Compare 373 hotels in Cantón Upala with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
3.5 star property
Guayabo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (404)
8.6/10
Excellent
(404)
"This resort was beautiful and I felt so at peace staying there. The grounds were immaculate and soaking in the hot springs was the highlight part of my evening. Highly recommend! "
"This resort was beautiful and I felt so at peace staying there. The grounds were immaculate and soaking in the hot springs was the highlight part of my evening. Highly recommend! "
Tailakesha
"Very nice resort but very remote with limited options for food and activities when it rains. The staff was great and the natural setting wonderful."
"Very nice resort but very remote with limited options for food and activities when it rains. The staff was great and the natural setting wonderful."
"A pristine and beautiful hotel that was beyond words!! "
"A pristine and beautiful hotel that was beyond words!! "
Andrew
"The Lodge was spectacular and the staff friendly, professional, and helpful. Within hours of arrival, they knew our names. The room was large, private, clean and very comfortable with a large deck overlooking the rainforest, a huge bathroom and our own private hot tub. We did many activities through the lodge (hiking, yoga, night walk, bird watching tour) and the guides were excellent. The food was delicious and very fresh. Each dish was beautifully plated and generous. 5 stars!"
"The Lodge was spectacular and the staff friendly, professional, and helpful. Within hours of arrival, they knew our names. The room was large, private, clean and very comfortable with a large deck overlooking the rainforest, a huge bathroom and our own private hot tub. We did many activities through the lodge (hiking, yoga, night walk, bird watching tour) and the guides were excellent. The food was delicious and very fresh. Each dish was beautifully plated and generous. 5 stars!"
"Lovely place to stay with kids! The farm tour is fun, and the breakfast and coffee are fantastic. The staff are wonderful."
"Lovely place to stay with kids! The farm tour is fun, and the breakfast and coffee are fantastic. The staff are wonderful."
Kelly
"Very nice stay in the nature. Host are very kind. Breakfast is good enjoying a beautiful view on the forest with Tucans and other birds. Tucan villa is close to the road (not a main one) so can be a bit noisy in the evening. But we enjoyed our stay!"
"Very nice stay in the nature. Host are very kind. Breakfast is good enjoying a beautiful view on the forest with Tucans and other birds. Tucan villa is close to the road (not a main one) so can be a bit noisy in the evening. But we enjoyed our stay!"
"What a beautiful place and the owners and staff is so kind and makes you feel so welcome. The cabins are very nice, food is delicious and the setting is absolutely gorgeous. I wish my time here could have been longer as there is so much more to explore. I hope to bring my kids here soon."
"What a beautiful place and the owners and staff is so kind and makes you feel so welcome. The cabins are very nice, food is delicious and the setting is absolutely gorgeous. I wish my time here could have been longer as there is so much more to explore. I hope to bring my kids here soon."
"Gorgeous setting. The bathroom was not up to date and there were big gaps at the bottom of the doors. They didn't warn us that the hike was moderate to difficult."
"Gorgeous setting. The bathroom was not up to date and there were big gaps at the bottom of the doors. They didn't warn us that the hike was moderate to difficult."
Brittany
"Had a nice stay in the cabins with my family. If you understand that you’re getting a cabin in the woods, you’ll be fine. We had the family cabin and was Very rustic with 4 beds in a big room. A/C worked fine and there was a mini fridge which we appreciated. Mattresses were like sleeping on boards though so would suggest they change those if possible. Other than that, it was nice and peaceful. Bonus is the hike to the waterfalls are free for guests…a must do!!"
"Had a nice stay in the cabins with my family. If you understand that you’re getting a cabin in the woods, you’ll be fine. We had the family cabin and was Very rustic with 4 beds in a big room. A/C worked fine and there was a mini fridge which we appreciated. Mattresses were like sleeping on boards though so would suggest they change those if possible. Other than that, it was nice and peaceful. Bonus is the hike to the waterfalls are free for guests…a must do!!"
"Excellent views!!!!!
Staff Super friendly ! We will stay again "
"Excellent views!!!!!
