Costa Rica Escape Ideas for Families

Take your family travel to Costa Rica this summer and stay at these under-the-radar properties. Set high above Uvita with views of the iconic Whale’s Tail, the neighboring properties of Vista Celestial and Rancho Pacifico offer a boutique stay for travelers looking for privacy, luxury and immersion in nature.

Vista Celestial

Family travelers will love Vista Celestial. The new Garden Casitas offer a flexible, family-friendly option where families can be secluded from the world around them. Additionally, the hotel has signature multibedroom villas with plenty of space with its large terraces, open living areas and private infinity pool. The resort offers a buyout option, perfect for multigenerational trips, where families can rent out a limited number of villas or casitas. Guests have easy access to explore the surrounding nature, waterfalls and beaches, as well as whale watching and wildlife sightings. Unique to the hotel is its lack of any restaurant menu. Rather, it takes a chef-driven approach to design meals based on group preferences.

Rancho Pacifico

For families with adult children, book a stay at Rancho Pacifico. This eight-suite, adults-only retreat is tucked into a private reserve about 2,000 feet above the coast, offering privacy and nature immersion. Guests can book treehouse-style stays with private plunge pools and terraces tucked into the canopy. Guests can spend their days exploring waterfalls, beaches and national parks. Thrill seekers also have the chance to zip line through the trees. After days of exploring, the hotel’s open-air spa treatments and yoga await.