Hiking

Reviews of Hideaway Rio Celeste

4 out of 5
Hideaway Rio Celeste
700 meter west of national park Tenorio, La Paz de Rio Celeste, Katira, Alajuela

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 544 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 544 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 544 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 544 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 544 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Woodland Hills

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Tannya Rodriguez on Mar 6, 2024
¡Gracias por alojarte aquí! Tu opinión es muy importante para nosotros

10/10 Excellent

Zhi Peng

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food beautiful rooms Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Tannya Rodriguez on Mar 6, 2024
¡Gracias por alojarte aquí! Tu opinión es muy importante para nosotros

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Tannya Rodriguez on Mar 6, 2024
¡Gracias por alojarte aquí! Tu opinión es muy importante para nosotros

10/10 Excellent

Annie, Woodland Hills

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Hideaway Rio Celeste Hotel on Mar 25, 2024
Thank you so much Annie for taking the time to share your experience with us!Until next time, Pura Vida!

10/10 Excellent

Cinthya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Tannya Rodriguez on Feb 23, 2024
¡Gracias por alojarte aquí! Tu opinión es muy importante para nosotros.

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough about this resort! It is beautiful and peaceful! The resort is in the rainforest and close to many activities. The staff are wonderful and so helpful! This is the best resort in Costa Rica!
Response from Tannya Rodriguez on Feb 23, 2024
¡Gracias por alojarte aquí! Tu opinión es muy importante para nosotros.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, houston

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lalit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Sep 12, 2023
Thank you for choosing Rio Celeste for your stay in Costa Rica. We hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience. The staff was always super welcoming and nice. The room was beautiful and cleaned daily. The property is only a few minutes from the Rio Celeste Waterfall and the river is right in the backyard of this hotel which makes it super unique. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Sep 9, 2023
¡Gracias por alojarte aquí! Tu opinión es muy importante para nosotros.

8/10 Good

Philipp

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Sep 21, 2023
Thank you for choosing Rio Celeste for your stay and for taking the time to share your experience. We truly appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two nights at least
Stay at least two days dice if it rains the waterfall and river at national park might not be light blue.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Aug 21, 2023
Hello Yolanda, Thanks for your comment.Two night are better because you will have more time to enjoy our little paradise. Your are right, sometimes because of the rain the river color change for a while but it will be back the next day as soon the sun comes.We’ll be waiting for you in your new home in the rainforest!

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Sep 9, 2023
¡Gracias por alojarte aquí! Tu opinión es muy importante para nosotros.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Staff on Jul 31, 2023
Dear Danielle,Thank you very much for your review!Anytime you are back to our beautiful Costa Rica, please stop by at your rainforest home.

6/10 Okay

mark, Chicago

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had previously stated this property and had a fantastic experience. Unfortunately, during the stay, the same cannot be said. There was continuous construction going on around the entire property, causing noise and disruption during our entire stay. We were placed in one of the first five cabins which is closest to the highway. We had never experienced such highway noise which didn’t allow us to relax or feel in touch with the natural environment as a result of it. Our previous stay was closer to the trail head and felt like a magical experience in the jungle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Staff on Jul 31, 2023
Dear Mark,We are expanding our property to provide more amazing experiences and we feel saddered that this has been an impediment to the enjoyment of your stay with us.We are escalating the situation with management to prevent this from happening any further.We hope, despite the sad aspects of your experience, we will be able to welcome you back in the future so we can demonstrate how involved into our guests' experience we are.Thank you for your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Aug 7, 2023
¡Gracias por alojarte aquí! Tu opinión es muy importante para nosotros.

10/10 Excellent

jan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and the rooms were beautiful. There was a baby sloth sleeping in a tree outside our room, and a monkey by the spa. The staff was helpful & the property well maintained. We loved eating at the swim up bar and the walk to the river was a nice treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Jul 6, 2023
We are happy to know you liked our property, is a small paradise, in the heart of the rainforest!Abigail ElizondoGuest Experience Associate

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible service from all the staff but a special thanks to Mariano who helped us find a better route so we could also make it to La Fortuna to see Volcano Arenal. He was very generous with his time and super informative. We loved the room and the location in the area of Rio Celeste.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Jul 6, 2023
Dear Ian,Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experiences of your recent visit to our little paradise. It is great to reconfirm Mariano took good care of you! Please tell your friends and family about your experience with us. We cannot wait to welcome you back soon :)

10/10 Excellent

Eileen, Tualatin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautifully situated and each room has a covered private deck that feels like you're in the rain forest. It was awesome to sit there and listen to the rain and watch the birds come and go. The property itself and the grounds are beautiful. We used the spa, pool, gym, bars, and restaurant several times and the quality of the experience was always excellent. The staff were all universally welcoming, attentive, and helpful. The only down sides (if you can call them that) are that the pool is heated by the sun and so is always warm (not really refreshing), and the property is located some distance from any towns or other destinations (closest was the Tenorio Volcano State Park, which was a 30-40 minute walk away), so if you don't have a car you will have to arrange for transportation. The hotel was happy to oblige and we used several of their recommended excursions, but that cost can add up if you're there for several days. I would definitely stay at this property again if I have the chance to go back to Guanacaste.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Jul 6, 2023
Dear Eileen,Thank you so much for your comments! We're happy to know you had a great time with us!It is great to reconfirm our team took good care of you! Regarding to your concerns on the heated pool, the weather up here is mostly cold and rainy; we used to have a room tempeture pool, which most of the time people hated it because it was too cold to enjoy it.We experienced a drought in Costa Rica and that's why it was always hot and dry at the time you visited us. We gurantee next time you come here, the pool will be more enjoyable than the last time! We hope, despite the sad aspects of your experience, you will stop by at your rainforest home :)Pura vida!

