Independent, Rio Celeste hotels

"Staff was excellent, very helpful! Cottage was a bit weird with all the beds in one room. Saw more wildlife here than in previous weeks touring Costa Rica! Restaurant was actually good."

"The property is absolutely beautiful. The staff is amazing - especially at the restaurant. The rooms are very nice, amazing outdoor shower, our only complaint would be that the bed was not very comfortable. Overall it was a great choice and would definitely recommend it. "

"Closeness to nature. Staff were very accommodating and always willing to listen and assist. If you want to rest and reset, this is the place to be."

"I have stayed here twice now and I absolutely love it!"

"Best ever from the minute we arrived. We got lost into a peaceful experience watching nature from our balcony and an always changing view of the volcano. Set a goal to bring the whole family here, and not too far from the action in La Fortuna. Wonderful on every way! "

"Anna was great! The room had a gorgeous view. We received breakfast every morning which was delicious. I would definitely recommend for anyone who was peace and quiet during their stay in Costa Rica!"

"Such an amazing hotel and absolutely loved the thermal river! Will def go back 🇨🇷❤️"

"If you enjoy unique places, Destino is a MUST DO! The photos are exactly what you get - no unpleasant surprises. The villa we stayed in for 3 nights has 2 bedrooms, each with an ensuite toilet and sink. Each has access to 2 showers, an indoor and an outdoor. The infinity pool was a fabulous way to cool down and relax after a day of hiking. The kitchen was fully equipped for four people with full sized fridge, gas oven and stove, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, small drip coffee machine, stove top expresso maker, and a ricemaker. There's air conditioning that we used only at night for sleeping. Dining is el fresco with wonderful views from the deck. Orlando was an excellent communicator and was super helpful and accommodating. The location is a little off the beaten path, but honestly, that's definitely part of the charm! The dirt road is steep in places, but absolutely no issues in our rented rear wheel drive Toyota Rush. The landscape is fun to explore, with plenty of kilometers to walk. There is a view of the Rio Blanco and a path/steps down to it for those who are able. You don't want to miss a stay at Destino! "

"We enjoyed our stay at the Lake Arenal Brewery. Dinner and breakfast were great, the facilities were comfortable and the staff was helpful."