Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Costa Rica

With a stay at Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica - All Inclusive in La Cruz, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Playa Jobo and a 3-minute drive from Playa Coco. This all-inclusive property is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Playa Bolaños and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge.

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.

Located in Playa Flamingo, 400 metres from Flamingo, Flamingo Marina Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a private beach area and a tennis court. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Certain units at the property include a balcony with a sea view.

Some rooms will provide you with a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a toaster.

You can play table tennis at this 4-star hotel.

Tamarindo Airport is 19 km away.

Located in Puerto Limón, 5 km from Moin Port, Hostel and Camping Angel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel has a terrace and mountain views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.

At the hostel, rooms include a patio with a garden view. Each room has a kettle, while selected rooms are fitted with a kitchenette with a microwave. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

An à la carte breakfast is available at Hostel and Camping Angel.

The accommodation offers a barbecue. You can play darts at Hostel and Camping Angel, and car hire is available.

Languages spoken at the reception include English and Spanish, and guests are invited to request guidance on the area when needed.

Limon International Airport is 11 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at Hotel Boutique Playa Bonita in Limón, you'll be near the beach, just a 5-minute walk from Playa Bonita and 7 minutes by foot from Cariari Park. This family-friendly hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Asis Esna Park and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Playa Los Baños.

When you stay at Hotel La Cueva De Limón in Limón, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Asis Esna Park and Playa Bonita. This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Playa Los Baños and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Cariari Park.

Located in Santa Teresa Beach, 200 metres from Carmen Beach, El Gato Rojas Surf Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. Located around 14 km from Montezuma Waterfal, the hostel with free WiFi is also 39 km away from Tortuga Island. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Certain rooms include a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a stovetop.

Cobano Airport is 12 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located in Santa Teresa Beach, within 300 metres of Carmen Beach and 400 metres of Santa Teresa Beach, Hostel Tuanis Surf Camp provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 2.8 km from Mar Azul, 14 km from Montezuma Waterfal and 39 km from Tortuga Island. Certain rooms at the property include a terrace with a garden view.

At the hostel, each room is fitted with a patio with a river view.

Cobano Airport is 12 km away.

Situated in Santa Teresa Beach, within 60 metres of Santa Teresa Beach and 1.6 km of Carmen Beach, Salty Enthusiasts Share House & Villas features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Montezuma Waterfal is 15 km away and Tortuga Island is 40 km from the hostel.

At the hostel, rooms come with a patio. Rooms include a coffee machine, while certain rooms have a terrace and others also boast garden views. At Salty Enthusiasts Share House & Villas the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.

The nearest airport is Cobano Airport, 14.5 km from the accommodation.

Located in Ciudad Cortés, Hospedaje La Galerie is in a national park – a 2-minute drive from Ciudad Cortes Central Park and 11 minutes from Palmar Norte Park. This hostal is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Finca 6 Archaeological Site.

Set in San Francisco, 38 km from Montezuma Waterfal, Alouatta Playa Coyote offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. Boasting a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

All guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. Alouatta Playa Coyote features some units that feature sea views, and all rooms have a shared bathroom with a shower. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

The area is popular for hiking and snorkelling, and bike hire is available at the accommodation.

Cobano Airport is 33 km from the property.

With a stay at CariPro Apartments in Cahuita, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Playa Cahuita and Blanca Beach. This aparthotel is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Punta Uva Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cahuita National Park.

Boasting garden views, Casa Coco provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 200 metres from Blanca. Housed in a building dating from 1993, this holiday home is 21 km from the Jaguar Rescue Center. The holiday home also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. This holiday home also includes a terrace that doubles up as an outdoor dining area.

A bicycle rental service is available at the holiday home, while diving and hiking can be enjoyed nearby.

Situated in Hone Creek, 10 km from Jaguar Rescue Center, Hone sweet Hone (Piscine) features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel rooms come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a shared bathroom with a bidet. Hone sweet Hone (Piscine) provides some rooms with pool views, and every room includes a patio. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the property.

Bike hire and car hire are available at the accommodation and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.

Corcovado Adventures features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Drake. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a sea view.

At the hostel each room is fitted with a seating area.

Guests at Corcovado Adventures will be able to enjoy activities in and around Drake, like hiking.

Las Caletas Beach is less than 1 km from the accommodation. Drake Bay Airport is 16 km away.

Set within 500 metres of Negra Beach and 4.2 km of Jaguar Rescue Center, Roots Family features rooms in Puerto Viejo. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation offers a tour desk and luggage storage space for guests.

Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while some rooms also feature a balcony.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the hostel.

Offering a bar-restaurant and lush gardens, Rocking J's is located right on Salsa Brava Beach in Puerto Viejo. This artistic hostel features a shared kitchen and TV lounge and free WiFi.

Rocking J's offers a range of rustic accommodation, including private rooms, shared dorms, tents and hammocks. All come with free sheets and have access to shared bathroom facilities.

The hostel offers free painting and mosaic materials. Guests can also enjoy nightly bonfires in the grounds. There is a 24-hour reception and free on-site parking.

Rocking J's Salsa Brava Beach is a popular surfing spot. There are many restaurants and bars within walking distance in Puerto Viejo town. Limon Airport is 55 km away.

Hostel Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel, located in Playa Cocles, 1.5 km from the center of Puerto Viejo, has its facilities right in front of the sea. With a restaurant / bar where you will find hammocks and chairs right on the shore of the beach.

The facilities have shared dorms, private rooms and free WiFi in all areas of the hostel.

There is a shared kitchen on the property.

The hostel provides bicycle rental service, surf boards and the area is ideal for snorkeling and fishing.

With a stay at Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort in Sámara, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach. This all-inclusive hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Buena Vista Beach and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Playa Barrigona.

Set in Sámara and with Samara Beach reachable within 200 metres, Hostel Samara offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and organising tours for guests.

The hostel provides certain units with city views, and all rooms are equipped with a balcony. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

At Hostel Samara you will find a restaurant serving Italian, local and international cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation.

Barra Honda National Park is 49 km from Hostel Samara. Nosara Airport is 26 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.