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing- restaurant was very good — all employees when above and beyond to make sure our stay was enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Jun 5, 2023
Dear Ray,We do our best to make everyone feel like home and enjoy their stay! It is great to reconfirm you enjoyed eating at Kantala Restaurant.

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t even begin to describe how amazing this property was. I hope to go back one day. AMAZING!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Jun 5, 2023
Dear Richard,It is a pleasure to read that you had a memorable stay with us!We cannot wait to host you again soon.Pura Vida!

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on May 20, 2023
Dear Catherine,Thank you, we are very happy to know you loved your stay!Please tell your friends and family about your experience with us. We cannot wait to welcome you back soon :)

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in the heart of Costa Rica, the Rio Celeste Hideaway Resort is a paradise for anyone looking for a unique adventure. From stunning views of the Volcano to hiking trails that lead to the famous Rio Celeste River, this resort offers everything you need for an unforgettable experience. The friendly staff is always eager to help and provide you with all the necessary information about local attractions and activities. The beautiful property is surrounded by lush vegetation and exotic animals that can be admired from your balcony or during a nature walk. Moreover, you can enjoy exquisite food prepared by talented chefs in the restaurant on-site called Kantala. And if you’re feeling adventurous, there are plenty of activities available such as tubing, horseback riding and more! We did tubing in the beautiful Rio Celeste river. Our guides Paulo and Carlos made it extra special with their knowledge and enthusiasm for the area. We felt safe, secure, and had a blast! From navigating around rocks and waterfalls to spotting wildlife along the way, we were able to truly appreciate nature's beauty while having an unforgettable experience. So whether you are looking for an adventure or just want to relax by the pool and enjoy nature at its finest, Rio Celeste Hideaway Resort is sure to provide an unforgettable experience. A big thank you to Ismael, Cristian, Nelson, Mariano, Josue, Katherine and others for everything! We will be back soon :)
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on May 20, 2023
Dear Nina,Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experiences of your recent visit to our little paradise. We’re glad to read that our team’s performance exceeded your expectations and you enjoyed every detail of your stay!Please tell your friends and family about your experience with us. We cannot wait to welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great staff! Food at the restaurant was amazing as well. If you’re looking for a hotel near rio Celeste this is the place to be. You have your own private springs and the accommodations are stunning. Will be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Apr 26, 2023
Dear Austin,Thank you so much for choosing Rio Celeste Hideaway to stay during your most recent visit to Costa Rica. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your experience! We would love to host you again soon, pura vida!

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of activities around. A trail lead to the river. Environment and food are awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Mar 20, 2023
Thank you so much for your comment, Vivian!It makes happy to know you had a great time at our little paradise.Anytime you are back to our beautiful Costa Rica, please stop by at your rainforest home.

10/10 Excellent

Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and surroundings. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Mar 18, 2023
Dear Min,Thank you so much for letting us be part of your journey in Costa Rica!Please come back soon, ¡pura vida!

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
THIS PROPERTY WAS BEAUTIFUL AND THE FOOD AND DRINKS WERE AMAZING. DURING BREAKFAST YOU GET TO SEE ALL KINDS OF BIRDS AND ANIMALS. THE VILLA WE WERE IN WAS GORGEOUS, THE BED WAS BEYOND COMFORTABLE AND THE OUTDOOR SHOWER WAS SO RELAXING. I WOULD DEFINITELY STAY HERE WHEN I RETURN.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Mar 16, 2023
Dear Christopher,Thank you so much for sharing your experience, it makes us proud that our customers' needs are catered to the best of our abilityAnytime you are back to our beautiful Costa Rica, please stop by at your rainforest home.

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Mar 14, 2023
Thank you, Kevin!Come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most beautiful hotels that I ever stayed at. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. The grounds are amazing. Sloths, monkeys and toucans.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Mar 14, 2023
Dear Tracey,Thank you for taking the time to write this review regarding your very recent stay at our hotel. We appreciate all your wonderful words!Please come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Keylla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing hotel y every senses! Wonderfulllll!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Feb 1, 2023
Dear Keylla,Thank you very much for taking a few minutes of your time to write this review!We cannot wait to host you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandar, PHILADELPHIA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paradise in a jungle. Rooms are spacious and designed with taste. The whole property is built as part of the rainforest that surrounds it. Staff is extremely helpful and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Jan 10, 2023
Dear Aleksandar,Thank you so much for letting us be part of your journey in Costa Rica. We are glad to know you enjoyed!Very much look forward to welcome you back again in your new home away from home.

