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## Top Santa Cruz Family Hotels

![Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19330000/19326400/19326374/1439a714.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19330000/19326400/19326374/9483b3a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19330000/19326400/19326374/d39260bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Villa del Sueño

Sardinal

9.4/10

Exceptional

(396)

"Staff were very helpful and courteous. The room was quiet, spacious and clean. The grounds were well maintained. Breakfast was good. One of the biggest things for us was having good internet and it was very good. We would definitely stay there again."

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Ronald

CA $119

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Hermosa-Hotels-Hotel-Villa-Del-Sueno.h19326374.Hotel-Information)

![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84020000/84012800/84012769/9531314c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84020000/84012800/84012769/d885afda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84020000/84012800/84012769/6dd364ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84020000/84012800/84012769/10709a40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Refugio Lodge

Tamarindo

8.8/10

Excellent

(130)

"Good location for Tamarindo. Friendly people. Paid $80/night in the low season which is an ok price. "

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Jennifer

CA $95

CA $107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Surf-House.h84012769.Hotel-Information)

![Sports facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4440000/4434200/4434186/9205a3b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4440000/4434200/4434186/81af9045.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Billiards](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4440000/4434200/4434186/9ff55d90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4440000/4434200/4434186/a61042e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Palms At Coco Beach

Sardinal

8.4/10

Very good

(587)

"We have stayed here before and love the quaintness of the property. It is very close to the beach and walking distance to many places, dining, shopping and adventures. "

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Jan

CA $101

CA $115 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Coco-Hotels-The-Palms-At-Coco-Beach.h4434186.Hotel-Information)

![2 outdoor pools](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29560000/29554400/29554388/17fe279d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29560000/29554400/29554388/ca89a217.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29560000/29554400/29554388/72ff6297.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29560000/29554400/29554388/9df56751.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz

Barrio Buenos Aires

8.2/10

Very good

(70)

"Clean room, staff was friendly. Ac. Quiet. "

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Melissa

CA $83

CA $94 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Hotel-Diria-Santa-Cruz.h29554388.Hotel-Information)

![2 outdoor pools, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/190000/189600/189539/3415d432.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/190000/189600/189539/f311e327.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels, scuba diving](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/190000/189600/189539/60d23513.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/190000/189600/189539/40a6234b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

Cabo Velas

8.6/10

Excellent

(1001)

"Awesome place all around!!"

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juan

CA $220

CA $249 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Flamingo-Hotels-Margaritaville-Beach-Resort-Playa-Flamingo.h189539.Hotel-Information)

![2 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6060000/6052400/6052327/4078dcd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps, body scrubs, facials](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6060000/6052400/6052327/12cffd5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6060000/6052400/6052327/d7f678b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![On the beach, beach umbrellas, beach towels, scuba diving](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6060000/6052400/6052327/28c13721.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### El Mangroove Papagayo, Autograph Collection

Sardinal

9.0/10

Wonderful

(457)

"The staff are wonderful. Rooms clean and unique with hammocks on the "porch". Wonderful pools! We loved our stay. "

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Brianna

CA $501

CA $613 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Papagayo-Hotels-El-Mangroove-Papagayo.h6052327.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6140000/6139900/6139888/32199969.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6140000/6139900/6139888/7fac9935.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6140000/6139900/6139888/e35a09e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6140000/6139900/6139888/fc8a27ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Conchal Hotel

Cabo Velas

9.0/10

Wonderful

(464)

"We enjoyed our stay. We especially appreciated Katherine at the front desk.She was very helpful. We loved the Conchal beach, that was just a short stroll from the hotel. "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Michelle

CA $74

CA $84 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Brasilito-Hotels-Conchal-Hotel.h6139888.Hotel-Information)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838178/fe180770.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838178/8c83ebd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bungalow](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838178/5c4220ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Villa | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838178/5e6653b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### RipJack Inn

Cabo Velas

9.0/10

Wonderful

(400)

"Great location nice clean place"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

David

CA $104

CA $117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Grande-Hotels-RipJack-Inn.h2838178.Hotel-Information)

![Quadruple Room with Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18340000/18336200/18336192/8ef0d9af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Land view from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18340000/18336200/18336192/7fda4573.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18340000/18336200/18336192/0b3c209b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18340000/18336200/18336192/e45509b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel La Palapa

Tamarindo

9.2/10

Wonderful

(408)

"Great location! "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Oana

CA $120

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Hotel-La-Palapa.h18336192.Hotel-Information)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4160000/4151200/4151182/80d9b837.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4160000/4151200/4151182/ac775056.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4160000/4151200/4151182/8807e120.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![9 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Spanish cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4160000/4151200/4151182/w4000h2662x0y0-87585c3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

