Upala Travel Guide

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Hideaway Rio Celeste

Hideaway Rio Celeste

5 out of 5
700 meter west of national park Tenorio Katira Alajuela
The price is £286 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
£286
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Katira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (649 reviews)
"Phenomenal place and staff"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Hideaway Rio Celeste
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

3.5 out of 5
600 m West of la Puente and Rio Azul Guayabo Alajuela
The price is £105 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
£105
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Guayabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (477 reviews)
"I loved the staff they were very friendly and kind rooms clean breakfast ok the don’t flush toilet paper was the only thing I didn’t like"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

3 out of 5
Arenal, ruta 142 Santa Rosa Guanacaste
The price is £80 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
£80
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Santa Rosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (242 reviews)
"Hotel is so cool and fun! The food was incredible and the host is beyond all expectations. So many nice touches to the place to make your stay unique and memorable. From food, to drinks, to farm animals, to games, to lounge areas to kick it."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

2 out of 5
La Fortuna de Bagaces Fortuna Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Las Hornillas Hot Springs and Thermomania ...
9/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
"This place was more than amazing for us , the owner accommodated our 1 year old in everything we did , he was very kid friendly and made sure we did not want for nothing. Would 100 percent recommend this place specially for a family stay ! We will be booking again forsure"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring
Bungalows Paraíso Celeste

Bungalows Paraíso Celeste

3 out of 5
3 km al sureste Bijagua Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this cabin in Bijagua. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tenorio Volcano National Park and Tapir Valley Nature Reserve ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"Une vue superbe, dans un coin calme. La chambre est grande avec une superbe terrasse. C’est calme et bien équipé, avec un accueil très attentionné"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

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

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

Nuevo Arenal/Tilaran
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Arenal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
10/10 Exceptional! (314 reviews)
"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. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Simply the best, incredible views, pool, breakfast and a friend in the area!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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