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Amenities
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Rest La Amistad, a restaurant which specializes in Latin American cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.
Location
When you stay at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad in Katira, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade and 18 mi (28.9 km) from Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge. This family-friendly lodge is within the vicinity of Rio Celeste Waterfall and Tenorio Volcano National Park.
What's nearby
El Pilon Station(1 miles)
Tenorio Volcano National Park(1.5 miles)
Rio Celeste Waterfall(1.9 miles)
Peace Tree(3.2 miles)
Tapir Valley Nature Reserve(3.2 miles)
Frog's Paradise(8.4 miles)
Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park(8.7 miles)
Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge(18 miles)
Venado Caves(18.8 miles)
Upala Central Park(19.6 miles)
Las Hornillas Hot Springs(25.6 miles)
Yoko Hot Springs(25.8 miles)
Thermomania Track(25.8 miles)
Canas Park(32.3 miles)
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)(45.8 miles)
Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)(60.7 miles)
Free Wi-Fi
Laundry service
Garden
Playground
Ecotours on Site
Picnic Area/Tables
El Pilon Station (1 miles)
Tenorio Volcano National Park (1.5 miles)
Rio Celeste Waterfall (1.9 miles)
Peace Tree (3.2 miles)
Tapir Valley Nature Reserve (3.2 miles)
Frog's Paradise (8.4 miles)
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Room details
Sleeps 4
140 ft²
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At Posada Río Celeste La Amistad, travelers describe a friendly, family-run stay in a jungle setting near Rio Celeste and Tenorio trails, with simple clean rooms, beautiful gardens teeming with wildlife, and an on-site restaurant many found authentic and delicious.
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What guests think
At Posada Río Celeste La Amistad, travelers describe a friendly, family-run stay in a jungle setting near Rio Celeste and Tenorio trails, with simple clean rooms, beautiful gardens teeming with wildlife, and an on-site restaurant many found authentic and delicious.
Guests highlight private trails to the river with swimming spots and a fun Tarzan swing. Rooms are basic and functional rather than luxurious, aligning with the rustic setting. Access roads can be rough and public transport scarce, so driving and arriving before dark help. Overall, it suits travelers seeking nature, simplicity, and a genuinely local welcome.
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Facilities
Private trails lead to Rio Celeste for swimming, plus a Tarzan swing; gardens and a resident parrot add to the nature-focused feel. Facilities are rustic and centered on the outdoors.
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Oct 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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Oct 5, 2022
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Jan 21, 2025
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Nicholas
Dec 25, 2025
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Mar 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
aaron
Jul 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jana
Jan 8, 2023
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Stayed 19,360 nights
Deborah
Feb 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently describe the property as very clean, with tidy rooms and common areas. A single review mentioned a sticky floor.
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Apr 15, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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Feb 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Birgit
Apr 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Maria
Feb 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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Dec 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Alejandro
Dec 12, 2021
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Stayed 1 night
Randolf
Feb 26, 2025
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Rooms
Rooms are simple and functional; several are spacious or include a fan and fridge, with comfortable bedding reported. Suits travelers who do not need luxury finishes.
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Mar 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Oct 5, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Christopher
Jan 21, 2025
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Tatiana
May 9, 2024
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Service
Family-run hospitality is widely praised, with warm, attentive help and useful local tips. Staff are consistently kind and accommodating.
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Irene
Jan 27, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
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Feb 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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Jan 21, 2025
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Dec 12, 2021
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Stayed 1 night
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Mar 9, 2024
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Feb 11, 2024
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Location
Excellent base for Rio Celeste and Tenorio hikes in a quiet jungle setting. Roads can be rough and public transport limited, so a car and daytime arrival are recommended.
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Feb 4, 2024
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Dining
The on-site restaurant and breakfast earn strong praise for authentic, tasty, well priced meals. Many guests chose to dine there repeatedly for convenience.
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Jan 27, 2022
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Feb 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Christopher
Jan 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nicholas
Dec 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Dec 12, 2021
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Stayed 1 night
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Jan 25, 2025
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Jul 12, 2025
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Julia
Nov 6, 2024
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Laurel
Jul 20, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
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Apr 29, 2026
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Free self-parking is available on-site, and it is uncovered. No reservation is required.
A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 8 for children.
Pets are allowed in smoking rooms only, with a maximum pet deposit of USD 10 per stay. Service animals are exempt from this policy.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but should be arranged in advance.
Yes, roundtrip airport shuttle services are available for a surcharge. Guests should arrange the transfer in advance.
The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including a wheelchair-accessible parking area and a wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant. Step-free entrances are also available.
The lodge is located 1 mile from the entrance to Tenorio Volcano Rio Celeste park and is within proximity to several attractions, including El Pilon Station (1.0 mi), Tenorio Volcano National Park (1.5 mi), and Rio Celeste Waterfall (1.9 mi).
One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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