Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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7 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 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
(46 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
(177 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.
Some water is reused through 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 401 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 401 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 401 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 401 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 401 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MONICA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exelente
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
awesome pool and good food.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay at riu Guanacaste again !
They gave me a little Ron centenario for my birthday ! Thank you riu !!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A RIU property never disappoints! Beautiful facilities, beautiful views and clean comfortable rooms! Always avoid naming staff members because I’ll for sure leave out someone that made our stay extra enjoyable. Everyone there is always very friendly and takes pride in their work. Can’t wait until our next adventure!
Beach view
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a great experience at RIU! The entire resort was extremely clean, from the rooms to the common areas. The grounds were absolutely beautiful and very well maintained — you can tell they take a lot of pride in keeping everything looking nice. The landscaping really made it feel like a relaxing tropical getaway. The food was decent with a good variety of options, and we were always able to find something we enjoyed. Overall, it was a really good experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was welcoming, and we truly enjoyed our stay. I would definitely come back and recommend it to others looking for a clean, beautiful resort with a great vibe! 🌴✨
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Virginia Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Resort
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Resham, Bellerose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Resprt was beautiful, friendly staff and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff have been amazing, so friendly and helpful. The service is top notch. The app was neat, but also takes away from connecting with humans :-) Rooms are very clean, amenities are great and the new renovations are fantastic! Great Resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Anastasiaeftychia

the first impression of the resort was visually beautiful lush plants and impressive build. However, the check-in experience was disappointing. My friend and I were both celebrating our birthdays and requested birthday dinners for each of us. We were told only one birthday dinner is allowed per room, which felt unreasonable — especially since the “celebration” consisted of a few balloons, a dessert, and a short song. Nothing extravagant. The staff member who checked us in was not very informative. No physical map of the resort was provided, and we were told all information was available in the app — which unfortunately was not accurate. We upgraded from a jungle-view room (essentially a mountain view) to an ocean view for an additional $10. The bellman who escorted us was much more helpful. The rooms were clean. However, the hallways and common areas are completely white and feel cold and sterile, almost like a hospital — lacking warmth or decoration. Basic amenities such as toothbrushes and toothpaste are not provided. There was no shower gel initially; Coffee was not refilled after use. At one point, an alarm went off throughout the entire resort with no communication or explanation. Reaching the front desk by phone is difficult. There is no room service at all. Dining options are limited . Suggestions for Improvement: The resort needs more staff, more entertainment, working room se
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Jacqualine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Let me start out by saying that the staff was wonderful, the grounds were great and the big buffet was very good! The problem is with the “specialty” restaurants. They do not take reservations and open at 6pm for dinner. If you are not in line by 5:30, you have at least 1-2 hr wait. Not 1 out of 7 people thought the steak restaurant was any good. The food in these restaurants are sub par.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arnulfo A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice and clean and nice employees humble
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t want to leave
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Whole hotel was spotless, staff was great 👍, our room air conditioner was noisy but they did offer to send maintenance up to check it but we lived with it . Place is forsure 4/5
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Erika

Liked: Amenities
Came back from an excursion late went directly our room and the bedding were off our beds. Seem to us that the cleaning crew came in started cleaning but just left and didn’t come back. Call front desk and with 15 mins had a lady come and bring bedding sheets and she cleaned our room. First time this has happened to us! Other than that resort was well kept and everyone very nice and helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adela

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

DAVID Anthony DE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fantastic, hotel was beautiful
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentina, scarsdle

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Treshenna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service , clean room and resort and food was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justina Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Allan and David Jesus in entertainment and Jesus at the restaurant made us felt welcome whenever they saw us
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gelelawit Yalew

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