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Hideaway Rio Celeste

4.0 star property
Mountain resort with spa, near Rio Celeste Waterfall
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Hiking
Aerial view
Lobby sitting area
View from room
Serves lunch, dinner and happy hour
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool and 3 hot tubs
  • Lazy river
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Area shuttle
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is AU$1,122
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2025

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

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Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
  • 90 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Forest View Casita - Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Garden View Casita - King

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Forest View Casita - King

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
  • 90 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • El Pilon Station - 19 min walk
  • Rio Celeste Waterfall - 1 min drive
  • Peace Tree - 5 min drive
  • Tapir Valley Nature Reserve - 10 min drive
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 80 min drive
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 99 min drive
  • Airport pickup service
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪El Sabor Dona Carmen - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante y Marisquería Poro - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Kantala - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizzería El Barrigón - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪La Jarra - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Hideaway Rio Celeste

When visiting Katira, Hideaway Rio Celeste is a great choice to consider. You can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials or aromatherapy, and Kantala Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this Art Deco resort include an outdoor pool, a lazy river and a poolside bar. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 26 units
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 3 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Lazy river
  • Children's games

What to do

  • Mountain biking
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Lazy river
  • 3 hot tubs
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • DVD player
  • 23-inch plasma TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Spa

The on-site 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.

Dining

Kantala Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Bar – This bar serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 240 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 5
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 240

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
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.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hideaway Rio Celeste offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hideaway Rio Celeste does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hideaway Rio Celeste?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hideaway Rio Celeste?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hideaway Rio Celeste?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hideaway Rio Celeste?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 240 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hideaway Rio Celeste?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hideaway Rio Celeste and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding, mountain biking and hiking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in one of the 3 hot tubs. Hideaway Rio Celeste also has a lazy river, a fitness centre and spa services, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hideaway Rio Celeste?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Kantala Restaurant.
Does Hideaway Rio Celeste have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Hideaway Rio Celeste like?
Hideaway Rio Celeste is located by the river, a short 19-minute walk from El Pilon Station.

Hideaway Rio Celeste Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Liana, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing , huge rooms with beautiful design, great staff, the GYM open 24/7 , great pool area. It is just perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!
ILAN, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, amazing staff
Troy, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Johannes, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Adria, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jeffrey, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay, awesome property
Ellis, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jessica, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nikki, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

D.K., 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Morgan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Judge, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Marina, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Such a great time. Loved the property and the staff. We will be back someday!
Rob, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Food and service. Close to the Park
Private individual villa rooms. Large room and love the outdoor shower. Food was awesome, and staff were very attentive, friendly and top service. There is a large balcony, but as for garden view rooms, there is nothing to see there. Thick plants were up to the balcony and nothing to see. Hotel has nice loop hiking trail behind the hotel and trail also takes you to the river, so if you want to swim there, you could. Hotel is conveniently located close to the park and other activities.
koji, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel. Service excellent
Patricia, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is one of the most amazing places I’ve ever stayed in. Luxury in nature. The staff is incredibly friendly
Fay Ann, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Heather, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Upon arriving, this hotel literally took our breath away. We were welcomed by name and the host let us know that they had been expecting us. The room felt palacious. It was adorned with a poster bed with sheer drapery, an outdoor shower, as well as a huge indoor shower and bathroom. Seriously, the bathroom was like another room. In addition, the view from the balcony captivated even those who later saw the photographs. No detail was left undone. We felt like royalty. It was well worth the money. Btw, it was our 30th anniversary and from the Koi pond to the fireplace dining; from the pool and poolside bar, we were bathed in comfort and care. Even the Chef and serving team supported my Gluten allergy with delicious meal options. As a whole, we were blown away !!! Our experience with the Hideaway Hotel was beyond our expectations. They even had amazing excursions to keep you busy. I can't wait to visit them again. Sincerely, Jane and Matt
Matthew, 1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ronnie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place was beautiful. The rooms are lovely and huge. There's the best staff. Katherine, Josue, Ismael and Jennifer were so wonderful. There's nothing they won't do to make you happy. The pool and grounds are beautiful. The food has many breakfast and dinner selections and lunch can be out by the pool or in the dining room. There are toucans and monkeys and sloth there. The monkeys visited one day at breakfast they kept popping their head down to say hello.
Ann, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great food beautiful rooms Excellent staff
Zhi Peng, 1-night romance trip
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