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Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bijagua, Bijagua, Alajuela, 21304
  • Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park
    11 min drive
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park
    16 min drive
  • Tapir Valley Nature Reserve
    23 min drive
  • Canas (CSC)
    42 min drive

Room options

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Superior Bungalow | Terrace/patio

Superior Bungalow

  • 463 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Bungalow, 1 Double Bed, Patio (2 adultos )

  • 388 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bungalow, Patio (3 Adultos) | Free WiFi

Bungalow, Patio (3 Adultos)

  • 388 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Bungalow | Free WiFi

Superior Bungalow

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Bungalow, Patio (4 Adultos) | Free WiFi

Bungalow, Patio (4 Adultos)

  • 872 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Bijagua

With a stay at Cataratas Bijagua Lodge in Bijagua, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park and Llanos de Cortez Waterfall. .This lodge is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Tenorio Volcano National Park and 22.1 mi (35.6 km) from Lake Arenal.
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What's nearby

  • Llanos de Cortez Waterfall - 15 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 16 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Tapir Valley Nature Reserve - 23 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Miravalles Volcano - 57 min drive - 23.0 miles
  • Rio Celeste Waterfall - 61 min drive - 16.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rest. La Choza Del Maiz - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Sabor Dona Carmen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante y Marisquería Poro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Casona - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizzería El Barrigón - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

Lodge in Bijagua with free breakfast and a restaurant
Cataratas Bijagua Lodge offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and fans. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
At Cataratas Bijagua Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Languages

English, 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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 more details, 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
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.

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Cataratas Bijagua Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Monica

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Daisy

Traveled with family
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

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Afsaneh

Traveled with family
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

Sandra

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

ram

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

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

Abigail

Traveled with family
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).

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jim

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent property for bird watching and for walking. The property sits on the edge of mountainous rain forest and has an excellent private walking trail approx. 2.5km in length (one way) and a shorter lookout trail. The property is quite beautiful with lots of fruit and berry trees for birds and a couple hummingbird feeders. The staff were fine although spoke little English for the most part. Nothing Google Translate couldn't fix though. Breakfast was decent and the cabins were pretty comfy with a few things a little on the rickety side. The cabins were a little more expensive compared to other places we stayed but the private trail made things worth it to us. We would recommend nature lovers to spend time here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Alyssa

Traveled with group
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Thé kids enjoyed the little pool and the swings.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice little gem!
Staff was very welcoming, good restaurant options nearby as well as great hikes. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nature is calling
Great location for off the beaten path. Beautiful setting and excellent hiking trail to waterfall not traveled my many all within the lodging. Room was perfect if you love the sounds of nature and a sloth right outside our patio to say hello. A just what is needed facility meaning just a bed and bath and is perfect if you want that me time get back to nature feeling. My husband and I loved it. The WiFi was iffy most days but your on pura vida time so no need for the phone anyway. Food offered there and when they mean breakfast is included we’ll show up for the breakfast time. Dinners were nothing to write home about but food in the belly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private cabins at edge of rain forest
We stayed two nights at the cabins, and I wish we could have stayed anther night or two. The cabins are private, clean, and cozy. The complementary breakfasts served are excellent! The cabins are off-the-beaten path, about 2 km up a well-maintained gravel road from the town of Bijagua. The cabins are walking distance to the Miravalles protected area. This is a family-run operation that fills a niche for the bird watcher or other types of outdoor enthusiast. There are a few km of trails accessible right from the cabins, inlcuding a waterfall and a rain forest "mirador" overlook. The hosts can give you some local knowledge pointers, sending you in the right direction for other attractions that you can visit on your own, or they can connect you with guides that they personally recommend. Only 1-km away on the same road is a private wildlife preserve "frogsparadisebijagua" and the owner, Miguel, gives excellent private tours of the local frogs, birds, insects and plants. He is passionate about Costa Rican nature, and its well worth the visit, ranking his in the activities we did. Some of the Cataratas Bijagua Cabins host family members know a little bit of English but its best if you can speak some Spanish to get the ost out of your visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Perfect Situation
Situated in Bijagua, these cabins are in a great location for visiting the Miravalles and Tenorio volcanos. One of the owners, Warner Herrera, was very helpful with tips and information on the area. A few hundred feet down the road is Frog Paradise where Miguel can take you on a night tour to see Costa Rica's most iconic frogs. Stop by Poro for luch or dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding property, outstanding value
Unique property consisting of cabins built in a lovely garden on the edge of the jungle. There is a pathway leading up into the protected area and a water fall that starts literally by the office. Dinner is very traditional, and excellent. A nice, family run business and well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice peaceful, quiet spot. Have stayed there twice and enjoyed both times. Hiked the trails at the lodge the first stay. Went to Tenerio Park the second stay - enjoyed both hikes. The breakfast and dinner were very good. The cabinas are far apart from each other, so you feel like you have the place to yourself, very private. Birds, the sound of the river near by makes for a very tranquil and relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property! It’s peaceful, near great hiking trails, waterfalls and nice little town. Clean cabins, nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Gil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice, quiet clean place in the middle of the rainforest, a lot of nature, flowers. I wish the bed was not so squicky
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heloise

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