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Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

2.5 star property
Lodge in Bijagua with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Bungalow, 1 Double Bed, Patio (2 adultos ) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
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Breakfast and dinner served, international cuisine
Breakfast and dinner served, international cuisine
Nestled in a serene setting, Cataratas Bijagua Lodge offers a tranquil retreat with continental breakfast, a charming garden, and an inviting terrace. Enjoy dinner at the on-site restaurant or unwind with bike rentals and tour assistance.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Bungalow, 1 Double Bed, Patio (2 adultos ) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Bungalow, 1 Double Bed, Patio (2 adultos )

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bungalow, Patio (3 Adultos) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Bungalow, Patio (3 Adultos)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Bungalow, Patio (4 Adultos) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Bungalow, Patio (4 Adultos)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 81 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Bungalow | Terrace/patio

Superior Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Bungalow | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Superior Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Bijagua, Bijagua, Alajuela, 21304

What's nearby

  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 21 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Tapir Valley Nature Reserve - 26 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • El Pilon Station - 36 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Yoko Hot Springs - 60 min drive - 22.5 miles
  • Las Hornillas Hot Springs - 60 min drive - 21.7 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzería El Barrigón - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Sabor Dona Carmen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rest. La Choza Del Maiz - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue River Brewery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Casona - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

Property highlights
At Cataratas Bijagua Lodge, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Cataratas Bijagua Lodge feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, fans, and daily housekeeping

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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 continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and 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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 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 9:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant 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 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 and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests with a service animal should contact this property in advance.

Property is also known as

Cataratas Bijagua Lodge Upala
Cataratas Bijagua Upala
Cataratas Bijagua
Cataratas Bijagua Lodge Lodge
Cataratas Bijagua Lodge Bijagua
Cataratas Bijagua
Lodge Cataratas Bijagua Lodge Bijagua
Bijagua Cataratas Bijagua Lodge Lodge
Lodge Cataratas Bijagua Lodge
Cataratas Bijagua Lodge Bijagua
Cataratas Lodge
Cataratas
Cataratas Bijagua Lodge Lodge Bijagua

Frequently asked questions

Is Cataratas Bijagua Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cataratas Bijagua Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cataratas Bijagua Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Cataratas Bijagua Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cataratas Bijagua Lodge located?

Situated in Bijagua, this lodge is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Frog's Paradise and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park. Llanos de Cortez Waterfall and Tenorio Volcano National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Cataratas Bijagua Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Remote and beautiful- and simple
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you want a jungle experience this is it. I loved the breakfast given & Cecilia the woman that made it was so pleasant! The pool was awesome since it was natural water. At night make sure you have a headlight as there aren’t many light poles. The room is a basic cabin but it’s the outside that offers the jungle experience. However, It’s very far from the big city but there is a small town only 10 minutes away that offer coffee tours, sloth tours and good restaurants/bakeries. Here you will experience Costa Rica like a local.
Plato Tipico de Pollo
Plato Tipico de Res
Views from path to waterfall
SMALL natural pool- perfect for kids
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Liked: Staff & service
Gorgeous setting. The bathroom was not up to date and there were big gaps at the bottom of the doors. They didn't warn us that the hike was moderate to difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay in the cabins with my family. If you understand that you’re getting a cabin in the woods, you’ll be fine. We had the family cabin and was Very rustic with 4 beds in a big room. A/C worked fine and there was a mini fridge which we appreciated. Mattresses were like sleeping on boards though so would suggest they change those if possible. Other than that, it was nice and peaceful. Bonus is the hike to the waterfalls are free for guests…a must do!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great find, a hidden gem!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place in a wonderful area near trails, waterfalls and volcanoes
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great place

Such an amazing area. So much beauty to see.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I loved this property. 3 adults and 2 children in our group. If you are okay with simple accommodations with great service and beautiful scenery you have to stay here. Grounds were immaculate when we arrived and we were greeted with 2 Toucans as we headed to our cabin. Tons of hummingbirds flying around. This place just felt so full of life! The hikes on the property were great. Took my 77yr old dad to the waterfall. He had no issues. We were the only ones there our first day and our family had the place to ourselves. It felt like our personal playground. Dinner and breakfast onsite was great and lots of food. Super fresh! Would highly recommend it if you're looking to be with nature! I will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Reza

Liked: Staff & service
It is one step above camping. Rooms are cabin type. Do not expect typical hotel reeom.Shower buy no hot water. Grounds are nice with view of volcano.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Afsaneh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, serene property. Very nice host and hostess. Loved the waterfall hike. It was the highlight of our trip. We were there by ourselves and could swim. If you’re into exploring and not a resort travel style this place is fabulous. We came here from JW in Guanacaste and loved this more than the resort. Clean and comfy. Breakfast was delicious and tastefully served. Be mindful of the hike though. Not super easy. Hiking shoes , poles and certainly water shoes, towel, and water are a must.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

ram

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old bed, no proper soap and others
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Daisy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately it was not what I expected. My room did not include air conditioning and this was very uncomfortable for us because the mosquitoes approached us. Turning on the hot water was very uncomfortable and difficult, during the morning we did not have hot water to shower. When I booked my room I never saw that the room did not include those things. Otherwise I would pay more for a better one or I would not book it at this place. Overall the staff was very friendly and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was fantastic! We wanted a more off the beaten path, authentic experience and this was perfect. The staff spoke only Spanish which we so enjoyed. We don’t speak Spanish well (ok hardly at all) but with Google translate and gesturing, no problem at all. There is a wonderful 1.5 mile (one way, 3 mile out and back) hike to a waterfall view right from their property! We saw lizards and frogs and I’m sure you could see other wildlife. Breakfast was great and we watched beautiful birds the whole time. We saw a Tucan there! The cabins are spread out enough that it felt very private. Even at full capacity it would t be a lot of people around. There is a great little pool there, warm, a little bigger than a hot tub. The town is small but has enough restaurants to choose from and at least one grocery store. We loved Ristorante Merisqurria Poro for seafood, chicken fajitas, and nachos. We would definitely recommend this if you want to get away from tons of tourists and all that comes with tourists. We went on way from Liberia to La Fortuna (which is way touristy but has stuff to do).

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabins in remote mountainous area. Staff are great but no one speaks English (reminder to me to learn Spanish) so communication is difficult. I had problems checking in because I’d paid through Expedia (or thought I did) but they weren’t going to let me checkin without direct payment to them. With the language barrier this was hard to sort out until I called an intermediary. The breakfast and dinners were surprisingly good but we had no car so no access to anything for lunch. We were only there for 2 days on the last leg of our trip. We mostly enjoyed hanging out on our deck watching and listening to the numerous birds. We’d already done Rio Celeste on the way there so there wasn’t much else to do but walk around the area. Our first night was interrupted by a screaming fight by a couple in the lodge beside us. Because it was in Spanish, we had no idea what it was about but it felt scary for my daughter to hear. One of the owners interceded so it escalated but finally settled. (This is no reflection on the lodge, but the visitors). The last night I was bit about a hundred times in the bed by something. Not bed bugs, but maybe tiny red ants. Otherwise it was an adventure and pretty tranquil!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Muskan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

inz

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

6/10 Okay

Joonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

LUIS ANTONIO

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Una experiencia mágica que nos permitió disfrutar de la flora y fauna de Costa Rica, particularmente del Perezoso. Un hotel limpio y una atención amable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The landscaping is pretty. Not worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heloise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tranquilidad cero television, solo naturaleza
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

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