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Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

2.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Latin American cuisine
Standard Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Latin American cuisine
Premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$84
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar

Explore the area

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1 mile from the entrance to the, Tenorio Volcano Rio Celeste park, Katira, Alajuela, 21304
  • Place, Rio Celeste Waterfall
  • Place, El Pilon Station
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tenorio Volcano National Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Katira

A family-friendly stay in Katira awaits you at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad. You'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Rio Celeste Waterfall and 6.8 km (4.2 mi) from Tenorio Volcano National Park. Highlights at this lodge include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and patios. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and reflexology. The family restaurant, Rest La Amistad, serves Latin American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy access to ecotours, horse riding/hire and hiking/biking trails. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights in the region of this Katira lodge include Llanos de Cortez Waterfall and Miravalles Volcano.
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What's nearby

  • El Pilon Station - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 22 min drive - 7.1 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
  • ‪El Sabor Dona Carmen - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Danta - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Tapirus Paradise - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Posada Río Celeste La Amistad. Self parking is free.

This Katira lodge is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2006
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Posada Río Celeste La Amistad offers 8 accommodations with minibars and portable fans. Rooms open to patios. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 16-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site 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.

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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

  • 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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Smoking rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in smoking rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your 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

What is the cancellation policy at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad on 28 Mar 2026 start from NZ$84, including 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.

Is parking available at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?

Yep, Posada Río Celeste La Amistad has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as prenatal massages.

Is Posada Río Celeste La Amistad family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, an arcade and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Posada Río Celeste La Amistad is a hit with families.

Does Posada Río Celeste La Amistad serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad's onsite restaurant that serves Latin American cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is beautiful, and off of the main road, so there isn’t any road traffic sound… unlike some nearby lodges that cost more. The staff is friendly, and they did my laundry on the same day, without an extra charge… The food is good and different from surrounding lodges in the fact that they also have Italian food, in addition to the wonderful Costa Rican fare. Abundant, luxuriously, foliated, gardens, full of flowers and birds… repeat with birdfeeders attracting some for close observation or photography. Common local birds are present, but due to the distance between the hotel and primary reinforced cover the Hills and nearby national park, there won’t be too many unusual varieties… but two species of toucans are abundant and vocal in the morning.… While frogs annunciate at night. There is private parking, and road leading to the hotel is not paved… But it’s also easily reversed by any type of car. Bearings were clean and cozy, and the shower is the electric type… So remember not to turn the water volume up too much or you won’t feel the warmth of the heating element…. But if you turn the water volume down, it will still be at a comfortable level, with hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

Travelled with partner
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

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

sara

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

Deborah

Travelled with family
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

Jodie

Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Linh

Travelled with group
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

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Chun Ho

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family
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

Tunde

Travelled with group
Nice stuff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merlin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tatiana, Los Angeles

Travelled with family
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

Birgit

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Lovely people!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
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

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Janie

Travelled with partner
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

Enrique, Somerville

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
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

Gloria

Travelled with family
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