Hotels with Balcony in Rio Celeste, Alajuela Province

"Fabulous hotel in stunning location!! Fabulous pool to swim in and huge hot tub to soak in after all those hikes"

"Amazing resort that has many activities, and great to relax in as well. Location, rooms, food all top notch and service is next level."

"Pros: Incredible views (even better than expected) Friendly and helpful staff Good breakfast Cons: Location is quite far from most attractions and restaurants Steep, intimidating driveway (gets easier, but still slow to navigate) Rooms are dated; we also had a few critters in ours A/C didn’t work very well Limited front desk hours (7 AM–9 PM) made early checkout inconvenient Pool was cold and jacuzzis were only warm No towels available at the pool (we found out the hard way) Beds were very firm (though we still slept fine) Overall: Great views and staff, but the remote location and dated facilities made it feel more like a 3-star experience than a standout stay."

" A long and bumpy ride up to the lodge. As soon as you check in they force you to pay for breakfast as you are disoriented and tired from the ride. You are told you are not allowed to decide in the morning if you are even hungry. Paid for two for breakfast. In the morning only one could eat breakfast because the other was sick. Asked for a refund for the one, two weeks later never received it compensation. Also Couldn’t even open my balcony door because the outside smell of sewage. Paper thin walls where you could hear everything next door…Too bad as place has potential. "

"The setting is honestly breathing! Surrounded by lush landscape and incredible views of the volcano, you feel completely immersed in nature. You wake up and immediately appreciate how beautiful and peaceful everything is. That said, the location does come with a bit of a trade-off. It’s quite far from town and most excursions, so getting around requires some planning (and time). If you’re hoping to pop in and out easily, this might not be the most convenient option. The property itself is charming but the rooms are a little dated in terms of decor and overall feel. It didn’t take away from the experience though. The he only real disappointments was the pool, it’s quite small considering how large the property is, and it felt a bit underwhelming given the otherwise expansive setting. Also worth noting: be prepared for a workout! The hotel is built into the landscape, so there’s a lot of uphill walking. It adds to the unique character of the place, but definitely bring good shoes and be ready for some stairs and climbs. Overall, it’s a beautiful, peaceful escape with stunning surroundings—just go in knowing it’s a quiet offset resort from the more touristy area of Fortuna. "

"Our stay at La Anita was the highlight of our two week trip traveling throughout Costa Rica. Pablo, the owner, is a superb and gracious host who pays the utmost attention to every minute detail. We were shown impeccable hospitality and made to feel welcomed and extremely comfortable. The chocolate tour was over the top!"