4km on new road to Volcan Tenorio, Bijagua, Alajuela
What's nearby
Tenorio Volcano National Park - 1 min walk
Tapir Valley Nature Reserve - 5 min drive
El Pilon Station - 13 min drive
Rio Celeste Waterfall - 17 min drive
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park - 112 min drive
Getting around
Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 88 min drive
Restaurants
Rest. La Choza Del Maiz - 13 min drive
El Sabor Dona Carmen - 12 min drive
Restaurante y Marisquería Poro - 10 min drive
Kantala - 17 min drive
Restaurante La Casona - 17 min drive
About this property
Celeste Mountain Lodge
Lodge near Tenorio Volcano National Park
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Celeste Mountain Lodge. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking at this lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
A gift shop and coffee/tea in the lobby
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
Mini fridges and daily housekeeping
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM–9 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Things to do
Hiking/biking trails
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Grab bar in shower
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Couples dining
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Access via exterior corridors
Individually furnished
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
Property 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 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Celeste Mountain Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Celeste Mountain Lodge?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Celeste Mountain Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Celeste Mountain Lodge?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Celeste Mountain Lodge located?
Situated in Bijagua, this lodge is steps from Tenorio Volcano National Park.
Celeste Mountain Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
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.
We had an amazing experience at Celeste lodge. Starting with our concierge Francisco who was so helpful, friendly and welcoming. The location and views are to die for. Their restaurant serves lunch and dinner by reservation only but their food is so fresh and delicious that we ended up dining in there the two nights we stayed. There is always a surprise meal prepared by a French chef. Btw, we have dietary allergies in our family and they accommodated us without a problem, Breakfast is complimentary and is so good too. We would go back in the blink of an eye!
Loved everything about this place. The Chef, Eric, is brilliant; tremendous food! The Reception Manager, Francisco,was kind, helpful, and welcoming. The place is beautiful.
A very unique hotel!! beautiful in all senses!
Staff and owner extremely kind!!
our food incident:
We left chewing gum in the shelf upon entering the room and within minutes it was full of ants. There is an instruction booklet/binder in the room which states not to bring any food in the room in bold red color font but its buried in 2 pages of information and we didn't finished reading by the time the ants got to the gum. perhaps a sign on the hotel door or a reminder during check-in would be great as the hotel is inside the forest!
The owner and staff gave us a new room to ensure we would have a safe night w/o ants. Thank you!!!
Great breakfast!!
Overall, this place is very nice. We liked the open foyer area and the vibes. We were a bit disappointed by the bedroom which has a bit of a hostel feel to it. The staff was also uneven: very friendly one day, a bit short the next. The French helper/waitress for instance did not smile much. The communal dinner could have been fun, but the wine they had (only 1-2 types) was absolutely awful and not cheap. Also, I ordered the steak "very rare" but it came well done. They were kind enough to substitue, but the second one I got was still fridge-cold, almost as to spite me....
Fantastic property with beautiful views. Most of the irritants that others reviewed didn’t bother us at all (small shower, no A/C, etc) other than the paper thin walls. You can absolutely hear everything from all your neighbours. I don’t necessarily think it was the walls but more that because there is no A/C, everyone has all their windows open.
The food was absolutely fantastic and the owner Joel was very attentive and a pleasure to talk to! I would definitely stay here again!
it was 90F and no a/c, no shampoo/conditioner, very very timy bathroom. for a place that is so expensive, basics were missing.
positive - food was great. views are great everyone in staff is super attentive and helpful.
the chocolate tour is awesome.
night safari was a waste of money. would not recommend.
my take is that it is an overpriced place for amenities it offers, and would probably go there just for the food.
This hotel was perfect for many reasons. The cuisine was exceptional and artistically presented. The service was impeccable. Best of all were the gardens resplendent with a wide variety of flora, birds and butterflies.
We stayed here for one night on our Costa Rica family trip and we wished we had booked more nights. The lodge is run by a French expat who built the property with his wife 17 years ago. The lodge itself is wonderful. Clean large rooms, beautiful indoor/outdoor common area with garden and dining area, and a large professional kitchen that opens up to the dining area. Breakfast is included and was wonderful. Dinner is a small addon and is well worth the price. Each course was introduced by the owner and many incorporated local ingredients that we had never experienced. If you are coming to Bijagua, do yourself a favor and book Celest Mountain Lodge for a few nights and enjoy the property and food. We really enjoyed our short stay!
Every detail of this beautiful hotel is carefully designed w eco conscious methods. Owner is delightful and built it himself! French chef made the dinners and food incredible, some of the best meals of our lives. Will return!
Gina
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael
Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family