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Lucky Bug B & B

Lucky Bug B & B
3.0 star property
Arenal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (81 reviews)
"We loved the ambience of this place. Driving in at night was whimsical with mushroom lights guiding the way. The room was artsy and fun. Breakfast was picture-worthy and the hosts were friendly and knowledgeable. This felt like a great starting point for our Costa Rica trip with a more authentic feel."
United States
Hart
The price is ¥11,321
¥12,792 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Lucky Bug B & B

Happy Paradise Lodge

Happy Paradise Lodge
3.0 star property
Arenal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Friendly staff. The stay was great!"
United States
Kimihiko
The price is ¥10,234
¥11,564 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Happy Paradise Lodge

Hotel Rio Celeste Dreams

Hotel Rio Celeste Dreams
2.0 star property
Bijagua
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2 reviews)
"Chambre impeccable personnel courtois. Un lit dure un lit mou et oreiller trop dure. Équipement adéquat. Bon conseil pour les restaurants. Bien situé près du parc Tenorio."
Canada
Danielle
The price is ¥7,967
¥9,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Hotel Rio Celeste Dreams

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad
2.0 star property
Katira
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (122 reviews)
"great place"
Canada
Milad khataei
The price is ¥8,383
¥9,473 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge
2.5 star property
Guayabo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (96 reviews)
"Charming cabana, well cared for gardens full of birds, nice jungle walk from lodging, very helpful hosts. "
United States
Ryan
The price is ¥8,962
¥10,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 20 - Jun 21
Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste
2.5 star property
Bijagua Upala
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (34 reviews)
"Nice breakfast and garden"
Canada
Catalin
The price is ¥7,245
¥8,187 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

Miravalles Volcano House

Miravalles Volcano House
4.0 star property
Mogote de Bagaces
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"The people here were great and helped accommodate our late check-in. The property is a nice little get-away at the base of a volcano, has great views, and isn't too far from Liberia or other attractions. "
United States
Peyton R
The price is ¥7,391
¥8,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 20 - Jun 21
Miravalles Volcano House

Cabañas Los Laguitos

Cabañas Los Laguitos
3.0 star property
Katira
The price is ¥8,865
¥10,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Cabañas Los Laguitos

Jardín entre Montañas

Jardín entre Montañas
3.0 star property
Bijagua
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Accomodating hosts, prepared room, lovely garden"
United States
Ashley
The price is ¥12,142
¥13,721 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Jardín entre Montañas

Cabinas Cascada Rio Celeste

Cabinas Cascada Rio Celeste
2.5 star property
Bijagua
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Small but very clean property. Great breakfast. "
United States
Jill
The price is ¥6,612
¥7,472 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 20 - Jun 21
Cabinas Cascada Rio Celeste

Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm
3.0 star property
Santa Rosa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (239 reviews)
"The farm was so charming—including the goats and pigs! It felt secluded, safe, and had an excellent view of the farm and lake. The staff were sweet and attentive and the food was amazingly tasty."
United States
Marian
The price is ¥14,841
¥16,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

Malekus Mountain Lodge

Malekus Mountain Lodge
3.0 star property
Guayabo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"The hosts are amazing and make you feel very welcomed. They are some of the best hosts we’ve ever had. Breakfast was so good and the property is very beautiful. We had an amazing time exploring the area while we were there. I stayed with two young boys and they loved it here. "
Canada
Sean
The price is ¥13,843
¥15,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Malekus Mountain Lodge

Rio Celeste Nature View

Rio Celeste Nature View
3.0 star property
Katira
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (19 reviews)
"Gray stay at Amistad! Beautiful property, perfect location, amazing restaurant on site, great people!"
Costa Rica
jacob
The price is ¥7,806
¥8,820 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Rio Celeste Nature View

Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

Cataratas Bijagua Lodge
2.5 star property
Bijagua
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (73 reviews)
"The room was very clean and the staff were very friendly. The property had a great restaurant and the trails led to an awesome waterfall."
Canada
Michael
The price is ¥12,981
¥14,669 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge

Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge
3.0 star property
Bijagua
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Beautiful property. We absolutely loved that it was small and family owned. The food was absolutely delicious."
United States
Klementina
The price is ¥17,242
¥19,483 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27
Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge

Cabinas El Pilon Rio Celeste

Cabinas El Pilon Rio Celeste
2.0 star property
Katira
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (8 reviews)
"Great place very close to the park. Lady was very accommodating. Thanks for everything "
Canada
Ozáir
The price is ¥6,844
¥7,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Cabinas El Pilon Rio Celeste

Hostal Nuevo Arenal

Hostal Nuevo Arenal
3.0 star property
Nuevo Arenal
2.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"Je suis arrivé à 21h30 et c était fermé mais l emplacement en arrière d un bar pas tellement beau"
Canada
sylvain
The price is ¥5,750
¥6,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Hostal Nuevo Arenal

Cabañas Don Ramiro

Cabañas Don Ramiro
3.0 star property
Guayabo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Beautiful little property in the jungle. Clean and well equipped casitas with a delicious restaurant and a gorgeous pool. We stayed here the night before visiting Sensoria and the location and staff were perfect. My only complaint is that we didn’t stay here longer! "
United States
Grant
The price is ¥14,576
¥18,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Cabañas Don Ramiro

Thermomania

Thermomania
3.0 star property
Fortuna
6.4 out of 10, (11 reviews)
"The staff is great! It was a wonderful stay close to so many places; coffee, caña and chocolate tour; sloth tour. Town is very close and close to so many authentic restaurants. Just bring your own shampoos. "
United States
Ani
The price is ¥16,762
¥18,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 27 - Jun 28
Thermomania

Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste

Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste
3.0 star property
Katira
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (67 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel clean and nice restaurant."
United States
Jeffry
The price is ¥15,602
¥17,631 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste
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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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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 traveler data. Other good choices for your visit to the area are Hideaway Rio Celeste and Rinconcito Lodge. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Upala.
What's the top vacation rental in Upala?
Cozy & Beautiful Casa Aire, Near Lake Park & Town: This vacation home near Upala offers a garden, a selection of games, and free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. See all vacation rentals in Upala.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Upala, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Upala.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Upala?
For more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Upala, click here.
What's the best hotel to stay with easy access to Upala Central Park?
Adjacent to Upala Central Park, Hotel Marakabu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 3-star hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices in the area include Finca Vocaré Agroturismo and Hotel Rio Celeste Hideaway.
What is the best accommodation for staying close to Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)?
Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport is a popular 3.5-star hotel featuring a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport. Other good options near the airport include Hotel Santa Ana Liberia Airport and Hotel Rincon del Llano.
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 accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Upala.
What are the top places to visit in Upala?
A favorite place to visit is Upala Central Park. You'll also find Llanos de Cortez Waterfall and Rio Celeste Waterfall in the area. Check out what more 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 temp of 80°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 77°F. The rainiest months in Upala are October, September, June, and August, with each month seeing an average of 14 inches of rainfall.