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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.

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

Pumilio Mountain & Ocean Hotel

Playa Herradura, Province Of Puntarenas
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $187 (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.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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Located at From Herradura's stop light 2 Km on route 34 south and 1 Km to the left, Pumilio Mountain & Ocean Hotel has great rooms from $187 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.80 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, breakfast, hiking, and mountain views at this family-friendly hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Microwave
  • Picnic area
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Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

Playa Herradura, Province Of Puntarenas
4-star Resort with prices starting at $316 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Children
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort which has nice rooms starting at $316. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 800 Meters West From Herredura Entrance. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, 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.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Kid-friendly
  • Tennis
  • Kids' club
  • Beach
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Shana by the Beach Residence & Spa

Manuel Antonio, Province Of Puntarenas
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $141 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific for a Family Vacation to Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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We found Shana by the Beach Residence & Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $141. 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 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Carretera A Punta Quepos. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast which visitors with kids will love. And this family hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Microwave
  • Beach
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Casa Luna Hotel & Spa

La Fortuna, Province Of Alajuela
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $93 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Kid-Friendly Hotel in Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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With terrific rooms from $93, Casa Luna Hotel & Spa, at La Fortuna De San Carlos provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and child care. 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
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • 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
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Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Province Of Limon
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $230 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Top Family-Friendly Hotel
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $230 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Cocles. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and pet-friendly rooms, 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
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Pool table
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
  • Beach
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Encantada Ocean Cottages

Esterillos, Province Of Puntarenas
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $198 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific Place to Stay with Kids in Costa Rica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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The great guest rating of Encantada Ocean Cottages is 9.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $198, and it's located at Entrance to Monterey Del Mar off Highway 34, towards Hotel Pelican. We also love the breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care 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.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Kid-friendly
  • Picnic area
  • Beach
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Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas

Playa Langosta, Province Of Guanacaste
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $395 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Recommended for Families
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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A cool place is Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas because it has great rooms that start at $395. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Playa. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors with kids will especially love a bar, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care at this family-friendly hotel. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Microwave
  • Beach
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Hotel Azul Ocean Club

Playa Azul, Province Of Guanacaste
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Family Fun
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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Hotel Azul Ocean Club 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 $146 (before taxes). It's located at Playa Azul a 5 kilometros al sur de Playa Marbella , Santa Cruz, Guanacaste and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, 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
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Microwave
  • Beach
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Hotel Leyenda

Puerto Carrillo, Province Of Guanacaste
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for a Family Getaway to Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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Located at Playa Carrillo, Hotel Leyenda has great rooms from $133 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.08 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and a hot tub 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
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Table tennis
  • Kid-friendly
  • Microwave
  • Beach
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Villa Nautilus Tamarindo

Tamarindo, Province Of Guanacaste
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels for a Family Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Family rooms
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A great place to stay is Villa Nautilus Tamarindo which has nice rooms starting at $175. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a water park, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 100 Metros Del Instituto Espanol Wayra Calle Este. Families with kids will really like this fun hotel which also offers snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike!

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
  • Beach
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Costa Rica, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Cheap Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Luxury Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Costa Rica, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Costa Rica, Best Hotels for One Week in Costa Rica, Best Hotels for One Night in Costa Rica, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Costa Rica, Best Adults Only Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Party Hotels in Costa Rica, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Costa Rica, Best Business Hotels in Costa Rica, or Best Party Hotels in Costa Rica.


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

Costa Rica Average Family-Friendly Hotel Price
$156

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 105 family-friendly hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $156. 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:

  • 4-star hotels: $213
  • 3-star hotels: $126


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