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2. Celeste Mountain Lodge
Celeste Mountain LodgeBijagua
Louisa
AU$187
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct




3. Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge
Finca Amistad Cacao LodgeBijagua
Klementina
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct




4. Casitas Tenorio B&B
Casitas Tenorio B&BBijagua
Sandra
AU$275
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov




5. Mei Tai Cacao Lodge
Mei Tai Cacao LodgeBijagua
Maribel
AU$284
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct




6. Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste
Hotel Sueño Real Rio CelesteKatira
Jeffry
AU$157
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct




7. Malekus Mountain Lodge
Malekus Mountain LodgeGuayabo
Jennifer
AU$129
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov




8. Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets
Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black ChaletsBijagua
Brian
AU$204
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct




9. Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
Blue River Resort & Hot SpringsGuayabo
Joseph
AU$207
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov




10. Aves de Tierras Altas
Aves de Tierras AltasBijagua
AU$242
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct




11. Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste
Hotel Finca L’Étoile CelesteKatira
Joshua Jon
AU$185
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct




12. Hideaway Rio Celeste
Hideaway Rio CelesteKatira
Gloriana
AU$424
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct




13. Bungalows Paraíso Celeste
Bungalows Paraíso CelesteBijagua
Leila
AU$229
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct




15. Rinconcito Lodge
Rinconcito LodgeMogote de Bagaces
Bryan
AU$179
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov




16. Posada Río Celeste La Amistad
Posada Río Celeste La AmistadKatira
Milad khataei
AU$76
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov




17. Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm
Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & FarmSanta Rosa
PANKAJ
AU$129
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct




18. Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste
Kakao Lodge & Garden Río CelesteBijagua
Catalin
AU$69
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct




19. Hotel Rio Celeste Dreams
Hotel Rio Celeste DreamsBijagua
Anonymous traveller
AU$80
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct




20. La Anita Rainforest Ranch
La Anita Rainforest RanchGuayabo
Kathryn
AU$146
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Stay near popular Upala attractions
Upala Central Park
10.0/10 (2 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Upala Central Park, a lovely green space in Upala. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Learn more about Upala
Lush rainforests surround this gateway town to Tenorio Volcano National Park, where you'll discover the stunning Rio Celeste waterfall. Explore local markets for handcrafted souvenirs, then ask rangers about guided tours to nearby Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge for exceptional wildlife viewing.
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Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"A hidden gem in guanacaste province! By far my favorite place, from the warm welcome, to the well-thought out layout of our cabin, to the excellent service all around! The place is clean, safe, well maintained, easy to navigate even for our young kids, who felt right at home. Upon arrival, we were welcomed with a chocolate drink and a tasting of various locally crafted cacao products. The breakfast, traditional costa rican, is made fresh every morning, with coffee/tea/hot chocolate included! Dinner in 2026 is 18 USD per adult and 12 USD per child. Well worth it even if it's slightly pricier than local sodas: it's a genuine farm-to-table experience, includes a fresh fruit juice and dessert. We did the included cacao tour (and learned so much!) as well as the paid chocolate workshop (so much fun, and you get to take home 3 tablets of personalized chocolate per person! In 2026, it was 120 USD for our family of four). And what to say about the staff! Friendly, kind, and super patient with the children :) The included spa is gorgeous; we felt like we were right in paradise on earth! Yoga mats, hot bath, cold bath, showers, all in the middle of a gorgeous tropical setting! An ecologically friendly place; they recycle, they promote responsable handling of nature, and, the cacao farm is sustainably managed and organic!"
Rio Celeste Jungle Glamping
10/10 Excellent
"This is the best spot to experience nature. I really liked the concept of this jungle glamping. The domes were well maintained. The hosts were really accommodating. I will definitely recommend this place! 5 stars!"
Simply the best, incredible views, pool, breakfast and a friend in the area!
10/10 Excellent
"We’ve stayed at many properties, but Patrick is undoubtedly the best host we’ve ever had. Hospitable, knowledgeable, responsive, friendly. The property was perfect for our party of 5. We did breakfast 2 days, which was great. And the toucan off the porch MADE the visit. Tons of birds around. Lovely stay!"
Destino Hotel & Hot Spring
8/10 Good
"Suite deluxe propre, accueil chaleureuse, ambiance détente et excellente vue sur les montagnes/volcans. Resto de pizza/pâtes excellent. Plusieurs activités sur place incluse !!"
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
10/10 Excellent
"Loved everything about the property lush, tropical, sounds of birds and animals. Just what everyone needs to relax."
Malekus Mountain Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely magical. Pictures do not do Malekus Mountain Lodge justice - it's truly so special and lovely, a work of art not just a place to stay. Roger and Rosey were kind, attentive hosts. The location was beautiful. We had wonderful breakfasts on site and a fantastic dinner just 600 meters away. With only 7 rooms and an intimate feel, this would be a perfect place for a family reunion, small destination wedding, or friends trip. Do know going in that the rooms are small and intimate, and there is no air-conditioning. However, the climate was temperate and the rooms and lodge are well-suited and comfortable. We loved everything about our stay - except for that we didn't get to stay longer! Already hoping to come again!!"
On Lake Arenal - Near La Fortuna - New Pool and Deck August 2024 - Bird Watching
10/10 Excellent
"The property was absolutely lovely. Very clean throughout, very spacious but still cosy, was easy to find and the views outside were just incredible. It’s also a great location for having a variety of great sightseeing and dining options to drive to, with some of the restaurants even within walking distance. If staying here, you have to do the short drive to Casa Italia for dinner - best Italian food we’ve ever had. Highly recommend!"
Thermomania
8/10 Good
"Un lugar amplio para disfrutar de diferentes piscinas "
Vida Aventura Ranch
10/10 Excellent
"We really enjoyed our stay! Jorge made sure we had a pleasant stay and the staff was really nice. The unit we had was basic but clean, of a good size and well equipped. The breakfast was excellent (you can choose from 3 options) and we also had dinner there twice (there is nothing around), which was also good and well priced. We enjoyed the walking trails. It was a very relaxing stay. Note that the road to get to the ranch is bad so you need a 4x4. Even though it was remote, it was a great base to visit Rincon de la Vieja. We are very happy with our stay overall."
More cheap accommodation in Upala

Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste
300m North Palí Bijagua Alajuela
AU$69
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad
1 mile from the entrance to the Katira Alajuela
AU$76
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge
Colonia Blanca Guayabo
AU$93
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)

Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge
Cam. viejo al Pilón Bijagua Provincia de Alajuela
AU$143
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)

Cataratas Bijagua Lodge
Bijagua Bijagua Alajuela
AU$154
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring
La Fortuna de Bagaces Fortuna Provincia de Guanacaste
AU$163
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
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