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An outdoor swimming pool with wooden deck and lounge chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence and tropical foliage.

A modern interior with a wooden floor and a view of lush greenery outside.

A wooden deck with a hammock, rocking chairs, and a round table.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.

1. Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge

Bijagua

Klementina

HK$804

HK$908 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, sun loungers, and a landscaped garden area.

A well-lit building with a stone pathway leading to a wooden entrance, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

A person sitting on a wooden sofa with a canopy bed in the background.

A spacious indoor area with wooden furniture, a high ceiling with a woven design, and a central seating area with a patterned rug.

2. Hideaway Rio Celeste

Katira

Gloriana

HK$2,265

HK$2,559 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A room with large windows offering a view of a lush green landscape and mountains. There are wooden tables and chairs arranged for seating.

A large, modern building with a red roof, surrounded by well-manicured gardens and a hilly landscape.

A room with a bed, a small table, and a view of greenery through the window.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows.

3. Celeste Mountain Lodge

Bijagua

Louisa

HK$999

HK$1,129 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A covered walkway with benches and potted plants, leading to a garden area.

A group of people rafting on a river surrounded by rocks and trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a ceiling fan, and an air conditioning unit.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a tiled backsplash.

4. Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste

Katira

Jeffry

HK$759

HK$858 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A wooden deck with wicker chairs overlooking a lush landscape.

A wooden structure with a red roof and balconies, situated on stilts in a lush green hillside area.

A compact living space with a wooden floor, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchenette, and a bunk bed.

A room with a bed, a tray with food and drinks, and a window with curtains.

5. Bungalows Paraíso Celeste

Bijagua

Tim

HK$1,103

HK$1,246 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A restaurant with outdoor seating and a sign advertising its name and hours.

A small, rustic cabin surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

A rustic wooden cabin surrounded by lush greenery, with a concrete pathway leading to it.

A lush garden with a variety of plants and flowers, a green-roofed building, and a clear sky.

6. Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

Katira

Milad khataei

HK$409

HK$463 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A wooden cabin with a glass door, surrounded by dense foliage.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a floral bedspread, a chair, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A wooden cabin with a covered deck, surrounded by lush greenery.

A spacious indoor area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by bookshelves and potted plants.

7. Casitas Tenorio B&B

Bijagua

Sandra

HK$1,231

HK$1,391 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A wooden cabin with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a hillside.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a small building structure.

A large wooden tree trunk supporting a staircase in a spacious room with large windows.

A wooden outdoor seating area with a bench and chairs, a table, and a lantern.

8. Mei Tai Cacao Lodge

Bijagua

Maribel

HK$1,368

HK$1,546 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase leading to the upper level, and a shop area with a sign reading "KOUENIRS".

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a hilly landscape in the background.

A room with a bed, a window, and a door leading to another room.

9. Cabinas Cascada Rio Celeste

Bijagua

Anonymous traveller

HK$322

HK$363 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A wooden deck with a hammock, a bench, and a table.

A wooden bridge with hanging lights in a lush green forest.

A lodge surrounded by dense greenery, with a prominent green roof and wooden exterior.

A wooden bar area with stools, a bench, and a hammock.

10. Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

Bijagua

Michael

HK$676

HK$764 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A rural landscape with a dirt road, a wooden fence, and a metal pole.

A room with two wooden beds, a wooden chair, a small bedside table with a lamp, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

A single-story house with a red roof, a front door, and a bench outside.

A single-story building with a red roof, a large window, and a small porch area.

11. Cabinas El Pilon Rio Celeste

Katira

Ozáir

HK$353

HK$399 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A dome-shaped room with two beds, a fan, a table with chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

A lush garden with various plants and trees, a wooden fence, and a distant mountain range under a clear sky.

A tented accommodation with two beds, a table, chairs, a fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A round wooden table with four chairs, a glass window with a metal frame, and a view of a lush landscape with trees and a bridge.

12. Rio Celeste Jungle Glamping

Katira

Savannah

HK$607

HK$686 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a view through a glass door.

A stone patio with a small waterfall, a wooden lounge chair, a table with a drink and flowers, and a covered area with a red roof.

A bedroom with a large window, wooden furniture, and a unique wall art piece.

A covered wooden deck with a stone pathway leading to a lush green landscape.

13. Hotel Mystica

Santa Rosa

Anne-Claire

HK$1,059

HK$1,196 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A triangular glass structure with a visible interior, surrounded by trees.

A modern house with a triangular roof, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.

A loft-style bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed, a sofa, and a staircase.

A balcony with a view of dense foliage and a clear sky.

14. Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets

Bijagua

Brian

HK$1,083

HK$1,223 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A tent with two beds, a dining area, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A treehouse structure with a slanted roof and a simple, open design.

A tented accommodation with a dining area, a bed, and a kitchenette.

A red cylindrical structure with an open door, surrounded by a stone-tiled base and a small garden area with trees and foliage.

15. Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents

San Rafael de Guatuso

Stephanie

HK$776

HK$877 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A pathway leading to a pool surrounded by lush greenery and purple flowers.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a view of greenery outside.

A wooden deck with a view of a lake and hills.

A pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lush greenery and a few lounge chairs.

16. Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

Santa Rosa

Adili

HK$588

HK$664 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A room with a bed, a bedside table, a small potted plant, a nightstand, a window, and a door.

A small boat tied to a wooden dock, surrounded by calm water and greenery.

A covered dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of greenery outside.

A wooden bench with a black seat and backrest, positioned outdoors with a view of lush greenery and a wooden deck.

