Family hotels and homes in Guanacaste

40 km from Parque Nacional Santa Rosa, Amazilia Guesthouse is a recently renovated property located in Liberia and provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. The property features pool and garden views, and is 15 km from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Very nice hybrid concept of a hotel with breakfast but you can use the kitchen and facilities during the day. Fantastic spacious rooms with very comfortable beds and exceptionally clean, you could eat from the floor. Warm showers and great location to do sightseeing. This is 100% owned by locals who put their heart and soul into it. Definitely would recommend.

Set in Sámara, 100 metres from Samara Beach, Hotel Sol Sámara offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can have a drink at the bar. A great place to stay, no expensive and with good amenities. Also close to probably the best beach of Samara literally 5 minutes by walk. Food is also tasty and staff are pretty kind.

Situated in Guanacaste, 33 km from Edgardo Baltodano Stadium, Suitree Experience Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a hot tub. The accommodation offers room service, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. Words can not describe this magical place - if you have the opportunity to stay here, you definitely should. We were blown away by the beauty and great aesthetic of the houses in the tree. The pools, food and service were also impeccable. We hope to come back some day.

Boasting river views, Eco-Turismo Guayacanes offers accommodation with balcony, around 48 km from Barra Honda National Park. With pool views, this accommodation provides a terrace and a swimming pool. The holiday home also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Nice villa to stay near Samara in a quiet place.

Featuring a garden, barbecue facilities and views of sea, La Caravana is set in Sámara, 200 metres from Carrillo Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The holiday home features family rooms. Kris and Guillermo were amazing hosts. When we asked for advice on surfing and dining, they provided excellent recommendations. They were very attentive to our needs and full of energy. At La Caravana, every small detail was taken care of. We will definitely be back! If you are looking for a cool, unique stay experience, don’t hesitate to book your stay at La Caravana.

Set in Sámara and with Samara Beach reachable within a few steps, Beach Front Bahia offers concierge services, rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar. Certain units at the property feature a patio with a garden view. An amazing hotel with the best location on the beach front, great staff, food and vibe. A short walk to the centre of Samara. If it is available, just book it! You wouldn’t regret it.

Situated within 600 metres of Potrero Beach and 49 km of Edgardo Baltodano Stadium, Villas Pura Vibra provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Potrero. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The accommodation features free WiFi throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a family-friendly restaurant. Me and my husband enjoyed our stay, the grounds are beautiful and it was close to everything in town. We loved the pig and the dogs.

Offering free WiFi, Hotel Amira is situated in Carrillo. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to an outdoor swimming pool. The property is non-smoking and is set less than 1 km from Carrillo Beach. Very nice small and cozy hotel, it was very clean, the stuff is very friendly and helpful, the pool is very clean, the room is super spacious, has an air conditioner and all needed

Situated in Playa Avellana, 500 metres from Avellanas Beach, SoulShine features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Guests can make use of a bar.

At the hotel, rooms come with a balcony. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at SoulShine also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are equipped with pool view. The rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a desk. Soul Shine is the best accommodation choice in the Playa Avellanas area. The cabinas are spacious and clean with comfortable beds, good WiFi, air conditioning and a mini-fridge. The pool is a gorgeous place to relax and the grounds are laden with lush tropical flowers and vegetation. The location is amazing - Avellanas beach is a short walk away, and so are many great restaurants, including Barumis (burgers), Lola’s, La Parruja, and La Esquina, a community space with tacos, sushi, cocktails and other tasty food (visit the public market there on Friday nights for local vendors and live music). You can also walk next door and get some gelato! Owners Yael and Roee are the ultimate hosts and will ensure your stay is as perfect as possible. You really are part of the family when you’re here. And a Soul Shine review wouldn’t be complete without mentioning their delicious brunch! This place serves up some of the best food you’ll find in the area – even in all of Costa Rica. Authentic menu items such as shakshuka, Gypsy King, falafels and avocado toast are all served hot and fresh with crispy salad and yummy tapas on the side. The fresh bread is served warm and melts in your mouth! Soul Shine has everything you need for a perfect stay in the Playa Avellanas/Playa Negra area – comfortable rooms, attentive hosts, amazing food and close to the beach and restaurants. You won’t be disappointed if you stay at Soul Shine!

Located in Tamarindo, Hotel Carlota Tamarindo features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, terrace, and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

All units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. At the hotel every room comes with a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a patio with pool view. The owners are friendly and accommodating. They gave me great recommendations for places to visit. The property is gated and feels very safe, and provides a nice respite from the hustle and bustle of the town. My room was very clean and comfortable. The room had a refrigerator, the shared kitchen had the equipment for making simple meals or reheating leftovers.