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4.7 out of 5

"Beautiful, classy with excellent ambiance and wonderful staff. Food was great as well. Will recommend and return in the future for a longer visit. " More

By a verified traveler on Sat 12 Oct 2019

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Hotel Description

Family-friendly 4-star resort near Rio Celeste Waterfall

Close to airport

You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Rio Celeste Waterfall and 6 miles (10 km) of Tenorio Volcano National Park with a stay here. Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge and Miravalles Volcano are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Full-service spa, dining

This Art Deco resort features a full-service spa, 3 spa tubs, and a restaurant. There's fun for all ages with a lazy river and an arcade/game room, and families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities. Enjoy the outdoor pool and perks like free self parking and free WiFi.

Garden View Casita - King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$248* Per night/room Apr 2 - Apr 3

Garden View Casita - Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Forest View Casita - King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Forest View Casita - Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Hideaway Rio Celeste ratings based on 6 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hideaway Rio Celeste

Everyone (4) Couples (1)
5 out of 5
Beautiful, classy with excellent ambiance and wonderful staff. Food was great as well. Will recommend and return in the future for a longer visit.

Posted by on Oct 12, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 23, 2019 by Rio C

Dear guest, Thank you so much for your kind review, please coem back soon! Pura vida! Kenneth Hidalgo Residente Manager Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jun 16, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 17, 2019 by Rio Celeste Hideaway Team

Thank you so much for staying at Rio Celeste Hideaway! Come back soon! Pura vida,

5 out of 5

Posted by on Feb 1, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 1, 2019 by Rio Celeste Hideaway Team

Dear guest, Thank you so much for staying at Rio Celeste Hideaway. Come back soon. Pura vida!

5 out of 5

Paradise

Pros: Everything
Location: location was a little tough. Road conditions are very sketchy but I guess part of the pura vida experience.
Absolutely a lovely place! Enjoyed the views, food, staff and pool. The room was fabulous. River amazing! Staff very friendly and helpful.

Posted by , from Tx on Nov 24, 2017

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3 out of 5

Beautiful place!

Pros: The staff was awesome.
Cons: New mattresses and pillows badly needed.
Location: Lots of things to do with the National Park right there.
This place is quite the ride to get there...roads extremely rough but once you get there it is beautiful. Our only complaint is maybe charge a little more and buy some decent pillows. The pillows were hard and lumpy and the mattresses were really hard also.

Posted by on Jan 18, 2016

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5 out of 5

Remote luxury!

Pros: Free breakfast
This hotel is located aprox 4-5 hours from San Jose. The trip there is worth it, not only because of the lovely accomodations, but because you can walk into the jungle and visit Rio CEleste. A chemical reaction combining 2 rivers which each bring calcium and sulfur from the nearby volcano makes water a gorgeous light blue color. Hike into the mountain in and out takes about 4 hours. Be prepared to come out muddy and tired but exhilarated!

Posted by , from San José, Costa Rica on Jul 26, 2011

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Property Features

Hideaway Rio Celeste offers its guests a full-service spa, 3 spa tubs, a lazy river, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Hideaway Rio Celeste. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Katira resort.

  • 1 floor
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2010
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Lazy river
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport pick-up and area shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Hideaway Rio Celeste offers 26 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 23-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Katira resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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.

  • Private balcony
  • IPod dock
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • HD television
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Coffee maker
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Down blanket
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

3 spa 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.

  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking on site

Spa Services

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.

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages

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 (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 5
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Number of children who can stay free - 3
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.