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Hideaway Rio Celeste

5.0 star property
Luxury resort with 3 hot tubs and a full-service spa

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool
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Located near Tenorio Volcano National Park, Hideaway Rio Celeste offers garden views, an outdoor pool with a lazy river, a poolside bar, spa treatments, horseback riding, free WiFi, dry cleaning, bike rentals, and meals at Kantala Restaurant.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym

Room options

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 90 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Forest View Casita - King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 90 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
700 meter west of national park Tenorio, La Paz de Rio Celeste, Katira, Alajuela, 21502

What's nearby

  • El Pilon Station - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Peace Tree - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Tapir Valley Nature Reserve - 13 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 18 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Sabor Dona Carmen - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Pizzería El Barrigón - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Tapirus Paradise - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafe la Semilla - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Blue River Brewery - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Hideaway Rio Celeste

Luxury family-friendly resort near Rio Celeste Waterfall
Located close to Tenorio Volcano National Park, Hideaway Rio Celeste provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like horseback riding and cycling at this resort. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a body scrub, or a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Kantala Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with a lazy river
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and airport pick-up service (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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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
  • 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
  • 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
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
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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Frequently asked questions

Does Hideaway Rio Celeste have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hideaway Rio Celeste pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hideaway Rio Celeste?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hideaway Rio Celeste?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hideaway Rio Celeste?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hideaway Rio Celeste provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 240 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hideaway Rio Celeste located?

Located near the airport, this family-friendly resort is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Rio Celeste Waterfall and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Tenorio Volcano National Park. Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge and Miravalles Volcano are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Reviews

Hideaway Rio Celeste Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 591 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 591 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 591 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 591 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 591 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaylynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendliest staff I have ever met on any vacation! The grounds and rooms were immaculate and every staff member was welcoming, knowledgeable, and personable. The food was delicious, the beds were comfortable, and the property was gorgeous. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ibtisam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing here! Peaceful retreat. Room was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente lugar muy bonito y muy bien acoplado a su contexto de montaña, super recomendado, muy limpio y su personal muy amable. Volveriamos con gusto a visitarlos.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is absolutely beautiful. The staff is amazing - especially at the restaurant. The rooms are very nice, amazing outdoor shower, our only complaint would be that the bed was not very comfortable. Overall it was a great choice and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An outstanding hotel Staff were so friendly and helpful Room was stylish, large, lived the outdoor shower 2 restaurants food was excellent in both and wines very good Breakfast was best in Costa Rica - buffet style - lots of choice and delicious Bar area was fun for a pre dinner cocktail and a fun games room Pool area was lovely and tranquil with a great hot whirl pool for relaxing in after morning activities The free afternoon yogo with Jeremy was fantastic and so nice after a day tubing The trail walks were great for bird spotting and we had a nice swim in the Rio Celeste at the bottom Definetely recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

heather

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

4/10 Poor

Scott

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

Ellis

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons adoré notre sejour.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhi Peng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food beautiful rooms Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

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

10/10 Excellent

Claude

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

Superbe

Très beau site, le service est une impeccable et les employés courtois et très polis A revenir sans hésitation
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

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

Lugar incrível

Incrível estadia lugar muito agradável equipe do hotel muito simpática.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing- restaurant was very good — all employees when above and beyond to make sure our stay was enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

jingfei

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

Pheeraphat

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Service excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal amigable, nos dieron recomendaciones de la zona, comida deliciosa, acceso al río Celeste y con lugares para nadar, habitación limpia y espaciosa. Definitivamente volvería para quedarme más días.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judge

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

10/10 Excellent

Fay Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the most amazing places I’ve ever stayed in. Luxury in nature. The staff is incredibly friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

marie-laure

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel sublime. Restaurant excellent. Personnel compétent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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