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Celeste Mountain Lodge

3.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine, garden views
Property grounds
Interior entrance
Single Room
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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4km on new road to Volcan Tenorio, Bijagua, Alajuela
  • Place, Tenorio Volcano National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Celeste Waterfall
  • Place, Tapir Valley Nature Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard, Mountain View

Standard, Mountain View

Standard, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Bathroom sink

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Bijagua

With a stay at Celeste Mountain Lodge in Bijagua, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Tenorio Volcano National Park. .This lodge is within the region of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park and Arenal Volcano National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tapir Valley Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • El Pilon Station - 16 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Peace Tree - 25 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzería El Barrigón - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Sabor Dona Carmen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tapirus Paradise - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rest. La Choza Del Maiz - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blue River Brewery - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Celeste Mountain Lodge

Lodge with free breakfast, steps from Tenorio Volcano National Park
Celeste Mountain Lodge offers 18 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. This Bijagua lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this lodge include gift shops/newsstands and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at the lodge's restaurant, where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, or dine alfresco. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.
Onsite venue - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 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 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Celeste Lodge
Celeste Mountain
Celeste Mountain Lodge
Celeste Mountain Lodge Bijagua
Celeste Mountain Bijagua
Celeste Mountain Lodge Lodge
Celeste Mountain Lodge Bijagua
Celeste Mountain Lodge Lodge Bijagua

Reviews

Celeste Mountain Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 195 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

SERGII

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is in a beautiful setting, but the experience was spoiled by poor management. The owner at the front desk greeted us coldly, upset that we hadn’t added our 5-year-old to the booking. We paid $20 for a minimal breakfast he barely eats. The room had a long list of strict rules—no outside drinks, limited lights, etc. We felt watched and unwelcome. Great location, but the attitude and control ruined the vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rider

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline, North Richland Hills

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We did not realize there was no ac. The humidity was bad which caused the room the have musky and moldy smell. The pillows smelled really bad like they don’t get sanitized in between customers. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. A very calm environment.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Closeness to nature. Staff were very accommodating and always willing to listen and assist. If you want to rest and reset, this is the place to be.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAIKRISHNA, CEDAR PARK

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service.Room are neat and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with amazing views and nice walking trails. No A/C, so it was a little toasty until the sun went down but it was cool enough at night that it was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view and a fun area. Chef was good and feels like staying right in the rainforest
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suresh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was exceptionaly good. Friendly staff and Owner on the property was hands on every details
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boris

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

Wonderful experience

Wonderful setting, facilities Catered to dietary restrictions Great value Wonderful scenery Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecile

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjouée our stay, the room was clean and quiet, the communal areas were beautiful and the views amazing. The food was good too. We would go again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique open air lodge. Open the large windows and photograph birds ehile sitting in the dining area. Large garden grounds and a private mountain trail. The full board meals were fabulous. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and unique place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a really lovely Eco-friendly hotel. Dinner was excellent, gourmet quality. Great breakfasts. Staff was attentive and friendly. They have their own private trail on which we were able to take a night walk / wildlife tour. Highly recommended! It’s quite close by car to Bijagua where there were restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, etc. Close to Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio and the Rio Celeste. We also enjoyed the private trails at Helaconia Lodge where we spotted a troop of spider monkeys.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise, Brooklyn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gorgeous amazing hotel setting!! Very serene and gorgeous!! The staff was such a pleasure. The 3 meals were so delicious! The owner is very kind and responsive. We had the best time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enchanting. Great service. Awesome food.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reena

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful! We saw more birds on the property than we did at the nearby natiknal park. The food from the restaurant was excellent! A true highlight of our trip. The rooms were very clean and so was the entire property and the staff was very nice and helpful. Only negative of the property is a lack of heating/cooling in the rooms. The temperature was fine during our stay, mostly missed being able to get the room dry. We were soaked from our hike during the day and were never able to get fully dry, even after getting back to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Perfect location and choice!

We had a fantastic one-night stay at Hotel Celeste while visiting Tenorio Volcano Park. The hotel is built with an ecological focus, blending into the natural environment beautifully. Nice and comfortable rooms. Great food. Fantastic service. Ideal location. Thanks to Joel and team for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel tucked into the mountains. With peaceful views and a locale near many attractions, it is quite charming place. Beds are a bit firm for my tastes but I'm particular. That's the only downside.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024