Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Costa Rica

Located in La Cruz, Nandel Beach Resort is near the bay, within a 10-minute drive of Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge and Playa Rajada. This beach hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Playa Coyotera and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Playa Bolaños.

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.

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.

Located in Cahuita, Cariblue Beach and Jungle Resort is by the ocean – a 1-minute drive from Playa Cocles and 11 minutes from Punta Uva Beach. This beach hotel is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Cahuita National Park and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Blanca Beach.

The Eco Hotel Indigo Yoga Surf Resort offers its guests a spa centre that offers aerial silk classes and yoga lessons on site. There is also an outdoor pool surrounded by an area with hammocks and loungers.

The rustic-style accommodations have wooden furniture and are air conditioned. The stone bathrooms have showers and free toiletries. A safe and fan are also available.

Teh eco-friendly Indigo Yoga Surf Resort boasts free WiFi access and is located in Playa Malpaís, Costa Rica. Activities in the area include surfing and paddle surfing, horse riding, fishing and diving.

Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and an ironing service. The property offers free parking.

Located in Cahuita, Selva Madre Eco Sanctuary is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Puerto Vargas Station and Cahuita National Park. This hotel is 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Punta Uva Beach and 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Playa Cahuita.

Boasting mountain views, Casita happy feet and tours corcovado provides accommodation with terrace, around 300 metres from Colorada. With garden views, this accommodation features a balcony. The guest house also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

All units come with air conditioning, a dishwasher, an oven, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, free toiletries and a desk. There is also a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a toaster, a fridge, and kitchenware. At the guest house, units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

The breakfast offers buffet, American options and warm dishes and local specialities are being served. There is a coffee shop on-site.

Guests at the guest house can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. Guests at Casita happy feet and tours corcovado will be able to enjoy activities in and around Drake, like cycling and walking tours. An indoor play area is also available at the accommodation, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Cocalito Beach is 2.6 km from Casita happy feet and tours corcovado. Drake Bay Airport is 8 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located in Cahuita, Colina Secreta - Glamping and Villas is on a river – a 3-minute drive from Playa Cocles and 12 minutes from Playa Chiquita. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Black Beach and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Punta Uva Beach.

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 Silvestre Nosara, Hotel & Residences in Nosara, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Frog Pad and Guiones Beach. This beach hotel is 17.4 mi (28 km) from Samara Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Safari Surf School.

With a stay at Nosara Beach Hotel in Nosara, you'll be on the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Playa Pelada and 12 minutes by foot from Guiones Beach. This beach hotel is 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Samara Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Nosara Biological Reserve.

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.

Situated in Bocas del Toro, 700 metres from Y Griega Beach, Casa Oceana Bed & Breakfast has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. Boasting luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. When staying at the bed and breakfast, guests can use private entrance.

All units at the bed and breakfast come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A terrace with outdoor furniture and garden views is offered in every unit. At the bed and breakfast, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

À la carte and American breakfast options with pancakes, fruits and juice are available. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available.

You can play darts at Casa Oceana Bed & Breakfast. A bicycle rental service is available at the accommodation, while cycling and hiking can be enjoyed nearby.

Istmito is 1.4 km from Casa Oceana Bed & Breakfast, while Paunch Beach is 2 km from the property. Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport is 3 km away.

Located in Bahía Ballena, Cool Waters Jungle Villas is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Marino Ballena National Park and Arco Beach. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Uvita Beach and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Playa Colonia.

Set in Playa Naranjo, 2 km from Bajo Negro Beach, Villas Roma Del Mar has a bar, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. The property features sea and mountain views, and is 29 km from Tortuga Island. Outdoor seating allows guests to sit outside and enjoy the good weather.

Certain units in the holiday home have private entrance and are equipped with desk and dressing room. Some of the units feature a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The units include a wardrobe.

Guests may eat in the on-site restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails.

Cobano Airport is 49 km away.

When you stay at Capitán Morgan Lodge CR Hotel-Restaurant in Cutris, you'll be 25.6 mi (41.2 km) from Quebrada Grande Biological Reserve.

Located in Bahía Ballena, Ballena Paraiso is within a 5-minute drive of Arco Beach and Marino Ballena National Park. This villa is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Uvita Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Playa Colonia.

Located in Uvita, 19 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Selva Armonia Immersive Jungle Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a hot tub. The accommodation features nightclub and a concierge service.

At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk. Some rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.

Guests at Selva Armonia Immersive Jungle Resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Uvita, like hiking.

Nauyaca Waterfalls is 34 km from the accommodation.

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.

Featuring mountain views, Casa Grano de Oro Cozy Home in Monteverde provides accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 11 km from Treetopia Park. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property is non-smoking and is located 14 km from Selvatura Adventure Park.

The villa is located on the ground floor and is equipped with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a fridge and a stovetop. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. The property offers garden views.

As an added convenience, the villa offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property.

Monteverde Orchid Garden is 10 km from Casa Grano de Oro Cozy Home in Monteverde, while Monteverde Ecological Sanctuary is 12 km away. Fortuna Airport is 79 km from the property.