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Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery

Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery

3 out of 5
Arenal, ruta 142, 8 Km de Tilarán camino hacia Nuevo, Santa Rosa, Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$187 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$187
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Located in Santa Rosa, Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery is in the mountains, a 3-minute drive from Lake Arenal and 9 minutes from FlyZone Wakeboard School.
Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery
Hideaway Rio Celeste

Hideaway Rio Celeste

4 out of 5
700 meter west of national park Tenorio, La Paz de Rio Celeste, Katira, Alajuela
The price is AU$1,117 per night from 31 Dec to 1 Jan
AU$1,117
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2025
With a stay at Hideaway Rio Celeste in Katira, you'll be 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Rio Celeste Waterfall and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Tenorio Volcano National Park.
Hideaway Rio Celeste
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

3.5 out of 5
600 m West of la Puente and Rio Azul, Dos Rios, Upala, Guayabo, Alajuela
The price is AU$416 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$416
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
When you stay at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs in Guayabo, you'll be on a river and 29.1 mi (46.8 km) from Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park.
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs
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Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.

Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.

Nuevo Arenal/Tilaran
Located in Arenal, this villa is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Arenal and FlyZone Wakeboard School.
Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.
Vida Aventura Ranch

Vida Aventura Ranch

3 out of 5
San Jorge de Bagaces, Mogote de Bagaces, Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$213 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
AU$213
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
With a stay at Vida Aventura Ranch in Mogote de Bagaces, you'll be 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Santa María Ranger Station and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Rio Negro Hot ...
Vida Aventura Ranch
Celeste Mountain Lodge

Celeste Mountain Lodge

3 out of 5
4km on new road to Volcan Tenorio, Bijagua, Alajuela
The price is AU$256 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$256
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
With a stay at Celeste Mountain Lodge in Bijagua, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Tenorio Volcano National Park.
Celeste Mountain Lodge
Rinconcito Lodge

Rinconcito Lodge

3 out of 5
Rincón de la Vieja, San Jorge de Mogote, Bagaces, Mogote de Bagaces, Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$217 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$217
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
With a stay at Rinconcito Lodge in Mogote de Bagaces, you'll be 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park and 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from Miravalles ...
Rinconcito Lodge
Private Villa is Paradise with Tropical Gardens & Rain Forest Trail by River

Private Villa is Paradise with Tropical Gardens & Rain Forest Trail by River

Nuevo Arenal
Located in Arenal, this vacation home is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Arenal and FlyZone Wakeboard School.
Private Villa is Paradise with Tropical Gardens & Rain Forest Trail by River
Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

2 out of 5
1 mile from the entrance to the, Tenorio Volcano Rio Celeste park, Katira, Alajuela
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$99 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$99
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
With a stay at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad in Katira, you'll be 1 mi (1.7 km) from Rio Celeste Waterfall and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Tenorio Volcano National ...
Posada Río Celeste La Amistad
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Hotels in Upala

If you're searching for a hotel in Upala, you can choose from 14 fab accommodation options within a 30-kilometre radius of its centre.

Swap tips and compare plans with fellow Upala travellers at Celeste Mountain Lodge and Hotel Rio Celeste Hideaway, two hotels that are close by.

If you're still looking for accommodation and none look up to the job, you could try the Blue River Resort & Hot Springs or the La Anita Rainforest Ranch. The first is 30 kilometres away, while the second is 20 kilometres away. Otherwise, you could travel 30 kilometres away from central Upala to the Rinconcito Lodge.

Attractions and Hotels Near Upala

But don't just limit your travels to Upala. Take an extra day or two to explore some of the awesome sights and activities that the wider Northern Plains region offers. Don't even think of heading home without checking out some of the region's gorgeous forests, lakes, active volcanos and caves. Traditional villages, craft workshops and open-air markets are also worth a look around. Those with a serious appetite for adventure can also go hiking here.

Bijagua is another place where you can lay back and acquaint yourself with the room service menu. Located 16 kilometres south of Upala, it's where you'll discover the Rio Celeste Waterfall and Llanos de Cortez Waterfall. Bijagua hotels are the Casitas Tenorio B&B and Hotel Los Volcanes Río Celeste. Or, you could stay in Liberia, 50 kilometres to the southwest of Upala, where you'll find the Las Espuelas Hotel and Best Western El Sitio Hotel & Casino. Whether you're just passing through or staying in Liberia, set aside some time to check out the Africa Mia and La Agonía.

La Fortuna can be found 65 kilometres from Upala and has a population of 3,000. When you're here, you'd be nuts if you didn't visit Arenal Adventure World, La Fortuna Waterfall and Ecoglide Arenal Park. If you've got time to spare, continue on and check out the vibe at Termales Los Laureles and Ecotermales Fortuna. There are a range of great hotels available for your stay in La Fortuna. We recommend checking out the amenities at the Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa and Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa.

Rid yourself of the jet lag with a steaming hot shower at the Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport. It's within an easy commute of Daniel Oduber International Airport (60 kilometres from central Upala), so you'll be feeling back to normal in no time!

Upala hotels essential information

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Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery, Hideaway Rio Celeste, Blue River Resort & Hot Springs, Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area., Vida Aventura Ranch, Celeste Mountain Lodge, Rinconcito Lodge, Private Villa is Paradise with Tropical Gardens & Rain Forest Trail by River, Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

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