Hotel Catarata Río Celeste

Hotels
8.4 (280 reviews)
La Paz de Rio Celeste de Guatuso , Bijagua , cr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Nice gardens
Cons:
Outdated rooms
Lack of amenities
Poor value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
8.11
Several reviews mention poor room quality and lack of amenities, reflecting low cleanliness sentiment.
Service
9.08
While there were some negative comments about service inconsistencies, many found the staff friendly.
Location
9.62
Repeatedly praised for its beautiful and ideal location near nature.
Room Quality
7.57
Multiple reviews described the rooms as outdated and sparsely equipped.
Amenities
7.6
Significant concerns regarding amenities such as lack of air conditioning and inadequate furnishings.
Value for Money
7.56
Critiques indicate that the hotel does not provide good value considering its price.
Food and Beverage
8.61
Breakfast was described as standard but acceptable for many.
Overall Experience
9.08
Sentiment mixed with dissatisfaction in some areas but positive feedback on location and atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-23 13:10

Property Description

Scenic Oasis with Exciting Activities

Luxurious Rooms with Garden Views
Each room at Hotel Catarata Río Celeste features a private bathroom with a shower and a captivating garden view. The inclusion of a desk adds convenience to your stay.

Abundance of Activities and Services
Guests can indulge in various activities such as horse riding and hiking both on-site and in the surrounding areas. Additionally, the hotel offers laundry facilities and room service for a comfortable stay.

Convenient Location for Explorers
Located just 1.5 km from the stunning Rio Celeste Waterfall, Catarata Rio Celeste Hotel provides easy access to natural wonders and is a short drive from Else Kientzler Botanical Garden. Book now and embark on your adventure!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SJO

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 280 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.11
Service: 9.08
Location: 9.62
Room Quality: 7.57
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 7.56
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 9.08
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Simone • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Mitten in der Natur

Cons:

Bad war sehr alt und der Boden dreckig. Zum Duschen muss man in die alte Wirlpoolwanne klettern.
Nachts ging bei Stromausfall der Notlicht-Strahler für viele Stunden über dem Bett an.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Olga • solo_traveller • es
7
Pros:

L'esmorzar.

Cons:

Els voltants.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Alexandre • extended_group • be
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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JOSE FRANCISCO • solo_traveller • es
4
Pros:

La zona de piscina, las vistas del entorno y el desayuno.

Cons:

Según las fotos te hacen pensar en un tipo de hotel que luego no es lo que se espera. La mayoría de las fotos del anuncio son de la suite y de las casas familiares pero en las habitaciones de dos y tres personas solo aparece una foto que pasa muy desapercibida y está es la habitación que te dan. Estas son muy pequeñas, incómodas, antiguas y la nuestra tenía los cristales de las ventanas rotos. De hecho una de ellas que es la que había encima de la cama no se podía cerrar y por la noche hay mucho ruido de los animales que hay por la zona. La verdad es que nos defraudó muchísimo ya que pensábamos que íbamos a un tipo de hotel que luego no es lo que se publicita.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Très belle hôtel, avec un super jardin ou l'on a pu voir quelques animaux et une très belle piscine. Le petit déjeuner aussi était très bien.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Quesada • solo_traveller • cr
8
Pros:

El ambiente

Cons:

Manejo de agua caliente.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Ana • family_with_children • us
9
Amazing
Pros:

Beautiful location, full of nature

Cons:

Liked everything

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • gb
10
Perfection
Pros:

Everything - Location, room, gardens, wildlife (Sloth by the pool, hummingbirds), great breakfast. and a great price Wish we had more time there

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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ilaria • solo_traveller • it
8
Full immersion nella giungla
Pros:

Posto molto suggestivo

Cons:

Molta umidità nelle unità abitative

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigo • solo_traveller • uy
8
Pros:

Muy cerca de la entrada del Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio. Un parque con abundante vegetación, existe la posibilidad de avistar Tucanes en el jardín. Habitación cómoda ideal para la noche previa a la visita al parque nacional.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • solo_traveller • cr
9
Pros:

La flora, la fauna, desayuno.

Cons:

Que el viaje lo hice en tiempo de invierno, hay que asegurarse para disfrutarlo más.

Enviado

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • couple • us
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • couple • es
9
Pasar la noche en medio de la selva
Pros:

El lugar es un espectáculo en medio de la naturaleza, muy cerca de río celeste, la habitación tenía jacuzzi y una ducha exterior impresionante!

Nos lavaron la ropa a muy buen precio!
El desayuno muy rico también
Nos llovió mucho así que no pudimos ir a la piscina, que también tenía muy buena pinta.

Las vistas a la jungla eran increíbles.

Cons:

Nada, todo perfecto

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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INES • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

La localización es perfecta para visitar las cataratas. Las zonas comunes, muy bonitas y cuidadas. Las sábanas y toallas están perfectamente limpias, sin embargo el ambiente de la habitación es un poco descuidado

Cons:

La habitación era muy oscura y con detalles envejecidos.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Ruben • family_with_children • uy
8
Sin ser la habitación, poder disfrutar de un lugar así es impresionante, te lo cobran mucho.
Pros:

El entorno agreste , realmente hermoso, el sentir el sonido de los anfibios, pájaros. El desayuno muy rico. La piscina no era para ser usada ya que de noche se llena de ranas. Ademas yo fui en abril estaba helada para meterte.

Cons:

La habitación no explicaron lo pequeña que era, y como era el baño. Pero el entorno agreste colmo mis expectativas

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • es
7
Estancia adecuada
Pros:

Muy buena ubicacion, mucha fauna, personal muy amable.

Cons:

Las instalaciones en las habitaciones normales no me parecieron muy buenas, estaba todo un poco viejo

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Mimi • extended_group • fr
9
Comfy and cute
Pros:

Staff was helpful
Breakfast was tasty
+ Pool surrounded by colibris

Cons:

The lack of furniture to put our stuff

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • couple • cr
10
Naturaleza pura
Pros:

Divino

Cons:

Limpieza y naturaleza

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Kristin • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

We liked the space. We had the family room with 3 beds. Idk how many they allow it to hold, but you could do 2 per bed and all be in the same room! The bathroom was HUGE which was great when bathing two littles after a pool day. Breakfast was amazing. Definitely helped validate the cost for me. Location- if you want to see the rio celeste, you are only 2 minutes down the road from a free, good entrance to the river. "Downtown" has a park, which is perfect if your kids need some run time and only a short drive a way. There is a cute coffee spot right by that park. Loved that there was a kid's pool, even if we didn't use it for long because of the temperature.

Cons:

The room was so hot. The hotel can't control the weather- i'm aware. The placement of the fans to me wasn't functional. I'd prefer a standalone fan that I could move in front of one of the windows to circulate the air a little better. We live in SJO for work but we have to take this route do a different city. I loved everything else, so we would go back here and I would bring our own fan :) The pool was beautiful but painfully cold. The kids were shivering and the day was pretty warm. Maybe on a sunnier day it would be better!

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Christina • family_with_children • de
8
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee