The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Costa Rica

Sunset on Jaco Beach, Costa Rica Sunset on Jaco Beach, Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a fantastic city to visit for a weekend getaway, and finding the right hotel can make your trip even more enjoyable. Whether you're traveling as a couple, a family, or solo, we've analyzed all of the hotels in the area to help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Costa Rica. There are many affordable options for a hotel here, from cozy bed and breakfasts to large chain hotels. When considering where to stay in Costa Rica for your long weekend escape, make sure to look for amenities that will help you relax and unwind, such as a fitness center, spa, or pool. And don't forget to consider location - finding a hotel near restaurants and other things to do can make your stay much more enjoyable. Costa Rica is a great city for sightseeing, and there are plenty of things to do for families or couples during a weekend escape, including museums or outdoor activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So if you're looking for a weekend getaway in Costa Rica, one of these wonderful hotels will help you take advantage of everything on offer.

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

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa

Tamarindo, Province Of Guanacaste
5-star Resort with prices starting at $619 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

Located at Hacienda Pinilla, JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa has great rooms from $619 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes at this convenient hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo

Culebra, Province Of Guanacaste
5-star Resort with prices starting at $1519 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Costa Rica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo which has nice rooms starting at $1519. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Papagayo Peninsula. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and rooms with kitchens which weekend visitors 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.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


The Westin Golf Resort and Spa Playa Conchal - All Inclusive

Cabo Velas, Province Of Guanacaste
5-star Resort with prices starting at $626 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

We found The Westin Golf Resort and Spa Playa Conchal - All Inclusive to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $626. 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 8.92 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Playa Conchal. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and child care which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable 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.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo

Culebra, Province Of Guanacaste
4-star Resort with prices starting at $932 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

With terrific rooms from $932, Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo, at End of route 253 provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and child care. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Les Voiles Blanches Tamarindo

Tamarindo, Province Of Guanacaste
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $195 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

Les Voiles Blanches Tamarindo has a great guest rating of 9.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $195 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Rio Santo Hernandez Route de Santa Cruz. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. Having a water park here is a terrific addition, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Hotel La Mariposa

Manuel Antonio, Province Of Puntarenas
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $227 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Costa Rica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

The great guest rating of Hotel La Mariposa is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $227, and it's located at 100 meters SW de Cafe Milagro. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and mountain views which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Villa Nautilus Tamarindo

Tamarindo, Province Of Guanacaste
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Costa Rica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Villa Nautilus Tamarindo because it has great rooms that start at $175. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a water park, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 100 Metros Del Instituto Espanol Wayra Calle Este. Only a short distance from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care at this fun hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

Playa Herradura, Province Of Puntarenas
4-star Resort with prices starting at $316 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Costa Rica
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort 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 $316 (before taxes). It's located at 800 Meters West From Herredura Entrance and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


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 Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

Located at Cocles, Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel has great rooms from $230 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa

Manuel Antonio, Province Of Puntarenas
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $158 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $158. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Near Manuel Antonio Natl Park entrance. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


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How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$144

Travelers to Costa Rica will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 464 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $144. 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 weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $484
  • 4-star hotels: $230
  • 3-star hotels: $115


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