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Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Tenorio Volcano National Park

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View | Shared kitchen facilities | Microwave
Panoramic Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Mountainside | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Front of property
Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, Mountain View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Exterior
Hotel Cacao Rio Celeste offers a quiet natural retreat with regional breakfast specialties. Relax on the garden terrace after outdoor activities, and stay connected with public WiFi. Staff can provide info on bicycle tours for exploring the area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Room, Balcony, Mountain View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Family Room, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

Yard
Terrace
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Comfort Twin Room, Terrace, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, Mountain View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Cable channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Mountain View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Comfort Triple Room, Terrace, Garden View

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Garden View

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
300 Noroeste de la Iglesia Bíblica, Bijagua, Alajuela, 21304

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzería El Barrigón - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Sabor Dona Carmen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rest. La Choza Del Maiz - ‬10 min drive
  • Blue River Brewery
  • ‪Restaurante La Casona - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

Hotel in a rural location
Located close to Miravalles Volcano, Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy ecotours at this hotel. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, outdoor furniture, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills, bicycle tour information, and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and soap
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Private yards, children's dinnerware, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Ecotours

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.0

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Cacao Rio Celeste Bijagua, Upala
Cacao Rio Celeste Bijagua, Upala
Cacao Rio Celeste
Hotel Cacao Rio Celeste Bijagua
Cacao Rio Celeste Bijagua
Hotel Cacao Rio Celeste
Kakao & Rio Celeste Bijagua
Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste Hotel
Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste Bijagua
Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste Hotel Bijagua

Frequently asked questions

Is Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Tenorio Volcano National Park and 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Rio Celeste Waterfall. Miravalles Volcano is 22.9 mi (36.9 km) away.

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Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Excellent staff and amazing breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful 1 night stay. Laura was a lovely host and was always on hand to help us! A unique hotel and location, and great for families.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with a ton of local charm and full amenities for a good price. Close to town but nice and quiet, and the stuff and owner were very friendly and helpful :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host is wonderful and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I can't say enough for what a great time we had at Kakao Lodge. I was skeptical at first since I usually like staying in my chain hotels that provide all the normal American comforts. But after staying here, my mind has totally changed. You can't describe how awesome it is to be able to see a half dozen different species of exotic frogs at night, or a sloth while eating breakfast, or tropic birds singing to you in the morning. And don't forget about breakfast. Everyday, we had homemade to order breakfast. Finally, if you're a gym rat like me, there's a gym that's $5/day to drop in that's a 3 minute walk from Kakao Lodge. We were also fortunate enough to be there while the owner, Laura, was there. Her and her husband are delightful people if you're lucky enough to get to meet them as well. If you want to experience the rainforest of Costa Rica while still having a comfy bed to go back to at night, I can't say enough for staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kakao Lodge & Garden Rio Celeste was a very pleasant place to stay for two evenings as we drove and visited various areas within Costa Rica. What stood out to me: - Friendliness of the staff - Clean rooms with excellent air conditioning - FREE excellent home-made breakfast - Staff took us on a short hike to search for red-eye tree frogs Again, the staff stood out. The property manager, Laura, made sure that everything was perfect for our stay. Her English was impeccable and she assisted us by reserving our entrance time to Tenario National Park for us to hike to the beautiful waterfalls. She treated us like old friends and recommended two local restaurants and the Tree Chocolate Farm. We visited all three places and they were all excellent! We will definitely stay here again the next time we pass through the Rio Celeste area. Rick - TX
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good Enough

Breakfast outside was the best feature. The location within walking distance to town was also good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

María Silene

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

Hotel con excelente atención

Excelente hotel Con un trato espectacular Muy amables y acogedores.
Lo que vivimos en el desayuno 👌🏼
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy, clean, quiet room. Loved breakfast and the birds that entertained us while eating. Just beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le petit-déjeuner maison sous la pergola devant les toucans et autres oiseaux La chasse aux grenouilles devant l’hôtel avec la responsable des lieux L’accueil très chaleureux
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Les gens sont vraiment gentils, le soir j' ai pu utiliser les installations de cuisine pour me faire un petit lunch,avec mes enfants,le lendemain nous avons eu un beau déjeuner avec des toucan et autres variétés d'oiseaux, c'est vraiment une place charmante avec un cachet typique de la place et de belles fleurs Il y a pas de frigo dans les chambres,mais eau chaude et air climatisé.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service
There was a musty smell in the room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Personnel accueillant, bon emplacement.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nous étions seulement de passage et nous avons apprécié cet hôtel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ginette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La gentillesse du personnel est un bon souvenir. Johnny nos a aussi fait un petit tour explicatif des grenouilles sur le site. La cuisine extérieure et ses déjeuners sont très bons.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Emmerich, Ravensburg

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Romm was spacious and quiet. Good location for a trip to the rio celeste.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel adorable, toujours à notre écoute, afin de nous faciliter notre séjour
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful and friendly. Room and property was spotless but Kitchen area could have been a little cleaner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

KVB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful, spacious & clean - all staff friendly and accomodating - BEST breakfast by far!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience with Juan and Lilly. The kids loved it, its a very different experience than what we are used to. Juan took great care of us when we arrived, and Lilly greeted us every morning with a smile and a great breakfast. She even showed the kids how they make sugar and honey. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

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