Near Tenorio Volcano National Park, Posada Río Celeste La Amistad offers a warm retreat with a firepit and garden. Unwind in the spa with treatments like Swedish massages or indulge in Latin American cuisine at Rest La Amistad restaurant. With hiking/biking trails nearby, an arcade/game room on site, and helpful staff according to guest reviews.
1 mile from the entrance to the, Tenorio Volcano Rio Celeste park, Katira, Alajuela, 21304
What's nearby
El Pilon Station - 19 min walk
Rio Celeste Waterfall - 3 min drive
Peace Tree - 9 min drive
Tapir Valley Nature Reserve - 10 min drive
Tenorio Volcano National Park - 17 min drive
Getting around
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 81 min drive
Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 96 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
El Sabor Dona Carmen - 30 min drive
Restaurante y Marisquería Poro - 28 min drive
Kantala - 4 min drive
Pizzería El Barrigón - 28 min drive
La Jarra - 25 min drive
About this property
Posada Río Celeste La Amistad
When visiting Katira, Posada Río Celeste La Amistad is a great choice to consider. You can indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or reflexology, and grab a bite to eat at Rest La Amistad, which serves Latin American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a garden.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay free (dogs only, 1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)
Smoking rooms only*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Free daily reception
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Playground
What to do
Archery
Ecotours
Hiking/biking trails
Horse riding/rentals
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Facilities
Built in 2006
Garden
Picnic area
Mosquito nets
Arcade/game room
Spa services
Massage/treatment rooms
Firepit
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Be entertained
16-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Portable fan
Minibar
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress
What to enjoy
Patio
Yard
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Soap
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi and wired internet
Food and drink
Dining table
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.
Dining
Rest La Amistad - This family restaurant specializes in Latin American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Pets
Pet deposit: USD 10 per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
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.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Posada Río Celeste Hotel
Posada Río Hotel
Posada Río Celeste
Posada Río
Posada Río Celeste Amistad Lodge Bijagua
Posada Río Celeste Amistad Lodge
Posada Río Celeste Amistad Bijagua
Posada Río Celeste Hotel Spa
Posada Celeste Amistad Katira
Posada Río Celeste La Amistad Lodge
Posada Río Celeste La Amistad Katira
Posada Río Celeste La Amistad Lodge Katira
Frequently asked questions
Does Posada Río Celeste La Amistad offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Posada Río Celeste La Amistad 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 Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?
Yes, dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. A deposit of USD 10 per stay is required.
Is parking offered on site at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Posada Río Celeste La Amistad and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, archery, and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like spa services, an arcade, and a picnic area. Posada Río Celeste La Amistad also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Posada Río Celeste La Amistad?
Yes, Rest La Amistad offers Latin American cuisine.
Does Posada Río Celeste La Amistad have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio and a yard.
What's the area around Posada Río Celeste La Amistad like?
Posada Río Celeste La Amistad is located on the boardwalk/promenade, a short 19-minute walk from El Pilon Station.
Posada Río Celeste La Amistad Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
January 12, 2025
TROPICAL
IT WAS SHORT STOP FOR US AND WE HAD FUN IN THE RAIN. THE HOST WAS VERY NICE. THANK YOU.
Linh
Linh, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
November 2, 2024
Nice stuff
Tunde
Tunde, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
April 9, 2024
Room was clean and had everything we needed for our stay (1 night). Staff was super friendly and the food at the restaurant was excellent! Very peaceful and quiet!
Birgit
Birgit, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
January 14, 2023
Nice place
Nice place for an overnight stay.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
March 31, 2024
Lovely place. Lovely people!
Ron
Ron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
January 21, 2025
Excellent stay, meals, and location
The property is beautiful and we saw birds from our porch. The room is comfortable. It has a relatively big bar fridge. Gerardina is very friendly and helpful and her sister too. They handle the front desk and serve meals. It's a family business.
The restaurant has very good food at reasonable prices. It is open on the sides, so you can see the flowers and plants surrounding it. Also, you can see hummingbirds and other birds.
The location is excellent, very close to the national park.
As for swimming, I went in Rio Celeste - Danta Free River Pool. It is fairly shallow, but a good place to cool off. Just park near the bridge. We also took the Sendero Las Sorpresas and swam there. The swimming area is protected from the current and it's gorgeous. However, the trail to get there has a lot of steps and it is slippery in places, so wear hiking boots.
Christopher
Christopher, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
April 15, 2023
Super clean great breakfast
Lorely
Lorely, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
February 21, 2024
Amazing location in the jungle! Simple rooms, charming area. Loved it!
Janie
Janie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
February 4, 2024
Pasado Rio Celeste el Amistad was great value. It’s clean. Conveniently located to Volcán Tenorio park and many great restaurants. Staff was super friendly. Restaurant was good. If you are looking for a basic but reasonably priced value, this is the place!!!
