Caravan Parks in Costa Rica

"We traveled as a party of 6 and had a wonderful week. Because we booked through Expedia, the resort seemed to place special significance on our reservation — we received Expedia wristbands & door hangers, which made us feel oddly VIP (maybe damage control given mixed reviews, but we felt well cared for). Don’t believe the haters — they truly aim to please. Do the pre-check-in if possible. The app didn’t work for me, and the in-person process is long when you just want to start vacationing. Had a hiccup at check in. Noella came over as we sorted it out and turned things around. She gave us her direct number, checked in frequently, comped us a cabana, and got us into every restaurant as desired. She is truly an angel and made sure a small glitch didn't turn into a big deal. Restaurant food was excellent; buffet was hit or miss but had surprises — especially made-to-order items. Pro tip: bacon is only available by asking the omelet cooks. Dinner at the restaurants is the way to go, every meal our group ordered was delicious. At the time of writing, this is the only resort in the bay, so the beach is not crowded. Kayaks and paddleboards require reservations and they have only 2 of each total. Beach vendors were friendly, conversational, and respectful — never pushy. Lovely people. Love the Tico spirit. Shout out to Emu for having those tequila shots always at the ready! Great resort for day drinkers: fun daytime party vibe, quieter nights. DJs were meh. Pura Vida! "

"Everything was perfect. Highly recommended."

"Great "

"Stayed at the Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport and had a great experience overall. The breakfast was fresh and tasty, with plenty of options to start the day right. The airport drop-off was very convenient and well organized, which made travel stress-free. My only suggestion would be to improve the lighting inside the room; it felt a bit dim at night. Otherwise, a comfortable and pleasant stay!"

"Great place close to airport shopping and dining."

"Clean rooms, variety of pools thermal and regular, and good breakfast. Conveniently located between the town of La Fortuna and Arenal park."

"Excellent place to stay. Clean, beautiful, great service. We saw a ton of wildlife just walking the property. We are already planning our return visit!"

"Gorgeous resort, maintained spotlessly, an amazing beach and some of the best all inclusive food I’ve ever had. The water park next door was so fun for adults and kids alike. And the best are the people - incredibly friendly and always smiling. We loved our stay. Thank you to the amazing staff at the Riu Palace! "

"Staff are excellent and very helpful. The grounds are immaculate, food was great, and the intimate atmosphere means you can enjoy the pools with a bit of privacy when desired. Perfect spot for a romantic vacation "