Planet Hollywood Costa Rica — Family Review
Culebra, Costa Rica · 4-star · 4.3/5 (8,397 reviews)
- Kids club
- Beachfront
- Pools
- All-inclusive
- Sleeps up to 8
- Infant-friendly
- Spa
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica is a 4-star family-friendly resort in Culebra, Costa Rica, about 47 minutes from Liberia (LIR). For families, it offers a kids club, direct beach access, pools, rooms that sleep up to 8, cribs on request and a spa. Guests rate it 4.3/5 across 8,397 reviews. KindredTrips ranks complete trips here — flights plus hotel — by total cost for your exact family and dates.
Quick verdict
| Best for | Families with toddlers and preschoolers · Big families (rooms sleep up to 8) · Beach-first trips · All-inclusive budgeting |
|---|---|
| Not ideal for | Families who need every detail confirmed up front — verify specifics when booking |
| Best ages | Infants & toddlers, school-age kids |
| Closest airport | LIR — Guanacaste (Daniel Oduber Quirós) International Airport |
| Transfer time | ~47 min |
| Kids club | Yes — minimum age not confirmed |
| Beachfront | Yes |
| Pools | Yes |
| All-inclusive | Yes — live AI rates seen |
| Family room fit | Verified: STAR Class Director's Suite Two Bedroom sleeps up to 8 |
Family fit at a glance
| Star class | 4-star |
|---|---|
| Guest rating | 4.3/5 (8,397 reviews) |
| Location | Culebra, Costa Rica |
| Nearest airport | LIR — Guanacaste (Daniel Oduber Quirós) International Airport |
| Airport transfer | ~47 min |
| Kids club | Yes — ages not confirmed |
| Beachfront | Yes |
| Pools | Yes |
| All-inclusive | Yes — we've seen live all-inclusive rates |
| Infant-friendly | cribs available |
| Largest room sleeps | 8 |
| Sofa beds | In some rooms |
Why families like it
Based on the amenity fields we've confirmed for Planet Hollywood Costa Rica:
- A kids club
- Direct beach access
- Pools
- Rooms that sleep up to 8
- Cribs on request
- A spa
Best for / skip if
Book it if…
- Families with toddlers and preschoolers
- Big families (rooms sleep up to 8)
- Beach-first trips
- All-inclusive budgeting
Skip it if…
- You want a guarantee on a specific room type — always confirm the exact room when booking.
Room fit for families
- Verified family room: STAR Class Director's Suite Two Bedroom — sleeps up to 8 (max 6 adults + 4 children), King bed + 2x Queen Bed + Sofa bed, in one unit. Verified 2026-05 from the LiteAPI room catalogue; confirm the exact room for your dates when you book.
- Some rooms include sofa beds, which usually count toward the room's stated occupancy.
- Cribs are available, so an infant typically doesn't consume a bed spot.
- Suites are on the room map for extra space.
Room fit can still vary by date and party size. Search your dates and kids' ages to see which rooms actually fit your family.
Planning a family trip to Planet Hollywood Costa Rica
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica sits in Culebra, Costa Rica. KindredTrips doesn't make you pick a destination first — enter your home airport, dates, and your kids' ages, and we compare the total cost of flying your family here against every other Caribbean resort we track, ranked together. Prices are live flight + hotel rates for your exact party, so the number you see is the trip you'd actually book.
Recent guest reviews
Real guest reviews of Planet Hollywood Costa Rica from our booking partners, with reviews from family travelers shown first. We show both what guests liked and what they'd warn you about.
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5/5
Liked: Shuttle service needs to be more consistent. Service at the Japanese restaurant needs to improve.
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3/5
Liked: My experience at Planet Hollywood Costa Rica was very disappointing. On my first night, my room wasn’t properly prepared—neither the AC nor the fan were working. Maintenance had to come fix it, which caused me to miss dinner with my family.
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5/5
Liked: Glad we got the VIP Star package bc we had better liquor options and a private pool area with bar and snacks.
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5/5
Liked: Everything was spotless everyone was very nice and…
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Planet Hollywood Costa Rica appears in
- Best All-Inclusive Caribbean Family Resorts
- Best Caribbean Resorts with a Kids Club
- Best Beachfront Caribbean Family Resorts
- Best Infant-Friendly Caribbean Resorts
- Best Caribbean Resorts for a Family of 5
- Best Caribbean Resorts for Large Families (Sleep 6+)
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica FAQ
Does Planet Hollywood Costa Rica have a kids club?
Yes — Planet Hollywood Costa Rica has a kids club, but we don't have a confirmed minimum age on file, so check with the resort if you're traveling with a child under 4.
Is Planet Hollywood Costa Rica all-inclusive?
We've seen live all-inclusive rates for Planet Hollywood Costa Rica through our booking partners. Board types can vary by room and date — run a search with your dates to see which plans are currently offered.
How far is Planet Hollywood Costa Rica from the airport?
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica is roughly 47 minutes by road from Liberia (LIR). Actual transfer time varies with traffic and transfer type.
Can Planet Hollywood Costa Rica sleep a family of 5?
Yes — the STAR Class Director's Suite Two Bedroom sleeps up to 8 (max 6 adults + 4 children) in one unit. Verified 2026-05 from the LiteAPI room catalogue; confirm the exact room for your dates when you book.
Is Planet Hollywood Costa Rica good for toddlers?
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica shows toddler-friendly signals in our data: cribs are available, there's a kids club. Always confirm kids-club minimum ages directly.
How much does a trip to Planet Hollywood Costa Rica cost?
It depends on your origin airport, dates, and party — so we don't publish static prices. Run a KindredTrips search and we'll price live flights plus live hotel rates for your exact family, and rank this resort against every other Caribbean option by total trip cost.