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Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

3.5 out of 5
600 m West of la Puente and Rio Azul Guayabo Alajuela
The price is AU$269 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$269
24 Jan - 25 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
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.
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Rinconcito Lodge

Rinconcito Lodge

3 out of 5
Rincón de la Vieja, San Jorge de Mogote Mogote de Bagaces Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$213 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$213
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
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Hideaway Rio Celeste

Hideaway Rio Celeste

5 out of 5
700 meter west of national park Tenorio Katira Alajuela
The price is AU$981 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
AU$981
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
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.
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Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery

Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery

3 out of 5
Arenal, ruta 142 Santa Rosa Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
With a stay at Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm in Santa Rosa, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Arenal and FlyZone Wakeboard ...
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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$232 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$232
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
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Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

2 out of 5
La Fortuna de Bagaces Fortuna Provincia de Guanacaste
The price is AU$269 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
AU$269
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Located in Fortuna, Destino Hotel & Hot Spring is on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Yoko Hot Springs and Las Hornillas Hot Springs.
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La Anita Rainforest Ranch

La Anita Rainforest Ranch

3 out of 5
500m Este de la Iglesia Católica Guayabo Guanacaste
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The price is AU$202 per night from 29 Dec to 30 Dec
AU$202
29 Dec - 30 Dec
includes taxes & fees
When you stay at La Anita Rainforest Ranch in Guayabo, you'll be in the mountains and 19 mi (30.6 km) from Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park.
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Celeste Mountain Lodge

Celeste Mountain Lodge

3 out of 5
4km on new road to Volcan Tenorio Bijagua Alajuela
The price is AU$228 per night from 30 Dec to 31 Dec
AU$228
30 Dec - 31 Dec
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Celeste Mountain Lodge in Bijagua, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Tenorio Volcano National Park.
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Thermomania

Thermomania

3 out of 5
Fortuna de Bagaces Fortuna Guanacaste
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With a stay at Thermomania in Fortuna, you'll be 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Miravalles Maze and 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Tenorio Volcano National Park.
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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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254 hotels
Lowest Price
AU$202
Highest Price
AU$981
Popular hotels
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs, Rinconcito Lodge, Hideaway Rio Celeste, Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery, Vida Aventura Ranch, Destino Hotel & Hot Spring, La Anita Rainforest Ranch, Celeste Mountain Lodge, Thermomania

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