Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste

Hotels
Independent
9 (50 reviews)
400 meters west of Katira gas station, Katira, Alajuela, 21504 , Katira , CR

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Continental breakfast
Concierge service
Picnic area
Free breakfast
Smoke-free property
Ecotours nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Beautiful river tubing experience
Nice restaurant with breakfast included
Cons:
Limited parking
Expensive breakfast
No spa services
Occasional maintenance issues
Mixed reviews on amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
7.8
Service was generally appreciated, although a few guests had complaints about wait times.
Location
8.2
The hotel is located in close proximity to many key landmarks and public transport.
Room Quality
7.9
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, although some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues.
Amenities
7
The amenities provided were satisfactory, with some guests highlighting the gym and pool, while others mentioned the lack of spa services.
Value for Money
6.1
Some guests felt that the price was a bit high for the services offered, while others thought it was reasonable given the location.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast and restaurant services were generally well-received, although a few guests thought there could be more variety.
Overall Experience
7.7
Most guests had a positive overall experience and would recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-03 15:34

Property Description

Stunning Garden Views and Modern Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Delicious Dining Options and Complimentary Breakfast
Indulge in a meal at Olivera, a family restaurant with a bar/lounge, or order in with room service. A daily continental breakfast is served from 6:30 AM to 9 AM.

Convenience and Comfort
This charming hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with kitchenettes, LCD TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Featured amenities include dry cleaning services, a 24-hour front desk, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge).

Book your stay at Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste in Katira, and enjoy easy access to Tenorio Volcano National Park and Los Lagos Hot Springs.

Important information:

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 50 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 7.8
Location: 8.2
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 6.1
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 7.7
M
Mario family
8
Pros:

The room is nice and cozy it’s a rustic place. The room was clean a bit cramped but workable. The hotel is like on a small farm there are chickens and rooster, iguanas, lots of butterflies. The road to the river is rocky and when it rains it gets very muddy but this is the charm of a rustic. The staff is amazing

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
T
Terry family
10
Pros:

This is a very property and the staff is excellent. We enjoyed our stay and the river tubing was a lot of fun. I would recommend it.

2025-04-07 via Nuitee
G
Gilles partner
10
Pros:

Price vs quality is good

2025-03-19 via Nuitee
P
Philip family
8
Pros:

Just one night but it was good, clean and restaurant with included breakfast was a nice touch.

2025-03-07 via Nuitee
M
Miloud
10
Idéal pour quelques nuits
Pros:

Emplacement stratégique pour faire du Tubing et proche du parc national du volcan Tenorio. Dispose d’un espace picnic et baignade sur les bords du Rio Celeste.

2025-02-21 via Nuitee
F
Fernande
10
Confortable
Pros:

Très bien. Nous avions le déjeuner compris, le service est lent mais c'est très bon. Mais il y a une petite ferme à côté, le coq et la chèvre nous réveille assez tôt, pas besoin de réveil-matin

2025-02-08 via Nuitee
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Xing friends
8
Pros:

The property is near the Rio Celeste ( walkable distance) in which you might swim in the river.
Staff is very kind, there is a fridge in the room.

2025-01-22 via Nuitee
S
Stacey
10
Overnight stay, hiked Rio Celeste!
Pros:

Super friendly receptionist and very helpful!

We stayed here so that we could be close to Tenorio Volcano National Park.

The motel was clean and met basic needs. The attached restaurant was good and offered typical Costa Rican fare.

We were not able to take advantage of the tours offered by at the motel but tubing looked like it would be fun.

2025-01-01 via Nuitee
C
Christyne partner
10
Pros:

Chambre très petite mais endroit excellent pour une seule nuit

2024-12-07 via Nuitee
J
Juan
8
Pros:

The picnic area by the river was great.

2024-10-24 via Nuitee
S
Siarhei family
10
Pros:

Great no fuss place close to the local attractions.
It has a nice on-premises restaurant. The staff is friendly and helpful. Highly recommend horseback tours around the property- our family of 4 had a blast crossing the river and riding through the forest.

2024-07-17 via Nuitee
F
francois partner
10
Pros:

Le terrain de l'hôtel est sublime avec tous ses oiseaux, le personnel est super gentil, tout est propre, l'air climatisé fonctionne à merveille. Seul le bruit de la rue lorsqu'on est au restaurant est un peu dérangeant mais tout le reste compense allègrement.

2024-07-06 via Nuitee
J
juan carlos family
10
Pros:

Muy bonito

2024-04-27 via Nuitee
L
luz
10
Pros:

Me
Encantó … el acceso al río es demasiado bello

2024-04-14 via Nuitee
D
Dale partner
4
Pros:

Air conditioning broken. Front desk said they would refund our second night so we left 1 day early and booked another hotel. No refund and hotel not responding to us or expedia.

2024-04-02 via Nuitee
G
George
6
Pros:

Room was tidy but sparse. All you get is the bare necessities (double bed and bathroom). But, the attached restaurant is inviting and the food was very good. The REAL charm of this place is the beautiful blue water stream a short walk away. Great for swimming, or even picnicking. Just make to time your walk when the grounds keeper isn’t leaf blowing, and blowing, and blowing…

2024-03-16 via Nuitee
M
Marek
8
Pros:

Decent motel style place. Restauraunt okay. Rooms were a bit tight, but clean and served the purpose. Very nice walk down to river for swim in blue river. makes this a gem.

2024-03-09 via Nuitee
K
Kimberly partner
10
Pros:

What a great hotel! Friendly staff, delicious restaurant and very clean and comfortable! We booked the tubing tour with them and it was amazing. Many farm animals at the neighbouring property to look at and about a min walk down to the rio celeste! Definitely recommend, we would stay again!

2024-01-10 via Nuitee
G
Gloria
8
Pros:

Very close to the river

2024-01-06 via Nuitee
N
Natalie family
10
Pros:

We spent the first two nights of our trip to Costa Rica here and I couldn’t be happier with our choice. It is a great location to stop at if you’re on your way from Liberia Airport to La Fortuna.

The hotel, staff, property and on site tours were all exceptional! The rooms are basic but clean and comfortable with private entry. We absolutely loved the property with the farm animals and swimming area in the blue waters of Rio Celeste. We did the tubing and horseback riding and both were highlights of our trip. All the staff is friendly and welcoming. Restaurant has good food as well and the complimentary breakfast was tasty. If you have a chance to stay here, do it!

2023-12-14 via Nuitee