700 meter west of national park Tenorio, Katira, Alajuela, 21502, Costa Rica
Contact: +1 (888) 605-1350
Activities
vibe & play
Splash. Play. Celebrate.
Discover a world of authentic Katira adventure and laid-back luxury, set beside the famous Katira Beach—known for its crystal-clear waters and sea turtle snorkeling. Enjoy everything from live music and themed nights to poolside games, dance lessons, and nightly shows in an elegant setting. Spend your days kayaking, yoga sessions, or exploring nearby cenotes, then unwind with romantic evening entertainment designed for couples seeking both excitement and relaxation.
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Guided Night Walk
Join the hotel’s free daily 6:00 pm naturalist-led walk, weather permitting, through the 80-acre property, with stops such as the frog pond to look for frogs and nocturnal wildlife.
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Rio Celeste Swimming
Follow the property’s trails down to the Rio Celeste and swim in its turquoise waters outside the national park, where swimming is permitted on the hotel’s own river access.
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Rainforest Trail Hiking
Explore hiking trails on the hotel grounds, surrounded by tropical forest on an 80-acre nature reserve where wildlife such as sloths and monkeys may roam.
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On-Site Horseback Riding
Saddle up from the property for a guided horseback ride, one of the activities organised through the hotel’s tour desk and available directly on site.
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Open-Air Yoga
Stretch, breathe and reset in the open-air Yoga Pavilion, where sessions form part of the hotel’s wellness amenities amid the rainforest setting.
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Fitness Centre Training
Keep your routine going with treadmills, stationary bikes, an elliptical, Smith machines, a flexion machine and free weights in the hotel fitness centre.
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Poolside Swimming
Cool off in the outdoor pool and drift into an easy afternoon of rainforest relaxation between trail walks, river dips and excursions.
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Hot Tub Soaking
Ease tired legs after hiking or rafting with a soak in one of the hotel’s hot tubs, part of the poolside relaxation area.
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Tenorio Wildlife Watching
Explore Tenorio Volcano National Park with eyes open for white-faced monkeys, white-nosed coatis and rare birds such as the Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant.
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Arenal Hot Springs
Spend the day near Arenal Volcano and soak in natural hot springs on an excursion arranged from the hotel area.
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Maleku Culture Tour
Visit the Maleku people of Costa Rica’s Northern Region to learn about their traditions, culture and Maleku Jaica language.
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Board Game Night
Gather for board games in the Games Room, an easy family-friendly option for downtime on the property.
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Mountain View Horseback
Choose a guided horseback route with panoramic views toward the volcano landscape and Lake Nicaragua, offered among the hotel’s riding excursions.
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Couples Massage
Book an individual or couples spa treatment, with options such as Swedish, deep tissue or volcanic hot stone massage in the hotel’s garden spa setting.
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Rio Celeste Kayaking
Paddle the Rio Celeste on an easy guided kayaking tour, with time to watch for wildlife along the riverbanks from the water.
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Rio Celeste Horseback
Take a guided trail ride toward Rio Celeste, with routes such as the Rio Celeste Adventure ending in a dip in mineral-rich waters.
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Tenorio River Rafting
Book a white-water rafting excursion on a 7-mile stretch of the Tenorio River’s rapids, followed by calmer paddling on the Corobicí River.
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What activities does Hideaway Rio Celeste offer for guests?
Hideaway Rio Celeste offers an extensive range of on-site and nearby activities, including a free guided Night Walk on the hotel’s own 80-acre nature reserve, access to the turquoise Rio Celeste river at the base of the property’s trails, a full-service Studio Spa, an outdoor pool with three hot tubs and a swim-up bar, a games room, and a tour desk that arranges horseback riding, kayaking, tubing, rafting, and hiking excursions throughout the Tenorio Volcano area.
Can guests swim near Hideaway Rio Celeste?
Yes. While swimming is not permitted inside Tenorio Volcano National Park itself, Hideaway Rio Celeste is the first property outside the park with prime access to the river, and guests can swim in the turquoise Rio Celeste at the bottom of the hotel’s own trails.
Does Hideaway Rio Celeste arrange the hike to Rio Celeste Waterfall?
Hideaway Rio Celeste sits just a 2-minute drive from the entrance to Tenorio Volcano National Park, home to the signature trail leading to the 98-foot Rio Celeste Waterfall over its famously bright blue water, and the hotel’s tour desk assists with tickets and logistics for the hike.
What water-based tours can be booked through Hideaway Rio Celeste?
Through its tour desk, Hideaway Rio Celeste arranges guided tubing trips downstream along the Rio Celeste, an easy, leisurely kayaking excursion with wildlife viewing from the water, and a white-water rafting day trip covering rapids on the Tenorio River followed by calmer paddling on the Corobicí River.
Is horseback riding available at Hideaway Rio Celeste?
Yes. Hideaway Rio Celeste offers horseback riding trail options, including a Rio Celeste route ending in a dip in mineral-rich waters, arranged on-site and also available through nearby operators.
What free on-site activities does Hideaway Rio Celeste offer?
Guests staying at Hideaway Rio Celeste can join a free daily naturalist-led Night Walk on the hotel’s own 80-acre reserve, spotting frogs and other nocturnal wildlife, in addition to using the games room, garden trails, and pool area at no extra charge.
Does Hideaway Rio Celeste have a spa and wellness facilities?
Hideaway Rio Celeste features a full-service Studio Spa set within lush tropical gardens, offering individual and couples treatments such as Swedish and deep tissue massages, volcanic hot stone massage, mineral baths, and facials, alongside an open-air Yoga Pavilion and a fitness center.
Are pool and relaxation amenities available at Hideaway Rio Celeste?
Hideaway Rio Celeste features an outdoor pool with three hot tubs and a swim-up bar serving light poolside bites, offering guests a relaxing complement to the hotel’s river and rainforest activities.
Is Hideaway Rio Celeste suitable for families and children's activities?
Yes. Hideaway Rio Celeste welcomes children of all ages, with casitas accommodating up to three adults or two adults and two children, plus a games room, children’s games, and family-friendly excursions such as gentle river walks and wildlife spotting on the reserve.
What day-trip excursions can be booked from Hideaway Rio Celeste?
The tour desk at Hideaway Rio Celeste arranges day excursions including a boat tour of the Caño Negro wetland refuge, the hanging bridges at Heliconias Rainforest, a hot springs day trip to Arenal Volcano, tapir tracking in Tapir Valley, a Maleku indigenous culture tour, and wildlife watching inside Tenorio Volcano National Park.