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Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

2.0 star property
Mountain lodge with restaurant, near Rio Celeste Waterfall

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Near Tenorio Volcano National Park, Posada Río Celeste La Amistad offers a warm retreat with a firepit and garden. Unwind in the spa with treatments like Swedish massages or indulge in Latin American cuisine at Rest La Amistad restaurant. With hiking/biking trails nearby, an arcade/game room on site, and helpful staff according to guest reviews.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Patio

Room options

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

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Portable fan
  • 13 sq m
  • 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 - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 22 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 81 min drive
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 96 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzería El Barrigón - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante y Marisquería Poro - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪El Sabor Dona Carmen - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Tapirus Paradise - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Blue River Brewery - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

When visiting Katira, Posada Río Celeste La Amistad is a great choice to consider. You can indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or reflexology, and grab a bite to eat at Rest La Amistad, which serves Latin American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs only, 1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)
    • Smoking rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground

What to do

  • Archery
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Built in 2006
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Mosquito nets
  • Arcade/game room
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Firepit

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 16-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Portable fan
  • Minibar

Sleep well

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

What to enjoy

  • Patio
  • Yard

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Dining table

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

Dining

Rest La Amistad - This family restaurant specializes in Latin American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pets

  • Pet deposit: USD 10 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does Posada Río Celeste La Amistad offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Posada Río Celeste La Amistad does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?

Yes, dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. A deposit of USD 10 per stay is required.

Is parking offered on site at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, archery, and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like spa services, an arcade, and a picnic area. Posada Río Celeste La Amistad also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?

Yes, Rest La Amistad offers Latin American cuisine.

Does Posada Río Celeste La Amistad have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio and a yard.

What's the area around Posada Río Celeste La Amistad like?

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad is located on the boardwalk/promenade, a short 19-minute walk from El Pilon Station.

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Reviews

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
National parks
River
Walking
Food
Restaurant
Bed

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and spacious. The property is amazing with nature trails right outside your cabin and a beautiful garden with a talking parrot. The hotel/restaurant also has a few chickens and a turkey. The food at the restaurant was so authentic and some of the best food we ate in Costa Rica. I definitely recommend the tilapia. We ate at the restaurant for 3 of the 4 meals that we had when we were in the area because of how good and convenient it was. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an inexpensive and authentic place to stay.
Nicholas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent nature
sara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
aaron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful, welcoming staff. Easy hike to their private Rio Celeste swimming hole and easy drive to volcano hike. All in all, a wonderful stay.
Deborah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place

Nice place for an overnight stay.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The garden was beautiful. The room was simple, clean and totally adequate. Nice to have the restaurant right away.
Jan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super clean great breakfast
Lorely, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Jodie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Birgit, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place. Lovely people!
Ron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stuff
Tunde, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Amazing location in the jungle! Simple rooms, charming area. Loved it!
Janie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!!!
Stephen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

TROPICAL

IT WAS SHORT STOP FOR US AND WE HAD FUN IN THE RAIN. THE HOST WAS VERY NICE. THANK YOU.
Linh, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love ataff, very respectful and attentive to our needs. Love it....
Enrique, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Merijn Privé, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sara, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Shea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Julia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay, meals, and location

The property is beautiful and we saw birds from our porch. The room is comfortable. It has a relatively big bar fridge. Gerardina is very friendly and helpful and her sister too. They handle the front desk and serve meals. It's a family business. The restaurant has very good food at reasonable prices. It is open on the sides, so you can see the flowers and plants surrounding it. Also, you can see hummingbirds and other birds. The location is excellent, very close to the national park. As for swimming, I went in Rio Celeste - Danta Free River Pool. It is fairly shallow, but a good place to cool off. Just park near the bridge. We also took the Sendero Las Sorpresas and swam there. The swimming area is protected from the current and it's gorgeous. However, the trail to get there has a lot of steps and it is slippery in places, so wear hiking boots.
In the restaurant
Rio Celeste and Rio Buenavista merge in the national park.
In the Tenorio national park.
Blue water in the distance
Christopher, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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!
Tatiana, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Exatamente como está no site

Algumas opções de comida muito boa, é uma pousada mais rústica
sibele, 1-night trip