The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Tamarindo

Where to Stay for a Family Vacation with Kids in Tamarindo

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Tamarindo, Costa Rica is a great family-oriented vacation destination, so if you're looking for kid friendly hotels, we've got plenty of suggestions. After comparing many of the hotels in the area, below is our list of the best family-friendly hotels in Tamarindo for your next vacation based on amenities, previous guest ratings, location, activities, and price. So, even if you're traveling as a family of 4, a family of 5, or even a large family, you can find the best hotel that meets your needs. After all, when traveling with children, you're probably looking for kid-friendly features such as swimming pools, game rooms, kid's activities, and extra space. Of course, it also helps to have a kitchen so you can cook some family friendly meals, and extra bedrooms if you have a larger family. Many of the top family friendly hotels and resorts in Tamarindo will offer some of these features, so you're in luck. If you're looking for where to stay as a family in Tamarindo, here are the best family hotels.

The golden beaches offer a great escape for families. The surf can be a bit strong, but the kids will love seeing the sea turtles or going horseback riding. There are also beginning surfing lessons available.

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

Villa Nautilus

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Top Family-Friendly Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for family-friendly hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Family rooms

Located at 100 Metros Del Instituto Espanol Wayra, Villa Nautilus has great rooms from $132 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.4 km from the city center, families will especially love hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services at this family-friendly hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Tennis
  • Microwave


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Hotel Pasatiempo

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific Place to Stay with Kids in Tamarindo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

A great place to stay is Hotel Pasatiempo which has nice rooms starting at $86. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Playa Tamarindo. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, child care, and free parking which families with kids will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's also less than the average price for family-friendly hotels, so it's a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Microwave


Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas

4-star Resort with prices starting at $330 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Recommended for Families
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

We found Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $330. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 200Mts Del Capitan Suizo Playa Langosta. You'll also find a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf which visitors with kids will love. And this family hotel is just 1.4 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Microwave


Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $321 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Family Fun
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

With terrific rooms from $321, Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel, at 1 Km South From Tamarindo Downtown provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, a hot tub, and a spa. It's located just 0.9 km from the city center, too. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Tennis


Hotel Arco Iris

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $80 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for a Family Getaway to Tamarindo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

Hotel Arco Iris has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $80 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Playa Tamarindo. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, laundry services, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities, which is nice for families. Just 0.4 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
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling


Wyndham Tamarindo

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels for a Family Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Wyndham Tamarindo is 8.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $129, and it's located at 200 Metros al Este y 800 Metros al Norte Del Banco Nacional de Tamarindo. We also love the laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, free parking, and laundry facilities which are great for families with kids. And since it's just 0.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind. 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
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Microwave


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


How much do family-friendly hotels cost in Tamarindo?

Tamarindo Average Family-Friendly Hotel Price
$180

Travelers to Tamarindo, 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 6 family-friendly hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $180. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Tamarindo.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $260
  • 3-star hotels: $99


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