The Best Family All-Inclusive Resorts in Costa Rica

The Short Answer

Our top pick for families in Costa Rica is The Westin Reserva Conchal on Playa Conchal in Guanacaste. The Westin Kids Club is part of the all-inclusive plan and takes potty-trained children from age 4, Family Junior Suites come with a Family Club Lounge and a family concierge, and babysitting is available for a fee.

• A water park: Riu Guanacaste on Playa Matapalo has Splash Water World and two-bedroom family rooms. See our water park guide.
• Short transfer: Planet Hollywood Costa Rica on the Papagayo coast is about 30 minutes from Liberia airport and has a kids' splash pad.
• A town and surf: Occidental Tamarindo, about 2 km from Tamarindo, runs children's activities for ages 2 to 11. See our affordable family resorts.

Riu's other Guanacaste hotel, Riu Palace Costa Rica, is closed for renovation and due to reopen in April 2027.

Costa Rica's Areas Compared

Tambor is in Puntarenas, south of Guanacaste. It is about 5 hours by road from San José, so most families fly to the small Cóbano airport.

Map of Costa Rica Family Resorts

Papagayo and Playa Conchal are at the top of the map near Liberia; Tamarindo is farther south, and Tambor is on the Nicoya Peninsula at the bottom.

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Best Kids' Clubs

Resorts that publish a club or children's program on their own websites.

Best Water Park

The only resort here with a full water park.

Best for Teens

A separate Teen's House for teenagers on a quieter stretch of coast.

Costa Rica Family Resorts at a Glance

Prices change by date and room type, so check your own dates on Booking.com before you decide.

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  The Westin Reserva Conchal

  Playa Conchal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica · Splurge

  Splurge family trips

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  Hotel Riu Guanacaste

  Playa Matapalo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica · Mid-range

  Families wanting a water park

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  Planet Hollywood Costa Rica

  Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica · Mid-range

  Families with movie fans

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  Occidental Tamarindo

  Playa Langosta, Tamarindo, Costa Rica · Budget

  Families who surf

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  Barceló Tambor

  Playa Tambor, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica · Budget

  Families wanting a quiet coast

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Hotel		Location	Price level	Best for	Prices
	The Westin Reserva Conchal Golf resort	Playa Conchal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica	Splurge	Splurge family trips	Check prices
	Hotel Riu Guanacaste Family resort	Playa Matapalo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica	Mid-range	Families wanting a water park	Check prices
	Planet Hollywood Costa Rica Themed resort	Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica	Mid-range	Families with movie fans	Check prices
	Occidental Tamarindo Beach resort	Playa Langosta, Tamarindo, Costa Rica	Budget	Families who surf	Check prices
	Barceló Tambor Beach resort	Playa Tambor, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica	Budget	Families wanting a quiet coast	Check prices

Hotel details checked on November 7, 2026.

When to Go to Costa Rica With Kids

• Dry season: November to April, when very little rain falls. January to March are the driest months in Liberia.
• Wet season: May to October, when it often rains. September is the wettest month in Liberia.
• Heat: average highs in Liberia range from about 88 °F in October to about 97 °F in April, so plan outings for the morning.

Getting to Costa Rica's Family Resorts

• Guanacaste resorts: fly into Liberia's Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR). Planet Hollywood is about 30 minutes away, and Barceló puts Occidental Tamarindo about an hour, or 43 miles, away.
• Tambor: Barceló Tambor is about 18 minutes from Cóbano airport (ACO), or about 5 hours by road from San José airport (SJO).
• Getting around: the Guanacaste resorts are spread along the coast, so plan on a rental car, taxis or tours for day trips.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to help you choose where to stay.

What is the best family all-inclusive in Costa Rica?

The Westin Reserva Conchal, where the Westin Kids Club is included and takes children from age 4. For a water park, Riu Guanacaste; for a short transfer, Planet Hollywood Costa Rica.

Are there all-inclusive resorts in Costa Rica with kids' clubs?

Yes. The Westin Reserva Conchal has the Westin Kids Club, Planet Hollywood Costa Rica the Star Kids Club, Barceló Tambor the Barcy Club and a Teen's House, and Occidental Tamarindo runs children's activities for ages 2 to 11.

Which part of Costa Rica is best for all-inclusive resorts?

Guanacaste, on the northern Pacific coast near Liberia airport, has most of them. Papagayo is closest to the airport; Tamarindo has a town nearby.

When is the best time to visit Costa Rica with kids?

The dry season, November to April, when very little rain falls. The wet season runs from May to October, and September is usually the wettest month.