Location: Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano Area 
Lodging Type: Hotel 
From: $435 / night 
Welcome to the Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel!
The Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel is a small, intimate, luxury eco-lodge on the edge of one of Costa Rica's lesser-known, but still beautiful Tenorio Volcano National Park. Located in northern Costa Rica, around an hour west of Arenal Volcano, the Tenorio Volcano National Park is 129 square kilometers of primary cloud forest and rainforest. It's home to many of Costa Rica's wildlife, including the Baird's tapir, Central America's largest land mammal.
The hotel itself sits just outside the park, on 150 acres of protected, tropical rainforest. Through the network of trails maintained by Rio Celeste Hideaway, guests can explore the forest and access the Rio Celeste itself, the river from where the hotel gets its name. The Rio Celeste is a phenomenon in itself, a curious bright blue color, coming from various minerals in the water reacting to sunlight. Guests can swim in the river and enjoy the stunning waterfalls.
Secluded and Intimate
The hotel comprises 26 private casitas (bungalows), each one elegantly designed with tropical colors and Balinese hardwood furnishings. All the casitas come with A/C, cable TV, hairdryer, safe, minibar, coffeemaker, indoor/outdoor shower, plus an intimate jacuzzi. Amenities at the Rio Celeste Hideaway include complimentary WiFi in the lobby and restaurant. Guests can also enjoy the large swimming pool and small, surrounding jacuzzis.
Due to the remote, rainforest location of the Rio Celeste Hideaway, dining options in the area are few and far between. Luckily, the hotel has a great option for dining. You'll find the Kantala Restaurant serving breakfast (included in the nightly rate), lunch, and dinner in an outdoor environment, surrounded by pools featuring koi carp. Menu offerings include a modest variety of Costa Rican cuisine fused with international influences. The Cantina Delirio Bar & Lounge is a relaxing space for aperitifs or after-dinner drinks. And then there's the Blue Moon swim up pool bar for fresh tropical cocktails and lighter lunch fare - perfect for relaxing in the afternoon after a morning hike in the forest.. The kitchen staff can accommodate special dietary restrictions and food allergies with advanced notice.
Nature Everywhere
Aside from hiking and the river, the Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel offers a number of activities for their guests. You can hike alone, or with a guide, who can identify and talk about the various birds, insects, and plants you'll see. Tubing on the Rio Celeste is also a must-do. The bright blue waters also have class I and II rapids, perfect fun for the family. Horseback riding is also available, plus visiting a nearby chocolate farm. Another highlight of the hotel is it's creation of a tapir reserve, designed to protect Central America's largest land mammal.
For those guests who need some "me time" and pampering after getting wet in the river and forest, the Studio Spa offers a range of different massages and treatments.
Contact Us for More Information
To book a stay at the Rio Celeste Hideaway as part of your Costa Rican Vacations itinerary (or just to learn more about the hotel), feel free to reach out to our expert travel advisors who will be happy to talk to you more about this magical, intimate, place.
