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Heliconias Lodge and Rainforest

3.0 star property
Lodge with free breakfast, a short walk to Tenorio Volcano National Park

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Garden
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, garden views
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | Premium bedding, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Property grounds
Hiking
Heliconias Lodge and Rainforest offers a genuine retreat into nature. Guests enjoy continental breakfast each morning before exploring the gardens or relaxing on the peaceful terrace. The warm hospitality consistently earns high marks from those who've stayed here.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | Premium bedding, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Garden Area | Premium bedding, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Lake View | Premium bedding, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Bijagua is home to Heliconias Lodge and Rainforest. Aqua Celeste and Miravalles Maze are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tenorio Volcano National Park and Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park. Frog's Paradise and Butterfly Garden Paraíso are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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3 km Sur Este Del Liceo De Bijagua, Bijagua, Alajuela, 21304

What's nearby

  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tapir Valley Nature Reserve - 31 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • El Pilon Station - 40 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Peace Tree - 50 min drive - 12.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzería El Barrigón - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Sabor Dona Carmen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tapirus Paradise - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Rest. La Choza Del Maiz - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blue River Brewery - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Heliconias Lodge and Rainforest

Lodge near Tenorio Volcano National Park
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Heliconias Lodge and Rainforest. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All guestrooms at Heliconias Lodge and Rainforest include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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 accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1995
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 140 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Heliconias Lodge
Heliconias Lodge Upala
Heliconias Upala
Heliconias Hotel Bijagua De Upala
Heliconias Lodge Costa Rica/Bijagua De Upala
Albergue Heliconias Lodge Bijagua Upala, Alajuela
Albergue Heliconias Lodge
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Albergue Heliconias
Albergue Heliconias Lodge Alajuela
Albergue Heliconias Alajuela
Heliconias Lodge Rainforest Alajuela
Heliconias Rainforest Alajuela
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Frequently asked questions

Is Heliconias Lodge and Rainforest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Heliconias Lodge and Rainforest?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Heliconias Lodge and Rainforest?

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

What time is check-out at Heliconias Lodge and Rainforest?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Heliconias Lodge and Rainforest provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 140 per vehicle applies.

Where is Heliconias Lodge and Rainforest located?

Situated in Bijagua, this lodge is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Tenorio Volcano National Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Frog's Paradise and Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park. Llanos de Cortez Waterfall and Tapir Valley Nature Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Heliconias Lodge and Rainforest Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'emplacement est magique!!Et le prix est tres respectable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Renate

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

Tolle Lodge!

Wunderbar gelegene Lodge, tolle Aussicht, große Bungalows. Sehr zu empfehlen ist der Hanging Bridge Trail, der gleich neben der Lodge weggeht! Liebevoll serviertes Frühstück! Man kann auf Bestellung Abendessen, einfach, aber sehr gut.(Casado) Die Beleuchtung im Standard Bungalow ist nicht gerade für Romantiker, aber das ist eigentlich das Einzige, was man bekritteln kann!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Vancouver, BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had the deluxe bungalow, it was very clean, spacious and private. Very safe place that is just outside the small town of Bijagua. Can get pretty windy at night which is normal in the mountains, I am a sensitive sleeper so earplugs and eye covers recommended to help you get a good nights rest. Reasonable price for a pretty cute place with friendly prompt service and nice breakfast. About 20-30min drive from Tenorio National Park to see Rio Celeste.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Nathalie

Disliked: Staff & service

Mauvais rapport qualité/prix

Pas de service de chambre comme prévu, pas d’articles de toilette, nouvelle gérance. Rapport qualité/prix inacceptable... Jeune réceptionniste Mélanie par contre adorable. Joli parcours avec ponts dans les arbres depuis l’hôtel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

So much wildlife!

The customer service was great(thank you Kevin!) although it was the hiking trails that brought me here. Birds and monkeys, even a puma on the property in the morning (we only saw the tracks.) The breakfast was also fabulous, and the rooms so comfortable!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elle, Isabela, Puerto Rico

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

Bountiful wildlife and wonderful customer service.

We saw puma tracks and howler monkeys calling. Loved the hikes and bridges, Kevin was so helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The staff was wonderful. The lodging was okay. The beds were hard but the water was hot for showers. The room had no climate control and their were airgaps that made the nights cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jean Luc , France

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

Your own room in the sky

Very nice place to stay when visiting rio Celeste and surroundings. Hotel is well located and managed with passion and commitment to customer service by a warm and welcoming family. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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

Excelente

Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Ingrid, Rüsselsheim am Main

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

Toller Ort, um die Natur in Ruhe zu erkunden

Hier hat man alles: Die Natur direkt vor dem Hotelzimmer, gepaart mit Komfort und sehr netten Menschen, die einen umsorgen und den Aufenthalt zum Genuss machen. Abgerundet wird das Ganze mit vielen Ausflugsmöglichkeiten in der Nähe. Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen, wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ka Cris, Seattle

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

Very nice staff and beautiful surroundings

Very nice staff and beautiful surroundings, the food was good and the bridge trails incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

francisco borja

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

buena experiencia y recomendable

Una muy buena experiencia en el hotel y un camino a recorrer precioso, con puentes colgantes y un paraje natural que merece mucho la pena. El servicio muy amable y con muchas ganas de agradar. Calidad /precio buena.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wenceslao, Mexico

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

Relaxing place close to the nature

Excellent option if you want to be in contact with the nature, the hotel staff is friendly and they are pending to your needs I do recommend that you take a walk on the bridges and the jungle, they are a few steps from the rooms Also it is recommended that you bring a 4WD vehicle to arrive to their facilities since you have to drive around 3 km of an unpaved road, you can do it with a normal car, but it will be slower Volcan Tenorio is close around 20 min from there!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Sorpresa en Bijagua

Un lugar muy tranquilo, rodeado de naturaleza, buen clima y gente agradable.

6/10 Okay

rafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Simple but fair Nice staff Awesome view Road to the hotel is bumpy, a SUV is recommended

4/10 Poor

Cheryl

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rustic lodge beautiful view

Sweet people no English. Water pressure in shower ver low. No screens on windows no ceiling fan or AC. Hot night too many bugs to open windows for air. Hard beds.

6/10 Okay

Roberto

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hotel sucio. Buena ubicación

buena estadía

6/10 Okay

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Una agradable experiencia en medio de un bosque lluvioso, muy tranquila la estancia q invitaba al descanso pleno

4/10 Poor

GERARDO

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

limpio

Le falta mas servicio al cliente, por ejrmplo no hay servicio de restaurante y el desayuno es poco variado

8/10 Good

Laura, Guadalaja, México.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Excelentes vistas

La cabaña en donde nos hospedamos tenía una bonita ubicación rodeada de bosque y vegetación, a pesar de que es un lugar relativamente fresco no contamos con agua caliente, el servicio de wifi solamente lo puedes utilizar en áreas comunes y el desayuno es bastante austero, lo que vale la pena es la ubicación de los cabañas, el acceso al hotel es complicado si traes un carro compacto.

10/10 Excellent

Laura M, Costa Rica

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

Hotel lleno de naturaleza

Excelente lugar, excelente servicio. La mejor relacion costo/beneficio en la zona de Bijagua. No hay TV en las habitaciones pero es un buen retiro de la ciudad

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