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Reviews of Hotel Catarata Río Celeste

La Paz de Rio Celeste de Guatuso, 60111 Bijagua, Costa Rica

#23 of 31 hotels in Bijagua

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 116 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Simple, good, would stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in was a bit tricky due to language barrier. We arrived after 6pm and there was some confusion on the room location. We sorted it out but took a short while, especially due to language barrier

    Simple but more than sufficient. Breakfast was good

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    9.0
    terrific value, family sized room, great location, superb bfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Pool is amazing, spring water, it is COLD! (and that's fine, just be ready for it). It rained buckets (tremendous thunderstorms) and that's ok, the room held up well.

    beautiful room, large and spacious, clean and simple, really nice, great family room and bathroom size. Breakfast is lovely and LARGE, well worth it.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful and affordable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night

    The pillows and bed could have been more comfortable.... especially the pillows.

    The gardens and property were beautiful!! The pool was clean as was the room. We were pleasantly surprised that there was a bathtub in the room!! Rare in Costa Rica!! The porch had seating and a hammock outside. There are two restaurants within walking distance and we ate at both.... Good food, service and pricing!!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2025

    8.0
    Comfort amid the rain forest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. That we couldn’t stay longer.

    1. Location was perfect for our planned activities. 2. We felt totally integrated into the local (natural) environment. 3. Included breakfast was very good and saved a morning hunt for nourishment. 4. All Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. 5. Lovely pool. 6. Quiet and private. The location is not elegant, just perfect for the area!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2025

    8.0
    Good value, comfy place to sleep and eat a good breakfast before visiting the National Park Service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was extremely sparse with a small bedside table and few places to lay anything out. A few hooks on the wall would’ve helped a lot as would small reading lamps over the bed versus just one bright overhead light.

    Very helpful ands friendly staff. Very good typical Costa Rican breakfast. Comfortable beds. Pretty outdoor space and pool area. Great location for accessing the National Park.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    9.0
    great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    friendly staff, clean and well priced

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2024

    8.0
    good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    - rooms a bit tight

    - very nice location in the jungle - There are hammocks in front of the rooms to relax with a view of the jungle - very attractive environment - Breakfast very good (Gallo Pinto, eggs, fruit, toast, coffee, juice) - Parking space available

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    8.0
    See above
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-Fi was only available in the common area where breakfast is served. I was in the room closest to the common area and could not get online. Same can be said for the pool area. I live in Costa Rica and have the main phone service “Kolbi” and still couldn’t get a connection. That’s no fault of theirs. For me, this is a dealbreaker. I wouldn’t stay here again just for that reason. They need to invest into Wi-Fi extenders or it’s a no go.

    Great location and beautiful landscaping. Very tropical. Pool was great. Staff was excellent. Very good traditional breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a lovely stay here! Surrounded by nature, you feel like in a jungle paradise. The staff were very nice and helped us plan our activities. There is also a restaurant nearby (just a few metres away).

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little bit old,but clean

    Location!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very basic accomodations, bathrooms could do with an upgrade. But perfectly fine if you're just staying one night to go to Rio Celeste

    Very friendly staff and tasty breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Modest, clean room. Great breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very helpful staff. Front desk arranged a hiking guide for us.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    7.0
    Great for an overnight stay passing through
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very basic room and bathroom

    Lovely grounds and excellent location for Tonorio National Park

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    9.0
    Great value!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hooks to hang wet towels and swimsuits inside and outside of the cabanas. It was very humid when we stayed and there was no where to hang our suits and towels. I would agree with other reviews that the pool is cold but doable.

    We were greeted by the host who was pleasant and took us to our cabana. The grounds are gorgeous with beautiful flowers and landscaping. Our cabana was very clean, had a ceiling fan and also a mounted wall fan if necessary. It cools down at night so we only used the ceiling fan. All of the cabanas have their own private backyard that back up to the forest complete with an array of hummingbirds and birds. We had a pair of monkeys entertain everyone at breakfast by climbing all over the trees and playing with each other, they were so much fun to watch for several minutes. There was a coati (similar to a raccoon) trying to get bananas off a hook and it was also entertaining to watch during our breakfast meal. Breakfast options were typical Costa Rican and continental. We went with the typical of rice and beans, bacon, plantains, toast and scrambled eggs with juice and coffee. There isn't a restaurant on-site but there is a soda (Costa Rican restaurant) called Tenory which is about a two minute walk from the resort. We went there for dinner and had amazing meals. We had the typical Costa Rican dinner with rice, beans, excellent grilled chicken, plantain and vegetables. It was delicious! All the paths to the cabanas and pool are handicapped accessible with nice concrete paths. There is a small step-up at the doorway to get inside the cabanas however but easy for a walker or wheelchair to access. There is also an outdoor shower on the backside of the cabanas in addition to the bathtub/shower inside. The Rio Celeste river is about one mile from the resort. The locals swim here and it is called the Rio Celeste Free Pool which is under the bridge. You can park in the road for free. It will come up in Waze and Google Maps. This was a great value for $78/night. We would definitely stay here again in future visits.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great localisation near to the National Park of Rio Celeste.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    7.0
    Good budget accommodation in the forest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air condition in rooms. Can also do with a coffee machine and a refrigerator

    Nice pool in the forest

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    7.0
    Nature environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think they should improve comfort for clients in some rooms like small a fridge, add another fan as well as decorations

    Very good location. Staff was super nice, it has a friendly and quiet facility as well as a good wifi conection

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    8.0
    Good stay, very nice garden
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no airconditioning. It is also not needed as it cools down at night but it is difficult to dry stuff that got wet.

    Family room was large and clean with a nice big shower and warm water. Could use some sidetables next to the bed. Big garden around where we saw a sloth, frogs and toekans. Staff is very helpfull

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful setting and close to Río Celeste.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They didn't have a baby crib, so we had to upgrade to a room with 3 double beds. There was no fridges in the room. It took us long 20 muinits to drive until we found a mini market to buy water and snacks

    The guy of the reception was very kind The pool was cold was very refreshing A good brakefast

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    8.0
    Nice place in a nice nature setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room slightly small with not much storage space.

    Very nice pool and friendly staff, with a private parking. Well located to visit the Rio Celeste waterfall.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2023

    7.0
    Everything ok, but don´t expect the pool visit - its too cold for it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We booked this accomodation because of the swimming pool, but nowhere was information that the pool is so cold, that is not even possible to get in :(

    The location is great, close to everything, and the garden is beautiful

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with a fridge and kettle in room.

    Good location, easy to find. Nice gardens. Very relaxing

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    room

    very friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2023

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