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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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bijagua, Bijagua, Alajuela, 21304
  • Place, Llanos de Cortez Waterfall
  • Place, Rio Celeste Waterfall
  • Place, Tenorio Volcano National Park
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Bungalow | Terrace/patio

Superior Bungalow

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

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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)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 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)

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

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Superior Bungalow | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Superior Bungalow

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Bungalow, Patio (4 Adultos)

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

About the neighborhood

Bijagua

Located within a leisurely stroll of Frog's Paradise, Cataratas Bijagua Lodge is within a few miles (5 km) of Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park. This lodge has 5 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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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

  • ‪El Sabor Dona Carmen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizzería El Barrigón - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Casona - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe la Semilla - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rest. La Choza Del Maiz - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

Lodge in Bijagua with free breakfast and a restaurant
Guests of Cataratas Bijagua Lodge enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables and tours/tickets. This smoke-free lodge also has a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other amenities include balconies, fans, and free toiletries.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-6 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Cataratas Bijagua Lodge?

Cataratas Bijagua Lodge offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Cataratas Bijagua Lodge?

This lodge is located in Bijagua within a short 11-minute walk of Frog's Paradise. You'll also find Tenorio Volcano National Park and Llanos de Cortez Waterfall within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Cataratas Bijagua Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Cataratas Bijagua Lodge feature a casino on the premises?

No, Cataratas Bijagua Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Cataratas Bijagua Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Cataratas Bijagua Lodge?

Couples staying at this lodge will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include mountain views.

Does Cataratas Bijagua Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Cataratas Bijagua Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Cataratas Bijagua Lodge serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Cataratas Bijagua Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Cataratas Bijagua Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Cataratas Bijagua Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cataratas Bijagua Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Cataratas Bijagua Lodge comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.

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

10/10 Excellent

Muskan

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

inz

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

6/10 Okay

Joonathan

Traveled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

LUIS ANTONIO

Traveled with partner
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

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

Verified traveler

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