Hotel Catarata Río Celeste

2.5 star property
Mountain lodge in Katira with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity
Property entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Premium bedding

Room options

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Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Bungalow, 1 Double Bed, Jetted Tub, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
La paz de Río celeste de Guatuso, Katira, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Rio Celeste Waterfall - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • El Pilon Station - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Peace Tree - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Tapir Valley Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 18 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 78 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 71.8 miles/115.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪El Sabor Dona Carmen - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante y Marisquería Poro - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Kantala - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizzería El Barrigón - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪La Jarra - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Hotel Catarata Río Celeste

Enjoy your visit to Katira with a stay at Hotel Catarata Río Celeste. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a children's pool and a garden.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 11 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 1 PM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free off-site parking nearby

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Catarata Río Celeste offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Catarata Río Celeste does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Catarata Río Celeste?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Catarata Río Celeste?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Catarata Río Celeste?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Catarata Río Celeste?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 1 PM.
What is there to do at Hotel Catarata Río Celeste and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours, hiking and horse riding. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Catarata Río Celeste?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers Regional cuisine.

Hotel Catarata Río Celeste Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

A great choice in this area for a budget property. Room was very clean, staff was friendly. We were entertained in the morning by a troop of Capuchin Monkeys while eating the included breakfast.
Richard, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Teeny tiny room.
The room was more like a little closet with a double bed and a twin bed. There was a table, no chairs. There was a lot of noise from the road all night, you could here the semi trucks. I would not recommend this hotel. The staff was very pleasant and the breakfast was nice.
Donna, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was so surreal! You are staying in a bungalow in the middle of the rainforest! It is magical to wake up and look out the big windows and just see all the green. The staff was all very friendly. Hector also does an amazing job at making sure you are taken care of and helping you make the most of your stay.
2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Really nice property. The only negative was that the power went out while we were there but it only lasted a couple hours.
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Simple but has all you need!
I loved Hotel Catarata Rio Celeste. It’s very simple lodging- nothing fancy, but that’s all we needed. It’s close to the park, across the street from a yummy, cheap typical restaurant, and is on gorgeous grounds with beautiful gardens that you can explore. The included breakfast was delish, and they helped us know what color the river was each day, to know if it was worth going into the park. I will return!
Michelle, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

An amazing getaway
Extremely friendly staff and great breakfast.
1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff very helpful. Rooms were clean and well stocked for cooking.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed the birds and wildlife around the lodging. The grounds were well landscaped with pretty trees and flowers. The staff were friendly.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice to have restaurant on site. Need better, cheaper food. Broken tiles and glass shelf in shower.
1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful area
Beautiful area
NAVEEN RAJ, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

very good budget bungalow for a shrt visit to the volcano área
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It’s beautiful to stay in a well kept area with animals all around. It’s worth it to stay here, most Costa Ricans haven’t had the pleasure of seeing this almost untouched area. You may run out of things to do unless you do paid tours. Amazing if you visited Costa Rica for the flora and fauna. If taking bus must go to Katira, closest town with bus stops. Doña Irma soda is close and decent food if you want to try places besides the hotel’s restaurant. MUST SEE EL ÁRBOL DE LA PAZ! Happy adventuring!
4-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

I love all the natural surroundings with many exotic birds to watch. The only negative was our room was a little dark.
2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved the closeness to the National Park and the room. I would prefered a tempered pool.
Adrián, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Liked the cleanliness, the location to Rio Celeste entrance, and the friendliness of the staff. Would have been great if the rooms had a kettle.
Andy, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

An absolutely beautiful, affordable place to stay in the area. Staff speak very limited English (though one person spoke French and Spanish) so plan accordingly. A rare sighting of a tapir occurred. Many, many hummingbirds were easy to spot as well. A very hearty breakfast was included. Recommend!
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cozy Bungalows located not far from the main entrance to Rio Celeste National Park. Clean. Very helpful staff. Wonderful small restaurant on site that serves breakfast lunch and dinner. Pool on site. Currently upgrading paving of roads to get there, previously needed 4x4.
Eric, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

We decided to stay here because it is close to Rio Celeste. The rooms have no tv, no fridge, the wifi doesn’t work in the rooms. The shower is outside, which is fine but there was no hot water outside. Only inside with the bath. They have a restaurant there too which we payed 4.000 for easily the worst sandwich I have ever tasted. Very over priced room and food for what we got. Go elsewhere.
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place, will come back
Very friendly staff that went above and beyond to make our stay the most enjoyable Great location, excelent food and quiet place to enjoy the beautiful nature of Costa Rica
Philippe, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Catareta Hotel Rio Celeste
Great experience here. Although rooms 1-5 are small and antiquated. Rooms 6-10 are nice individual cabinas with very nice charm. Staff is awesome
Tom, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Atmosphere was great. We were excited about the outdoor shower and out door jet tub until we learned there's no hot water so don't let that be your selling point. Beds and bedding were uncomfortable but overall still a really neat place to stay.
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful hotel in the mountains
The reason this is not getting 5 stars is because I don't think the price point matched the conditions of the rooms. We paid $70/night and the room was okay. The rest of the property is beautiful and the staff are great.. just would have preferred a nicer room.
Eric, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Incredibly welcoming staff. Breakfast was delicious and the setting was extremely serene.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

tara, 1-night trip with friends
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