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Hideaway Rio Celeste

5.0 star property

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Hiking
Aerial view
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Serves lunch, dinner, and happy hour
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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Map
700 meter west of national park Tenorio, La Paz de Rio Celeste, Katira, Alajuela, 21502
  • Rio Celeste Waterfall
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Tapir Valley Nature Reserve
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Garden View Casita - Queen Beds

  • 968 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Forest View Casita - Queen Beds

  • 968 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Garden View Casita - King

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Garden View Casita - King

  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Forest View Casita - King

  • 969 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hideaway Rio Celeste

5-star Katira resort close to Rio Celeste Waterfall
Along with a full-service spa, this resort has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
Hideaway Rio Celeste offers 26 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

3 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Hideaway Rio Celeste features a full-service spa, 3 hot tubs, a lazy river, and an outdoor pool. Dining options at the resort include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Art Deco resort also offers a fitness center, spa services, and a terrace. For a surcharge, the property provides a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Hideaway Rio Celeste has designated areas for smoking.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Kantala Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Bar - This bar serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar
  • Kantala Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Lazy river
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, 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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 240 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 240

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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Hideaway Rio Celeste Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 461 out of 583 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 583 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 583 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 583 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 583 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, grounds were beautiful, but the price of the food and drinks combined with the poor quality really put a dark cloud over our stay unfortunately…..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the midst of the jungle, an amazing oasis of luxury and peace within nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and serene property!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

jingfei, houston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The property is very average for the price paid. The location is nice and close to visit blue water park. And it has its own little hiking trail and access to the river. That is very nice. The service was average. No explanation of anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nickole

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

Best place EVER

This place is amazing. 100% one of the best hotels I have ever experienced. The staff is super friendly, the atmosphere is relaxing, and you get to see all kinds of wildlife onsite.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pheeraphat

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ILAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing , huge rooms with beautiful design, great staff, the GYM open 24/7 , great pool area. It is just perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

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

Lovely hotel that was really enjoyable!

We had a fantastic four night stay here. The rooms are huge but a little rustic. However, the rest was excellent. Great restaurant, awesome food, very friendly and capable staff throughout, nice spa, modern gym, lovely little coffee shop, etc. Some great wildlife around as well. An absolute gem in the middle of a rain forest.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Absolutely wonderful!

We stayed for two nights and didn't want to leave. This stay was just one of our stops on a longer trip and was by far the best place! Everyone was friendly and helpful. We loved Mariano. The entire place was well kept and clean. Food was excellent. The complimentary breakfast was wonderful. We enjoyed going down to the river although it was rather risky with all the rain. The only thing that I didn't like was the lack of privacy in the shower area. There is a wall but no door so someone could easily walk into the area. We were traveling with an older child, so it wasn't a huge issue, but the rooms aren't really designed for families. Despite this, it was still an amazing place and we would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adria

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay, awesome property
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like living in a storybook for a few days. The staff could not have been friendlier or more helpful and the property is so awe-strikingly beautiful it will take your breath away. Every detail, so incredibly thoughtful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

D.K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out time at the Hideaway was absolutely beautiful! Upon our arrival we felt instantly welcomed with a cool face towel and fresh juice. We were then taken to our bungalow by golf cart by the sweetest employee. The grounds and scenery are unbeatable! We had a forest view suite and it is totally worth it! We were able to sit out on our balcony and view tons of wildlife and listen to the chirping of the birds. We also enjoyed all the food and refreshment options with a full service dining area for the complimentary breakfast and the reasonably proced dinner. There was also a swim up bar with food and ddink options as well as a coffee shop. My partner also reay enjoyed the gym and all the nice equipment provided. All around the staff were very kind and helpful going above and beyond. We would recommend this hotel to everyone and will be back when we are in Costa Rica again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is highly professional and personable. And the rooms are beautiful, have everything one might need. A beautiful stay with gorgeous surroundings. The Pool and hot tub area is spacious and so relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a second tome we stayed at the hotel. First time was four years ago and it was quiet boutique hotel, now it's in process of expansion. We love the place and would come back. I included the negative responce about it to inform, not to deter. The highlights: You can walk to the river, it's a short hike, and swim in there, very beautiful spot to take photos. You can see wild life while on property, we saw toucans, sloths, monkeys, red eyed frogs, etc. Liked: Beautiful hotel all around, grounds, rooms, pool, etc. Very attentive service. Everyone is extremely polite and helpful, very sweet. The restaurant prepared good food, we stayed 3 nights and while breakfast had limited variety it was enough to choose from. Had we stayed longer, it whould feel boring. Dinners were very good. They have excelent pool with three jacuzzi and poolside bar, it's warm and comfortable, so that you can spend the whole day in it if you like. Disliked: CONSTRUCTION. The hotel is going through expansion and building more facilities and villas. There is constant banging and havy tools screeching sound. It's heard by the pool, by the restaurant and the rooms. There is no quiet space at all. in addition, the construction is too close to the red eyed frogs habitat, tge small frog pond. I wish they would create another safe pond for frogs, safly relocate them and then build around existing frog pond. It was very sad to see this change from four years ago.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great time. Loved the property and the staff. We will be back someday!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024