Costa Rica Wedding Packages: Best All-Inclusive Resorts & Real Costs (2027-28)
Comparing Costa Rica wedding packages is harder than it should be. Resort websites bury their pricing, most “guides” never name a number, and Costa Rica’s all-inclusive scene is smaller and more spread out than Cancún’s, so couples end up guessing. This guide fixes that. Below are the real 2026 starting prices for all-inclusive wedding packages at eight Costa Rica resorts, pulled straight from our resort database: packages run from $769 for a two-person elopement to about $24,150 for the largest celebrations, with venue capacities from a 10-seat wine cellar to a 1,000-guest event space. You’ll also find what the packages include, how the “free wedding” offers actually work, and how to pick between the Guanacaste beaches and the Papagayo Peninsula.
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Costa Rica destination weddings at a glance
- Where the resorts are: nearly all of Costa Rica’s all-inclusive wedding resorts sit in Guanacaste on the northern Pacific coast: the Papagayo Peninsula, Playa Conchal, Playa Flamingo, and Tamarindo
- Airport: fly into Liberia (LIR), the Guanacaste gateway, much closer to these resorts than San José (SJO)
- Package prices: from $769 (elopement for two at Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton) to $24,150 (The Westin Reserva Conchal’s top package for up to 100 guests)
- Free-wedding paths: Riu’s Free Wedding Collection and complimentary package tiers at Secrets Papagayo and Planet Hollywood, each with room-block or stay conditions (explained honestly below)
- Largest venue: the 1,000-guest El Palenque at The Westin Reserva Conchal
- Best months: the dry season, roughly December through April; the green season brings afternoon rain and lower rates
Why choose Costa Rica for a destination wedding
Costa Rica is the destination couples pick when they want a wedding and an adventure trip in one booking. Your guests can zip-line, surf, hike a volcano, or soak in hot springs the day before the ceremony, then watch you marry on a Pacific beach at sunset. It’s a different energy from the Caribbean resort strip: fewer resorts, more nature, and a guest experience people genuinely talk about for years. The Costa Rica tourism board has built the country’s whole identity around “pura vida,” and it’s earned.
The trade-off to know up front: Costa Rica’s all-inclusive inventory is a fraction of Mexico’s. Where Cancún and the Riviera Maya offer hundreds of wedding resorts, Costa Rica has a short list of true all-inclusives, which is exactly why real package pricing matters here. If you’re still weighing destinations, our Costa Rica destination page and Caribbean destination weddings guide are good side-by-side reads.
How much does a Costa Rica wedding package cost?
According to Hola Weddings’ database of 858 resorts, all-inclusive Costa Rica wedding packages start at $769 for an elopement-style ceremony for two, run $1,099–$2,210 for intimate packages covering about 10 guests, and top out around $9,599–$24,150 for the largest packages, which cover up to 100 guests (as of 2026). Here’s every starting price we track, side by side:
| Resort | Area | Entry package (USD) | Top package (USD) | Largest venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton | Papagayo Gulf | $769 (2 guests) | $4,599 (30 guests) | Guanacaste Room, 230 (buffet style) |
| The Westin Reserva Conchal | Playa Conchal | $1,620 (2 guests) | $24,150 (100 guests) | El Palenque, 1,000 |
| Occidental Tamarindo | Tamarindo / Playa Langosta | $2,210 (10 guests) | $12,600 | Langosta Beach, 100 |
| Occidental Papagayo | Papagayo | $2,210 (10 guests) | $12,600 | Beach ceremony area, 100 |
| Riu Palace Costa Rica | Guanacaste (Playa Matapalo) | $1,599 (10 guests) | $9,599 (50 guests) | Beach, 200 |
| Riu Guanacaste Costa Rica | Guanacaste (Playa Matapalo) | $1,599 (10 guests) | $9,599 (50 guests) | Garden, 200 |
| Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica | Papagayo Peninsula | $1,499 (10 guests) | $12,049 (79 guests) | Amphitheatre, 240 |
| Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo | Playa Flamingo | $1,799 (10 guests) | — | Beach, 80 |
Remember these are package prices: the ceremony, coordination, and the inclusions listed in each tier. Guest rooms are booked separately (that’s where group rates matter), and extras like photography upgrades, private receptions beyond the included hours, and outside vendors add to the total. For the full budget picture, our destination wedding cost Q&A walks through what couples actually spend.
The best all-inclusive wedding resorts in Costa Rica
Every resort below is one we can book and plan for you free of charge. Prices are 2026 starting rates from our database.
Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica: best adults-only option
Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica is the pick for couples who want an adults-only wedding weekend. The 202-suite resort sits on the Papagayo Peninsula with dark volcanic-sand beaches and jungle hillsides behind, and it has the deepest venue bench in the country: the Amphitheatre (up to 240 guests), the Spa Pool Deck (200), Main Beach Garden (200), Spa Garden (150), Spa Beach (100), and Main Beach (70).
Packages follow the Hyatt Inclusive Collection ladder: Wedding in Paradise from $1,499 (10 guests), which can be complimentary when your stay and room block meet the resort’s requirements; Elope in Luxury at $1,649 for two; Eternal Love at $5,049 (20 guests); the Dulha & Dulhan South Asian wedding package at $11,199; and Beyond Memorable at $12,049 (79 guests). Wedding day passes for guests staying elsewhere run $135. See our Secrets Papagayo venues page for the full venue gallery.
Riu Palace Costa Rica: best package value on the beach
The 538-room Riu Palace Costa Rica on Playa Matapalo runs the same wedding collections couples know from Riu’s Mexico and Caribbean resorts, which keeps pricing simple and honest: Classic from $1,599 (10 guests), Royal at $3,199 (20 guests, +$60 per extra adult), Caprice at $5,299 (30 guests, +$75), and Indulgence at $9,599 (50 guests, +$90). Both the beach and garden ceremony setups take up to 200 guests, so this is one of the few Costa Rica resorts that comfortably hosts a big celebration.
Riu also offers its Free Wedding Collection here, a genuinely $0 package when your booking meets Riu’s conditions (extra guests beyond the included count run $20 each; we’ll confirm the current qualification rules for your dates). Browse the Riu Palace Costa Rica venue page, and if you like Riu’s system, our complete Riu wedding packages guide compares every Riu resort.
Riu Guanacaste Costa Rica: same collections, bigger resort
Next door and nearly twice the size at 1,041 rooms, Riu Guanacaste Costa Rica offers the same wedding collections at essentially the same prices (Royal from $3,199 here) with beach and garden venues for up to 200 guests. The practical difference is inventory and price point: the larger, slightly more casual Riu Guanacaste often has more room availability for big guest lists, while the Palace is the more polished product. Details on the Riu Guanacaste venue page.
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton: lowest starting price
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton on the Papagayo Gulf has the country’s most approachable pricing: Just The Two of Us at $769 for elopements, the Cherished Wedding Celebration at $1,099 (10 guests, +$25 per extra adult), with a complimentary path when your group’s room block qualifies, and the Signature Wedding Reception at $4,599 (30 guests, +$90). Venues run from a 10-seat Sunset Strip Wine Cellar dinner to the Guanacaste Room (230 guests, buffet style), with the Rooftop (120), the beach (100), and two terraces in between: an unusually flexible spread for a mid-size resort. More on the Planet Hollywood Costa Rica venue page.
The Westin Reserva Conchal: best for golf and a polished crowd
On Playa Conchal, the shell-sand beach many consider Guanacaste’s prettiest, The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa pairs a manicured, upscale campus with an 18-hole golf course. Its Vibrant Celebration package starts at $1,620 for two, its top package runs $24,150 for up to 100 guests, and the events team builds anything larger by quote in El Palenque, a 1,000-guest event space that is the biggest wedding venue in this guide. This is the resort we shortlist for couples whose guest lists skew toward parents and golfers rather than a party-all-night crowd. Venue photos on the Westin Reserva Conchal page.
Occidental Tamarindo: best for surf-town energy
Occidental Tamarindo sits above Playa Langosta at the edge of Tamarindo, Costa Rica’s best-known surf town, ideal if you want your wedding week to include actual nightlife and walkable restaurants. Barceló’s wedding packages here start with Coconut Paradise at $2,210 (10 guests) and climb through the Blueberry Dream, Mint Breeze, and Strawberry Passion tiers to the top-tier Tangerine Sunset at $12,600. Ceremony settings include Langosta Beach (up to 100 guests), the hotel gardens, a dedicated gazebo, and the Rancho Las Baulas events space.
Occidental Papagayo: the quieter Barceló sibling
Occidental Papagayo offers the same Barceló package lineup ($2,210–$12,600) on Papagayo’s Culebra Bay, with beach, garden, and indoor ballroom ceremony areas. Between the two Occidentals: Tamarindo for the town scene, Papagayo for seclusion and calm-water bay views.
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo: best laid-back beach base
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica brings the brand’s barefoot-casual style to one of Guanacaste’s white-sand beaches. The Basic Ceremony package starts at $1,799 (10 guests, just +$16 per extra adult, the lowest extra-guest rate in this guide), with beach, garden-poolside, and restaurant-patio settings for up to 80 guests. It’s a natural fit for smaller, informal weddings where the vibe matters more than ballroom polish. See the Margaritaville Playa Flamingo venue page.
