Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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7 bars/lounges, 3 swim-up bars, poolside bar
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Place, Playa Matapalo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Diamante Eco Adventure Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room (L)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (E)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Sea View (L)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room (E)

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (ROH | C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Garden View (L)

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 71 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Ocean View (E)

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (ROH | C)

  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room (U)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, Pool View (U)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View (Superior | U)

  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room (L)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, Pool View (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View (Superior | L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room (C)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, Pool View (C)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View (Superior | C)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View (Superior | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View (Superior | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Swim up | U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room (& Friends | U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | U)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Swim up | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room (& Friends | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (ROH | Kid Free | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room ( Kid Free | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Swim up | C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room (& Friends | C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | C)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Swim up | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room (& Friends | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room (& Friends | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Swim up | L)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room (E)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, Pool View (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View (Superior | E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room (& Friends | E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Swim up | E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room -5 guests-

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room Standard

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room Standard with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room Standard with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room Standard with Pool View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room -5 guests- Superior

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room -5 guests- Superior with Pool View

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room (U)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Ocean View (U)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (U)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(173 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 7 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive offers 1041 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Sardinal property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor tennis court, a health club and a complimentary water park with waterslides are featured at the property. 6 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Renova Spa has 8 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Diamante Eco Adventure Park. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine at Liberia, one of the property's 7 restaurants and 7 bars/lounges
  • Splash around at the free water park with a waterslide or swim in the 6 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to facials, massages or body scrubs at Renova Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes an indoor tennis court, a gym and a steam room
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the pool
  • Steps from Diamante Eco Adventure Park and 8 minutes on foot from Playa Matapalo
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

As a guest of Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive, you'll find a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and 6 outdoor swimming pools. There are 7 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 3 swim-up bars and 7 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A children's pool, a health club, and a nightclub are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Sardinal property.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Liberia – This buffet restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Papagayo – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
Furama – This restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
Agave – This restaurant specialises in Mexican cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
Steak House – This restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All on-site activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkelling
Windsurfing

Land activities

Volleyball
Children's club

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities
Access to on-site nightclubs
On-site live performances
Theme parties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • 3 swim-up bars
  • 7 bars/lounges
  • 7 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Agave
  • Furama
  • Liberia
  • Papagayo
  • Steak House

Things to do

  • 6 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 6 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 341 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gelelawit Yalew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the ac was so cold at night! From check-in to bartenders to check out, I can literally say Costa Rica has amazing people working at their hotels. The drinks and the atmosphere was so welcoming. I traveled alone to this hotel for 5 days and definitely feel it wasn’t enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

joylyne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room smell like sewage
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Charles

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty laundry bags upon request, better food, more local food dishes, pool bar open to at least 8:00pm, also some control of the people at the beach. The excursion people are not as bad as the people trying to sell items and or massages. Those people bugged the life out of you and make you not even want to go to the beach the Riu in Montego Bay. Jamaica controls their sellers by keeping them in the water. They are not allowed on the same part of the beach, maybe implicate that because it is harder for them to bug the people on vacation from the water versus walking all on the sand everywhere again I think the people on the beach offering excursions is a huge plus also helps out small local companies and the local economy, but being asked 50 times a day to buy a bracelet, whistle, Massage is a little crazy loved the overall cleanliness and friendliness of all staff. Also more adult related shows at the Riu Guanacaste!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we first checked in the first room that they gave us was not spotless at all. I asked for an upgrade and then when we got that it was spotless and no complaints. Overall, we had a good time. The wait time for restaurants. It’s a little bit ridiculous for me, but the buffet had delicious food morning, lunch and dinner.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The resort is beautiful and very well maintained. We enjoyed the pools and walking the beach was perfect.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marialuisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place !! Enjoy it so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Homa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and updated ,
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth Erika Bahamondez, Calgary

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gary, Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The staff was nice and friendl.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ianina

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is fine. Stuff is friendly. Although we didn’t have soap refill and coffee supply for a few days and had to call the reception. We had all inclusive package and used Nexus as a transportation provider . It was a private bus, we had to pay $188 round trip from airport to the resort and back . Although on the way back their bus didn’t come on time so we had to use an ultimate transportation and pay again! They refused to refund half of this amount. So keep in mind! You may be late because of that! They also provide excursions, so pay attention. Overall, I would recommend Riu Guanacaste!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you. Everything was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with family and small children
We didn’t like how dirty the beach was. No food or beverage service at pool or beach. Pool was dirty as well with plates and cups everywhere. Tables were all sticky. Wished there were more restaurants that weren’t buffets. Everything started tasting the same. A lot of the same food at all the buffets. Room was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donna Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So beautiful! If I had to complain about something it would be getting enough towels in your room . Again not a big deal but if I had to come up with something. Also it would be really nice to have servers coming around the pool area when the pool bar is shut down due to maintenance. There was a couple days where this happened and had to get out to get drinks. Again not that big of a deal. Overall I can’t to go back. Absolutely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Beverly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the view was beautiful. The resort has been renovated and was very comfortable. The food was just ok in each restaurant as well as the buffet. Most of the drinks seem to be watered down. I had 3 drinks, but never felt a buzz at all. The shows performed in the evening were all exceptional. The parties were very fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mihal

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Beni Sunday

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very nice, staff friendly and helpful!! Food was good 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was really clean. Staff was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sierra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was very nice, except when they kicked us out after check out. We had to leave for the airport 6 hours before our departure time instead of sitting by the pool for the day. Very inconsiderate given the fact we paid for this whole day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

LATOYA, Owings Mills

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property, they had plenty of bars
Coco loco
Met a few friends
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jenny, Brooklyn

Yes
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great!! no complaints -- really enjoyed having a coffee maker in the room as this is a great addition. 3 employees remembered me from my prior 4 times there & that really makes an individual feel good. Already planning for my next year's trip!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026