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
November 6, 2024
You can't get any closer to the hike for Rio Celeste and it is so much better tonight hike first thing in the morning before it gets too crowded and the animals are all still out!
This place was so charming and simple. The staff are beyond hospitable and it feels like you are a guest of a family. The restaurant on site is very good and open until 8pm. We loved this stay and are so glad we booked it. The single beds creak a bit but we slept well anyway
Breakfast was really good and the sausage was delicious!!! If you want an authentic experience, to see red eyed tree frogs at night and are open to off the beaten path this place was an incredible find at a great value.
There is also a shop and another restaurant on the same little road, along with mountain bike rentals. Side note... If you get offered a guide to the waterfall it will be worth every penny! We did this upon arrival and are so glad we did
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
February 11, 2024
Love ataff, very respectful and attentive to our needs. Love it....
Enrique
Enrique, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
January 15, 2024
Frog heaven
The most friendly crew ever! Friendly upon arrival, during frog search in the evening, …
We have done a couple of expensive night tours but did not by far find as many beautiful frogs as in their garden.
Merijn Privé
Merijn Privé, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
March 9, 2024
Very kind staff, eager to please. You’ll want to be sure you’ve done all you want to do for the day before arriving- roads in and out are a bit difficult but very drivable. Arrive before 2 to enjoy the paths on property, or come in at sunset to rest and dine on site. Would not recommend navigating here after dark.
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
August 9, 2023
Great location, great price, great amenities.
Very happy with my stay. Room was clean and bed was comfy. No AC but 2 oscillating fans in room to keep cool. Restaurant great food. Had breakfast at 7:30AM and then walked to Tenorio National Park and hiked until 10:30AM. On my walk back to hotel, stopped by the private trail that leads to a spot in Rio Celeste that you can swim in. I was a little late getting back for check out, but the lady owner told me not to worry about it. Super friendly staff and just a great stay overall.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
January 8, 2023
Although accommodations are very basic, this was our favorite stay in Costa Rica b/c the grounds are soooo beautiful. The private hiking path down to the river, with the giant swing, was awesome, especially because Tenorio Natl Park is quite busy—nice to have a solitary hike. Don’t expect to sleep in in silence, as the open-air kitchen gets busy early. Staff speaks very little English (not a problem for us) but are very friendly and helpful.
Jana
10/10 Exceptional
October 5, 2022
This place has a cool parrot
The staff here was friendly and responsive. The room was a good size, it had a fridge, nice bed, and the fan was well placed. They have a really funny parrot here. It is very cute and can make all sorts of sounds.
Best of all they have access to the river. It’s a bit of a walk, which was great for us because we ended the day at the National park at around 2 and wanted something else to do. It’s a really great hike with a Fun swing and swimming. We also saw lots of animals walking around the hotel property at night.
Shea
Shea, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 9, 2024
You get what you paid for. We stayed only one night and it was okay. I selected this properties based on the good reviews. After visiting however, I concluded that the only outstanding hotel in the area was Hideaway Rio Celeste but it was 10 times more expensive than Posada and similar B&Bs. At Posada's cabin you feel a little more comfortable that you would be in a tent, but you have inside bathroom, a shower (cold water only), and a fan, no AC. The owners are really nice people, and a traditional CR breakfast was decent. The real gem on the property was a talking parrot. He made my day (or rather the very early morning :) Good location - very close to the the river and with the private access for additional $5 p/p. We didn't use the private access with a pool supposedly 3 meters deep because it was closing at 4pm when we basically arrived, so we just went to the free part of the river by the bridge and it was good enough to chill out and experience unique Rio Celeste. It is also close to the park if you plan to hike. Safe travels!
Tatiana
Tatiana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
September 15, 2024
Merlin
Merlin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
February 22, 2024
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
January 4, 2024
Welcoming family manages this place. It is a beautiful place. Definitely will stay there again.
Gloria
Gloria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
October 9, 2023
Super expérience !
Super séjour !
L’accueil était super et le logement génial dans la nature !
J’ai pu observer des grenouilles à la tombée de la nuit à quelques mètres du logement !
Marion
Marion, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
March 24, 2023
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
February 2, 2023
Cecilia
Cecilia, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
August 29, 2022
Karla Esmeralda
Karla Esmeralda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
July 21, 2022
Como bien indica es una posada, la calle.para acceder al lugar no esta en las mejores condiciones, pero vale la pena las chicas son unas genias y teniendo retaurante poder abastecer todas las necesidades ya sea desyuno, almuerzo y cena, todo casero y muy delicioso. Y Franzini es lo mas!!!