The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Costa Rica

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

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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, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens 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
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Microwave
  • Picnic area


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Casa Luna Hotel & Spa

La Fortuna, Alajuela
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $122 (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
  • Family rooms

A great place to stay is Casa Luna Hotel & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $122. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1.5km S & 1.5km W From Catholic Church. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, mountain views, child care, and laundry services which families with kids will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice. It's also less than the average price for family-friendly hotels, so it's a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Child pool
  • Picnic area


The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

La Fortuna, Alajuela
5-star Resort with prices starting at $624 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific for a Family Vacation to Costa Rica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

We found The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $624. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 9 Km Oeste y km 4 Norte Del Centro de la Fortuna. You'll also find a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, laundry services, and a hot tub which visitors with kids will love. And this family hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Kid-friendly
  • Microwave


Villa Nautilus

Tamarindo, Guanacaste
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Kid-Friendly Hotel in Costa Rica
  • 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

With terrific rooms from $132, Villa Nautilus, at 100 Metros Del Instituto Espanol Wayra provides an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for family-friendly hotels.

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


Hotel Pasatiempo

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

Hotel Pasatiempo has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $86 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Playa Tamarindo. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and child care, 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. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for family-friendly hotels.

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


Azul Hotel & Retreat

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

The great guest rating of Azul Hotel & Retreat is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $152, and it's located at 3 km South of Marbella. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, 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. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

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


Las Brisas Resort and Villas

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

A cool place is Las Brisas Resort and Villas because it has great rooms that start at $154. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Calle Hermosa, 800m Este de Costanera. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors with kids will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens at this family-friendly hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

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


Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa

La Fortuna, Alajuela
4-star Resort with prices starting at $255 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Family Fun
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $255 (before taxes). It's located at 11 km North From The Catholic Church and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis


Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel

Tamarindo, Guanacaste
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $321 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for a Family Getaway to Costa Rica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

Located at 1 Km South From Tamarindo Downtown, Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel has great rooms from $321 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, a hot tub, and a spa which families will love. And this family hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis


Hotel Esperanza

Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels for a Family Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

A great place to stay is Hotel Esperanza which has nice rooms starting at $124. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Apdo 65-5235. Families with kids will really like this fun hotel which also offers a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, a hot tub, a child pool, and free parking. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Picnic area


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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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