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Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste

3.0 star property
Riverside tranquility awaits at Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste, where guests enjoy delicious meals and cocktails along the peaceful water's edge

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Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste offers a peaceful riverside retreat with practical amenities including continental breakfast and dry cleaning services. Travelers can enjoy meals at Olivera restaurant, relax with drinks at the bar, and stay connected with complimentary in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is £82
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun

Room options

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Standard Triple Room | View from room

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Family Room, Garden Area

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Katira, Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste is on a river. Los Lagos Hot Springs and Baldi Hot Springs are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tenorio Volcano National Park and Tabacon Hot Springs. Arenal Volcano National Park and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and ecotours. Visit our Katira travel guide
Map
400 meters west of Katira gas station, Katira, Alajuela, 21504

What's nearby

  • Tenorio Volcano National Park
    Tenorio Volcano National Park
    27 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Lake Arenal
    Lake Arenal
    35 min drive - 24.7 miles
  • Peace Tree
    23 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Upala Central Park
    28 min drive - 21.1 miles
  • El Pilon Station
    35 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kantala
    22 min drive
  • Tapirus Paradise
    23 min drive
  • Soda El Parque
    24 min drive
  • Pizza Olivera Bar y Restaurante
    1 min walk
  • Tilapiera Los Laguitos
    25 min drive

About this property

Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste

  • Hotel by the river
  • Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste. The on-site restaurant, Olivera, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
    • A 24-hour front desk and concierge services
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • LCD TVs with premium channels
    • Kitchenettes, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Olivera

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 65.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 65.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste?

As of 15 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste on 19 Jun 2026 start from £82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A per person, return fee applies.

Where is Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Tenorio Volcano National Park, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Los Lagos Hot Springs and Baldi Hot Springs. Tabacon Hot Springs and Arenal Volcano National Park are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siarhei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly. Check in was quick and easy. Property is beautiful and great for birdwatching.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just one night but it was good, clean and restaurant with included breakfast was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Xing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay, hiked Rio Celeste!

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Staff & service
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…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel clean and nice restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The picnic area by the river was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the friendly staff and relaxing, natural environment. The river was amazing and even saw a sloth!
Verified

8/10 Good

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, wonderful views of native species

Wonderful small hotel near Rio Celeste. Kendall could not have been more helpful and provided us with a personal evening tour of the local flora and fauna. Restaurant was good with friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings. Staff was very friendly. The river in the back of the property astounding. The food at the restaurant was good and service was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

arieh

Staff was very nice. Room vey clean. Nature beauty. Easy parking. Good restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gloria

Very close to the river
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price vs quality is good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place . Value for money . Steven was very nice person . Tours arrangement were good . Room is good for the price we paid .
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the family! They don’t have pool, because they have a river in the backyard!!! 😍😍😍😍 The “Río Celeste” is part of their amenities awesome and beautiful!!! Also they are closer to the “Laberinto Katira” a great maze in the zone where you can spend a couple of hours enjoying the challenge of get out of the maze!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ivan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is not good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

prasoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Don't fall for the picture. This view/river is about a kilometer or more than half a mile from the hotel rooms. The pictures are very misleading and made me believe that the river is right by the hotel. The rooms are very crammed and no space to move around. The only plus point was the restaurant adjacent to the hotel served good food and had friendly staff.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miloud

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Idéal pour quelques nuits

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025