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Embrace Nature's Haven: Top 10 Sarapiqui Family Hotels in 2024

Unveiling Rainforest Retreats for Memorable Family Adventures



There are lots of Sarapiqui family hotels to choose from. Your kids will love staying in the rainforest and hearing the sounds of the frogs, birds, bugs and howler monkeys! This is a great area to explore jungle with your children. We have found the best family hotels in Sarapiqui, Costa Rica for all budgets.


Family Friendly Sarapiqui Rainforest Hotels

Chilamate Rainforest Eco Retreat

Chilamate Rainforest Eco Retreat

Chilamate, Sarapiqui

Chilamate is one of the best Sarapiqui family hotels. Stay on the top floor of the jungle lodge which backs onto the rainforest. We stayed here and loved it! The food is delicious-fresh squeezed juices and tasty meals made with local organic produce. The owners are incredibly helpful and they have 2 small kids of their own. Your family will love this place!

Kids will Love:

  • Hanging out on the hammock on the balcony and listening to the howler monkeys and other noisy critters.
  • Exploring the rainforest, imagining what could be making all those noises at night from the jungle
  • Swimming in the Sarapiqui river out front.

Fits a family of:

  • Jungle lodge can accommodate a family of 4 or 5
  • Cabins offering triple occupancy.



Hacienda Pozo Azul

Hacienda Pozo Azul

Sarapiqui Valley

Hacienda Pozo Azul is a Sarapiqui resort with lots of on tours available right on site! This is a working farm with lots of space to play and explore.

Kids will Love:

  • Zip lining tours
  • Horse back riding tours
  • White water rafting tours

Fits a family of:

  • Standard accommodations are available in quad rooms
  • Stay in one of their tent suites (2 queen beds).

More Sarapiqui Family Hotels


El Bambu

El Bambu

Puerto Viejo

El Bambu is one of the many Sarapiqui family hotels that are cheap and affordable. It is located in the town of Puerto Viejo making it a great central spot to check out all the activities in the area.

Kids will Love:

  • Children's pool to cool off in and a regular pool

Fits a family of:

  • Quad family rooms (kids under 11 free)

Posada Andrea Cristina

Posada Andrea Cristina

Pueto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Hotel Website

Posada Andrea Cristina is a family friendly Costa Rican bed and breakfast located in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui.

Kids will Love:

  • Seeing all the colorful birds that feed here.
  • Animal sanctuary nearby owned by the hotel

Fits a family of:

  • Various cottages available for families of all sized to stay in
  • Tree house lodge


Albergue El Socorro

Albergue El Socorro

San Miguel de Sarapiquí

Albergue El Socorro is a great place to stay with the kids. It is a Costa Rica dairy farm located near the town of San Miguel.

Kids will Love:

  • Helping out on the farm
  • Hiking to the waterfal
  • Horse back riding

Fits a family of:

  • Large families (up to 7) in the 3 bedroom guest house.
  • Private cabins that can accommodate a family of 4.

Selva Verde

Selva Verde

Chilamate, Sarapiqui

Selva Verde is a Costa Rica jungle lodge located in Sarapiqui that offers family packages for multi night stays with meals and activities included.

Kids will Love:

  • Guided hikes available
  • Pool on site for the kids to cool off in.

Fits a family of:

  • Quad rooms

Tirimbina

Tirimbina

La Virgen de Sarapiquí

Tirimbina is a family friendly rainforest hotel with beautiful grounds. This biological reserve is home to several tours.

Kids will Love:

  • Chocolate tour
  • Bat tour
  • Free self guided walks through the rain forest

Fits a family of:

  • Rooms that can sleep four (2 double beds or one double and 2 singles).

Hotel La Quinta

Hotel La Quinta

Sarapiqui

Hotel La Quinta is another great option for Sarapiqui family hotels. It is located on a converted farm with plenty of place to play!

Kids will Love:

  • Butterfly and frog garden.
  • Tubing in the river in front of the lodge.
  • Swimming pool

Fits a family of:

  • Family suites for 4

Sueno Azul Resort

Sarapiqui, Hotel Website

Sueno Azul Resort is located close to Braulio Carrillo National Park. There is a yoga studio and meditation centre.

Kids will Love:

  • Tubing, horseback riding and zip lining available nearby
  • Swimming pool

Fits a family of:

  • Free kids under age 11 in the same room as the parents.

Gavilan Lodge

Gavilan Lodge

Heredia, Hotel Website

Gavilan Lodge is another inexpensive family friendly Sarapiqui hotel. This lodge specializes in boat tours down the Sarapiqui river

Kids will Love:

  • Natural water jacuzzi on site
  • Private rainforest reserve to explore.

Fits a family of:

  • Quad rooms for a family of 4.


Plan your holidays here:


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