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Rio Celeste Birds Garden, Aire Acondicionado, Comodidad

Upala

Set in Upala in the Alajuela region, Rio Celeste Birds Garden, Aire Acondicionado, Comodidad has a garden.

c
cecile
From
Canada
Karole is absolutely amazing. The apartment is on a family estate, it’s beautiful and very well furnished. We felt at home, far from the tourist area, in nature. We saw a lot of toucans and other amazing birds. Thank you so much. We had a blast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
US$49.50
1 night, 2 adults

Rio Celeste Birds Garden apartment 1 con aire acondicionado Comodidad en un entorno natural

Upala

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Rio Celeste Birds Garden apartment 1 con aire acondicionado Comodidad en un entorno natural is situated in Upala.

A
Ahmet
From
Australia
The host Carol is a very friendly, talkative person. I couldn’t find the property because of the heavy rain and my phone didn’t have reception. I called Carol from a nearby restaurant and she came over to pick me up. Her property is pretty new, very clean, the rooms are generously big.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$49.50
1 night, 2 adults

Mineral River Eco Village

Hotel in Upala

Located in Upala, 47 km from Parque Nacional Santa Rosa, Mineral River Eco Village provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

L
Lauren
From
United Kingdom
This place is absolutely magical- hummingbirds, toucans, azure blue rivers and ponds flowing through, stunning waterfall a stones throw away and the most wonderful owners who are just fabulous!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Location 8.5
Price from
US$60
1 night, 2 adults

Río Celeste Nature View

Upala

Set in Upala and only 1.6 km from Rio Celeste Waterfall, Río Celeste Nature View offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has river and garden views.

E
Esther
From
Netherlands
The lodge itself was fine, a bit basic but it was very spacious with a nice deck. But what really makes it worth your stay is the beautiful garden!! Birds everywhere such as toucans, aracari and parrots but you can also see horses, lizards, butterflies and more. Elias is a really kind host who helped us book a wonderful night tour and we can also recommend the breakfast. Rio Celeste is just around the corner. Overall really great value for your money!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
US$43
1 night, 2 adults

Yarumo Lodge, Río Celeste Black Chalets

Bijagua (Near Upala)

Boasting inner courtyard views, Yarumo Lodge, Río Celeste Black Chalets provides accommodation with patio, around 16 km from Rio Celeste Waterfall.

M
Melanie
From
Canada
Beautiful chalet, secluded enough to see monkeys and beautiful birds but close enough to town and to Parque Volcan Tenorio to make it convenient. Hosts were very kind and clearly willing to work on any single detail to make the stay enjoyable (a bottle of rose as a gift upon arrival, games for kids, a full well equipped kitchen... nothing was missing). I highly recommend the place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
US$107.53
1 night, 2 adults

Jardin entre Montañas

Bijagua (Near Upala)

Jardin entre Montañas has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Bijagua, 13 km from Rio Celeste Waterfall.

N
Nesrin
From
Netherlands
Such a nice family owned place. It was very clean and had everything we needed. The owners are amazing people, and they gave us a tour in their garden with nice plants including cacao and coffee, we also got to go for searching frogs there. Very recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$91
1 night, 2 adults

Malekus Mountain Lodge

Aguas Claras (Near Upala)

Malekus Mountain Lodge features a garden, a shared lounge and a sun terrace with swimming pool and continental breakfast in Aguas Claras.

G
Gaetan
From
Belgium
Great location, nice parc and lovely hotel. Roger was always willing to give advices and smiling just like his wife. We had access to the pool(s), inside and outside and even to the kitchen for the fridge.one of the best place to rest between 2 hard hikes.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
US$95
1 night, 2 adults

Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge

Bijagua (Near Upala)

Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge offers 60 hectares of Cocoa farm and guests can enjoy tours, chocolate and bird watching. The accommodation features a seating area.

P
Pierre
From
Netherlands
The location is great. It all fits. The details. The food and service. It all shows that this finca is build with passion. The people working there, their stories, the product they make, the tours on the farm itself. Again, it shows passion. The lodges, perfection, .... This is a place where you really want to stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 892 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$108.68
1 night, 2 adults

Rio Celeste Backpackers

Bijagua (Near Upala)

Located in Bijagua, 12 km from Rio Celeste Waterfall, Rio Celeste Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

M
Marcus Peter
From
Denmark
The place was amazing for one night and very close to the Rio Celeste which was beautiful. The host was very nice and we felt so welcome! The host actually helped us spot a Toucan! Would definitly recommend this place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

Bijagua (Near Upala)

Set in Bijagua and with Rio Celeste Waterfall reachable within 11 km, Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

B
Ben
From
United Kingdom
We stayed here for 1 night but wished we could have stayed longer. Johnny (I think he is the owner or manager), could not have been more hospitable. He welcomed us with a coffee and snacks after a long journey from Nicaragua. He arranged a room with 2 single beds into a double room with air conditioning even though the hotel was busy. He also helped us with transport and recommendations for activities, as well as showing and telling us about all the wildlife that surrounds the hotel. He is so kind. The hotel is very cute and comfortable. The breakfast was filling and delicious, and you eat it whilst sat outside listening to the birds and nature. Would absolutely stay here again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
US$52.80
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$48.59
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
    The view was amazing. I loved laying on the hammock outside. Staff were so accommodating. We set a time with them when we would meet, but we ended up texting them 2 times to push our check on time later. So much to see in the area Great location to the park and this wonderful, beautiful restaurant , it seemed was out in the middle of no where. The coolest restaurant I have ever seen.
    Guest review by
    Marie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$67.80
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
    Since we were in the low season, no food was available on place. Thanks to Tetiana and Mikhael, they helped us find solutions and we were satisfied. The location has great potential, lots of pools and the river, simply wow! Sauna was very appreciated. Lots of bird watching to do, sounds of them when waking up is very soothing. Garden and paths across are wonderful.
    Guest review by
    Melanie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$48.59
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
    Clean and cheap no frills property, really friendly English speaking owner and next door to private access to Rio Celeste and easy reach of mini market and restaurants for breakfast and dinner. Very close to Tenorio National park
    Guest review by
    Kathrine
    Family with young children
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