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Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Bijagua hotel

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Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, Mountain View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Point of interest
Balcony
Front of property
Point of interest

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
300 Noroeste de la Iglesia Bíblica, Bijagua, Alajuela, 21304
  • Llanos de Cortez Waterfall
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Miravalles Volcano
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)

Room options

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Garden View

Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Balcony, Mountain View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Family Room, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, Mountain View

Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, Mountain View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Mountain View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, Terrace, Garden View

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Comfort Twin Room, Terrace, Garden View

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Triple Room, Terrace, Garden View

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Comfort Triple Room, Terrace, Garden View

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Bijagua

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Tenorio Volcano National Park and 9 miles (15 km) of Rio Celeste Waterfall. Miravalles Volcano and Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Llanos de Cortez Waterfall - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 20 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Rio Celeste Waterfall - 34 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Miravalles Volcano - 57 min drive - 23.0 miles
  • Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park - 108 min drive - 51.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Rest. La Choza Del Maiz - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Sabor Dona Carmen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante y Marisquería Poro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Casona - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pizzería El Barrigón - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

Enjoy the free parking at this Bijagua hotel
As a guest of Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Bijagua hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste offers 6 accommodations with air conditioning. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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May 21 - May 22
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Ecotours

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.0

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Cacao Rio Celeste Bijagua, Upala
Cacao Rio Celeste Bijagua, Upala
Cacao Rio Celeste
Hotel Cacao Rio Celeste Bijagua
Cacao Rio Celeste Bijagua
Hotel Cacao Rio Celeste
Kakao & Rio Celeste Bijagua
Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste Hotel
Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste Bijagua
Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste Hotel Bijagua

Frequently asked questions

Does Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste.

How much does it cost to stay at Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste?

As of May 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste on May 30, 2025 start from $48.8, 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.

Does Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste offer free breakfast?

Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste have a pool?

Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste does not have a pool.

Does Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste to downtown Bijagua?

Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste is 4.1 mi away from Bijagua.

Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host is wonderful and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

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

8/10 Good

Timothy, Ray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
There was a musty smell in the room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Ray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ginette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La gentillesse du personnel est un bon souvenir. Johnny nos a aussi fait un petit tour explicatif des grenouilles sur le site. La cuisine extérieure et ses déjeuners sont très bons.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful and friendly. Room and property was spotless but Kitchen area could have been a little cleaner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

KVB

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful, spacious & clean - all staff friendly and accomodating - BEST breakfast by far!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience with Juan and Lilly. The kids loved it, its a very different experience than what we are used to. Juan took great care of us when we arrived, and Lilly greeted us every morning with a smile and a great breakfast. She even showed the kids how they make sugar and honey. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

RC, Seattle, WA

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

Clean hotel in heart of Bijagua

The hotel is in middle of Bijagua, right off the main highway 6 and close to Tenorio National Park. Our GPS misdirected us so in the daytime, we could see the hotel is only 1 block off the highway. We arrived late, but the manager was kindly waiting for us. He directed us to an excellent local eatery for typical local cuisine and the next morning went out of his way to give us local tips on Tenorio and alternative trips in case Tenorio was closed. (Arenal is ~2.5 hours away, Miravelles 1.5 hours, and a local waterfall "Cortez" is ~1 hour away). The room is not fancy but very clean and comfortable for our purposes. (We stayed 1 night.) We brought our own supplies for breakfast and could use their kitchen facilities in the AM. I would not hesitate to stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le petit-déjeuner maison sous la pergola devant les toucans et autres oiseaux La chasse aux grenouilles devant l’hôtel avec la responsable des lieux L’accueil très chaleureux
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

France

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Les gens sont vraiment gentils, le soir j' ai pu utiliser les installations de cuisine pour me faire un petit lunch,avec mes enfants,le lendemain nous avons eu un beau déjeuner avec des toucan et autres variétés d'oiseaux, c'est vraiment une place charmante avec un cachet typique de la place et de belles fleurs Il y a pas de frigo dans les chambres,mais eau chaude et air climatisé.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Personnel accueillant, bon emplacement.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nous étions seulement de passage et nous avons apprécié cet hôtel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Emmerich, Ravensburg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Romm was spacious and quiet. Good location for a trip to the rio celeste.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel adorable, toujours à notre écoute, afin de nous faciliter notre séjour
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

elly

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

Heerlijke plek met gastvrije ontvangst

Hartelijke ontvangst door de eigenares en Liliy die voor ons een heerlik sapje serveerde en en rondleiding gaf in hun mooie bloementuin waar de kolibris te zien zijn. Ook een grote eekhoorn kwam de bananen controleren. De plek is en echte aanrader.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vraiment beaucoup d’oiseaux visibles du blacon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness

Limite

Paiement comptant exigé!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Sandrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Comme à la maison

Super petit hôtel familial ou les propriétaires sont adorables y compris le petit garçon de 6 ans qui spontanément vient aider ma maman âgée pour descendre les escaliers Petit déjeuner cuisine devant vous c'était parfait