Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste
Location: 300 Noroeste de la Iglesia Bíblica, Bijagua, Alajuela, 21304, Bijagua, CR
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Breathtaking Views and Convenient Amenities
Enjoy stunning views from the terrace and garden at Hotel Cacao Rio Celeste. Take advantage of complimentary wireless internet access and savor a daily local cuisine breakfast. Unwind in the communal living room or explore the area with tour/ticket assistance. For a more laid-back experience, relax in the picnic area.
Comfortable Living Spaces and Modern Features
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a flat-screen TV and cable television. The shared kitchen allows you to prepare your own meals. The bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers for your convenience.
Convenient Location for Nature Enthusiasts
Ideal for nature lovers, the hotel is located close to various attractions such as Llanos de Cortez Waterfall, Tenorio Volcano National Park, and Rio Celeste Waterfall. Experience the beauty of Bijagua with a stay at Hotel Cacao Rio Celeste!
Book your stay now to experience the magic of Bijagua at Hotel Cacao Rio Celeste.
Important Information
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Nature reserve
- Express check-out
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Express check-in/check-out
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Free breakfast
- Express check-out
- Mountain biking nearby
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free wired internet
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Ecotours on site
- Free self parking
- Shared microwave
- Free breakfast (local cuisine)
- Nature reserve
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
Rooms Available
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Family Room, Balcony, Mountain View
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
291-sq-foot room with mountain views
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Clothes dryer, yard, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Premium bedding
- Dryer
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Superior Quadruple Room, Balcony, Mountain View
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
291-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with mountain views
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Clothes dryer, desk, and yard
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Access via exterior corridors
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Dryer
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Mountain View
1 Queen Bed
388-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the top floor, balcony with mountain views
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Clothes dryer, desk, and yard
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Premium bedding
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Day bed
- Dryer
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Location - top floor
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Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Garden View
1 Double Bed
Overlooking the garden
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Clothes dryer, yard, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Dryer
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Comfort Triple Room, Terrace, Garden View
2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
301-sq-foot room with garden views
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Clothes dryer, yard, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Dryer
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Comfort Twin Room, Terrace, Garden View
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
291-sq-foot individually decorated room, patio with garden views
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Clothes dryer, yard, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Terrace
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Premium bedding
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Day bed
- Dryer
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Deck or patio
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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Terrace
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
291-sq-foot room with garden views
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Clothes dryer, day bed, and yard; rollaway/extra beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Grab bar in shower
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Terrace
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Premium bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Day bed
- Dryer
- Bedsheets provided
- Bathroom grab bars
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Shower grab bar
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Panoramic Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Mountainside
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
291-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with mountain views
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Clothes dryer, day bed, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Premium bedding
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Day bed
- Dryer
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
Guest Reviews
- Adam (10/5): - 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.
- Malcolm (10/5): - 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.
- Jacqueline (8/5): Good Enough - Breakfast outside was the best feature. The location within walking distance to town was also good.
- Gregory (10/5): - 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 :-)
- Richard (10/5): - 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
- María Silene (10/5): Hotel con excelente atención - Excelente hotel Con un trato espectacular Muy amables y acogedores.
- Matthew (10/5): - Excellent staff and amazing breakfast.
- Debbie (10/5): - Comfy, clean, quiet room. Loved breakfast and the birds that entertained us while eating. Just beautiful.
- Laurent (10/5): - 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
- Victoria (10/5): - The host is wonderful and accommodating
- France (10/5): - 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.
- Timothy (8/5): - There was a musty smell in the room
- Louise (6/5): - Personnel accueillant, bon emplacement.
- Helena (10/5): - Nous étions seulement de passage et nous avons apprécié cet hôtel!
- Ginette (8/5): - 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.
- Emmerich (8/5): - Romm was spacious and quiet. Good location for a trip to the rio celeste.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Personnel adorable, toujours à notre écoute, afin de nous faciliter notre séjour
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Staff was super helpful and friendly. Room and property was spotless but Kitchen area could have been a little cleaner.
- KVB (10/5): - Property was beautiful, spacious & clean - all staff friendly and accomodating - BEST breakfast by far!
- Verified traveler (8/5): - 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.
- elly (10/5): 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.
- steven (6/5): Ok close to the park. - Couldn't use a credit card. Their machine wasn't working and wouldn't be fixed by the next day. Charge was $80, beyond my general cash. Had to hit the local ATM. Price seemed high. No breakfast. Room was musty smelling. Staff seemed okay. We had trouble finding it in town. Missed the small sign on the main road. Bathroom nice but hot water was only warm. Floor tile nice but decor austere. Surprising to find AC unit in the room. TV but didn't use it. Supposedly a community kitchen. I don't know if there is coffee there our if we are on our own.
- RC (10/5): Clean hotel in heart of Bijagua - The hotel is in middle of Bijagua, right off the main highway 6 and close to Tenorio National Park. Our GPS misdirected us so in the daytime, we could see the hotel is only 1 block off the highway. We arrived late, but the manager was kindly waiting for us. He directed us to an excellent local eatery for typical local cuisine and the next morning went out of his way to give us local tips on Tenorio and alternative trips in case Tenorio was closed. (Arenal is ~2.5 hours away, Miravelles 1.5 hours, and a local waterfall "Cortez" is ~1 hour away). The room is not fancy but very clean and comfortable for our purposes. (We stayed 1 night.) We brought our own supplies for breakfast and could use their kitchen facilities in the AM. I would not hesitate to stay there again.
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