17. Cabañas Los Laguitos

Katira

"Cabanas Los Laguitos is a little heaven in earth, it is where you can connect to nature and to experience the real rainforest in Costa Rica. Host are great, welcome, friendly, warm, real people with no agenda other than to ensure you are feeling like home!! You are 5 mins driving distance to volcán Tenorio, Rio Celeste waterfalls and river. The horse ridding tour is a real adventure!! I already booked a second trip!!"

Carlos L Baltodano

HK$481

HK$544 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A bed with a canopy, wooden wall paneling, a bedside table, and a nightstand.

A rustic café with wooden walls and hanging lanterns.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with a blender, and a hanging wine rack.

18. Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste

Katira

Joshua Jon

HK$988

HK$1,117 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A wooden dining table with chairs under a glass roof, surrounded by potted plants and a kitchen area.

A cozy room with a wooden bench, a table with a book and a decorative vase, and a view of mountains through a large window.

A reception area with a sign, wooden balcony, and lush greenery.

A cozy living room with wooden furniture, a large window, and various wall decorations.

19. Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

Bijagua

Catalin

HK$330

HK$373 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery.

A pathway leading to a building surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. A sign indicates a parking area for the tenorio room.

A room with a bed, a heart-shaped towel arrangement, and large windows with a view of greenery.

A dense tropical garden with various types of trees and plants, including palm trees and banana plants.

20. Jardín entre Montañas

Bijagua

Kevin

HK$571

HK$645 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Top El Achiote Hotel Reviews

Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River

8/10 Good

"Good"

Simply the best, incredible views, pool, breakfast and a friend in the area!

10/10 Excellent

"We’ve stayed at many properties, but Patrick is undoubtedly the best host we’ve ever had. Hospitable, knowledgeable, responsive, friendly. The property was perfect for our party of 5. We did breakfast 2 days, which was great. And the toucan off the porch MADE the visit. Tons of birds around. Lovely stay!"

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

8/10 Good

"Suite deluxe propre, accueil chaleureuse, ambiance détente et excellente vue sur les montagnes/volcans. Resto de pizza/pâtes excellent. Plusieurs activités sur place incluse !!"

Rio Celeste Jungle Glamping

10/10 Excellent

"This stay was so beautiful! The accommodations and the views were amazing, highly recommend!"

Bungalows Paraíso Celeste

8/10 Good

"The view was great and the breakfast was awesome. The only issue was that the Dutch front door let in a lot of insects. Overall a great value."

Thermomania

8/10 Good

"Un lugar amplio para disfrutar de diferentes piscinas "

Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, great food, great chocolate, great staff. A MUST!!!! Great first night in Costa Rica, they really made it memorable. Definitely will be back."

Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The grounds were beautiful"

Mei Tai Cacao Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This is a lovely place the breakfast was great all fresh ingredients and made locally. The rooms have everything you need, no TV, enjoy the nature."

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Cabinas Cascada Rio Celeste

100mts de Ebaios Bijagua Alajuela

HK$322

HK$363 total

26 Sept - 27 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)

Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

300m North Palí Bijagua Alajuela

HK$330

HK$373 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

1 mile from the entrance to the Katira Alajuela

HK$409

HK$463 total

25 Sept - 26 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

Bijagua Bijagua Alajuela

HK$676

HK$764 total

26 Sept - 27 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (73 reviews)

Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents

600 Norte Antigua Empacadora San Rafael de Guatuso Alajuela Province

HK$776

HK$877 total

26 Sept - 27 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

La Fortuna de Bagaces Fortuna Provincia de Guanacaste

HK$1,569

HK$1,772 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in El Achiote?

Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River, located 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from the heart of El Achiote, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your stay in the area are Hideaway Rio Celeste and Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in El Achiote.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that El Achiote has to offer?

Hotel Finca L'Étoile Celeste: This holiday home rental outside of El Achiote offers a rooftop pool, a furnished balcony and air conditioning to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. This holiday rental also comes with free parking to give you added peace of mind. You can relax into your holiday with a terrace and a garden. See all vacation rentals in El Achiote.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in El Achiote, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in El Achiote.

How is it to stay in El Achiote?

Visitors can enjoy all that El Achiote has to offer, including its parks. There are 326 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about El Achiote.

What should I do while I'm visiting El Achiote?

Places to visit in the wider area include Rio Celeste Waterfall, Tapir Valley Nature Reserve and Tenorio Volcano National Park. You'll also find Miravalles Volcano and Las Hornillas Hot Springs in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's El Achiote guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in El Achiote?

The hottest months are usually April and May, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 25°C. The rainiest months in El Achiote are October, September, June and August, with each month seeing an average of 357 mm of rainfall.

El Achiote hotels from HK$359

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Our top choices for El Achiote hotels

1. Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge

2. Hideaway Rio Celeste

3. Celeste Mountain Lodge

4. Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste

5. Bungalows Paraíso Celeste

6. Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

7. Casitas Tenorio B&B

8. Mei Tai Cacao Lodge

9. Cabinas Cascada Rio Celeste

10. Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

11. Cabinas El Pilon Rio Celeste

12. Rio Celeste Jungle Glamping

13. Hotel Mystica

14. Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets

15. Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents

16. Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

17. Cabañas Los Laguitos

18. Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste

19. Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

20. Jardín entre Montañas

Top El Achiote Hotel Reviews

Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River

Simply the best, incredible views, pool, breakfast and a friend in the area!

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

Rio Celeste Jungle Glamping

Bungalows Paraíso Celeste

Thermomania

Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge

Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

Mei Tai Cacao Lodge

More cheap stays in El Achiote

Cabinas Cascada Rio Celeste

Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

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