Title: Upala Travel Guide: Best of Upala, Alajuela Province Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Upala](https://expedia.co.uk/Upala-Hotels.d6338240.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Upala](https://expedia.co.uk/Upala-Holiday-Rentals.d6338240.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Upala Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Upala.d6338240.Car-Hire-Guide)[Upala Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Upala.d6338240.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Upala Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Upala Things to do - Top hotels in Upala - Top Holiday Rentals in Upala ![Blue River Resort & Hot Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3970000/3969400/3969358/2b902780_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blue River Resort & Hot Springs 600 m West of la Puente and Rio Azul, Dos Rios, Upala, Guayabo, Alajuela £93 9 Nov - 10 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Guayabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (411 reviews) The food was delicious and every place we went was clean and beautiful Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F11%2F2025&endDate=10%2F11%2F2025&selected=3969358&PinnedHotelID=3969358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338240) ![Hideaway Rio Celeste](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3860000/3858600/3858533/7bd2ce79_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hideaway Rio Celeste 700 meter west of national park Tenorio, La Paz de Rio Celeste, Katira, Alajuela £220 14 Nov - 15 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (593 reviews) Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly suggested. Look forward to our next visit. Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F11%2F2025&endDate=15%2F11%2F2025&selected=3858533&PinnedHotelID=3858533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338240) ![Rinconcito Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5330000/5326800/5326763/d75f9e55_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rinconcito Lodge Rincón de la Vieja, San Jorge de Mogote, Bagaces, Mogote de Bagaces, Guanacaste Stay at this 3-star lodge in Mogote de Bagaces. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (343 reviews) Friendly and helpful staff Great expert guide on site for all your excursions/information needs Lots to explore in the National Park Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F11%2F2025&endDate=23%2F11%2F2025&selected=5326763&PinnedHotelID=5326763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338240) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F11%2F2025&endDate=23%2F11%2F2025&selected=5326763&PinnedHotelID=5326763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338240) [See all 263 properties in Upala](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F11%2F2025&endDate=10%2F11%2F2025®ionId=6338240) 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. ![Rio Celeste Birds Garden apartment with A/C perfect for Family and couples](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114590000/114589200/114589173/68460bbf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rio Celeste Birds Garden apartment with A/C perfect for Family and couples Upala, Provincia de Alajuela Stay at this apartment in Upala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Peace Tree and El Pilon Station are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Cute, clean, quiet! Very cute and comfortable house, in a very quiet, rural area, about 20-25 minutes from the Rio Celeste Waterfall Park entrance. Carol was absolutely amazing with communication, was very responsive and gave great restaurants and attractions suggestions. We enjoyed our stay! Reviewed on 28 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Upala-Hotels-Cozy-Apt-Next-To-Famous-River-Rio-Celeste-Perfect-For-Familycouple-Adventure.h114589173.Hotel-Information) ![Destino Hotel & Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101731800/101731789/a690452e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Destino Hotel & Hot Spring La Fortuna de Bagaces, 6, Fortuna, Provincia de Guanacaste Stay at this villa in Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Las Hornillas Hot Springs and Thermomania Track are ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews) Very nice room with a private hotspring. Rocco was super accomodating. Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fortuna-Hotels-Destino-Hotel-Hot-Spring.h101731789.Hotel-Information) ![Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32068100/32068027/443fe530_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area. Nuevo Arenal/Tilaran Stay at this family-friendly villa in Arenal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and private pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 10/10 Exceptional! (216 reviews) Do yourself a favor, stop looking and just book this rental. The house was wonderful, the breakfast was delicious every morning, and Patrick was great helping out with our itinerary. We didn’t have much planned just a few things we really wanted to see. I'm glad we waited until we got there to book. ... Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arenal-Hotels-Simply-The-Best.h32068027.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Upala](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6338240&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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