The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Costa Rica

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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.)

Casa Papito

Potrero, Guanacaste
Guest house with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

Located at Playa Potrero, contiguo al Hotel Isolina. Calle Piña, 1ª casa a mano derecha., Casa Papito has great rooms from $88 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a water park, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 9.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors will especially love a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and rooms with kitchens at this convenient hotel. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


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Tango Mar Beachfront Boutique Hotel & Villas

Tambor, Puntarenas
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $197 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Costa Rica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Tango Mar Beachfront Boutique Hotel & Villas which has nice rooms starting at $197. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Carretera Cobano. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and golf which weekend visitors 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.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Parador Nature Resort and Spa

Quepos, Puntarenas
5-star Resort with prices starting at $255 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

We found Parador Nature Resort and Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $255. 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 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Quepos To Manuel Antonio Road. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and laundry services which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool


Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo-a concept by Hyatt

Culebra, Guanacaste
5-star Resort with prices starting at $575 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

With terrific rooms from $575, Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo-a concept by Hyatt, at Peninsula Papagayo provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and golf. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Villa Nautilus

Tamarindo, Guanacaste
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Costa Rica
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Villa Nautilus has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $132 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 100 Metros Del Instituto Espanol Wayra. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

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


Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

Culebra, Guanacaste
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1276 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Costa Rica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

The great guest rating of Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica is 9.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $1276, and it's located at Papagayo Peninsula. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services 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. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Iguana Lodge & Spa Beach Resort

Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas
3-star Resort with prices starting at $294 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Costa Rica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Iguana Lodge & Spa Beach Resort because it has great rooms that start at $294. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, 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 Calle a Calle Platanares. Only a short distance from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms at this fun hotel. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

Potrero, Guanacaste
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $233 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Costa Rica
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $233 (before taxes). It's located at Las Catalinas Road. And has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, a spa, and free parking which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel

Tamarindo, Guanacaste
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $321 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

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 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
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


Villas Kalimba

Sámara, Guanacaste
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $443 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Costa Rica
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Villas Kalimba which has nice rooms starting at $443. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 200 metros Este de la Estación de Policía, frente Casa Valeria. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and a spa. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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

Costa Rica Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$133

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 617 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $133. 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: $405
  • 4-star hotels: $181
  • 3-star hotels: $105


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