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The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Alajuela

Where to Stay for a Family Vacation with Kids in Alajuela

Are you looking for the most family-friendly hotel in Alajuela? We've analyzed all of the best kid-friendly hotels in Alajuela to find the absolute best based on guest ratings, cost, family-friendly amenities, nearby activities, location and more. Below, you'll find our picks for the top family places to stay. These hotels are even great for larger families, a family of 5, or a family of 4, too. When traveling with children, you'll probably be looking for kid-friendly amenities such as swimming pools, kitchens, extra space, games, and other family-oriented activities. Many of these family hotels and resorts in Alajuela offer these great features. If you're wondering where to stay with kids, all of these hotels are recommended for families with children. So, let's get started planning your next family-friendly getaway to Alajuela, Costa Rica with one of these terrific hotels.

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

Villa San Ignacio Alajuela

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $79 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific Place to Stay with Kids in Alajuela
  • 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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Located at Highway 3 Cruce De Poas Cacao, Villa San Ignacio Alajuela has great rooms from $79 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.8 km from the city center, families will especially love hiking, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and a spa at this family-friendly hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Pool table
  • Picnic area
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Xandari Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Recommended for Families
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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A great place to stay is Xandari Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $181. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 9.21 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1 Km Ne Del Salon El Diamante Tacacori. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a hot tub which families with kids will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.5 km from the city center. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
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Buena Vista Chic Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $171 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Family Fun
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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We found Buena Vista Chic Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $171. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Apdo. 760-4050. You'll also find mountain views, a free breakfast, city views, free parking, and car rentals which visitors with kids will love. And this family hotel is just 4.8 km from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly
  • Picnic area
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La Riviera Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $74 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for a Family Getaway to Alajuela
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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With terrific rooms from $74, La Riviera Hotel, at 100 Metros sur del Cementerio de San Antonio de Belen provides an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers mountain views, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, kids meals, and an indoor play area. It's located just 4.9 km from the city center, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
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Hotel La Rosa de America

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels for a Family Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
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Hotel La Rosa de America has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet. The great rooms here start at $70 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 100 mts Sur y 75 mts Este de La Mandarina Barrio San Jose de Alajuela. Furthermore, it also offers breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, a spa and wellness center, and a spa, which is nice for families. Just 4.9 km from the city center, this relaxing hotel is a terrific choice. 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Picnic area
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Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Trip with Kids to Alajuela
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $136, and it's located at Plaza Los Mangos,Radial Francisco J Orlich. We also love the child care, laundry services, city views, free parking, and laundry facilities which are great for families with kids. And since it's just 1.9 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

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

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Children
  • Family rooms
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A cool place is Altura Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $117. It has a restaurant, breakfast, mountain views, laundry services, and a free breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 3km Volcan Poas. Only 15.3 km from the city center, visitors with kids will especially love city views, a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms at this family-friendly hotel. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Picnic area
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Pura Vida Hotel

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific for a Family Vacation to Alajuela
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Pura Vida Hotel offers room service, a restaurant, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $95 (before taxes). It's located at 1.5 Kilometros Noroeste Fabrica de Jabon Punto Rojo and has earned a guest rating of 9.40/10. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, free parking, car rentals, laundry facilities, and a tour desk which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.8 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Microwave
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Also, take a look at the Family-Friendly hotels in nearby destinations: San José, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio, and Escazú.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Alajuela, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Alajuela, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Alajuela, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Alajuela, Best Hotels for One Week in Alajuela, Best Hotels for One Night in Alajuela, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Alajuela, or Best Business Hotels in Alajuela.


How much do family-friendly hotels cost in Alajuela?

Alajuela Average Family-Friendly Hotel Price
$115

Travelers to Alajuela, 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 8 family-friendly hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $115. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Alajuela.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $149
  • 3-star hotels: $95


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