Upala Holiday Rentals, Alajuela Province: Private House Rentals

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Our top choices for Upala hotels

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1. Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge

Bijagua

Klementina

฿3,869 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

2. Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

Bijagua

Michael

฿3,256 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

3. Celeste Mountain Lodge

Bijagua

Louisa

฿4,812 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

4. Bungalows Paraíso Celeste

Bijagua

Leila

฿4,130 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

5. Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

Katira

Milad khataei

฿1,971 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

Romantic Chalet, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace, Lake View | Premium bedding, free WiFi, individually decorated

6. Mei Tai Cacao Lodge

Bijagua

Maribel

฿6,649 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

7. Malekus Mountain Lodge

Guayabo

Jennifer

฿3,408 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

8. Thermomania

Fortuna

Ani

฿4,330 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

9. Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

Guayabo

Linda

฿6,041 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

10. Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste

Katira

Jeffry

฿4,059 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

11. Casitas Tenorio B&B

Bijagua

Sandra

฿5,928 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

12. Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets

Bijagua

Vikram

฿4,945 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

13. Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

Guayabo

Ryan

฿2,107 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

14. Cabinas Cascada Rio Celeste

Bijagua

Anonymous traveller

฿1,548 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

15. Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

Santa Rosa

Marian

฿3,015 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

16. Villa El Tucán

Bijagua

David

฿4,621 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, free WiFi

17. Jardín entre Montañas

Bijagua

Ashley

฿2,749 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

18. Agutipaca B&B

Río Naranjo

Lada

฿5,080 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

19. Rinconcito Lodge

Mogote de Bagaces

Michelle

฿4,100 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

20. Cabinas El Pilon Rio Celeste

Katira

Ozáir

฿1,529 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

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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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A toucan perched on a branch in a lush, green forest.

Top Upala Hotel Reviews

Agutipaca B&B

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at Aquapaca B&B with our three children at the end of July! We stayed for three nights and found the bungalow clean and well-appointed. The beds were comfortable, and the fresh flowers were a lovely touch. Breakfast was homemade and delicious! The B&B is close to town (10–15 minutes) with many hikes and tours within 40 minutes. We loved listening to the birds and frogs from the wrap-around porch and hammock, and enjoyed breakfast on the porch each morning. The property has a pool, which was a bit chilly during our stay, but we had a great time exploring the trail and looking for animals—spotting a sloth on our very first day was a highlight! Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Aquapaca and would recommend it without hesitation. We'll definitely be back!"

Malekus Mountain Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Best Stay of Our Costa Rica Trip — Malekus Mountain Lodge This was, hands down, the best place we stayed during our 10 days in Costa Rica. Not only is the property itself beautiful, but we had the pleasure of being the only guests, so Roger and Rosy treated us like family. They helped us shape our itinerary to have a more authentic, local experience, and honestly ended up defining our whole trip. The rooms were comfortable — we had the one with a double bed plus a separate room with a bunk bed, and the windows looked right out onto the garden. There's a big pool, an open-air breakfast area, and a living room where we got to catch the FIFA soccer games in the evenings. The property itself is huge. Right in the "backyard," Roger and Rosy suggested a hike that starts at a beautifully arranged fish pond — the kind of spot where you could easily spend an afternoon reading or doing yoga. Keep going and the trail leads to two miradores, one overlooking the mountains and the other a lake. If you're up for something more adventurous, loop back through the mountain trail — it genuinely feels like something out of a survival TV show, walking through tropical plants, animal sounds all around, crossing water on wooden plank paths. It was the most authentic hike of our entire trip. Thank you, Roger and Rosy, for such a special experience at Malekus Mountain Lodge — we can't recommend it enough."

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

8/10 Good

"We only stayed one night. We chose Posado Río Celeste La Amistad to swim in the blue Rio Celeste River on their property. This was the perfect place to get a $ 5 USD-a-piece ticket within walking distance of the hotel. It's family-owned, and they take such pride in their establishment. We were upgraded to the Superior Cabin, which is very spacious and quiet. The abuela (grandma) took us on a night walk to see many frogs in the garden. There were several dogs and cats, and a talking parrot, on the property, in addition to hummingbirds and other beautiful birds. Breakfast is included and delicious. No air, but plenty of fans. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a rustic, eco-friendly stay. Make sure you speak Spanish or have a phone translator, as the family speaks Spanish."

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

10/10 Excellent

"We had a fantastic time! Orlando (the owner), his family, and all of the staff were so kind and welcoming! We really enjoyed the thermal longevity circuit, plus we went tubing down the river which was a blast too! On day 2 we did the cultural coffee, chocolate, tortilla demonstration and we also went on a short hike through the trail where Orlando helped us spot a sloth! We had the pizza at the resort the first night, so then we wanted to try out some authentic Costa Rican and he was able to give us a fantastic recommendation for dinner, plus even spoke with the owner of the restaurant to let him know we were headed his way! Overall, all amazing experience, I could go on forever about how much we enjoyed ourselves, highly highly recommend!"

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Cabinas Cascada Rio Celeste

100mts de Ebaios Bijagua Alajuela

฿1,370

฿1,548 total

6 Aug - 7 Aug

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

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

Located 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from the heart of Upala, Hideaway Rio Celeste is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other options for your visit to the area are Blue River Resort & Hot Springs 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 Llanos de Cortez Waterfall 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. Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge

2. Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

3. Celeste Mountain Lodge

4. Bungalows Paraíso Celeste

5. Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

6. Mei Tai Cacao Lodge

7. Malekus Mountain Lodge

8. Thermomania

9. Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

10. Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste

11. Casitas Tenorio B&B

12. Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets

13. Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

14. Cabinas Cascada Rio Celeste

15. Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

16. Villa El Tucán

17. Jardín entre Montañas

18. Agutipaca B&B

19. Rinconcito Lodge

20. Cabinas El Pilon Rio Celeste

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