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Top 5 Costa Rica Family Hotels & Resorts
Recommendations from Memorable Costa Rica's top travel experts

Our Costa Rica travel experts have selected the country’s top five resort destinations for families travelling with children. These hotels are our favorite recommendations based on the quality of the resort, the attitude and friendliness towards children and the available activities both in-house and in the region for families on a Costa Rica vacation.

1. Paradisus Playa Conchal: five star, all suites, all inclusive Costa Rica resort on one of the country’s prettiest beaches. Seven restaurants, golf, tennis, kids club, horseback riding and Central America’s largest free form pool. Paradisus is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. Family Concierge accommodations are available and recommended for families looking to upgrade their stay, enjoy personalized services and nicer rooms and amenities.

2. Arenas del Mar in Manuel Antonio: Manuel Antonio National Park is a must-visit region for families travelling with children, due primarily to the ease of spotting abundant and diverse wildlife, and the long list of activities available. The two bedroom apartments in Arenas del Mar offer families the ideal set up with a master bedroom, a second bedroom and a living room area with a pullout sofa bed. It is the only upscale beachfront hotel in the region, and it features two pools and a private rainforest reserve. A close second in the region is the hotel Si Como No, member of the Green Hotels of Costa Rica.

3. Tabacon Grand Spa & Thermal Resort: Costa Rica’s top hot springs resort, nested in the rainforest overlooking the Arenal Volcano. Arenal is the country’s adventure capital, with a wide range of tours and activities including top canopy tour and canyoning, rafting, caving, nature hikes and tours on horseback. Tabacon is a member of the Leading Hotels and the Leading Spas of the World.

4. Hilton Papagayo: a fun beachfront resort located in the popular Gulf of Papagayo Region, has the ideal set up for a Costa Rica family vacation. Recently renovated with services and facilities brought up to luxury level, the Hilton is fast becoming one of Costa Rica’s premier beach resorts.

5. Peace Lodge: A Disney-like environment at the La Paz Waterfall Gardens Park, with a long list of attractions that include snake, wildcats and frog exhibits, the country’s largest Butterfly Observatory, a hummingbird gallery, trout pond and the main attraction, five magnificent waterfalls. Unique park that gives families exposure to many of Costa Rica’s highlights.

If you feel that you have another recommended resort or hotel that should be featured in this list, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@memorablecostarica.com. We are looking forward to your suggestions.