See all properties
Save

Hideaway Rio Celeste

5.0 star property
Luxury resort with 3 hot tubs and full-service spa

Photo gallery for Hideaway Rio Celeste

Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Café

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$560
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

View map
700 meter west of national park Tenorio, La Paz de Rio Celeste, Katira, Alajuela, 21502
  • Place, Rio Celeste Waterfall
  • Place, El Pilon Station
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tenorio Volcano National Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

Room options

View all photos for Garden View Casita - Queen Beds

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Garden View Casita - Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 90 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Forest View Casita - Queen Beds

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Forest View Casita - Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Forest View Casita - King

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Forest View Casita - King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 90 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Garden View Casita - King

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Garden View Casita - King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Katira

A luxury stay in Katira awaits you at Hideaway Rio Celeste. You'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Rio Celeste Waterfall and 6.7 km (4.2 mi) from Tenorio Volcano National Park. Highlights at this family-friendly resort include 3 hot tubs, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include massages, body scrubs and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Kantala Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The resort's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, gym and lazy river as well as access to horse riding/hire. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Katira resort, you'll be 38.1 km (23.7 mi) from Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge and 47.8 km (29.7 mi) from Miravalles Volcano.
View more Resorts in KatiraOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • El Pilon Station - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 18 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzería El Barrigón - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪El Sabor Dona Carmen - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Tapirus Paradise - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante y Marisquería Poro - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Blue River Brewery - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Hideaway Rio Celeste

Luxury resort with 3 hot tubs and full-service spa
Hideaway Rio Celeste offers its guests a full-service spa, 3 hot tubs, a lazy river, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A fitness centre, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Hideaway Rio Celeste. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Katira resort.

  • 1 floor
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2010
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hideaway Rio Celeste offers 26 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Similar properties

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine, garden views
Celeste Mountain Lodge
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 195 reviews
The price is NZ$239
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Celeste Mountain Lodge

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kantala Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Lazy river
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 25 for adults and from USD 12 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 240 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 240

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hideaway Hotel Rio Celeste
Hideaway Rio Celeste
Hotel Hideaway Rio Celeste
Hotel Rio Celeste
Hotel Rio Celeste Hideaway
Rio Celeste Hideaway
Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel
Rio Celeste Hotel
Hotel Rio Celeste Hideaway Katira
Rio Celeste Hideaway Katira
Resort Hotel Rio Celeste Hideaway Katira
Katira Hotel Rio Celeste Hideaway Resort
Rio Celeste Hideaway
Resort Hotel Rio Celeste Hideaway
Rio Celeste Hideaway Katira

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hideaway Rio Celeste?

Hideaway Rio Celeste offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hideaway Rio Celeste?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hideaway Rio Celeste on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$559.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hideaway Rio Celeste?

Yep, Hideaway Rio Celeste has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Hideaway Rio Celeste?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hideaway Rio Celeste. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments.

Does Hideaway Rio Celeste have a pool?

Hideaway Rio Celeste has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Does Hideaway Rio Celeste have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What makes Hideaway Rio Celeste a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and couples dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hideaway Rio Celeste.

Is Hideaway Rio Celeste family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and a lazy river, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hideaway Rio Celeste is a hit with families.

Does Hideaway Rio Celeste serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hideaway Rio Celeste?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hideaway Rio Celeste?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hideaway Rio Celeste?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hideaway Rio Celeste?

No, pets are not allowed.