Rio Celeste, Costa Rica

Hotel Rio Celeste

Name: Hotel Rio Celeste
Address: Costa Rica

Vibrant, comfortable and perfectly located

The main entrance to Hotel Rio Celeste at sunset

Experience a luxury hotel in Rio Celeste surrounded by nature

The Rio Celeste Hideaway hotel comprises 26 comfortable and well-equipped casitas set amongst tropical scenery, as well as being ideally positioned for access to the Tenorio National Park and the Rio Celeste itself.

The charming resort connects guests with the unique and untouched rainforest surrounding it, with each of the bungalows carefully designed to complement the lush tropical setting. Wooden furnishings and warm colours create a welcoming atmosphere and each casita has its own private decks with showers, while the premium suites have jetted bathtubs.

Breakfast is included, sourced from fresh, colourful, local ingredients, and in the evenings you can enjoy cocktails in the stylish lounge Cantina Delirio. Dine beside tranquil koi ponds, surrounded by the lush gardens at the open-air Kantala Restaurant. The menu features Costa Rican cuisine created with fresh local ingredients. And the popular swim-up bar, Luna Azul, means you don’t even need to climb out of the pool for a top up.

Spend your days by the pool or exploring the nearby park, walking the resorts paths along the river, visiting the Rio Celeste waterfall or the Arenal Volcano – which is only an hour’s drive away.

Highlights

Relax in your own individual casita for maximum privacy and tranquility

Set within 80 acres of rainforest reserve for a tropical paradise experience

Choose between three different dining options, all making the most of the serene rainforest setting

Enjoy day trips to Rio Celeste and Arenal volcano

Immerse yourself in the fantastic biodiversity with birdwatching, hiking and horseriding

Aerial view of the forest surrounding Hotel Rio Celeste in Costa Rica

Dining room with glass windows at Hotel Rio Celeste, Costa Rica

Blue waterfall near Hotel Rio Celeste, Costa Rica

Lodges surrounded by greenery at Hotel Rio Celeste, Costa Rica

Aerial view of the outdoor swimming pool at Hotel Rio Celeste, Costa Rica

Hotel bar decorated with red furnishings at Hotel Rio Celeste, Costa Rica

Lounge area with sofas at Hotel Rio Celeste, Costa Rica

View onto a terrace with greenery from the bedroom at Hotel Rio Celeste, Costa Rica

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