The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Puntarenas

Puntarenas, 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 Puntarenas. There are many affordable options for a hotel here, from cozy bed and breakfasts to large chain hotels. When considering where to stay in Puntarenas 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. Puntarenas 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 Puntarenas, one of these wonderful hotels will help you take advantage of everything on offer.

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

Hotel Aldea Casa de los Mariscos

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $31 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Pets allowed

Located at Paseo de los Turistas Puntarenas Costa Rica, Hotel Aldea Casa de los Mariscos has great rooms from $31 (before taxes). It offers a water park, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 7.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 km from the city center, visitors will especially love pet-friendly rooms, kids meals, car rentals, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental at this convenient hotel. The water slides are especially fun! The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Puerto Azul Resort & Club Nautico

3-star Resort with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Puerto Azul Resort & Club Nautico which has nice rooms starting at $104. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 7.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Cocal, Puntarenas. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.5 km from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Hotel Yadran Beach Resort

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $71 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Puntarenas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

We found Hotel Yadran Beach Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $71. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 7.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Al Final Del Paseo de Los Turistas, Diagonal Al Balneario San Lucas Beach. You'll also find a free breakfast, a child pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.2 km from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • City


Cabinas Gosen

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Puntarenas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $70, Cabinas Gosen, at Costado Sur del Banco Davivienda provides rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a microwave, a refrigerator, outdoor dining areas, and private parking. It's located just 0.6 km from the city center, too. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Las Brisas Puntarenas

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Puntarenas
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed

Las Brisas Puntarenas has a great guest rating of 7.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, parking, breakfast, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $136 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Paseo de los Turistas. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, a child pool, and air-conditioning, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.2 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant


Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: La Fortuna, San José, Jacó, Manuel Antonio, and Alajuela.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Puntarenas, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Puntarenas, Best Hotels for One Week in Puntarenas, or Best Hotels for One Night in Puntarenas.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Puntarenas?

Puntarenas Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$82

Travelers to Puntarenas, 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 5 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $82. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Puntarenas.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $71
  • 3-star hotels: $85


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