Costa Rica Family Hotels

Hotel Cabanas Los Pinos is situated just down the road from the world renowned Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Monteverde is home to hundreds of plants, mammals, insects and birds such as the Resplendent Quetzal and the Emerald Toucanet. This is an amazing eco-tourism destination for those seeking solitude in the beauty of nature. Though tucked away in the mountains, visitors can find all the modern conveniences in Santa Elena such as restaurants, cafes, shops, a supermarket and bank.

The Orquideas Inn is only 10 minutes from the Juan Santamaria International Airport but a world away from the hustle and bustle of the Airport and the city of Alajuela. Las Orquideas is a beautifully landscaped and natural jungle full of character and Costa Rican charm. Las Oquideas is centrally located which makes it easy to access nearly every zone of the Country with ease.

The Arenal Lodge is situated in the Northern Lowlands of Costa Rica, just outside of the popular town of La Fortuna. This region is blessed with natural beauty and peaceful tranquility. The biggest attraction in the area is the active Arenal Volcano, one of the world&s ten most active. Visitors from all around the globe gather here to witness lava spewing down the volcano&s steep slopes. Nature lovers will consider the area in and around Arenal and the quaint village of La Fortuna to be a slice of heaven.

The Suerre Caribbean Beach Hotel rests on the pristine Punta Uva beach, on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. It is located just a few minutes south of the community of Puerto Viejo and is surrounded by impressive scenery, lush vegetation, stunning beaches and abundant wildlife. The vibrant seaside town of Puerto Viejo is a great place to enjoy the sounds of Reggae and Calypso music and is rated one of the best surf spots in the world. Here one can find a wide variety of bars, restaurants, and discos.

Located conveniently in Costa Rica&s eco-tourism hub, Hotel Heliconia is a home away from home. The Monteverde area has several charming communities spread out along a rugged dirt road that features endless breathtaking views. Visitors will find a unique mixture of Ticos, Quakers, and foreigners living side by side. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve has earned its fame as one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the New World tropics and is a must see.

La Quinta Country Inn is located in the northeastern portion of Cost Rica, in Sarapiqui, just 60 miles from San Jose. Surrounded by tropical rainforest, private reserves and La Selva Biological station, this area caters to eco-tourists, thrill seekers looking to river raft down the Sarapiqui River, or couples seeking a peaceful stay in paradise. These are also prime grounds for birders. The hotel is recognized by the National Accreditation commission for sustainable tourism.

El Pequeño Gecko Verde is 150 meters from the beach at Samara, a small coastal village along the western shore of the Nicoya Peninsula. Samara fosters a relaxed vibe by combining a sense of serenity with a sense of seclusion.

Los Lagos, featuring very comfortable accommodations, is one of a few hotels on the foothills of the active Arenal Volcano. Hotel Los Lagos offers Jacuzzis fed by natural hot springs, 4 pools with Thermal Waters , and 3 with cold water, water slides, a volcano shaped kids pool, Butterfly Garden, Frog Pound, restaurant, and crocodile farm. Los Lagos is located just 6 kilometers (4 miles) from the village of La Fortuna, where you can find the best views of the volcano. Also, the Tabacon Hot Springs are located just 5 kilometers (3.3 miles) away.

The Best Western Irazu is found on the outskirts of San Jose in the Central Valley of Costa Rica. The Best Western Irazu is ideally located between downtown San Jose and the airport which makes staying at the Best Western Irazu a great choice for those who would like to explore the area and be close to the SJO airport. There are a chain of volcanoes, beautiful rainforests to be explored and historical sights to be visited within only a couple hours of San Jose.

Hotel Playa Hermosa "Bosque del Mar' is located in the sunny province of Guanacaste, on Playa Hermosa. This beach features an ideal combination of clear ocean waters and beautiful soft sand beaches. Come relax and enjoy the tranquility while watching the monkeys and iguanas play in the surrounding trees. (minor remodeling will continue in until December 15th, the remodeling is not in the guest room or restaurant area).

Villas Estival is located right on Playa Prieta, and adjacent to Playa Potereo and Playa Penca. It is the perfect location to experience vacationing on a small, private beach, yet with all the amenities of a modern home. One of Costa Rica's undiscovered beaches, Playa Prieta is not tarnished by the overdevelopment of other beach communities in Guanacaste.

The Springs Resort and Spa overlooks the Arenal river valley and offers direct views of north side of the majestic Arenal Volcano. The Springs is surrounded by lush tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls and panoramic views verdant mountains and valleys. The entrance of The Springs is located about 9 km from La Fortuna downtown and from that turn off it is an additional 3 km through tropical rain forest ascending to the hotel reception.