Costa Rica has such an array of destinations and lodging options for every preference and type of traveler. The following list is an overview of wheelchair accessible hotels and tours throughout the country organized by region. Of course, there are varying degrees of disability so these are some rough ideas. We are happy to work together with travelers to tailor a trip for any degree of disability. We also strongly recommend private tours (if available) for those with disabilities/mobility restrictions.
San Jose & Central Highlands
Hotels:
Gran Hotel – has elevators, accessible rooms
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel– easy walking trails and only has ground level rooms
Costa Rica Marriott Hacienda Belen – large pathways, handicap accessible rooms, elevators
Poas Volcano Lodge – handicap accessible rooms, but not many tours that can accommodate physical restrictions (so probably only good for a 2-night stay)
Activities:
Coffee tours, foodie tour, museums, Toucan Rescue Ranch
Arenal Volcano
Arenal Manoa Hotel with a view of Arenal Volcano
Hotels:
Tabacon Thermal Resort – handicap accessible rooms are the Orchid rooms with king bed
Arenal Manoa Hotel – flat property, golf cart shuttle around the property, spacious rooms
Amor Arenal Luxury Lodge – wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms
Arenal Kioro Hotel – can accommodate mobility issues with rooms closer to the main property, golf cart shuttle around the property
The Springs Resort & Spa – large property, but have some elevators and shuttles around property
Activities:
Slothies and birds tour, coffee and chocolate tour, Arenal Reserve Tram & Walk, a sunset cruise on Lake Arenal, cooking classes, Cano Negro boat tour, Danaus eco-center, hanging bridges (can provide electric scooter if needed but the traveler won’t be able to do the whole trail system)
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Senda Monteverde Hotel, a cloud forest hotel
Hotel:
Senda Monteverde Hotel – one Senda Suite is handicap accessible, sort of hilly
Activities:
Don Juan coffee & chocolate tour, Monteverde Reserve Tram & Walk, Vida Silvestre night walk, Private Monteverde reserve hike
Guanacaste
The pool backs up to Conchal Beach at the Westin Playa Conchal All Inclusive Resort.
Tamarindo, in general, is a great area for people with mobility issues/seniors because of the easy access to town, the beach, and sidewalks!
Hotels:
Westin Playa Conchal All Inclusive Resort– seven Handicap Royal rooms, Dlx upon request
Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort – flat property, handicap rooms are on the ground floor, very easy beach access
JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort– elevators
Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas – rooms are on the ground, have pathways around the property
The W at Reserva Conchal – golf cart shuttle service, elevators
Activities:
Catamaran cruises, Diamante discovery tour, fishing
Manuel Antonio and Central Pacific
Pool and Central Pacific view from Hotel Parador, Manuel Antonio
Hotels:
Los Altos Beach Resort – elevators, large rooms
Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort – handicap accessible rooms
Alma del Pacifico Hotel, Esterillos Beach – handicap accessible rooms, but not many activities available in this area
Arenas del Mar Beach Resort – ground level rooms are good for people with mobility issues, golf cart shuttle if needed
Tulemar Resort – shuttles around the property, big rooms
Hotel Parador – a flat property with beach shuttle, handicap accessible rooms
Activities:
Private Manuel Antonio Park, catamaran cruises, Damas boat tour, Carara National Park, fishing
The Caribbean Coast
Le Cameleon Boutique Resort pool view
Hotels:
Le Cameleon Boutique Resort– flat property, handicap accessible rooms
Activities:
Jaguar Rescue Ranch, Sloth Sanctuary
Nicoya Peninsula
Pool and beach view from Punta Islita
Hotels:
Harmony Hotel at Nosara – flat property, accessible rooms, easy beach access
Hotel Punta Islita– golf cart shuttles around the property, large pathways, activities on the property, handicap accessible rooms
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