Staff Super friendly ! We will stay again "
Oscar
"We loved the view, the owner, and the general setup. However, the A/C didn’t work, which made us open the windows and doors more, which meant there were bugs everywhere. There was also a trick to getting hot water in the shower, which required sacrificing water pressure. We also struggled to get the front door the close and the owner had to show us a trick. Our stay was also majorly impacted by rowdy neighbors and extremely thin walls. My kids thought I had friends in our suite because it was so...
"We loved the view, the owner, and the general setup. However, the A/C didn’t work, which made us open the windows and doors more, which meant there were bugs everywhere. There was also a trick to getting hot water in the shower, which required sacrificing water pressure. We also struggled to get the front door the close and the owner had to show us a trick. Our stay was also majorly impacted by rowdy neighbors and extremely thin walls. My kids thought I had friends in our suite because it was so...
"Great place with a ton of local charm and full amenities for a good price. Close to town but nice and quiet, and the stuff and owner were very friendly and helpful :-)"
"Great place with a ton of local charm and full amenities for a good price. Close to town but nice and quiet, and the stuff and owner were very friendly and helpful :-)"
"The owners and staff were very accommodating and helpful. They have an excellent tour about their cacao production. The property is beautiful and well maintained.
Pablo and Ana have a fantastic setup "
"The owners and staff were very accommodating and helpful. They have an excellent tour about their cacao production. The property is beautiful and well maintained.
Pablo and Ana have a fantastic setup "
"The hosts, Roger and Rosaria were so friendly and welcoming. The lodge is beautiful and has a fantastic pool. The entire lodge is peaceful and a great place to relax."
"The hosts, Roger and Rosaria were so friendly and welcoming. The lodge is beautiful and has a fantastic pool. The entire lodge is peaceful and a great place to relax."
"The property and grounds are amazingly beautiful. This property is set back off the main road and is next to only 1 other unit which makes it private but also very relaxing. The hosts are wonderful people and gave us excellent advice on what to do and where to go and even taught us about the trees and animals. This place is absolutely the best option in this area. "
"The property and grounds are amazingly beautiful. This property is set back off the main road and is next to only 1 other unit which makes it private but also very relaxing. The hosts are wonderful people and gave us excellent advice on what to do and where to go and even taught us about the trees and animals. This place is absolutely the best option in this area. "
daniel
"Greivin & Heylin thought of everything when creating the Yarumo Lodge Rio Celeste Black Chalet! My family of 4, including 12 and 16 year old sons, had a fabulous weeklong stay at the end of June. The location was easy to find, the hosts were hospitable--welcoming us at arrival with a nice treat and overview of the property, including a resource guide for local attractions, dining, and activities. The beds were comfortable and the full kitchen was stocked with all the cooking essentials to...
"Greivin & Heylin thought of everything when creating the Yarumo Lodge Rio Celeste Black Chalet! My family of 4, including 12 and 16 year old sons, had a fabulous weeklong stay at the end of June. The location was easy to find, the hosts were hospitable--welcoming us at arrival with a nice treat and overview of the property, including a resource guide for local attractions, dining, and activities. The beds were comfortable and the full kitchen was stocked with all the cooking essentials to...
"We absolutely loved the place. Family run and super friendly. Beautiful property with lots of wildlife.
Our first time in country and will definitely stay here again!!"
"We absolutely loved the place. Family run and super friendly. Beautiful property with lots of wildlife.
Our first time in country and will definitely stay here again!!"
Robert
"We had an excellent stay in this B&B. The location is amazing in the middle of the nature, very quiet.
The breakfast is great and the recommendation for local tour are very helpful.
In addition it is possible to order diner from the city that will be served in their dining room.
It was extremely convenient."
"We had an excellent stay in this B&B. The location is amazing in the middle of the nature, very quiet.
The breakfast is great and the recommendation for local tour are very helpful.
In addition it is possible to order diner from the city that will be served in their dining room.
It was extremely convenient."
"Simply wonderful!! Great location, beautiful scenery with lots of toucans and other birds on the property. The villas are brand new, very clean and comfortable. The breakfasts were delicious and varied. Nilla and Stéphane were extremely attentive and friendly and had great recommendations for activities in the Bijuagua region. A real gem."
"Simply wonderful!! Great location, beautiful scenery with lots of toucans and other birds on the property. The villas are brand new, very clean and comfortable. The breakfasts were delicious and varied. Nilla and Stéphane were extremely attentive and friendly and had great recommendations for activities in the Bijuagua region. A real gem."
