Curated Luxury family friendly hotel deals in Costa Rica

Featuring hot spring baths, sauna, massages services, luxury spa treatments and 5 swimming pools, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is 15 minutes’ drive from the Arenal Volcano National Park.

The rooms and suites offer modern décor, garden views, air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, coffee maker and minibar. The bathrooms come with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. The suites also feature a living area.

Guests can enjoy a swim up bar, lobby bar and Los Tucanes restaurant and Ave del Paraiso restaurant serving local dishes and international gourmet cuisine. The property also offers free valet parking, a welcome cocktail and unlimited access to its on-site hot springs.

Activities such as volcano tours, rappel, hiking through suspension bridges and rafting can be also arranged.

This complex is 20 minutes’ drive from La Fortuna main square and 1 hour’s drive from Venado Caves. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 2 hours’ drive away.

When you a stay at Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica in Nacascolo, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Playa Blanca and Playa Virador. This beach resort is 21.9 mi (35.3 km) from Coco Beach and 23.7 mi (38.1 km) from Playa Hermosa.

Located in Cabo Velas, W Costa Rica - Reserva Conchal is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Reserva Conchal Golf Course and Conchal Beach. This beach resort is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Playa Brasilito and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Flamingo Beach.

With a stay at Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica, by Hyatt in Nacascolo, you'll be 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Marina Papagayo and 20 mi (32.2 km) from Playa Hermosa. This beach resort is within the region of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park.

Located in Bejuco, Punta Islita, Autograph Collection is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Playa Islita and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal. This beach resort is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Samara Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Museo Islita.

With a stay at JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort in Tamarindo, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Mansita Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. This beach resort is 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Tamarindo Beach and 17.8 mi (28.7 km) from Flamingo Beach.

When you stay at The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa in Cabo Velas, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach. This all-inclusive property is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Conchal Beach and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Tamarindo Beach.

Located on an unspoilt private beach in El Jobo, Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica offers swimming pools, tropical gardens and air-conditioned suites with free WiFi. Santa Rosa National Park is a 25-minute drive away.

Each stylish suite at the Las Mareas resort features a seating area and a balcony with views of the gardens, mountains or Salinas Bay. The modern bathrooms include a hairdryer and a bidet.

At Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica you will find a fitness centre, a tour desk, a nightclub and entertainment staff. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including hiking and snorkelling.

Dreams Las Mareas is surrounded by lush vegetation and virgin beaches. You can go rafting and whale and dolphin-watching within a 35-minute drive. The Nicaraguan border is only a 15-minute drive away, while Granada, Nicaragua is an hour away.

With a stay at Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa in Puerto Carrillo, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach. This beach hotel is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Playa Camaronal and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Playa Islita.

Located in Tamarindo, Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel is by the ocean – a 4-minute drive from Tamarindo Beach and 13 minutes from Casino Diria. This beach hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Las Baulas National Marine Park and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course.

With a stay at Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Nacascolo, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Playa Huevos and 5 minutes by foot from Playa Ana Laura. This all-inclusive property is 24 mi (38.6 km) from Coco Beach and 20.5 mi (33 km) from Playa Hermosa.

When you stay at Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas in Tamarindo, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Tamarindo Beach and Playa Langosta. This beach resort is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Conchal Beach.

When you stay at Nya Hotel in Cóbano, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Montezuma Catholic Church and Montezuma School. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Montezuma Beach and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Montezuma Falls.

With a stay at OPacifico Hotel Boutique in Paquera, you'll be 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Reserva Curu and 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve. This beach hotel is 17.1 mi (27.6 km) from Organos Beach and 29.4 mi (47.2 km) from Puntarenas Pier.

Experience the ultimate luxury getaway at Hacienda Guachipelin with our exclusive premier suites, El Cenízaro and El Cedro. Named after the iconic trees of Guanacaste, these suites embody the beauty and elegance of the region’s natural heritage.

Each suite offers a spacious, open-concept living area, featuring handcrafted Costa Rican furnishings and artwork that bring the spirit of a traditional Guanacaste hacienda to life. Step onto your expansive terrace and take in sweeping views of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, surrounded by vibrant tropical gardens. Indulge in the serenity of your own private plunge pool, nestled within a secluded sun patio designed to offer pure tranquility and exclusivity.

Inside, you'll find a beautifully crafted king-size bed made from Costa Rican wood, a luxurious private bathroom with both a shower and a bathtub, and all the amenities for a truly comfortable stay: cable TV, air conditioning, ceiling fan, safe, hairdryer, telephone, and mini-refrigerator. As our guest, you’ll also enjoy complimentary access to the rejuvenating Río Negro Hot Springs and volcanic mud baths, making your retreat here both restorative and unforgettable.

When you stay at Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort in Tamarindo, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Tamarindo Beach and 9 minutes by foot from WAYRA Institute of Spanish. This beach resort is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Conchal Beach.

Situated in Coco, 200 metres from Matapalo Beach, Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Boasting a kids' club, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a terrace. The property has a hot tub, nightclub and a shared lounge.

The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while some rooms include a patio.

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive offers a buffet or American breakfast.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. The area is popular for windsurfing and snorkelling, and car hire is available at this 5-star resort.

Speaking English and Spanish at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area.

Edgardo Baltodano Stadium is 44 km from Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive, while Marina Papagayo is 44 km from the property. Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport is 28 km away.

Facing the beachfront, Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive offers 4-star accommodation in Coco and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a kids' club and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property has a hot tub, nightclub and a concierge service.

The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive provides certain rooms with sea views, and each room is fitted with a balcony.

Buffet and American breakfast options are available at the accommodation.

Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive offers a children's playground. You can play tennis at the resort, and the area is popular for windsurfing.

Matapalo Beach is a few steps from Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive, while Edgardo Baltodano Stadium is 45 km away. Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport is 29 km from the property.

With a stay at CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive in Sardinal, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Playa Hermosa and Panamá Beach. This all-inclusive hotel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Coco Beach and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Ocotal Beach.

Offering a beautiful tropical forest setting, Le Cameleon Hotel is a walking distance from Cocles beach in Puerto Viejo. This luxurious resort features a beach club, an outdoor swimming pool and a spa.

The chic rooms and suites at Le Cameleon Hotel have minimalist, white décor and terraces overlooking the forest. All accommodations have an iPod docking station, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV.

Creative, international cuisine is served in the Gigi Beach. The Jungle Spa offers a range of treatments including facials, body scrubs, body wraps and massage.

The hotel can arrange trips to nearby Cahuita National Park, Kekoldi Indigenous Reserve and Veragua Rainforest. Other activities include excursions to cocoa plantations and sloth sanctuaries, rainforest canopy tours, and dolphin and turtle watching trips.