Cabo Velas

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1006)

"Clean rooms friendly staff good food"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

David Perez

CA $801

CA $905 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cabo-Velas-Hotels-The-Westin-Reserva-Conchal.h4151182.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

![The Palms At Coco Beach](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4440000/4434200/4434186/48578c03_y.jpg)

### The Palms At Coco Beach

10/10 Excellent

"We have stayed here before and love the quaintness of the property. It is very close to the beach and walking distance to many places, dining, shopping and adventures. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Coco-Hotels-The-Palms-At-Coco-Beach.h4434186.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1108200/1108151/7c43dfa5_y.jpg)

### Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Received a free upgrade to beachfront. Relaxing to ocean waves reading on balcony. Staff are wonderful and super attentive."

[](https://expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Hotel-Tamarindo-Diria-Beach-Resort.h1108151.Hotel-Information)

![Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/660000/659700/659642/85805c69_y.jpg)

### Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"It was a very nice resort. Everything is easy walking distance. They do have a shuttle if you do not want to walk. Very close to the beach. Not a big beach but it is nice. It you want a massage their are people on the beach to do it plus if you want to do a tour there is someone on the beach who can arrange them. They are much cheaper than the hotel tours. Food was good and specialty restaurants were very good. Two pools and they were very nice. They have activitives arranged throughout the day for things to do. Leaving the resort is a little costly. Uber is the cheapest but can make arrangements through the hotel or on the beach if you want to go somewhere. Cocoa Beach is not too far and is ver nice and tours can be arrange there also. Shop around for tours to get your best deal from the above places. Airport about 1/2 hour away. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Panama-Beach-Hotels-Occidental-Papagayo-Adults-Only-All-Inclusive.h659642.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5440000/5431400/5431338/9bf2a11d_y.jpg)

### Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was wonderful "

[](https://expedia.ca/El-Ocotal-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Palace-Costa-Rica-All-Inclusive.h5431338.Hotel-Information)

![Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/793800/793778/986a37cc_y.jpg)

### Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"The Occidental always has a variety of activities scheduled and playing beach volleyball in the sunset with the surf in the background everynight was the highlight of our day. A great place to relax and be athletic!"

[](https://expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Occidental-Tamarindo-All-Inclusive.h793778.Hotel-Information)

![CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1340000/1334000/1333932/1ded58e0_y.jpg)

### CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay. Staff very friendly. Pool bar was awesome. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Papagayo-Hotels-Casa-Conde-Beach-Front-Hotel.h1333932.Hotel-Information)

![JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2200000/2190900/2190860/1d451a43_y.jpg)

### JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean quit "

[](https://expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Guanacaste-Resort-And-Spa.h2190860.Hotel-Information)

![The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4160000/4151200/4151182/19677686_y.jpg)

### The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The property is beautiful and very well maintained. The food at the buffet was good and had a decent variety each day. The biggest downside is that they did not replenish the buffet as much as needed. At dinner, the main protein was out and my husband asked how long it would be to bring more. The woman behind the counter seemed agitated and told him 5 minutes. He decided to wait and a few minutes later another person asked how long and the woman told them 10 minutes. My husband ended up getting something else, but it just seems the buffet was not being managed well that night. The rest of our trip it was fine and the specialty restaurants are even better! The beach is tranquil with soft sand and gentle waves. The spa was incredibly relaxing and I had a fantastic massage followed by the dry and wet saunas. We took a taxi to Tamarindo (30 minutes) so my husband could surf. It is a cute town and very safe. Definitely recommend checking it out. Overall we were very impressed with the resort and would definitely return. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Cabo-Velas-Hotels-The-Westin-Reserva-Conchal.h4151182.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2820000/2818800/2818771/cd86e886_y.jpg)

### Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"The A/C did not work the whole stay. Aside from that, no complaints."

[](https://expedia.ca/El-Ocotal-Hotels-Riu-Guanacaste-All-Inclusive.h2818771.Hotel-Information)

## Frequently asked questions

### What's Santa Cruz like for family-friendly vacations?

> The destination of Santa Cruz is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids. The parks here makes this a great vacation spot for families. Fly into Tamarindo (TNO), which is located 16.1 mi (26 km) from the city center.

### When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Santa Cruz?

> The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 81°F, while the coldest months are December and January with an average of 78°F. The rainiest months in Santa Cruz are October, September, June, and August, with each month seeing an average of 20 inches of rainfall.

### What's there to see and do with your family in Santa Cruz?

> Monkey Park, La Casa de la Cultura, and Black Stallion Eco Park are interesting attractions you and your family will enjoy exploring while you are staying in Santa Cruz. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Parque Bernabela Ramos and Junquillal Beach.