David
"Villa el Tucan is a gem with impeccable service! Bijagua is a cute little village close to Rio Celeste with this new adorable lodge. The owners thought of everything to make your stay comfortable and memorable. The cabins are cozy, clean, airy, and they even have screens on their windows and sliding glass door. Great lil porch to relax and enjoy the view.
They even added a short walking trail to a refreshing river!
They have thought of everything! "
"Villa el Tucan is a gem with impeccable service! Bijagua is a cute little village close to Rio Celeste with this new adorable lodge. The owners thought of everything to make your stay comfortable and memorable. The cabins are cozy, clean, airy, and they even have screens on their windows and sliding glass door. Great lil porch to relax and enjoy the view.
They even added a short walking trail to a refreshing river!
They have thought of everything! "
"The family that owned the place was very helpful and friendly. Food was good and the evening tour of home garden was very enjoyable. We will be going back. "
"The family that owned the place was very helpful and friendly. Food was good and the evening tour of home garden was very enjoyable. We will be going back. "
kim
"Love everything about it. The animals, both wild and domestic can be a little noisy. "
"Love everything about it. The animals, both wild and domestic can be a little noisy. "
"We had a wonderful stay. Lovely owners and beautiful location "
"We had a wonderful stay. Lovely owners and beautiful location "
Anonymous traveler
"This property has a lot of pros. - close to park entrance, very clean, friendly manager, good breakfast, good AC and very cheap. The cons are that the room doors face the highway and the rooms are small. Good base for a night or two."
"This property has a lot of pros. - close to park entrance, very clean, friendly manager, good breakfast, good AC and very cheap. The cons are that the room doors face the highway and the rooms are small. Good base for a night or two."
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"I LOVE this location!! Great for travel with kids. Love the 3 bed room option. I did not see any bugs nor get any mosquito bites while here. I did use repellent daily. Hotel is in a great location for walking!!! So many options to check out near by."
"This place is magical. The people are welcoming and kind. Service is great and the view of our room was astonish. What a great family time we had. Thank you for making my husband birthday so special. Hopefully we will go back in the future. "
"Very convenient with lots of activities to do. Super safe and clean. Also close to national park and La Leona (by car). Included activities are cool. Tubing is the best everdone anywhere! (Not included but worth it)
A bit lack of intimacy as neighbours are very close and you can ear them talk in their room. Food is good but a bit expensive and no other choice around."
"An outstanding hotel
Staff were so friendly and helpful
Room was stylish, large, lived the outdoor shower
2 restaurants food was excellent in both and wines very good
Breakfast was best in Costa Rica - buffet style - lots of choice and delicious
Bar area was fun for a pre dinner cocktail and a fun games room
Pool area was lovely and tranquil with a great hot whirl pool for relaxing in after morning activities
The free afternoon yogo with Jeremy was fantastic and so nice after a day tubing
The trail walks were great for bird spotting and we had a nice swim in the Rio Celeste at the bottom
Definetely recommend this hotel "
"We stayed at this lovely B&B for two nights and had an absolutely wonderful experience. The place was spotless - the bedroom, bathroom, and balcony were all exceptionally clean and well-maintained. The balcony offered a stunning view of Lake Arenal, which made for a peaceful and relaxing stay.
The two hosts were fantastic - warm, welcoming, and attentive to every detail. They made me feel right at home from the moment I arrived. Breakfast each morning was delicious and thoughtfully prepared, a perfect start to the day.
Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area. We would definitely stay here again!"
"The property has amazing little creatures outside at night. The parrot is amazing. It was the only hotel that smelled good my entire trip. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was amazing. "
"Big, clean rooms. Excellent breakfast and dinner menu.
Friendly staff.
It is a 2 minute walk up beach, this beach is quite rustic and a few more minutes to walk to more sandy beach.
My only con was the outdoor grounds could have used a power wash and the pool sitting area was dirty and slimy. "
"We had a wonderful stay at Vida Aventura Ranch. We were the only visitors staying here at the time, which meant we had the pool and jacuzzi to ourselves.
