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A room with a bed, a window with curtains, and two wall-mounted artworks.

A spacious interior with a reception area, multiple doors, and a high ceiling with skylights.

An empty parking lot with a motorcycle, a fenced area, and a building with a flat roof.

A modern toilet with a wall-mounted bidet attachment, a handrail, and a tiled floor.

1. Cabinas la Villa

Upala

€62

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

An outdoor swimming pool with wooden deck and lounge chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence and tropical foliage.

A modern interior with a wooden floor and a view of lush greenery outside.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.

A wooden house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

2. Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge

Bijagua

Klementina

€102

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A stone-walled room with a fireplace, sofas, and a pool table.

A stone-walled room with a high ceiling, furnished with sofas and a coffee table, and a large window providing natural light.

An outdoor dining area with round tables covered in white tablecloths, surrounded by wooden chairs with cushioned seats.

A nighttime swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with illuminated windows.

3. Malekus Mountain Lodge

Guayabo

Jennifer

€90

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A room with large windows offering a view of a lush green landscape and mountains. There are wooden tables and chairs arranged for seating.

A modern interior with a leather sofa, a wooden table, and a vase with plants.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows.

A room with a bed, a small table, and a view of greenery through the window.

4. Celeste Mountain Lodge

Bijagua

Louisa

€126

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A wooden deck with a hammock, a bench, and a table.

A wooden bar area with stools, a bench, and a hammock.

An indoor swimming pool with a view of lush greenery outside.

A lodge surrounded by dense greenery, with a prominent green roof and wooden exterior.

5. Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

Bijagua

Michael

€86

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A wooden dining table with chairs under a glass roof, surrounded by potted plants and a kitchen area.

A cozy room with a wooden bench, a table with a book and a decorative vase, and a view of mountains through a large window.

A room with wooden ceiling beams, two beds with white linens, a desk with a chair, a table with a remote control, and artwork on the walls.

A reception area with a sign, wooden balcony, and lush greenery.

6. Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

Bijagua

Catalin

€42

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A triangular glass structure with a visible interior, surrounded by trees.

A balcony with a view of dense foliage and a clear sky.

A room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a potted plant.

A loft-style bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed, a sofa, and a staircase.

7. Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets

Bijagua

Brian

€137

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A wooden cabin with a porch, a bed, and a small table.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a window with a grid pattern, and a white sofa.

A wooden cabin with a porch, a chair, and a small garden area.

A wooden cabin with a bed, a staircase, and a small seating area with chairs.

8. Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

Guayabo

Carol

€55

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A wooden deck with a hammock and benches, overlooking a lush green landscape.

A room with two beds, wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and large windows with a view of greenery outside.

A building with a red roof surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

A wooden house with a tiled roof surrounded by lush greenery.

9. La Anita Rainforest Ranch

Guayabo

Kathryn

€110

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A rustic café with wooden walls and hanging lanterns.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with a blender, and a hanging wine rack.

A bed with a canopy, wooden wall paneling, a bedside table, and a nightstand.

10. Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste

Katira

Joshua Jon

€125

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A covered walkway with benches and potted plants, leading to a garden area.

A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a ceiling fan, and an air conditioning unit.

A group of people rafting on a river surrounded by rocks and trees.

A gravel parking area with a large tree and a fence in the background.

11. Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste

Katira

Jeffry

€107

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A wooden cabin with a glass door, surrounded by dense foliage.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a wooden cabinet.

A wooden cabin with a covered deck, surrounded by lush greenery.

A spacious indoor area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by bookshelves and potted plants.

12. Casitas Tenorio B&B

Bijagua

Sandra

€156

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A wooden cabin with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a hillside.

A large wooden tree trunk supporting a staircase in a spacious room with large windows.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a small building structure.

13. Mei Tai Cacao Lodge

Bijagua

Maribel

€173

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A wooden deck with wicker chairs overlooking a lush landscape.

A wooden structure with a red roof and balconies, situated on stilts in a lush green hillside area.

A room with a bed, a tray with food and drinks, and a window with curtains.

A small, single-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and banana trees.

14. Bungalows Paraíso Celeste

Bijagua

Tim

€140

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A pathway leading to a pool surrounded by lush greenery and purple flowers.

A wooden deck with a view of a lake and hills.

A pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lush greenery and a few lounge chairs.

A bar with a counter, chairs, and a view of the mountains.

15. Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

Santa Rosa

Adili

€73

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery.

A dense tropical garden with various types of trees and plants, including palm trees and banana plants.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a wooden shelf above.

A pathway leading to a building surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. A sign indicates a parking area for the tenorio room.

16. Jardín entre Montañas

Bijagua

Kevin

€72

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase leading to the upper level, and a shop area with a sign reading "KOUENIRS".