Costa Rica wedding packages by guest count
The fastest way to shortlist is by group size, because packages price around included guest counts:
- Eloping or under 10 guests: Planet Hollywood’s Just The Two of Us ($769), Westin’s Vibrant Celebration ($1,620), or Secrets Papagayo’s Elope in Luxury ($1,649), all built for two, with guests addable.
- 10–20 guests: Planet Hollywood Cherished ($1,099/10), Secrets Wedding in Paradise ($1,499/10), Riu Classic ($1,599/10), Margaritaville Basic ($1,799/10), Occidental Coconut Paradise ($2,210/10). For 20, Riu’s Royal ($3,199/20) covers everyone without per-head math.
- 30 guests: Planet Hollywood Signature ($4,599/30) or Riu Caprice ($5,299/30). At Secrets, Eternal Love ($5,049/20) covers the first 20, with extra adults added at the resort’s current per-person rate.
- 50+ guests: Riu Indulgence ($9,599/50) at either Riu, Secrets’ Beyond Memorable ($12,049, includes up to 79), or the Westin’s top package ($24,150, up to 100), and lean on the 200-capacity Riu setups, Secrets’ 240-guest Amphitheatre, or the Westin’s 1,000-guest El Palenque.
Those are illustrative starting combinations, not quotes: your date, room block, and extras move the number. This is exactly the estimate we build couples for free, alongside the best available group rates for your wedding block. You can also compare wedding packages across every destination we plan.
Logistics: getting married in Costa Rica
Flights and transfers. Every resort in this guide is in Guanacaste, so book your group into Liberia’s Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR). It has nonstops from many US hubs and is far closer to these resorts than San José (SJO). SJO works as a backup gateway, but budget a long scenic drive.
Legal vs. symbolic. Costa Rica recognizes civil ceremonies performed by an authorized officiant, and many couples marry legally on-site; others sign paperwork at home and hold a symbolic ceremony on the beach. Both are completely valid choices, and the right one depends on your home state’s paperwork and your timeline. The resort wedding team handles the wedding and legal coordination and requirements, while Hola Weddings assists with resort selection, room blocks, guest travel logistics, and related support.
Weather. Guanacaste is Costa Rica’s driest region. The December–April dry season is peak wedding season; May through November is the green season, which is lusher and cheaper, with mostly-predictable afternoon showers and the best rates. Backup options vary by resort and should be confirmed with the resort wedding team.
Costa Rica wedding packages: FAQ
How much does a Costa Rica wedding package cost?
A Costa Rica all-inclusive wedding package costs between $769 and $24,150 in 2026, based on Hola Weddings’ resort database. Intimate packages for about 10 guests run $1,099–$2,210; mid-size packages for 20–30 guests run $3,199–$5,299; the largest packages for 50–100 guests run $9,599–$24,150.
Can you really get a free wedding package in Costa Rica?
Yes. Riu Palace Costa Rica and Riu Guanacaste offer a Free Wedding Collection, and Secrets Papagayo and Planet Hollywood Costa Rica have complimentary package paths. Every free option carries conditions, typically a minimum room block or qualifying stay category, so confirm the current rules before counting on it.
Where do guests fly into for a Costa Rica destination wedding?
Guests should fly into Liberia International Airport (LIR) for a Guanacaste resort wedding, since it serves the Papagayo Peninsula, Playa Conchal, Playa Flamingo, and Tamarindo areas where Costa Rica’s all-inclusive wedding resorts are concentrated. San José (SJO) is the alternative, but the drive to Guanacaste is much longer.
What is the best month for a Costa Rica wedding?
The best months for a Costa Rica wedding are December through April, Guanacaste’s dry season, with sunny days and reliable sunset ceremonies. The May–November green season is greener and cheaper with typically brief afternoon rain; backup options vary by resort, so confirm them with the resort wedding team.
Which Costa Rica wedding resort is adults-only?
Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica is the standout adults-only all-inclusive wedding resort in Costa Rica, with 202 suites on the Papagayo Peninsula and multiple wedding venues holding up to 240 guests. Family-friendly alternatives include the two Riu resorts, Planet Hollywood, the Westin Reserva Conchal, and Margaritaville Playa Flamingo.
Plan your Costa Rica wedding for free
Costa Rica rewards couples who nail the details early: the all-inclusive list is short, the dry-season calendar fills first, and the difference between a good and great Costa Rica wedding package often comes down to matching your guest count to the right tier before prices move. That’s our job, and it costs you nothing, because resorts pay us. Book a free consultation to get live pricing for your dates, or get matched with the right resort in a few clicks.
