# Kid-friendly places in La Fortuna

15 listed places in La Fortuna: 6 hotels, 5 playgrounds and things to do, 2 cafés and 2 restaurants. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known.

Last updated 2026-10-21, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## Narrower lists

- [Family-friendly hotels in La Fortuna](https://ourplayday.com/costa-rica/la-fortuna/hotels) (6)
- [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in La Fortuna](https://ourplayday.com/costa-rica/la-fortuna/playgrounds) (5)
- [Hotels with a pool in La Fortuna](https://ourplayday.com/costa-rica/la-fortuna/with-a-pool) (6)
- [Hotels with free breakfast in La Fortuna](https://ourplayday.com/costa-rica/la-fortuna/with-free-breakfast) (3)
- [Hotels with a fridge in the room in La Fortuna](https://ourplayday.com/costa-rica/la-fortuna/with-a-fridge) (3)
- [Hotels with a separate bedroom in La Fortuna](https://ourplayday.com/costa-rica/la-fortuna/with-a-separate-bedroom) (3)

## Places

1. [The Springs Resort & Spa](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-springs-resort-spa-la-fortuna) (hotel, La Fortuna). Hot spring pools spread across the grounds facing the volcano, plus the Monkey Slide, mini golf and two-bedroom family suites.
2. [Arenal Springs Resort & Spa](https://ourplayday.com/places/arenal-springs-resort-spa-la-fortuna) (hotel, La Fortuna). La Fortuna resort with thermal and cold pools, a cold water pool beside the playground, a game room and ground floor two bedroom suites.
3. [Nayara Tented Camp](https://ourplayday.com/places/nayara-tented-camp-la-fortuna) (hotel, La Fortuna). La Fortuna camp with a Family Tent of about 266 square meters that has a king, two queens, a daybed and a private thermal plunge pool.
4. [Nayara Gardens](https://ourplayday.com/places/nayara-gardens-la-fortuna) (hotel, La Fortuna). La Fortuna rainforest casitas with private plunge pools, seven mineral hot spring pools, a complimentary crib and highchair, and breakfast included.
5. [Hotel Villas Vilma](https://ourplayday.com/places/hotel-villas-vilma-la-fortuna) (hotel, La Fortuna). Small garden hotel in La Fortuna with eight rooms, including a quadruple room with a fridge and terrace, plus a pool and a covered jacuzzi.
6. [Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa](https://ourplayday.com/places/tabacon-thermal-resort-spa-la-fortuna) (hotel, La Fortuna). Hot-spring pools fed by a warm river off the volcano, cascading through the rainforest, enough to keep kids busy all day.
7. [Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/mistico-arenal-hanging-bridges-park-la-fortuna) (park, La Fortuna). Rainforest walk of 3.2 km across six hanging bridges and ten fixed bridges, with a small café at the entrance.
8. [Arenal Volcano National Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/arenal-volcano-national-park-la-fortuna) (park, La Fortuna). National park of volcano view trails through rainforest, with birds and geology, for older kids who walk well.
9. [Ecocentro Danaus](https://ourplayday.com/places/ecocentro-danaus-la-fortuna) (nature area, La Fortuna). Small reserve with a loop of about 1 km where butterflies, birds, frogs and wild sloths can turn up.
10. [Proyecto Asis (Wildlife Tour)](https://ourplayday.com/places/proyecto-asis-wildlife-tour-la-fortuna) (nature area, La Fortuna). Wildlife rescue offering a guided tour about rescued animals and a short conservation walk, with a coffee break.
11. [Rainforest Chocolate Tour](https://ourplayday.com/places/rainforest-chocolate-tour-la-fortuna) (attraction, La Fortuna). Guided cacao tour where visitors grind cacao, taste it and make chocolate.
12. [Red Frog Coffee Roasters & Restaurant](https://ourplayday.com/places/red-frog-coffee-roasters-restaurant-la-fortuna) (café, La Fortuna). Coffee roaster serving pancakes, gallo pinto, fresh juice and light lunches, with shaded seating.
13. [Restaurante Café Mediterráneo](https://ourplayday.com/places/restaurante-cafe-mediterraneo-la-fortuna) (restaurant, La Fortuna). Pizza and pasta restaurant with an indoor play room.
14. [Restaurante Fortuneño](https://ourplayday.com/places/restaurante-fortuneno-la-fortuna) (restaurant, La Fortuna). Downtown restaurant serving grilled meats, casados and international dishes.
15. [The Open Kitchen (La Fortuna)](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-open-kitchen-la-fortuna-la-fortuna) (café, La Fortuna). All day breakfast café with pancakes, eggs, gallo pinto and breakfast bowls, and board games.

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Any page linked above is also served as markdown by adding .md to its address.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/costa-rica/la-fortuna