700 meter west of national park Tenorio, Katira, Alajuela, 21502, Costa Rica
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Hideaway Rio Celeste

Luxury Rainforest Casitas Near Tenorio Volcano National Park

Stay in a 5-star rainforest hideaway in Katira, Alajuela, just a 2-minute drive from Tenorio Volcano National Park and set within an 80-acre nature reserve. Spacious casitas, river access, tropical gardens, an outdoor pool with swim-up bar, full-service spa, guided nature experiences, and Costa Rican-international dining create a secluded base for exploring the vivid Rio Celeste region, from hiking and horseback riding to wildlife watching and restorative wellness.

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Dining & Drinks

Enjoy included breakfast at Kantala, with additional dining at Mandarina, Cafe Romance, Cantina Delirio, and Blue Moon Swim-up Bar.

Room Service

Order room service from the on-site restaurants, while mini-bar inclusions are not listed in the available hotel information.

Pool Service

Relax by the outdoor pool, lazy river, three hot tubs, and swim-up bar serving casual bites and tropical cocktails.

Games & Nature

Join the free daily Night Walk when weather permits, or enjoy pool, foosball, darts, and board games in the Games Room.

Sports & Fitness

Use the fitness center, open-air Yoga Pavilion, on-site hiking and biking trails, or arrange horseback riding, rafting, kayaking, and tubing tours.

Property Wi-Fi

Stay connected with free Wi-Fi available throughout the property, including all bungalows and shared guest areas.

Nighttime pool with striped umbrellas and blue loungers at Hideaway Rio Celeste.
Fitness room with treadmills and weight machines at Hideaway Rio Celeste.
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Set in the rainforest of Katira, Costa Rica, Hideaway Rio Celeste offers an all-ages escape surrounded by natural beauty and world-class river adventures. The resort sits just 700 meters from Tenorio Volcano National Park, home to the Rio Celeste Waterfall, whose brilliant turquoise color comes from minerals mixing at El Teñidero—perfect for unforgettable hikes and swims just steps from the property’s own riverbanks, since the hotel is the first outside the park with prime access to the Rio Celeste. Nearby, guests can explore Tapir Valley in search of Baird’s tapir, or take a day trip to Arenal Volcano and its natural hot springs, under an hour away. The charming mountain town of Bijagua is also nearby for shopping and dining. Conveniently located about 90 minutes from Liberia International Airport (LIR), this resort blends secluded luxury with access to Katira’s top attractions.

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HIDEAWAY RIO CELESTE FAQs

Hideaway Rio Celeste is an officially recognized 5-star hotel by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute, set on an 80-acre nature reserve just steps from Tenorio Volcano National Park. With only 26 casitas, Hideaway Rio Celeste offers an intimate, uncrowded escape surrounded by rainforest and the turquoise Rio Celeste river.

Yes, Hideaway Rio Celeste welcomes children of all ages. Casitas at Hideaway Rio Celeste accommodate a maximum of 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children, making it ideal for couples, honeymooners, and small families alike. Children 5 and younger stay free when using existing bedding in the parent or guardian’s room.

Hideaway Rio Celeste features five distinct venues: Kantala Restaurant, an open-air dining experience beside a koi pond; Mandarina Restaurant, blending Asian flavors with Costa Rican traditions; the Blue Moon Swim-up Bar for poolside bites and cocktails; Cantina Delirio, a lounge for exotic cocktails; and Cafe Romance, serving coffee and sweet treats amid the rainforest.

Yes, Hideaway Rio Celeste is recognized as the first property outside Tenorio Volcano National Park with direct river access, allowing guests to swim in the turquoise Rio Celeste waters right on the property, since swimming is not permitted inside the national park itself.

Hideaway Rio Celeste features a Studio Spa set within tropical gardens, offering individual and couples massages, volcanic hot stone treatments, facials, and mud wrapping. Guests can also enjoy the open-air Yoga Pavilion and a fully equipped fitness center during their stay.

Hideaway Rio Celeste is unable to accommodate pets. This policy helps protect the wildlife, including sloths and monkeys, that roam freely across the hotel’s 80-acre nature reserve.

Check-in at Hideaway Rio Celeste begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Guests should present a photo ID and credit card at check-in, and early check-in or late check-out may be arranged for an additional cost.

Hideaway Rio Celeste is located about a 90-minute drive from Liberia International Airport (LIR), the closest international airport. The hotel’s concierge can arrange private airport transportation for guests for a surcharge.

Yes, Hideaway Rio Celeste offers wedding services for celebrations amid the rainforest setting, along with proposal and romance packages for couples marking special occasions.

Guests at Hideaway Rio Celeste can enjoy horseback riding, river tubing, kayaking, and a free daily Night Walk led by a naturalist guide on the property’s own reserve. Nearby excursions include white-water rafting, the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, the Heliconias hanging bridges, and day trips to Arenal Volcano’s hot springs.

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