Costa Rica, located in Central America, is known for its protected rain forests, active volcanoes and pristine beaches on both coasts. Families traveling to Costa Rica can relax and take in all that the country has to offer at an all-inclusive resort. There are quality all-inclusive family friendly resorts in many of the popular tourist areas.
Located on Tamarindo beach on the Northwest coast, Barceló Langosta Beach Resort is a spacious and family friendly resort. Included in the price of your stay are all meals and drinks, accommodations, daily on-site activities and tax and tip. The hotel features a large pool, a playground and supervised children's programs so parents can get a break and spend some time on their own. There are 134 large rooms and suites. Rates start at $181 a night as of September 2010.
Hotel Barceló Langosta Beach
Guanacaste El Robledal La Uruca
Costa Rica 653 0363
506 2653 03 63
barcelolangostabeach.com
The Doubletree Puntarenas is located in the charming town of Puntaranes on the central pacific coast of the country. Doubletree's all inclusive resort package features all meals, specialty themed dinners, all drinks including alcoholic beverages, accommodations, tax and tip. The 315-room resort also features a kiddie pool and a supervised children's program for kids ages four to 12 daily during the week, and hosts a weekly Saturday night children's party. Please note that all children ages three to 12 staying under the all inclusive plan are charged a daily fee of $45 in addition to the package cost. Rates start at $101 a night as of September 2010.
Doubletree Puntarenas Resort
El Roble, Puntarenas
Costa Rica 5400
506 2 663 0808
www.doubletree.com
Located on Manzanillo Beach on the northern Pacific coast, The Occidental Allegro is surrounded by tropical rain forests, volcanoes and black sand beaches. This all-inclusive resort includes meals, snacks, drinks including alcoholic, activities and sports including SCUBA lessons, a supervised Kids Club, private beach access, on-site nightclub access and tax and tip. Each of the guest rooms has a patio or balcony. As of September 2010, rates start at $161 a night and children 12 and under stay free for the fall season.
Occidental Allegro Papagayo
Playa Manzanillo
P.O. Box 48-5000
Papagayo Gulf, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
506 2 690 99 00
www.occidentalhotels.com
Hotel Kasha is an intimate resort on the Atlantic Coast of Costa Rica in Puerto Viejo. This resort is a collection of private bungalows surrounded by lush tropical rain forest that is part of the Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. The all-inclusive package at this resort features a bungalow with a complimentary stocked mini-bar, unlimited premium drinks, all meals and wildlife tours. The hotel also helps you book adventurous tours in the Costa Rican wilderness. Rates start at $106.50 a night as of September 2010.
Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
011-506-2750-0205
costarica-hotelkasha.com
