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Camino del retiro, Bijagua de Upala, Costa Rica
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Tenorio Lodge
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London
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32 reviews 32 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Beautifully situated for views of the Tenorio volcano from our room this Lodge is under the very watchful eye and personal supervision of the French owner. It is also well situated for excursions to the many local attractions as well as having its own self-guided trails from which we gained excellent views of a Sloth and a troupe of Howler... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Spent three nights here and thoroughly enjoyed it. The room could have been a little cooler and had better cross ventilation, although it was spacious and very nicely kept. The owners and staff were very nice. The grounds are delightful. Food was average. Location is good for hiking, etc. in the Tenorio Volcano area.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013 via mobile

We stayed here for just one night on our tour through Costa Rica. There were 7 of us and we all agreed it was the best accommodation on the trip and wished we had another night here before moving on! The lodge is perfectly located on a hillside in the heart of the rainforest. Very inviting -when we arrived we... More

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Gainesville, Florida
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Little did we realize what an international experience it would be at Tenoria Lodge. The owners are French so not only was I able to speak Spanish with the staff I was able to dust off a bit of French too. The lodge is small and you get very personalized attention from Christine, the owner, as well as her staff.... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

A non-fussy but very attractive lodging. Rooms have little in them save a comfortable bed and a great view of the volcano (plus your own private greenery) through huge windows. The staff and owners are very warm and welcoming. Breakfast was fine. Dinner was okay but others had suggested we go into Bijagua to dine -- prices better and more... More

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Calgary, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

This place is really great! At check-in we were met with fresh fruit smoothies by Kimberly, who is the most fantastic, bubbly tri-lingual Costa Rican you could ever hope to meet. She was full of great information for our stay. (Thanks again Kimberly, you rock!) The cabin (we were in #8) was absolutely GORGEOUS. Floor to ceiling windows & a... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

My boyfriend and I began a 9 day vacation with a two night stay at Tenorio Lodge and it was the perfect way to start. The lodge was easy to get to from the airport in Liberia, paved roads all the way to the lodges' driveway. Once there we were greeted with fruit smoothies and a lovely tri-lingual front desk... More

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Chicago, IL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

We loved the Lodge. We only stayed one night in order to visit the nearby Rio Celeste, but the lodge ended up being the highlight. The staff was incredibly warm, informative, and friendly. Dinner (by reservation) in the lodge was great as was the included breakfast. Our cabin (#1) was beautiful, clean, large, and very comfortable. We loved the natural... More

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Kiel, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2012

Very beautiful Bungalows, nice view, good breakfast- we love it!!! Furthermore it's easy to find the lodge and to visit the area. During our stay we visit the national parks Rincon de la vieja (very great!!!), Palo Verde and Tenorio. If you decide to visit the vulcan Tenorio, you need a 4wheel!

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Rotterdam
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

After doing extensive online research about the hotels I wanted to stay at, I felt this hotel might very well be one of the best we would visit during our stay in Costa Rica. But the photos make the hotel look a lot more seccluded than it really is, I have to admit. We expected a lovely view with the... More

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Also Known As:
Tenorio Hotel
Address: Camino del retiro, Bijagua de Upala, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Alajuela > Bijagua de Upala
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 5 hotels in Bijagua de Upala
Price range (per night): $130 - $144
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to Tenorio Lodge, Bijagua de UpalaLocated between the Tenorio and Miravalles volcanoes at an altitude of 1,640 ft, each one of our 8 bungalows has an exceptional view towards the Tenorio volcano. Rooms are spacious, elegant, and perfectly set out for your greatest comfort.Built on our 17 acres property, in the middle of Heliconias gardens, of fruit trees and tropical vegetation surrounding two natural ponds, the Lodge was designed to offer its guests quietness, relaxation, and serenity.In this peaceful environment, along our trails, you will observe hundreds of birds, learn about native trees or take a dip in one of our two red cedar hot tubs.Among the activities we suggest, you should visit the heart of the Tenorio Volcano’s National Park, the “Río Celeste”, well known for its astonishing and enchanting turquoise-blue colour. The team of Tenorio Lodge wishes you a very pleasant stay ... more   less 
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