Hotel in Alajuela Province
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About this hotel
This smoke-free hotel features a microwave in a common area, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include day beds and desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include day beds and desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities at Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dryer
Garden
Kettle
Laundry services
Ironing facilities
Free toiletries
Towels
Fan
Desk
Hairdryer
Map of Alajuela Province
Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
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.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2025
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 :-)
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2025
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
5 / 10·May 2025
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.
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