Río Celeste Hideaway Hotel

The casitas at Río Celeste Hideaway Hotel have been designed to offer guests a unique experience. Each casita is seperate from one another, allowing guests to fully enjoy their stay in peace and tranquillity, neighboured instead by the lush tropical environment. The casitas offer a subtle blend of modernity and nature – enjoy Wifi access, air conditioning, a flat screen TV and a coffee maker whilst surrounded by the awe inspiring Rio Celeste forest.

Indulge in the tropical backdrop from the private patio and remain in touch with the environment in the modern outdoor showers. Each one of these 26 spacious casitas, or bungalows, provides an exclusive retreat so you can relax amidst the breathtaking views.

Enjoy one King sized bed or two Queen size beds fitted with the best cotton linen. The Casita Deluxe is spacious and beautifully decorated. Fitted with a deep brown wooden floor and with a private patio, guests can feel at one with the tropical surroundings. Sit out on the private terrace and relax at the end of an exciting day, enjoying fantastic views of the lush tropical forest.

Equipped with either one King-size bed or two Queen-size beds, the Casita Deluxe Garden View offers the same luxury and privacy as the Forest View, however the terrace faces the Hotel grounds. Guests can experience the Hotels stunning landscaped environment from the terrace. Wake up and see palm trees, emerald green undergrowth and the Hotel’s beautiful cobbled paths, winding from each Casita.

Dine amongst beautiful surroundings in the open-air restaurant, serving delicious options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy a traditional Costa Rican culinary experience with lush views of the Hotels tropical gardens. The head chef will ensure the best quality dishes to match the quality surroundings.

This lounge is the perfect place to end your day. Offering a wide selection of beverages, including liquors and tropical cocktails, the Cantina Delirio is a stylish and atmospheric place to relax and have fun.

Order a cocktail or a refreshing ice cold beverage from the bar, whilst swimming in the royal blue pool. The bar holds an impressive selection of and exotic, high quality liquors. Light lunches can be ordered to enjoy on the patio.

Due to its idyllic location, guests can walk to the tropical jungle trails directly from their rooms. The hotel is well located for outdoor adventures such horseback riding, white water rafting, tubing in the Celeste River and visiting Tenorio National Park to see the exquisite sky blue water. The hotel offers a number of incredible experiences such as walking along the Heliconia hanging bridges and immersing in the Arenal volcanic springs.

For guests to relax, the Río Celeste Hideaway also offers Yoga classes by the calming river and a spa, where guests are offered everything from the classic Swedish and deep tissue massages or volcanic hot stone treatments to mineral baths and facials to relieve the tensions of body and mind within a soothing and tranquil natural environment. The mission of the Rio Celeste Hideaway is to offer the best service and make your trip memorable in all possible ways. The climate is unbeatable and after taking part in outdoor activities, guests are invited to relax in the swimming pool surrounded by the magnificent forest.

The forest surrounding the Río Celeste Hideaway Hotel is the area’s best and most valuable asset. It houses communities and ecosystems, containing rare and protected species. It is vital to protect the incredible landscape and important to be mindful when planning a trip to Costa Rica. Climate change has had devastating effects on this precious environment, which is why it is more important now than ever before to protect this natural wonderland.

“At Río Celeste Hideaway Hotel, we have pledged to incorporate sustainable practices in the daily operations of our luxury resort. We are aware that any activity has an impact on its surrounding environment, which is why we are committed to developing activities in an eco-friendly manner and to improving every day regarding our sustainable practices. Our mission is to be a tropical refuge where guests may rest and enjoy a stay which makes a difference. Our goal is satisfying your expectations through attention to detail, always aware of our commitment to the social and natural environment that surrounds us.”

The breathtaking forest surrounding Río Celeste Hideaway is precious. Therefore, the resort is taking certain measures to ensure its survival for future generations. The resort actively takes steps to mitigate and compensate for greenhouse gas emissions.

“Apart from having approximately 12 hectares of primary and secondary forest in our grounds, each year we plant native trees through the ACCT (Association Community Carbon Trees for the Reduction of Carbon Dioxide) program, mitigating our carbon footprint. The airline industry is responsible for 5% of the CO2 emissions worldwide, which is why we also motivate our guests to compensate for the carbon footprint of their air travel.”

The Río Celeste Hideaway takes part in the “Pack for a Purpose” scheme, which brings much needed materials to community projects in the area. Bring an item with you on your holiday and make a real difference!

•  They work actively to offset their carbon footprint.
•  Over 95% of collaborators are neighbours from local communities and small local producers, and tour operators are led by area entrepreneurs.
•  Their gardens are chemical-free and they have a greenhouse where they cultivate part of the greens and vegetables used in their kitchen.
•  They support the essential work done by the Tenorio Volcano National Park.
•  Residual waters are treated in a biodigester through the application of biocatalysts.
•  Implemented the reduce, reuse and recycle policy, with plans in place to save energy and water.
•  Hotel bathrooms and bathtubs are equipped with biodegradable amenities.
•  Support local communities and have adopted the neighbouring La Paz School, teaching children about recycling and protecting mother earth.

Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel also asks guests take their own steps to preserve natural resources such as:

• Using water carefully by utilising refilling bottles and the hotel’s 100% potable water, which is subject to frequent lab tests.
• Reusing their towels; the hotel will replace them if left on the floor.
• Taking note of the waste separators in guest rooms and public areas, which are part of the hotel’s rigorous recycling plan.
• Not feeding wild animals or extracting any plants from any natural protected areas.
• Participating in fair trade by purchasing at small businesses and local companies.
• Getting involved in social welfare programs benefiting the local community.