Rio Celeste · ★★★
Rio Celeste Hideaway
A Hidden Gem By the Luminescent Turquoise Waters of Rio Celeste
Río Celeste Hideaway, in the foothills of Tenorio Volcano
Río Celeste Hideaway sits within an 80-acre reserve in the foothills of the Tenorio Volcano, beside the turquoise Río Celeste, about 90 minutes from the Liberia airport and under 1 hour from Arenal. The casitas are spread through tropical gardens and rainforest on a jungle slope. It is one of our team's favourites for honeymoons, and it works just as well for families who want nature and a good pool.
Why we choose it
- The river on your doorstep. Guests have private trails down to the Río Celeste and can swim in it, something you cannot do in the national park.
- Casitas for couples and families. King casitas suit a honeymoon, and the casitas with two queens give a family room to spread out.
- A real spa and pool day. Three heated jacuzzis, a pool with a swim-up bar and Prana Spa make the rest days as good as the hiking days.
Rooms and views
Everyone stays in a casita. The Forest View Casitas look into the rainforest, and the Garden View Casitas open onto the tropical gardens. Both come with a king bed for couples or two queen beds for families and friends.
Each casita has its own balcony and a small backyard, so you stay in close contact with the wildlife, and the forest ones are the quieter choice if you want to fall asleep to frogs and rain.
On the property
The pool area has three heated jacuzzis and a swim-up bar, and Prana Spa does treatments after the hike. Kantala is the restaurant, open-air among the gardens, and Cantina Delirio is the lounge for a cocktail and stories of the day. There is a gym, open 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, and a games room for a rainy afternoon.
The private trails lead to the Río Celeste, where guests can swim in the blue water. From here we can also arrange the classic hike in Tenorio Volcano National Park to the waterfall, birding in the wetlands, rafting, or a visit to the Maleku indigenous community.
Location and getting there
The Hideaway is in the remote northern plains, about 90 minutes from the Liberia airport and under 1 hour from Arenal, which makes it a natural stop between Guanacaste and La Fortuna. We arrange the private transfer at both ends. See more about Río Celeste.
Rooms & suites
Our favourite rooms, and why
Casita Deluxe Forest View
How it compares
Hotels we book in Rio Celeste
From our own hotel records: stars, themes and amenities. Nothing here is a price.
| Rio Celeste Hideaway | Celeste Mountain Lodge | Origins Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Volcano setting | Not listed | Yes | Not listed |
| Spa | Not listed | Not listed | Yes |
| Team favourite | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Check availability | See hotel | See hotel |
On the property
What you will find there
Getting there
Where it is
Your Costa Rican driver waits at arrivals and stops whenever you like on the way: fruit stands, a sloth in a tree, a bathroom.
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