Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Costa Rica

When you stay at Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas in Tamarindo, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Tamarindo Beach and Playa Langosta. This beach resort is 14.9 mi (24 km) from Flamingo Beach and 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course.

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 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Piedra Colorada.

With a stay at OPacifico Hotel Boutique in Paquera, you'll be 4 mi (6.5 km) from Guayabo Island Biological Reserve and 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Reserva Curu. This beach hotel is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Organos Beach and 22 mi (35.4 km) from Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve.

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 and a 2-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach and 8 minutes by foot from WAYRA Institute of Spanish. This beach resort is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Flamingo Beach and 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course.

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 5-star accommodation in Coco and has a garden, private beach area and restaurant. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a water park. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, nightclub and a kids' club.

Free WiFi is available to all guests, while selected rooms are equipped with a terrace.

Guests at the resort can enjoy a buffet or an American breakfast.

Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive offers a hot tub. You can play tennis at the accommodation, 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 (14.7 km) from Coco Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Ericka's Fruit Stand.

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.

When you stay at La Ramona Charming Hotel in Tamarindo, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Tamarindo Beach and WAYRA Institute of Spanish. This hotel is 14 mi (22.6 km) from Flamingo Beach and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course.

Located in Cahuita, Faith Glamping Dome Costa Rica is by the sea – a 5-minute drive from Grand Beach and 8 minutes from Playa Cocles. This beach bed & breakfast is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Punta Uva Beach and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Playa Chiquita.

With a stay at Rancho Humo Estancia in San Antonio, you'll be in the mountains and 10.6 mi (17 km) from Samara Trails and 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Barra Honda National Park. This hotel is 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from Nicoya Colonial Church and 16.7 mi (26.8 km) from Iglesia de San Blas.

When you stay at Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive in Tamarindo, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Tamarindo Beach and Playa Langosta. This all-inclusive property is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Flamingo Beach and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course.

Located in Paquera, Barceló Tambor is connected to the convention centre, within a 5-minute drive of Los Delfines Golf & Country Club and Parque Nacional Curu. This all-inclusive hotel is 15.4 mi (24.9 km) from Santa Teresa Beach and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Romelia Wildlife Refuge.

Located in Bahía Ballena, Elan at Ballena Beach is in a national park – a 4-minute drive from Ventanas Beach and 8 minutes from Uvita Beach. This beach aparthotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Tortuga Beach and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands.

With a stay at Hideaway Rio Celeste in Katira, you'll be 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Rio Celeste Waterfall and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Tenorio Volcano National Park. This family-friendly resort is 23.7 mi (38.1 km) from Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge and 29.7 mi (47.8 km) from Miravalles Volcano.

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in the tropical town of Carrillo. It is just 2 km from the beach and boasts free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast.

Rooms here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a minibar. The private bathrooms come with a shower, and while most rooms have pool or garden views.

The hotel has a tour desk and offers a loan service of umbrellas and tables to use on the beach.

Guests enjoy traditional cuisine at the on-site restaurant, and other options can be found in the town centre, just 2 km away.

The property can lend umbrella and, tables for use at the beach. Camaronal River is 3 km from Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa, while Nicoya, a colonial town, is 40 km away. Carrillo Airport can be reached in a 15-minuite drive.

Set in Punta Uva and with Punta Uva Beach reachable within 600 metres, Bungalows Beachfront Hotel offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a restaurant. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation features karaoke and room service.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Bungalows Beachfront Hotel provides certain units with pool views, and all rooms are equipped with a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms include a seating area.

Guests at Bungalows Beachfront Hotel can enjoy a continental or an American breakfast.

You can play billiards and table tennis at this 5-star hotel, and bike hire is available.

Chiquita Beach is 2.4 km from the hotel, while Jaguar Rescue Center is 3.9 km away.

With a stay at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin, you'll be centrally located in Curubandé, within a 15-minute drive of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park and Oropéndola Waterfall. This family-friendly hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Area de Conservación Guanacaste and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Rio Negro Hot Springs.

When you stay at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel in Nosara, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Frog Pad and 15 minutes by foot from Playa Pelada. This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Nosara Spanish Institute and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Nosara Beach.