costa rica

costa rica

pick a budget or a base below — we'll quote your dates.

room budget, per nightup to ₹20k

our favourites

the stays we’d put our own family in first.

nayara gardens
three teddies — worth the journey

la fortuna

nayara gardens

An exceptional property that delivers a high-value, transformative nature experience.

typically

₹48kper night

nayara tented camp
three teddies — worth the journey

la fortuna

nayara tented camp

This is a bucket-list property that justifies the splurge.

typically

₹98.5kper night

wyndham tamarindo
one teddy — family-ready

tamarindo

wyndham tamarindo

A solid, dependable choice that bridges the gap between boutique surf hostels and high-end resorts.

typically

₹11kper night

the coast beachfront hotel
one teddy — family-ready

tamarindo

the coast beachfront hotel

A solid choice for travelers who want to be in the heart of Tamarindo's surf culture.

typically

₹15kper night

the springs resort & spa at arenal
two teddies — a family favourite

la fortuna

the springs resort & spa at arenal

One of the most impressive properties in Central America.

typically

₹51kper night

by budget

smart rooms, sharp prices — still family-vetted

wyndham tamarindo
one teddy — family-ready

tamarindo

wyndham tamarindo

A solid, dependable choice that bridges the gap between boutique surf hostels and high-end resorts.

typically

₹11kper night

the coast beachfront hotel
one teddy — family-ready

tamarindo

the coast beachfront hotel

A solid choice for travelers who want to be in the heart of Tamarindo's surf culture.

typically

₹15kper night

margaritaville beach resort playa flamingo
one teddy — family-ready

tamarindo

margaritaville beach resort playa flamingo

A solid, dependable choice for families who want a beach-first vacation.

typically

₹15.5kper night

hotel lomas del volcan
one teddy — family-ready

la fortuna

hotel lomas del volcan

A top choice for travelers wanting to wake up to a volcano view.

typically

₹16kper night

jw marriott guanacaste resort and spa
one teddy — family-ready

tamarindo

jw marriott guanacaste resort and spa

A reliable, high-quality choice for families and couples who want a self-contained resort experience in Costa Rica.

typically

₹17kper night

by teddies

worth the stay — we’d happily send our own family here

wyndham tamarindo
one teddy — family-ready

tamarindo

wyndham tamarindo

A solid, dependable choice that bridges the gap between boutique surf hostels and high-end resorts.

typically

₹11kper night

the coast beachfront hotel
one teddy — family-ready

tamarindo

the coast beachfront hotel

A solid choice for travelers who want to be in the heart of Tamarindo's surf culture.

typically

₹15kper night

margaritaville beach resort playa flamingo
one teddy — family-ready

tamarindo

margaritaville beach resort playa flamingo

A solid, dependable choice for families who want a beach-first vacation.

typically

₹15.5kper night

hotel lomas del volcan
one teddy — family-ready

la fortuna

hotel lomas del volcan

A top choice for travelers wanting to wake up to a volcano view.

typically

₹16kper night

jw marriott guanacaste resort and spa
one teddy — family-ready

tamarindo

jw marriott guanacaste resort and spa

A reliable, high-quality choice for families and couples who want a self-contained resort experience in Costa Rica.

typically

₹17kper night

on the map

3 stays, where they actually sit. tap a pin for the price.

by neighbourhood

Costa Rica's easiest first surf lesson, most developed beach town.

wyndham tamarindo
one teddy — family-ready

tamarindo

wyndham tamarindo

A solid, dependable choice that bridges the gap between boutique surf hostels and high-end resorts.

typically

₹11kper night

the coast beachfront hotel
one teddy — family-ready

tamarindo

the coast beachfront hotel

A solid choice for travelers who want to be in the heart of Tamarindo's surf culture.

typically

₹15kper night

margaritaville beach resort playa flamingo
one teddy — family-ready

tamarindo

margaritaville beach resort playa flamingo

A solid, dependable choice for families who want a beach-first vacation.

typically

₹15.5kper night

jw marriott guanacaste resort and spa
one teddy — family-ready

tamarindo

jw marriott guanacaste resort and spa

A reliable, high-quality choice for families and couples who want a self-contained resort experience in Costa Rica.

typically

₹17kper night

ocho artisan bungalows
one teddy — family-ready

tamarindo

ocho artisan bungalows

A fantastic choice for those wanting a stylish, authentic Costa Rican experience.

typically

₹23.5kper night

best for the younglings

space to run, water to get into, and something to do after dark.

the springs resort & spa at arenal
two teddies — a family favourite

la fortuna

the springs resort & spa at arenal

One of the most impressive properties in Central America.

typically

₹51kper night

wyndham tamarindo
one teddy — family-ready

tamarindo

wyndham tamarindo

A solid, dependable choice that bridges the gap between boutique surf hostels and high-end resorts.

typically

₹11kper night

the coast beachfront hotel
one teddy — family-ready

tamarindo

the coast beachfront hotel

A solid choice for travelers who want to be in the heart of Tamarindo's surf culture.

typically

₹15kper night

margaritaville beach resort playa flamingo
one teddy — family-ready

tamarindo

margaritaville beach resort playa flamingo

A solid, dependable choice for families who want a beach-first vacation.

typically

₹15.5kper night

jw marriott guanacaste resort and spa
one teddy — family-ready

tamarindo

jw marriott guanacaste resort and spa

A reliable, high-quality choice for families and couples who want a self-contained resort experience in Costa Rica.

typically

₹17kper night

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why costa rica

pick one coast, not both. mountain roads eat the hours.

You wake to the low, guttural roar of howler monkeys—a sound that feels far too large for a creature that small. The air is thick with the scent of damp earth and ripening guava, held in a humidity that makes your skin feel permanently humectant. This is a country that has traded a military for a national park system, and it shows in the casual way a sloth might cross the road or a scarlet macaw flashes through the canopy while you’re eating breakfast.

It’s not a place for those who hate the logistics of travel. From India, you’re looking at two long-haul flights and likely a puddle-jumper or a bone-shaking drive on unpaved roads to reach the best lodges. The luxury here is 'barefoot'—think high-thread-count sheets under thatched roofs and private plunge pools overlooking active volcanoes. You’ll spend your days in a cycle of rainforest hikes and Pacific surf, punctuated by the particular sting of a localized downpour that vanishes as quickly as it arrived.

Go for the wildlife, stay for the decelerated pace. Just remember that 'Tico time' is real; if your transfer is ten minutes late, it’s because the driver saw a toucan. Pair a week of jungle immersion with three days on the Guanacaste coast to dry out before the long flight home.