The owner, Jorge, was very kind and we had "
"Eladio’s casita was clean and comfortable. It came with everything we needed. We enjoyed relaxing outside under the fans and by the pool. The best part of our time in Costa Rica was the jungle tour we took with Eladio, who we quickly realized was the unofficial mayor of Guanacaste! We had such a wonderful time with him, and can not thank him enough for sharing his beautiful home and showing us true pura vida! Our trip with Eladio was absolutely the highlight of our adventures in Costa Rica. He drove us around the backside of the volcano to small villages where we met kind and welcoming locals, at delicious food and had a once in a lifetime experience in the jungle. The trek itself was incredible, definitely bring hiking sandals and be fit and prepared for adventure with Eladio. He took us to a blue waterfall and canyoning to several hot waterfall pools, and then a relaxing soak in a warm pool surrounded by dense jungle and not a soul around. It was incredible. We enjoyed meeting Eladio’s friends and family and seeing a true glimpse of a side a Costa Rica most tourists will never see. We hope to return one day in the future with our children. Eladio showed us the true wealth and abundance in Costa Rica is kindness and love. And of course incredibly beautiful scenery."
"An amazing place with a super staff. They can help plan different activities around the area, and are very helpful with any request. We had a great time staying there. Monkeys and a toucan just outside our room, and we went on a jungle hike to see sloths and other creatures just 10 minutes away. They’re very committed to sustainable living and eco tourism. "
Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa
10/10 Excellent
"Activities on site were fantastic. A little bit of walking but needed after eating all the wonderful meals. Very organic with nature all around. Staff was friendly and courteous."
"Anna was great! The room had a gorgeous view. We received breakfast every morning which was delicious. I would definitely recommend for anyone who was peace and quiet during their stay in Costa Rica!"
"Beautiful grounds, Clean,comfortable beds, great food, friendly service. Swimming pool, hot spring pools, and river swimming area were great amenities. We would stay here again and recommend to all. "
"I've stayed at the Hotel Guanacaste for 15 years - the only times i have not is when they haven't had a room available- it's my preferred local. It's not a fancy place, but it suits my needs. It is very close to the bus stations and dining choices
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Private Villa is Paradise with Tropical Gardens & Rain Forest Trail by River
10/10 Excellent
"The Villa was wonderful. The grounds were like a botanical garden. We saw wildlife, howler monkeys, toucans and numerous birds, from the patio! It's location was perfect. The proximity to adventures and local restaurants was ideal. We would definitely stay here again. "
"What a beautiful place and the owners and staff is so kind and makes you feel so welcome. The cabins are very nice, food is delicious and the setting is absolutely gorgeous. I wish my time here could have been longer as there is so much more to explore. I hope to bring my kids here soon."
"This resort was beautiful and I felt so at peace staying there. The grounds were immaculate and soaking in the hot springs was the highlight part of my evening. Highly recommend! "
"My wife and I loved this property. 3 adults and 2 children in our group. If you are okay with simple accommodations with great service and beautiful scenery you have to stay here. Grounds were immaculate when we arrived and we were greeted with 2 Toucans as we headed to our cabin. Tons of hummingbirds flying around.
This place just felt so full of life! The hikes on the property were great. Took my 77yr old dad to the waterfall. He had no issues. We were the only ones there our first day and our family had the place to ourselves. It felt like our personal playground. Dinner and breakfast onsite was great and lots of food. Super fresh! Would highly recommend it if you're looking to be with nature! I will definitely come back!"
"If you enjoy unique places, Destino is a MUST DO! The photos are exactly what you get - no unpleasant surprises. The villa we stayed in for 3 nights has 2 bedrooms, each with an ensuite toilet and sink. Each has access to 2 showers, an indoor and an outdoor. The infinity pool was a fabulous way to cool down and relax after a day of hiking. The kitchen was fully equipped for four people with full sized fridge, gas oven and stove, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, small drip coffee machine, stove top expresso maker, and a ricemaker. There's air conditioning that we used only at night for sleeping. Dining is el fresco with wonderful views from the deck. Orlando was an excellent communicator and was super helpful and accommodating.
The location is a little off the beaten path, but honestly, that's definitely part of the charm! The dirt road is steep in places, but absolutely no issues in our rented rear wheel drive Toyota Rush. The landscape is fun to explore, with plenty of kilometers to walk. There is a view of the Rio Blanco and a path/steps down to it for those who are able.
You don't want to miss a stay at Destino! "
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