Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

Property class: 2.5

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Located close to Tapir Valley Nature Reserve, Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy ecotours at this hotel. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is RM172
RM194 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Family Room, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A room with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and various wall decorations.

Comfort Twin Room, Terrace, Garden View

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  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a desk, chairs, and a TV.

Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table. There are framed pictures on the wall and a door leading outside.

Comfort Triple Room, Terrace, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a wooden wardrobe, and two wall-mounted air conditioning units.

Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Bijagua, Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste is in a rural area and near a boardwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tenorio Volcano National Park and Tapir Valley Nature Reserve. Las Hornillas Hot Springs and Rio Celeste Waterfall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Bijagua travel guide
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300m North Palí, Bijagua, Alajuela, 21304

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading into a clear blue pool surrounded by lush greenery.
    Tenorio Volcano National Park
    16 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Frog's Paradise
    4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park
    8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Upala Central Park
    26 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Tapir Valley Nature Reserve
    30 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    85 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Sabor de Doña Carmen
    5 min walk
  • Restaurante La Danta
    6 min walk
  • Restaurante La Casona
    7 min drive
  • La Choza del Maíz
    2 min drive
  • Cafe la Semilla
    5 min walk

About this property

Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

  • Hotel near Tenorio Volcano National Park
  • Located close to Tapir Valley Nature Reserve, Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy ecotours at this hotel. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Express check-out, barbecues and smoke-free property
    • Tour/ticket information, a nature reserve and outdoor furniture
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as air conditioning and WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Children's dinnerware, free extra beds and travel cots
    • Pillowtop mattresses and day beds
    • 8 bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and electric kettles

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste on 27 Oct 2026 start from RM172, excluding 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 Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Tenorio Volcano National Park and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Tapir Valley Nature Reserve. Las Hornillas Hot Springs is 18.8 mi (30.3 km) away.

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

Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Close to Tenorio. Clean room, good size for a family of four. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place with a ton of local charm and full amenities for a good price. Close to town but nice and quiet, and the stuff and owner were very friendly and helpful :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful 1 night stay. Laura was a lovely host and was always on hand to help us! A unique hotel and location, and great for families.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Good Enough

Breakfast outside was the best feature. The location within walking distance to town was also good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfy, clean, quiet room. Loved breakfast and the birds that entertained us while eating. Just beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The nicest people and wonderful hosts. I mentioned that we would be celebrating our daughter’s bday while we were there and they knocked on the door with a huge slice of chocolate cake and a candle and sang Feliz cumpleanos. It was the sweetest thing and so special for our family. It was such a kind gesture and it set the tone for the rest of our time there. Breakfast was a lovely production. We entered the dining room and they just started bringing out entree after entree, fruit, eggs, gallo pinto, pancakes, jam, fresh juice and yogurt. It was a genuine Tico experience. The hotel is on a side street and walking around you get to see everyday life. It was fun to people watch and explore. The grounds were lovely. We saw a blue jeans tree frog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Kakao Lodge & Garden Rio Celeste was a very pleasant place to stay for two evenings as we drove and visited various areas within Costa Rica. What stood out to me: - Friendliness of the staff - Clean rooms with excellent air conditioning - FREE excellent home-made breakfast - Staff took us on a short hike to search for red-eye tree frogs Again, the staff stood out. The property manager, Laura, made sure that everything was perfect for our stay. Her English was impeccable and she assisted us by reserving our entrance time to Tenario National Park for us to hike to the beautiful waterfalls. She treated us like old friends and recommended two local restaurants and the Tree Chocolate Farm. We visited all three places and they were all excellent! We will definitely stay here again the next time we pass through the Rio Celeste area. Rick - TX
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice breakfast and garden
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent staff and amazing breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The host is wonderful and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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There was a musty smell in the room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I can't say enough for what a great time we had at Kakao Lodge. I was skeptical at first since I usually like staying in my chain hotels that provide all the normal American comforts. But after staying here, my mind has totally changed. You can't describe how awesome it is to be able to see a half dozen different species of exotic frogs at night, or a sloth while eating breakfast, or tropic birds singing to you in the morning. And don't forget about breakfast. Everyday, we had homemade to order breakfast. Finally, if you're a gym rat like me, there's a gym that's $5/day to drop in that's a 3 minute walk from Kakao Lodge. We were also fortunate enough to be there while the owner, Laura, was there. Her and her husband are delightful people if you're lucky enough to get to meet them as well. If you want to experience the rainforest of Costa Rica while still having a comfy bed to go back to at night, I can't say enough for staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel con excelente atención

Excelente hotel Con un trato espectacular Muy amables y acogedores.
Lo que vivimos en el desayuno 👌🏼
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Le petit-déjeuner maison sous la pergola devant les toucans et autres oiseaux La chasse aux grenouilles devant l’hôtel avec la responsable des lieux L’accueil très chaleureux
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Les gens sont vraiment gentils, le soir j' ai pu utiliser les installations de cuisine pour me faire un petit lunch,avec mes enfants,le lendemain nous avons eu un beau déjeuner avec des toucan et autres variétés d'oiseaux, c'est vraiment une place charmante avec un cachet typique de la place et de belles fleurs Il y a pas de frigo dans les chambres,mais eau chaude et air climatisé.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

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Personnel accueillant, bon emplacement.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Nous étions seulement de passage et nous avons apprécié cet hôtel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

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La gentillesse du personnel est un bon souvenir. Johnny nos a aussi fait un petit tour explicatif des grenouilles sur le site. La cuisine extérieure et ses déjeuners sont très bons.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

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Romm was spacious and quiet. Good location for a trip to the rio celeste.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Personnel adorable, toujours à notre écoute, afin de nous faciliter notre séjour
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was super helpful and friendly. Room and property was spotless but Kitchen area could have been a little cleaner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Property was beautiful, spacious & clean - all staff friendly and accomodating - BEST breakfast by far!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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We had a great experience with Juan and Lilly. The kids loved it, its a very different experience than what we are used to. Juan took great care of us when we arrived, and Lilly greeted us every morning with a smile and a great breakfast. She even showed the kids how they make sugar and honey. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Heerlijke plek met gastvrije ontvangst

Hartelijke ontvangst door de eigenares en Liliy die voor ons een heerlik sapje serveerde en en rondleiding gaf in hun mooie bloementuin waar de kolibris te zien zijn. Ook een grote eekhoorn kwam de bananen controleren. De plek is en echte aanrader.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
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8/10 Good

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Vraiment beaucoup d’oiseaux visibles du blacon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018