wildlife. For a mix of fun and learning, families can check out the interactive exhibits at the Children's Museum in San José. Water activities, such as snorkeling around the coral reefs in Cahuita, can offer a fantastic family day out. The country is also home to eco-friendly lodges and family-oriented resorts that cater to all ages.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Pumilio Mountain and Ocean Hotel

Jacó, Puntarenas
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Trip with Kids to Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

Located at 2 Km South From Cruce de Herradura, Pumilio Mountain and Ocean Hotel has great rooms from $82 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, families will especially love a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care at this family-friendly hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. The price of this hotel is less than average for family-friendly hotels, which makes it a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Microwave


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Villa Nautilus

Tamarindo, Guanacaste
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Children
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for family-friendly hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Family rooms

A great place to stay is Villa Nautilus which has nice rooms starting at $132. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 100 Metros Del Instituto Espanol Wayra. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which families with kids will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. It's also less than the average price for family-friendly hotels, so it's a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Tennis
  • Microwave


Casa Luna Hotel & Spa

La Fortuna, Alajuela
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific for a Family Vacation to Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for family-friendly hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

We found Casa Luna Hotel & Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $122. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1.5km S & 1.5km W From Catholic Church. You'll also find hiking, child care, laundry services, a hot tub, and a spa which visitors with kids will love. And this family hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Child pool


Hotel Pasatiempo

Tamarindo, Guanacaste
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Kid-Friendly Hotel in Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

With terrific rooms from $86, Hotel Pasatiempo, at Playa Tamarindo provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, child care, and free parking. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Microwave


The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

La Fortuna, Alajuela
5-star Resort with prices starting at $624 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Top Family-Friendly Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $624 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 9 Km Oeste y km 4 Norte Del Centro de la Fortuna. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, laundry services, a hot tub, a game room, and a spa, which is nice for families. Just a short drive from the city center, this relaxing hotel is a terrific choice. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Kid-friendly
  • Microwave


Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Heredia, Heredia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $198 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific Place to Stay with Kids in Costa Rica
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen is 8.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $198, and it's located at 700 meters west from Bridgestone/Firestone, La Ribera de Belen. We also love the a bar, parking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which are great for families with kids. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Tennis


Azul Hotel & Retreat

Playa Azul, Guanacaste
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $152 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Recommended for Families
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

A cool place is Azul Hotel & Retreat because it has great rooms that start at $152. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 3 km South of Marbella. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors with kids will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, child care, and laundry services at this family-friendly hotel. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Microwave


Atrapasuenos Dreamcatcher Hotel

Santa Teresa, Puntarenas
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Family Fun
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

Atrapasuenos Dreamcatcher Hotel offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $99 (before taxes). It's located at 1 km north of the Playa Carmen cross roads , in front of the superfresco and has earned a guest rating of 8.50/10. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Microwave


Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana

San José, San José Province
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for a Family Getaway to Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

Located at Ave 6, Calle 28, Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Sabana has great rooms from $102 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and a child pool which families will love. And this family hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Child pool


Las Brisas Resort and Villas

Jacó, Puntarenas
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels for a Family Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

A great place to stay is Las Brisas Resort and Villas which has nice rooms starting at $154. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Calle Hermosa, 800m Este de Costanera. Families with kids will really like this fun hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Microwave


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How much do family-friendly hotels cost in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica Average Family-Friendly Hotel Price
$135

Travelers to Costa Rica will have a large number of terrific family-friendly accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of family-friendly hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 89 family-friendly hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $135. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Costa Rica.

The average prices of our suggested family-friendly hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $374
  • 4-star hotels: $165
  • 3-star hotels: $107


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