Title: Kid friendly Vacations in Costa Rica 2026 | Expedia.ca ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052902/4d49d2f2-f64b-4406-8572-5c94532fdacb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Costa Rica Kid friendly Vacations ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings Photo by Costa Rica Convention Bureau - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to CA $1,096 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Plan, book, and manage your trip all in one place ## Flight and Kid friendly hotel deals in Costa Rica Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2140000/2134000/2133936/w2873h1614x4y3-9b76f5f1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience CA $1,223 per person May 23 - May 30 found 20 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YTO) to San José (SJO) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews) Amazing resort. Great amenities and location. Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 ![The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2307400/2307339/85c59d58_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal CA $3,634 per person Apr 22 - Apr 29 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to San José (SJO) 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews) Excellent service, beautiful views, wonderful food and plenty of activities to keep you busy for days. The staff make this place exceptional. Extremely kid friendly. We were there in high season and it never felt overcrowded. The views though. Breathtaking. Worth every penny!!! Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026 ![Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5440000/5431400/5431338/5eb5c2a7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive CA $1,690 per person Apr 23 - Apr 27 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to Liberia (LIR) 8/10 Very Good! (1,444 reviews) The public areas of the hotel are very nice and well maintained. The pools are plentiful and shade is readily available. I did not go to the beach. Too hot for me. Our room was clean. Nice balcony on the garden view. Furnishings and decor is dated and tired but the hotel has a major update planned so will get better soon. Staff accommodated our reservation request to be close to elevator. Much appreciated. Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 ![Parador Nature Resort and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1760000/1753000/1752985/a5e1338e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Parador Nature Resort and Spa Manuel Antonio CA $1,951 per person May 30 - Jun 6 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YYZ) to San José (SJO) 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews) This is a fantastic resort for a family! Th grounds are gorgeous and the staff is extremely friendly! We had the best time! Also loved that we could book excursions there at the hotel as well. Would highly recommend! Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 ![CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1340000/1334000/1333932/7d6ea943_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive CA $2,344 per person May 23 - May 28 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Edmonton (YEG) to Liberia (LIR) 9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) All of the staff were so friendly and helpful! It was an amazing place to stay! Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 Don't see what you're looking for? See all available trips from Chicago to Costa Rica [View all trips](https://expedia.ca/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2026-04-23/2026-04-30/?FromAirport=Chicago,%20Illinois,%20United%20States%20of%20America&Destination=CRI&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&paandie=true) ## 5\* Kid friendly holidays in Costa Rica Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Parador Nature Resort and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1760000/1753000/1752985/a5e1338e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Parador Nature Resort and Spa Manuel Antonio CA $1,951 per person May 30 - Jun 6 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YYZ) to San José (SJO) 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews) This is a fantastic resort for a family! Th grounds are gorgeous and the staff is extremely friendly! We had the best time! Also loved that we could book excursions there at the hotel as well. Would highly recommend! Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 ![The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2307400/2307339/85c59d58_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal CA $3,634 per person Apr 22 - Apr 29 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to San José (SJO) 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews) Excellent service, beautiful views, wonderful food and plenty of activities to keep you busy for days. The staff make this place exceptional. Extremely kid friendly. We were there in high season and it never felt overcrowded. The views though. Breathtaking. Worth every penny!!! Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026 ![JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2200000/2190900/2190860/e7509442_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort CA $2,925 per person Apr 23 - Apr 27 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to Liberia (LIR) 9/10 Wonderful! (744 reviews) Room was spacious and super clean! Ocean view was spectacular!! Staff were all friendly and helpful the entire stay… love this resort! Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 Don't see what you're looking for? See all available trips from Chicago to Costa Rica [View all trips](https://expedia.ca/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2026-04-23/2026-04-30/?FromAirport=Chicago,%20Illinois,%20United%20States%20of%20America&Destination=CRI&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&paandie=true) ## 3 Night Kid friendly holidays in Costa Rica Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2140000/2134000/2133936/w2873h1614x4y3-9b76f5f1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience CA $818 per person May 28 - May 31 found 20 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YYZ) to San José (SJO) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews) Amazing resort. Great amenities and location. Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 ![The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2307400/2307339/85c59d58_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal CA $1,848 per person Apr 27 - Apr 30 found 20 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YYZ) to San José (SJO) 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews) Excellent service, beautiful views, wonderful food and plenty of activities to keep you busy for days. The staff make this place exceptional. Extremely kid friendly. We were there in high season and it never felt overcrowded. The views though. Breathtaking. Worth every penny!!! Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026 ![Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5440000/5431400/5431338/5eb5c2a7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive CA $1,327 per person Apr 24 - Apr 27 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to Liberia (LIR) 8/10 Very Good! (1,444 reviews) The public areas of the hotel are very nice and well maintained. The pools are plentiful and shade is readily available. I did not go to the beach. Too hot for me. Our room was clean. Nice balcony on the garden view. Furnishings and decor is dated and tired but the hotel has a major update planned so will get better soon. Staff accommodated our reservation request to be close to elevator. Much appreciated. Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 Don't see what you're looking for? See all available trips from Chicago to Costa Rica [View all trips](https://expedia.ca/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2026-04-23/2026-04-30/?FromAirport=Chicago,%20Illinois,%20United%20States%20of%20America&Destination=CRI&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&paandie=true) ## 4 Night Kid friendly holidays in Costa Rica Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2140000/2134000/2133936/w2873h1614x4y3-9b76f5f1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience CA $1,365 per person May 14 - May 18 found 12 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YYZ) to San José (SJO) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews) Amazing resort. Great amenities and location. Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 ![Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5440000/5431400/5431338/5eb5c2a7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive CA $1,690 per person Apr 23 - Apr 27 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to Liberia (LIR) 8/10 Very Good! (1,444 reviews) The public areas of the hotel are very nice and well maintained. The pools are plentiful and shade is readily available. I did not go to the beach. Too hot for me. Our room was clean. Nice balcony on the garden view. Furnishings and decor is dated and tired but the hotel has a major update planned so will get better soon. Staff accommodated our reservation request to be close to elevator. Much appreciated. Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 ![Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2820000/2818800/2818771/df01166a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive CA $1,502 per person Apr 23 - Apr 27 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to Liberia (LIR) 7.8/10 Good! (1,333 reviews) RIU Guanacaste was an amazing experience and I will absolutely stay there again when I go back. The staff was extremely hospitable and friendly. The hotel was pristine with easy access to all amenities. I highly recommend this hotel for any first timer or repeat travelers. Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 Don't see what you're looking for? See all available trips from Chicago to Costa Rica [View all trips](https://expedia.ca/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2026-04-23/2026-04-30/?FromAirport=Chicago,%20Illinois,%20United%20States%20of%20America&Destination=CRI&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&paandie=true) ## Plan the perfect family-friendly vacation in Costa Rica with Expedia #### What are some benefits of booking a family-friendly vacation? Whether it's luxurious or cheap, family vacations in Costa Rica are among the most memorable experiences you'll ever have with your family. It can be a great way to bond and explore new destinations with the people you love most. Plus, it's easy to keep an eye on your little ones without having to worry about how they are with a sitter back home. You may even meet some other families and establish long-lasting friendships. #### How can I find the best family-friendly vacations? Using search filters makes finding the perfect family-friendly vacation easy. 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If you're looking to save, booking during least popular month tends to be cheaper compared to the rest of the year, though that's not always a guarantee. Keep in mind that the off-season and the busy season differ from place to place, with family-friendly vacations in Canada being very different compared to options in France and Spain, for example. #### Can I book an all-inclusive family vacation in Costa Rica? Yes, you'll find plenty of all-inclusive family vacation packages for Costa Rica. To see what's available, just select the all-inclusive filter on your search. #### How can I book the best family activity vacation? If you're looking to make the most out of the available activities in Costa Rica, you'll need to consider what your family likes to do. 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If you don't want to miss out on your favourite amenities, however, you can consider travelling during , which often have lower prices because of the off-season in Costa Rica. #### Can I book a family vacation package that is fully refundable? If you're looking for a fully refundable reservation, you won't have to look far on Expedia. Quite a few properties in Costa Rica are fully refundable. You can search for this feature, but always make sure to check the specific property's policies and requirements before booking. #### Why should I book my family trip with Expedia? When you book with Expedia, you can book your accommodation and your flight together, with some discounts available for doing both at once. Additionally, you may be able to enjoy special discounts with Expedia Rewards that will earn you points you can then put toward discounts for subsequent bookings. ## Kid friendly Hotels in Costa Rica ![Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8386300/8386216/1beb1041_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs 11 Miles South from Downtown La Fortuna Peñas Blancas Alajuela - 17 min drive from Arenal Volcano National Park CA $229 CA $336 total Apr 22 - Apr 23 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (433 reviews) Absolutely stunning place. As a photographer, it was hard to get through my head that a place like this can exist, with so much wildlife and scenery, without being staged. It was real and natural. Crossing the field to the restaurant, I was focused on a Parakeet up in the tree, then two Scarlet Macaws ... Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Penas-Blancas-Hotels-Heliconias-Nature-Lodge.h8386216.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1320000/1312400/1312339/16ca50cf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort 6 km oeste del Parque Central La Fortuna - 7 min drive from Arenal Volcano National Park CA $286 CA $324 total Apr 15 - Apr 16 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,393 reviews) Great resort Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Hotel-Los-Lagos-Spa-Resort.h1312339.Hotel-Information) ![Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2140000/2134000/2133936/w2873h1614x4y3-9b76f5f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience 7 Km West From La Fortuna La Fortuna Alajuela - 9 min drive from Arenal Volcano National Park CA $405 CA $458 total Apr 7 - Apr 8 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly lodge in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews) What a beautiful property! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hot springs (which stay open until about 3am), the views of the Arenal Volcano, the room amenities, the tasty (& varied breakfasts), the helpful staff, the views from our porch.... I could go on! Staf were helpful organising tours and ... Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Volcano-Lodge-Hotel-Thermal-Experience.h2133936.Hotel-Information) [See all 16,467 properties in Costa Rica](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package®ionId=42) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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