300 Noroeste de la Iglesia Bíblica, Bijagua, Alajuela, 21304
What's nearby
Llanos de Cortez Waterfall - 1 min drive
Tenorio Volcano National Park - 20 min drive
Rio Celeste Waterfall - 34 min drive
Miravalles Volcano - 57 min drive
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park - 108 min drive
Getting around
Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 31.1 miles/50 km
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 84.5 miles/136 km
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 79.3 miles/127.6 km
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
Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste is a great choice for a stay in Bijagua. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free perks include self parking and local cuisine breakfast daily between 7 AM and 9:00 AM. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay free
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7 AM–9:00 AM
Barbecue grills
Shared microwave
What to do
Ecotours
Bicycle tour information
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Facilities
1 building/tower
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Communal living room
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Dryer
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Yard
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Shower only
Soap
Towels
Stay connected
WiFi
Food and drink
Children's dinnerware
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 50.0
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste?
Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Does Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a yard.
Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
27 Apr 2024
The host is wonderful and accommodating
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Mar 2024
Brent
Brent, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Feb 2024
There was a musty smell in the room
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Jul 2022
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.
Ginette
Ginette, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Nov 2019
Staff was super helpful and friendly. Room and property was spotless but Kitchen area could have been a little cleaner.
Verified traveller
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jun 2019
Property was beautiful, spacious & clean - all staff friendly and accomodating - BEST breakfast by far!
KVB
KVB, 2-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Mar 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Mar 2019
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.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 Feb 2018
Ok close to the park.
Couldn't use a credit card. Their machine wasn't working and wouldn't be fixed by the next day. Charge was $80, beyond my general cash. Had to hit the local ATM. Price seemed high. No breakfast. Room was musty smelling.
Staff seemed okay.
We had trouble finding it in town. Missed the small sign on the main road.
Bathroom nice but hot water was only warm.
Floor tile nice but decor austere.
Surprising to find AC unit in the room. TV but didn't use it. Supposedly a community kitchen. I don't know if there is coffee there our if we are on our own.
steven
steven, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2017
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.
RC
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Feb 2024
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.
France
France, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
7 Feb 2024
Personnel accueillant, bon emplacement.
Louise
Louise, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Apr 2023
Nous étions seulement de passage et nous avons apprécié cet hôtel!
Helena
Helena, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Feb 2020
Romm was spacious and quiet. Good location for a trip to the rio celeste.
Emmerich
Emmerich, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Dec 2019
Personnel adorable, toujours à notre écoute, afin de nous faciliter notre séjour
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Feb 2019
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.
elly
elly, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Mar 2018
Vraiment beaucoup d’oiseaux visibles du blacon.
Vincent
Vincent, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
11 Jan 2018
Limite
Paiement comptant exigé!
Nathalie
Nathalie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Feb 2017
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