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Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

2.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade lodge with spa services and a restaurant

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Ecotours
Children's play area - indoor
16-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Archery
Children's activities

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
The current price is NT$1,567
NT$1,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Standard Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 3.93 Ping (13 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
1 mile from the entrance to the, Tenorio Volcano Rio Celeste park, Katira, Alajuela, 21304

What's nearby

  • El Pilon Station - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Rio Celeste Waterfall - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Tapir Valley Nature Reserve - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 17 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Miravalles Volcano - 80 min drive - 42.8 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Sabor Dona Carmen - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante y Marisquería Poro - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Kantala - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizzería El Barrigón - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪La Jarra - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

Family-friendly lodge near Rio Celeste Waterfall
Located close to Tenorio Volcano National Park, Posada Río Celeste La Amistad provides a free daily manager's reception, a firepit, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking, horseback riding, and archery at this lodge. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, reflexology, or a body scrub. The on-site Latin American cuisine family restaurant, Rest La Amistad, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/game room.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and barbecue grills
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, massage treatment rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad offer perks such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Select Comfort beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and soap
  • 16-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Private yards, portable fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Rest La Amistad

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Built in 2006
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 16-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Smoking rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Pet deposit: USD 10 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Posada Río Celeste Hotel
Posada Río Hotel
Posada Río Celeste
Posada Río
Posada Río Celeste Amistad Lodge Bijagua
Posada Río Celeste Amistad Lodge
Posada Río Celeste Amistad Bijagua
Posada Río Celeste Hotel Spa
Posada Celeste Amistad Katira
Posada Río Celeste La Amistad Lodge
Posada Río Celeste La Amistad Katira
Posada Río Celeste La Amistad Lodge Katira

Frequently asked questions

Is Posada Río Celeste La Amistad pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 10 per stay.

How much does it cost to stay at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?

As of 2025/3/16, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad on 2025/3/29 start from NT$1,567, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Posada Río Celeste La Amistad provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Posada Río Celeste La Amistad located?

Located on the boardwalk/promenade, this family-friendly lodge is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Rio Celeste Waterfall and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Tenorio Volcano National Park. Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge and Miravalles Volcano are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Posada Río Celeste La Amistad Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan

The garden was beautiful. The room was simple, clean and totally adequate. Nice to have the restaurant right away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Wonderful, welcoming staff. Easy hike to their private Rio Celeste swimming hole and easy drive to volcano hike. All in all, a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

The owners are wonderful and very helpful. The rooms are nothing fancy, but exactly what we expected. The food was delicious and very reasonable! And I loved the talking bird. Great place to stay for cheap and had what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tunde

Nice stuff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Birgit

Room was clean and had everything we needed for our stay (1 night). Staff was super friendly and the food at the restaurant was excellent! Very peaceful and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Nice place
Nice place for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Lovely place. Lovely people!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorely

Super clean great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Janie

Amazing location in the jungle! Simple rooms, charming area. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Pasado Rio Celeste el Amistad was great value. It’s clean. Conveniently located to Volcán Tenorio park and many great restaurants. Staff was super friendly. Restaurant was good. If you are looking for a basic but reasonably priced value, this is the place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Love ataff, very respectful and attentive to our needs. Love it....
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merijn Privé

Frog heaven
The most friendly crew ever! Friendly upon arrival, during frog search in the evening, … We have done a couple of expensive night tours but did not by far find as many beautiful frogs as in their garden.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

You can't get any closer to the hike for Rio Celeste and it is so much better tonight hike first thing in the morning before it gets too crowded and the animals are all still out! This place was so charming and simple. The staff are beyond hospitable and it feels like you are a guest of a family. The restaurant on site is very good and open until 8pm. We loved this stay and are so glad we booked it. The single beds creak a bit but we slept well anyway Breakfast was really good and the sausage was delicious!!! If you want an authentic experience, to see red eyed tree frogs at night and are open to off the beaten path this place was an incredible find at a great value. There is also a shop and another restaurant on the same little road, along with mountain bike rentals. Side note... If you get offered a guide to the waterfall it will be worth every penny! We did this upon arrival and are so glad we did
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Very kind staff, eager to please. You’ll want to be sure you’ve done all you want to do for the day before arriving- roads in and out are a bit difficult but very drivable. Arrive before 2 to enjoy the paths on property, or come in at sunset to rest and dine on site. Would not recommend navigating here after dark.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Great location, great price, great amenities.
Very happy with my stay. Room was clean and bed was comfy. No AC but 2 oscillating fans in room to keep cool. Restaurant great food. Had breakfast at 7:30AM and then walked to Tenorio National Park and hiked until 10:30AM. On my walk back to hotel, stopped by the private trail that leads to a spot in Rio Celeste that you can swim in. I was a little late getting back for check out, but the lady owner told me not to worry about it. Super friendly staff and just a great stay overall.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jana

Although accommodations are very basic, this was our favorite stay in Costa Rica b/c the grounds are soooo beautiful. The private hiking path down to the river, with the giant swing, was awesome, especially because Tenorio Natl Park is quite busy—nice to have a solitary hike. Don’t expect to sleep in in silence, as the open-air kitchen gets busy early. Staff speaks very little English (not a problem for us) but are very friendly and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Shea

This place has a cool parrot
The staff here was friendly and responsive. The room was a good size, it had a fridge, nice bed, and the fan was well placed. They have a really funny parrot here. It is very cute and can make all sorts of sounds. Best of all they have access to the river. It’s a bit of a walk, which was great for us because we ended the day at the National park at around 2 and wanted something else to do. It’s a really great hike with a Fun swing and swimming. We also saw lots of animals walking around the hotel property at night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Tatiana

You get what you paid for. We stayed only one night and it was okay. I selected this properties based on the good reviews. After visiting however, I concluded that the only outstanding hotel in the area was Hideaway Rio Celeste but it was 10 times more expensive than Posada and similar B&Bs. At Posada's cabin you feel a little more comfortable that you would be in a tent, but you have inside bathroom, a shower (cold water only), and a fan, no AC. The owners are really nice people, and a traditional CR breakfast was decent. The real gem on the property was a talking parrot. He made my day (or rather the very early morning :) Good location - very close to the the river and with the private access for additional $5 p/p. We didn't use the private access with a pool supposedly 3 meters deep because it was closing at 4pm when we basically arrived, so we just went to the free part of the river by the bridge and it was good enough to chill out and experience unique Rio Celeste. It is also close to the park if you plan to hike. Safe travels!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiago

Le personnel est charmant et Geraldina nous a bien aidé et suggéré des visites. Nous avons vu des grenouilles sur place et pu voir des parresseux grâce à son conseil
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Un buen lugar para relajarse , cerca de volcán Tenorio
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chun Ho

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merlin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Welcoming family manages this place. It is a beautiful place. Definitely will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024