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Q: What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Upala?

Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste : You might want to consider this vacation home rental near Upala, which offers a rooftop pool, a furnished balcony, and air-conditioning to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. This vacation rental also comes with free parking to give you added peace of mind. You can relax into your vacation with a terrace and a garden.

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A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a stainless steel refrigerator, dark cabinets, and a glass table.

1. Rio Celeste Birds Garden Apartment with Air Conditioning: Comfort in a Natural Setting

Provincia de Alajuela

Kim

￥11,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Two twin beds with blue bedding and swan-shaped pillows, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

2. Rio Celeste Birds Garden Apartment with Air Conditioning, Perfect for Families and Couples

Upala

Marilou L.

￥11,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

3. Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste

Katira

Joshua Jon

￥21,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

4. Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets

Bijagua

Brian

￥23,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A wooden deck with two rocking chairs and a small table, surrounded by lush greenery.

5. Aves de Tierras Altas

Bijagua

￥30,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A wooden deck with wicker chairs overlooking a lush landscape.

6. Bungalows Paraíso Celeste

Bijagua

Leila

￥25,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hillside resort with colorful buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

7. Villa El Tucán

Bijagua

David

￥21,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A room with a bed, a bedside table, a small potted plant, a nightstand, a window, and a door.

8. Cabañas Los Laguitos

Katira

"Cabanas Los Laguitos is a little heaven in earth, it is where you can connect to nature and to experience the real rainforest in Costa Rica. Host are great, welcome, friendly, warm, real people with no agenda other than to ensure you are feeling like home!! You are 5 mins driving distance to volcán Tenorio, Rio Celeste waterfalls and river. The horse ridding tour is a real adventure!! I already booked a second trip!!"

Carlos L Baltodano

￥9,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

9. Jardín entre Montañas

Bijagua

Kevin

￥19,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A tent with two beds, a dining area, a TV, and a kitchenette.

10. Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents

San Rafael de Guatuso

Stephanie

￥17,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a hammock, and two chairs.

11. Rio Celeste Nature View

Katira

jacob

￥8,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden vanity, and a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

12. Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

Fortuna

Cierra

￥15,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, wall-mounted air conditioning, and framed artwork.

13. Cabañas y Senderos Finca El Triunfo Caño Negro.

Caño Negro

￥20,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A wooden sign with the name "Oxígeno" and the word "Hovepage" underneath.

14. OXIGENO I

Bijagua

Saúl

￥8,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern house with a wooden deck and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.

15. Barefoot

Bijagua de Upala

￥21,604 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A terrace with a hammock, chairs, and a table, overlooking a scenic landscape with a sunset.

16. Rio Celeste Nature Viewpoint (Access to the Blue River)

Bijagua de Upala

￥10,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A spacious room with a large bed, a wooden table, a TV, and a view through a large window.

17. Bitzu Dome - Bijagua Riverside Glamping

Bijagua de Upala

Natali G.

￥30,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A wooden cabin with a green roof, surrounded by lush vegetation and a variety of colorful plants.

18. Pura Vidaville. Jungle Oasis w/AC, Fast WiFi & Private River Access-Tenorio Park

Bijagua

M A.

￥34,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A wooden outdoor seating area with a table and benches, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

19. Cabañas Don Ramiro

Guayabo

Grant

￥18,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A wooden interior with a hammock chair hanging from the ceiling, a wooden floor, and a window with a view of greenery outside.

20. The twisted wooden house

Rio Celeste

Varun

￥21,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Top Upala Hotel Reviews

Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets

10/10 Excellent

"This place was really perfect for me and my son. The location is on the mountain but not far off the road so you get peace and also some wildlife sounds. Everything was so clean and comfortable and the kitchen was fully stocked with all cooking supplies which was a relief after having to eat out so often. I would definitely stay here again"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Patrick was helpful all along the way from when we booked the trip all the way to the end of it. He answered all our questions and was also very hands on with scheduling our activities according to what everyone in the group was interested in and grouping things together that were in the same area. He had important advice on which activities you’d need a break after or what order to do them in. The breakfast was amazing! And the smoothies! He was really good at suggesting local food places for the other meals. He was also able to arrange a driver and coordinate our pickup times. It’s nice that each room has its own bathroom and shower and each room has its own AC for different temperatures. I recommend bringing eye masks for early morning sunlight around 5 am - or you can get up early and see the beautiful sunrise and try to glimpse the volcano. The pool house is nice and has a hot tub which was perfect after adventuring all day. Cell phone service and WiFi work fine. They went out of their way to make sure everyone was doing ok and things were going smoothly. (Doesn’t pertain to the house, but do bring dramamine if you’re sensitive to curvy roads and I do recommend having him arrange a driver to kick back and enjoy vacation.)"

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!"

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!!"

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find vacation rentals in Upala?

Yes, there are vacation rentals near the most popular attractions in Upala, or you can select a more remote option if you'd like a relaxing place to stay. Upala is known for its parks.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Upala?

Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste: You might want to consider this vacation home rental near Upala, which offers a rooftop pool, a furnished balcony, and air-conditioning to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. This vacation rental also comes with free parking to give you added peace of mind. You can relax into your vacation with a terrace and a garden.

What’s there to see and do in Upala?

Explore the area and family-friendly sights such as Miravalles Maze, or get out into nature at a spot like Upala Central Park. Llanos de Cortez Waterfall and Rio Celeste Waterfall are a couple of places you'll find in the larger area.

What are vacation rentals like in Upala?

Vacation rentals are private properties you can book for a short or long stay in Upala. Vacation rentals feature amenities such as laundry facilities and kitchens so you'll feel right at home. If you're concerned about a clean environment, a vacation rental can provide a sense of safety away from shared hotel elevators and lobbies packed with people while still allowing you the excitement and enjoyment of travel. You'll also have more space in a vacation rental than in a hotel, which makes a vacation rental a popular choice for a family trip or a small group gathering.

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Our top choices for Upala vacation rentals

1. Rio Celeste Birds Garden Apartment with Air Conditioning: Comfort in a Natural Setting

2. Rio Celeste Birds Garden Apartment with Air Conditioning, Perfect for Families and Couples

3. Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste

4. Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets

5. Aves de Tierras Altas

6. Bungalows Paraíso Celeste

7. Villa El Tucán

8. Cabañas Los Laguitos

9. Jardín entre Montañas

10. Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents

11. Rio Celeste Nature View

12. Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

13. Cabañas y Senderos Finca El Triunfo Caño Negro.

14. OXIGENO I

15. Barefoot

16. Rio Celeste Nature Viewpoint (Access to the Blue River)

17. Bitzu Dome - Bijagua Riverside Glamping

18. Pura Vidaville. Jungle Oasis w/AC, Fast WiFi & Private River Access-Tenorio Park

19. Cabañas Don Ramiro

20. The twisted wooden house

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Top Upala Hotel Reviews

Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets

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

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

Rio Celeste Jungle Glamping

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge

Casitas Tenorio B&B

Malekus Mountain Lodge

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