A wooden bowl with a painted toucan and the text "Costa Rica Río Celeste".

A room with a bed, a window, and a door leading to another room.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a hilly landscape in the background.

17. Cabinas Cascada Rio Celeste

Bijagua

Anonymous traveller

€41

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a garden with tropical plants and a hammock.

A rustic building with a sign indicating a reception, restaurant, and rooms.

A wooden structure with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and white flowers.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a hammock and a chair.

18. Rinconcito Lodge

Mogote de Bagaces

Bryan

€86

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A wooden pathway leading to a waterfall in a lush green forest.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden bench, a small table with a vase, and a refrigerator.

A couple sitting by a pool with a stone sculpture and greenery in the background.

A wooden table and bench on a balcony with a hammock, overlooking lush greenery.

19. Agutipaca B&B

Río Naranjo

Lada

€89

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A dome-shaped room with two beds, a fan, a table with chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

A lush garden with various plants and trees, a wooden fence, and a distant mountain range under a clear sky.

A round wooden table with four chairs, a glass window with a metal frame, and a view of a lush landscape with trees and a bridge.

A tented accommodation with two beds, a table, chairs, a fan, and a view of the outdoors.

20. Rio Celeste Jungle Glamping

Katira

Savannah

€77

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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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.

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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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Top Upala Hotel Reviews

Hideaway Rio Celeste

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente lugar, con habitaciones amplias, cómodas y muy limpias. El personal fue sumamente amable y atento en todo momento. Sin duda, uno de los mejores servicios al cliente que hemos recibido durante nuestro viaje."

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The meals were delicious, the room was always clean, a few dogs helped to make it feel like home. This family run ecolodge was perfect for a relaxing week. Rosa and Yoki had their chef prepare a wonderful little birthday celebration for me…how good is that!!"

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 !!"

Rio Celeste Jungle Glamping

10/10 Excellent

"This stay was so beautiful! The accommodations and the views were amazing, highly recommend!"

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."

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."

Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, great food, great chocolate, great staff. A MUST!!!! Great first night in Costa Rica, they really made it memorable. Definitely will be back."

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Cabinas Cascada Rio Celeste

100mts de Ebaios Bijagua Alajuela

€41

28 Sept - 29 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)

Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

300m North Palí Bijagua Alajuela

€42

28 Sept - 29 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

1 mile from the entrance to the Katira Alajuela

€52

28 Sept - 29 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

Colonia Blanca Guayabo

€55

28 Sept - 29 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)

Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

Bijagua Bijagua Alajuela

€86

28 Sept - 29 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

La Fortuna de Bagaces Fortuna Provincia de Guanacaste

€99

28 Oct - 29 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Upala?

Located 21.2 mi (34 km) from the heart of Upala, Blue River Resort & Hot Springs is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other options for your visit to the area are Hideaway Rio Celeste and Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Upala.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Upala has to offer?

Hotel Finca L'Étoile Celeste: This holiday home rental outside of Upala offers a rooftop pool, a furnished balcony and air conditioning to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. This holiday rental also comes with free parking to give you added peace of mind. You can relax into your holiday with a terrace and a garden. See all vacation rentals in Upala.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Upala, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Upala.

What is staying in Upala like?

Visitors can enjoy all that Upala has to offer, including its parks. In Upala, there are 4 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Upala.

What are the top places to visit in Upala?

A favourite place to visit is Upala Central Park. You'll also find Tapir Valley Nature Reserve and Rio Celeste Waterfall in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Upala guide.

What's the weather like in Upala?

The hottest months are usually April and May, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 25°C. The rainiest months in Upala are October, September, June and August, with each month seeing an average of 357 mm of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Upala hotels

1. Cabinas la Villa

2. Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge

3. Malekus Mountain Lodge

4. Celeste Mountain Lodge

5. Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

6. Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

7. Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets

8. Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

9. La Anita Rainforest Ranch

10. Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste

11. Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste

12. Casitas Tenorio B&B

13. Mei Tai Cacao Lodge

14. Bungalows Paraíso Celeste

15. Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

16. Jardín entre Montañas

17. Cabinas Cascada Rio Celeste

18. Rinconcito Lodge

19. Agutipaca B&B

20. Rio Celeste Jungle Glamping

Stay near popular Upala attractions

Upala Central Park

Learn more about Upala

Top Upala Hotel Reviews

Hideaway Rio Celeste

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

Simply the best, incredible views, pool, breakfast and a friend in the area!

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

Rio Celeste Jungle Glamping

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

Thermomania

Vida Aventura Ranch

Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge

More cheap stays in Upala

Cabinas Cascada Rio Celeste

Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

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