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Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Family Room, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Family Room, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Free self parking
Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste offers a peaceful riverside retreat with practical amenities including continental breakfast and dry cleaning services. Travelers can enjoy meals at Olivera restaurant, relax with drinks at the bar, and stay connected with complimentary in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room, Garden Area

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
400 meters west of Katira gas station, Katira, Alajuela, 21504

What's nearby

  • Peace Tree - 17 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • El Pilon Station - 26 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 26 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Tapir Valley Nature Reserve - 36 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Lake Arenal - 39 min drive - 24.0 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tapirus Paradise - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Jenory - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Olivera Bar y Restaurante - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Jarra - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Macha - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste

Hotel by the river
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste. The on-site restaurant, Olivera, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchenettes, coffee/tea makers, 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

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Olivera

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 65.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 65.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste Katira
Sueño Real Rio Celeste Katira
Sueño Real Celeste Katira
Sueno Real Rio Celeste Katira
Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste Hotel
Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste Katira
Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste Hotel Katira

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A per person, roundtrip fee applies.

Where is Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Tenorio Volcano National Park and within 32 mi (52 km) of Tabacon Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs. Baldi Hot Springs is 30.2 mi (48.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The picnic area by the river was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room is nice and cozy it’s a rustic place. The room was clean a bit cramped but workable. The hotel is like on a small farm there are chickens and rooster, iguanas, lots of butterflies. The road to the river is rocky and when it rains it gets very muddy but this is the charm of a rustic. The staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly. Check in was quick and easy. Property is beautiful and great for birdwatching.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great hotel! Friendly staff, delicious restaurant and very clean and comfortable! We booked the tubing tour with them and it was amazing. Many farm animals at the neighbouring property to look at and about a min walk down to the rio celeste! Definitely recommend, we would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

arieh

Staff was very nice. Room vey clean. Nature beauty. Easy parking. Good restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent the first two nights of our trip to Costa Rica here and I couldn’t be happier with our choice. It is a great location to stop at if you’re on your way from Liberia Airport to La Fortuna. The hotel, staff, property and on site tours were all exceptional! The rooms are basic but clean and comfortable with private entry. We absolutely loved the property with the farm animals and swimming area in the blue waters of Rio Celeste. We did the tubing and horseback riding and both were highlights of our trip. All the staff is friendly and welcoming. Restaurant has good food as well and the complimentary breakfast was tasty. If you have a chance to stay here, do it!

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very property and the staff is excellent. We enjoyed our stay and the river tubing was a lot of fun. I would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price vs quality is good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just one night but it was good, clean and restaurant with included breakfast was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miloud

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Idéal pour quelques nuits

Emplacement stratégique pour faire du Tubing et proche du parc national du volcan Tenorio. Dispose d’un espace picnic et baignade sur les bords du Rio Celeste.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernande

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

Confortable

Très bien. Nous avions le déjeuner compris, le service est lent mais c'est très bon. Mais il y a une petite ferme à côté, le coq et la chèvre nous réveille assez tôt, pas besoin de réveil-matin
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Xing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is near the Rio Celeste ( walkable distance) in which you might swim in the river. Staff is very kind, there is a fridge in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

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

Overnight stay, hiked Rio Celeste!

Super friendly receptionist and very helpful! We stayed here so that we could be close to Tenorio Volcano National Park. The motel was clean and met basic needs. The attached restaurant was good and offered typical Costa Rican fare. We were not able to take advantage of the tours offered by at the motel but tubing looked like it would be fun.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Chambre très petite mais endroit excellent pour une seule nuit
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siarhei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great no fuss place close to the local attractions. It has a nice on-premises restaurant. The staff is friendly and helpful. Highly recommend horseback tours around the property- our family of 4 had a blast crossing the river and riding through the forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le terrain de l'hôtel est sublime avec tous ses oiseaux, le personnel est super gentil, tout est propre, l'air climatisé fonctionne à merveille. Seul le bruit de la rue lorsqu'on est au restaurant est un peu dérangeant mais tout le reste compense allègrement.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

juan carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bonito
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me Encantó … el acceso al río es demasiado bello
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning broken. Front desk said they would refund our second night so we left 1 day early and booked another hotel. No refund and hotel not responding to us or expedia.

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Staff & service
Room was tidy but sparse. All you get is the bare necessities (double bed and bathroom). But, the attached restaurant is inviting and the food was very good. The REAL charm of this place is the beautiful blue water stream a short walk away. Great for swimming, or even picnicking. Just make to time your walk when the grounds keeper isn’t leaf blowing, and blowing, and blowing…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent motel style place. Restauraunt okay. Rooms were a bit tight, but clean and served the purpose. Very nice walk down to river for swim in blue river. makes this a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gloria

Very close to the river
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Room comfort

Séjour rio céleste

Convenable. Cher pour la prestation. Aucun équipement dans la cuisine. 2 gobelets. Mitigeur douche défaillant. Lumière à fonctionnement aléatoire. Frigo fonctionne mal et est très bruyant. Côté sympa la ferme, la piscine naturelle, literie confortable, climatisation, petit déjeuner de bonne qualité, possibilité de faire une randonnée à cheval pour 30$ par personne.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo estuvo muy bien-el cuarto cómodo, la comida muy rica, la ubicación perfecta, la gente amable….

8/10 Good

Mélanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Secteur tranquille, bon pour un transit d’une nuit si vous allez voir le volcan Tenorio. Activité Tubing est excellente. Une rivière près de l’hôtel parfait pour les enfants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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