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Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

2.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat near Tenorio Volcano National Park, where evenings by the firepit complement days of hiking and authentic Latin American meals

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Posada Río Celeste La Amistad welcomes guests with its garden setting and cozy firepit. The on-site spa offers Swedish massages to soothe muscles after hiking and biking. Refuel with Latin American dishes at Rest La Amistad or enjoy downtime in the arcade/game room.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Garden view
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About the area

Located in Katira, Posada Río Celeste La Amistad is in the mountains and on the boardwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tenorio Volcano National Park and Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge. Rio Celeste Waterfall and Llanos de Cortez Waterfall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Explore all the area has to offer with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Katira travel guide
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Map
1 mile from the entrance to the, Tenorio Volcano Rio Celeste park, Katira, Alajuela, 21304

What's nearby

  • That water color? Totally real! No filter used on it! This waterfall is like something out of a fairy tale!
    Tenorio Volcano National Park
    22 min drive - 7.1 km
  • El Pilon Station
    3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    106 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizzería El Barrigón
    28 min drive
  • Restaurante y Marisquería Poro
    28 min drive
  • Restaurante La Danta
    29 min drive
  • El Sabor Dona Carmen
    30 min drive
  • Blue River Brewery
    20 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 travellers can enjoy hiking/biking trails, horse riding and archery at this lodge. Treat yourself to spa services, such as reflexology, a Thai massage or a facial. 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/games room.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and massage treatment rooms
  • Coffee/tea in reception, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad feature perks, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other amenities include:
  • Select Comfort beds and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and soap
  • 16-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Private gardens, portable fans and daily housekeeping

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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 transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Smoking rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 7 for adults and from 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 10 kg per pet. There's a deposit of USD 10 per stay.

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?

Checkout 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, 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 is 18.1 mi (29.1 km) away.

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Reviews

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, location was hard to find, google gave wrong directions. Great food for dinner and breakfast. Saw lots of frogs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and quiet location. The walk to their entry to Rio Celeste was quick and the hike in super fun, especially the Tarzan swing and the swim in the beautiful blue river. You definitely need a car to get around the area, not much in the way of public transportation. Meals were great and staff was very friendly. Room was perfectly fine.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent nature
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Merijn Privé

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming family manages this place. It is a beautiful place. Definitely will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Lovely people!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Janie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location in the jungle! Simple rooms, charming area. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tunde

Nice stuff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Linh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

TROPICAL

IT WAS SHORT STOP FOR US AND WE HAD FUN IN THE RAIN. THE HOST WAS VERY NICE. THANK YOU.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love ataff, very respectful and attentive to our needs. Love it....
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.