10 Best Family Friendly Hotels in Costa Rica
Let’s be honest, traveling with children can be a bit challenging from time to time. With high levels of energy kids probably won’t settle for a relaxed day at the beach with a book or a romantic spot to see the sunset. The key to a successful family vacation is making sure that the little ones are entertained at all times. And what better place to find all day entertainment and activities than in adventure – land Costa Rica!
Costa Rica offers an impressive variety of activities, from jungle adventure treks and ziplining to all kinds of watersports. But to make sure that the adventure doesn’t end after the day tour, Costa Rica is also the home of many family friendly hotels and resorts, which guarantee that your vacation will be memorable not only for you but also your children!
Below we will provide you with our top 10 of family friendly hotels here in Costa Rica:
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Located in Costa Rica’s North Pacific Riviera, the Westin offers everything that you and your family need for an unforgettable vacation. Besides the Westin Kids Club and the lagoon-style swimming pool, you can also find several off site activities just around the corner. Choose between kayaking, sailing, miniature golf, boating and many more for an adventure-loaded day with your whole family!
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With its hot springs and spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano, the Springs Resort is the perfect home base for a family adventure. On site activities include kayaking, horseback riding, climbing wall and twilight/night walks through the rainforest. For the extra dose of adventure, the resort is the gateway for activities such as Rafting, Waterfall Rappel, ATV tours, canopy tours and many more. But be prepared, staying at The Springs will lead to the most memorable experiences and your kids will want to come back and continue the adventure!
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Located less than one hour from the San Jose Airport, the Peace Lodge is the perfect place to begin or end your family vacation. The Poas area offers many exciting activities close to the hotel, such as rafting, ziplining, horseback riding and of course tours to the Poas Volcano! If your kids love the zoo, the Peace Lodge is the place to go. The on-site animal sanctuary allows visitors to see big cats, monkeys and even feed Toucans, all while the animals are in their natural habitat.
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Situated in Monteverde on the Continental Divide, El Establo offers everything that the heart desires and will guarantee your family vacation to be successful. Featuring a tennis court, soccer field, basketball courts and two indoor swimming pools, guests of all ages can let loose and be active during their vacation. Also, you can take advantage of a Tree Top Canopy Tour or a night walk through the rainforest.
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Tamarindo is a thriving beach town. There is something for everyone at the Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort and it is considered to be one of the family friendliest resorts in all of Costa Rica. The hotel offers an independent, children’s pool for their fun and your enjoyment. After a pool day you can go on an adventure in the Tamarindo area, whether its horseback riding, ATV tours, tubing or canopy.
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You can’t decide between the rainforest and the beach? Get the best of both worlds at Si Como No, a mid-size boutique hotel. It offers many family friendly features, for example a family pool, a private cinema that shows family movies and many activities tailored for active families, like the family tropical adventures or the jungle excursion tours.
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Mawamba Lodge is nestled between the Tortuguero Canals and the Caribbean ocean. It is fit for traveler of all ages, where children will learn to cherish natural resources and where families can experience a fantastic tropical time. Besides the on-site swimming pool, you can spice up your day with a kayaking or canoe tour on the river or a twilight tour on the property where you are most likely to see exotic animals, that will leave your kids in awe.
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The Margaritaville Beach Resort is located at the beautiful Playa Flamingo. To keep your little ones entertained, you can take part in a range of daily activities, for example beach volleyball and dancing classes. Or you can enjoy the large pool while watching your kids play in the children’s pool with water features and adjacent play area. Furthermore, there is a family center where you can play billiards, football or ping-pong. Overall Margaritaville Beach Resort offers daily fun and action for everybody.
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Whether you are an adventure junkie, outdoor enthusiast or nature lover, you have to visit Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin by Rincon de la Vieja National Park in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Take your family on a canyoning tour, go tubing or zipling or enjoy one of the most incredible mountain biking tours. All activities ensure that your family will be sent home with your best memories of Costa Rica.
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Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows is a family owned and run hotel in the province of Guanacaste. You can either enjoy your day in the spacious swimming pool or spend the day at the beach. Carillo Beach is safe for swimming which makes the destination ideal for family vacations. If you want more action in your day you can go on day tours like Diamante Eco Adventure Park, which is just around the corner of Nammbu Hotel.
Costa Rica is one of the top family friendly countries as it’s safe and has plenty of easy wildlife watching and nature experiences.
Our list of the Top 10 best family friendly resorts is a great place to start planning your family adventure-vacation of a lifetime! These best family resort picks will please even the tiniest members of your family and ensure that a Costa Rica vacation belongs on your bucket list.
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