Hotels in Costa Rica often give discounts for children, and allow children to stay for free in a parent’s room. Still, these discounts and the cutoff ages vary according to the hotel; in general, don’t assume that your kids can stay in your room for free.

Some hotels, villas, and cabinas come equipped with kitchenettes or full kitchen facilities. These can be a real money-saver for those traveling with children.

Hotels offering regular, dependable babysitting service are few and far between. If you will need babysitting, make sure that your hotel offers it, and be sure to ask if the sitters are bilingual. In many cases, they are not. This is usually not a problem with infants and toddlers, but it can be for older children.

 

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.