Hotel Guides

Tucked into the rainforest with Arenal Volcano in the distance, Lost Iguana Resort & Spa is the kind of place that makes you want to slow down. Our family spent …

Our family recently stayed at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs, a charming, budget-friendly resort near Rincon de la Vieja volcano in northern Costa Rica. In this post, we’ll share …

Our family recently stayed at W Costa Rica on Playa Conchal. Normally, we stay at smaller properties during our travels in Costa Rica but were curious about the W after …

Our family recently stayed at Hotel Los Lagos, one of the most affordable (and popular) hot springs resorts in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. In this post, we’ll give an overview …

Our family recently stayed at Hotel Belmar in Monteverde, Costa Rica and were excited to experience one of the area’s most upscale sustainable ecolodges. Monteverde is known for its cloud …

Our family recently stayed at Cloud Forest Lodge in Monteverde and was excited to experience one of the area’s more upscale ecolodges. Monteverde is known for its incredible cloud forest …

Last Updated: May 8, 2026 Looking for the perfect place to stay on your family’s trip to Costa Rica? This guide’s for you! As parents raising our kids in Costa …

Last Updated: June 12, 2025 Our family recently stayed at Botanika Osa Peninsula in Puerto Jimenez. We have visited Puerto Jimenez many times during our years living in Costa Rica, …

Last Updated: August 26, 2025 Our family recently stayed at Arenal Springs Resort and Spa in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. In this post, we’ll give an overview of what the …

Last Updated: August 26, 2025 Our family recently stayed at the Parador Resort and Spa in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. In this post, we’ll give details of what the property …

Last Updated: June 27, 2026 Costa Rica is one of the world’s leading ecotourism destinations, but not every hotel that calls itself eco-friendly is actually sustainable. Fortunately, Costa Rica has …

Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Manuel Antonio is known for its amazing ocean views and plentiful wildlife. Depending on where you stay, you can wake up to monkeys calling outside …

Last Updated: June 13, 2025 Vacation rentals like Airbnbs can be a great option in Costa Rica. They fit big groups, give you more space, and let you cook meals …

Last Updated: May 15, 2026 La Fortuna is a destination for almost every type of traveler. It offers a huge selection of lodging that ranges from inexpensive hostels to mid-range …

Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Monteverde may be a remote destination, but once you arrive, you’ll find a long list of fun things to do and places to stay. In …

Last Updated: August 14, 2025 With crazy flight schedules and lengthy drives between most destinations and the airport, sometimes an overnight near Costa Rica’s San Jose Airport (SJO or Juan …