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first 2 nights in Costa Rica were at the Hideaway and wow! What an introduction! We (2A, 2C aged 11&13) loved everything about the resort and hope to return in the future.
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Dec 26, 2022
Dear Karen,Thank you so much for letting us be part of your journey in Costa Rica. We are glad to know you loved everything about our property!Anytime you are back to our beautiful Costa Rica, please stop by at your rainforest home.

10/10 Excellent

James, Fritz Creek

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here on the last night of a 3-week trip. Well worth the money for a splurge. Nice location, great staff, lovely rooms, and a restaraunt that's way above average for CR. And, we saw a tapir by the roadside on the drive up!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Dec 13, 2022
Hello James,Thank you so much for sharing your review. We truly value your kind words, it is our pleasure to show our guests what pura vida and Costa Rica is all about. We are happy to know you saw the Tapir! Anytime you are back to our beautiful Costa Rica, please stop by at your rainforest home.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place turned out to be the most amazing place we've ever been to. Everything about this property is truly awing for us. The way it has been seamlessly cultivated into the surrounding jungle, the beautiful rooms, the quality and elegance of the dining area, the friendliness and service of the staff and on and on... We were lucky to see a sloth and her baby, howler monkeys and all kinds of other birds and animals on our walks around the property and area. There is no better place to experience a true Costa Rican jungle in luxury. I would say this is more of a couples or honeymoon spot. Not really for kids. Especially because this is the real jungle, and even though they take every possible measure to make sure the paths are clean and safe, the Costa Rican jungle is not a place to be irreverent. I tried to go first on all our hikes (they provide walking sticks for more confidence) because we did see an eyelash viper... If you move slowly and carefully you will be fine and you will be rewarded with the most incredible experience.
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Dec 4, 2022
Dear Jonathan,We are so happy to know you had a great time staying at Rio Celeste while exploring northern Costa Rica! So great you got to see the baby sloth with its mother, monkeys and more! Thank you for such a beautiful review!Anytime you are back to our beautiful Costa Rica, please stop by at your rainforest home!

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could not have asked for more.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Nov 27, 2022
Mr. Sennott,Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experiences of your recent visit to our little paradise.Anytime you are back to our beautiful Costa Rica, please stop by at your rainforest home.

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is stunning, the staff are all incredibly friendly and accommodating, the facilities show attention to detail and are well maintained. 10/10 this place is a must stay, we’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Nov 11, 2022
Dear Christina,We value your kind comments about your experience with us. We are happy to know your family had a great time staying at Rio Celeste while exploring northern Costa Rica. Please come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Tathiana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning. Definitely a hidden gem in the region. Sadly the pool was under construction, but it happened to be raining so it wasn’t an issue. Food wasn’t on par with building style, so please beware.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Oct 25, 2022
Hello Tathiana,Thank you for your comments! Pool is now available, you need to come back and enjoy it yourself! We will take into consideration your feedback about the food.Take care!

6/10 Okay

kyle, Carmel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lack of staff at pool. Breakfast not many options. Hiking trail on site. River access on site. Grounds are beautiful. The free night walk was excellent. wildlife on site excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Sep 12, 2022
Dear Kyle,We appreciate your recognition on the property and the guided night walk. We are sorry to hear that some aspects did not let your stay experience with us to be memorable. Rest assured that we have taken proper steps to continue improving our service.Thank you for visiting us!

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Aug 28, 2022
Muchas gracias por su calificación y por su preferencia, Margarita.Esperamos nos honre de nuevo con su visita.¡Qué este muy bien!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The growl was amazing and the staff and service was very good as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway on Jun 19, 2022
Thank you for ratting us with 10, Michele! We work hard to make our guests' stay memorable! Come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night but the place was beautiful, excellent staff and very close to Rio Celeste waterfall. Would have loved to stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway on Jun 19, 2022
Thank you, Jared! We appreciate your review!

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway on Jun 14, 2022
Thank you Elizabeth, we are happy that you loved it!

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So amazingly beautiful to be in the rainforest!! The decor at the hotel and the rooms were spacious and amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway on Jun 14, 2022
Thank you so much Ted, we appreciate it! Come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway on May 12, 2022
Thank you so much.

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rio Celeste hideaway is one of the best hotels you’ll ever stay at. Highly recommend this place. Beautiful hotel nicest staff. I love a good mega resort but this is luxury boutique at its best. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you so much for everything we’ll be right back soon
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway on May 12, 2022
Dear Mike Good Afternoon I hope this message finds you well. thank you so much for your time to write this amazing review, you will have a space in our hearts and this beautiful will be waiting for you. kind regards.

10/10 Excellent

Shirah

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two families vacationing together had a wonderful time at Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel. The staff couldn't have been kinder or more helpful to us. Rooms and property are so beautiful, and its small enough that our children could travel from room to pool to restaurant on their own without any worry that they would get turned around. I hope we get a chance to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Apr 4, 2022
Thank you so much, Shirah! We really appreciate your comments about our property! Come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel on Mar 19, 2022
Dear Robert Good Morning thank you very much. Pura Vida!