Located in a secluded rainforest, adjacent to the Tenorio Volcano National Park, Hideaway Rio Celeste Hotel offers luxurious bungalows with a plasma TV. Facilities include an outdoor pool. The air-conditioned bungalows of Rio Celeste Hideaway are decorated with warm colors, parquet floors, and elegant wooden furniture. All bungalows have an iPod stand, free WiFi, and a private backyard with an outdoor shower. Hideaway Rio Celeste Hotel’s tour desk organizes various activities, such as horseback riding, bird watching, rafting, bicycling, and hiking. Guests can also visit the Palo Verde National Park, the Rio Celeste waterfall, and the Arenal Volcano. Restaurant Kantala serves local and international dishes, made with traditional Costa Rican ingredients. The swim-up bar serves light lunches at the deck area, and the Cantina Delirio lounge offers fresh tropical cocktails.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Costa Rica Certification for Sustainable Tourism
    Costa Rica Certification for Sustainable Tourism

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Veken
    United States United States
    ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! The property is stunning, staff extremely welcoming and friendly. Very clean throughout, including the hot tubs and pool. Can’t wait to return.
  • Adam
    United States United States
    Wow, a beautiful space in the centre of the Rio Celeste area. Location was perfect, while the facilities, staff, restaurant, pool, gym, Yoga, and room were all worth the price. Best place by far that we stayed in our 2 week trip in Costa Rica.
  • Sravisht
    United States United States
    Fantastic resort. Hiking trails in the property were really fun and the river was beautiful. Rooms were modern and comfortable. Good food.
  • Inga
    United States United States
    Everything was amazing! Pure paradise! Beautiful villa, incredible room with spacious terrace , great gardens and trails with blue river… Very friendly and helpful staff with the best attitude. Our best stay in Costa Rica.
  • Karen
    United States United States
    This place was pure paradise. The staff were so friendly and helpful with the best attitude.
  • Tracey
    United States United States
    Loved the pool area, the hiking trails, and seeing sloths, monkeys and toucans on the property. The room stayed nice and cool which is very important to us as we are a hot natured family from Texas. The beds are so comfortable and the bathroom is...
  • Wendy
    United States United States
    Hotel access to the Rio Celeste for a dip. Pool & 3 hot jacuzzis with swim up bar were crystal clean & a nice surprise. 12:00noon checkout is very convenient for hiking to the river in the morning.
  • Chau
    United States United States
    This property was amazing and truly a hideaway. The room was incredible, the bathroom was clean and spacious, the outdoor shower was a beautiful, romantic touch. Each room is nestled behind well manicured landscaping where you can sit on the patio...
  • Elizabeth
    Mexico Mexico
    The rooms are absolutely gorgeous and spacious. The hotel and gardens are kept beautifully
  • David
    United States United States
    A luxury hideaway in the rainforest! We loved our quiet, private bungalow with its beautifully carved wooden furniture, canopy bed, and the gorgeous outdoor shower set in its own little walled garden. There is a little trail down to the scenic...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Kantala
    • Cuisine
      American • Local • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Hideaway Rio Celeste Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Game room

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Hideaway Rio Celeste Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hideaway Rio Celeste Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hideaway Rio Celeste Hotel