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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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Hot tub, steam room, body scrubs, facials
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Buffet

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Place, Playa Matapalo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Diamante Eco Adventure Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪94 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite Superior with Ocean View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite Superior with Ocean View

  • 785 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (Superior (L))

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (Superior (L))

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (Tropical View, U)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (Tropical View, U)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (E)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Garden View (E)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (L)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(152 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 786 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 785 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-US)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (B2C-US)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (C)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Garden View (C)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (Tropical View, C)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (Tropical View, C)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

  • 785 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite (Jacuzzi | C)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite (Jacuzzi | C)

  • 786 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-CA)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-CA)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • 785 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Jacuzzi | B2C-CA)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite (Jacuzzi | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (U)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, U)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior (L))

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (E)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View | E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite Junior with Garden View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite Junior with Garden View

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Room Superior

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room Superior

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Suite Junior with Sea View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite Junior with Sea View

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Family Suite -5 guests-

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite -5 guests-

  • 785 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

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About the neighborhood

El Ocotal

Within a short walk of Playa Matapalo, Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive is within 2 miles (3 km) of Diamante Eco Adventure Park. This 538-room, 4-star property has 4 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and a free water park.

What's nearby

  • Playa Matapalo - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Ocotal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coconut Pool Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Toscana - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Liberia - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive features a full-service spa, 4 outdoor pools, and a free water park. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this all-inclusive property include a nightclub, a children's pool, and a 24-hour gym.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Balconies, minibars, and coffee makers are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa, Renova Spa. Services include facials and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room. Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Steam room

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized 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
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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-authorize 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 21 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Costa Rica Hotel Riu
Costa Rica Hotel Riu Palace
Costa Rica Palace
Hotel Riu
Hotel Riu Costa Rica
Hotel Riu Costa Rica All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive
Palace Costa Rica
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive El Ocotal
Riu Palace Costa Rica El Ocotal
Riu Palace Costa Rica
Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive El Ocotal
Riu Costa Rica Inclusive Ocot
Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Sardinal

Frequently asked questions

Will I find all-inclusive rate plans at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive resort and rates come with all meals. Activities include kayaking, rowing/canoeing, and surfing/body boarding.

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

This property is located in Sardinal within a short 7-minute walk of Playa Matapalo. You'll also find Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Haras del Mar Equestrian Center within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the all-inclusive property. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Renova Spa is the property's spa and services include facials, massages, and body scrubs.

Does Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive include a casino?

No, Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

No, this property doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 4 outdoor pools.

Is Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive good for couples?

This beachfront all-inclusive property offers plenty of amenities for couples including 4 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and 4 restaurants.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Yes, this all-inclusive property has a spa tub.

Does Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive has 4 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Will Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Yes, this all-inclusive property has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

The closest major airport to Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive is Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR), which is 21 mi away (53 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tamarindo (TNO), which is located 21.9 mi away (67-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Yes, every guestroom at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 685 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 246 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 1481 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mukesh Dolatrai

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Barbara Zyfka

Nice people
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Efthemia Maria

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
The amenities are great, pool, spa on site, food. Service and hospitality were very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Skarleth, Chicago

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jermaine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good resort staff nice and food was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Petru

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus Edward

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Oscar

Traveled with family
The room not to good
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Abigail

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My stay at RUI Palace Costa Rica was average overall. The property is clearly outdated and in need of a major remodel. Rooms and common areas feel worn and do not reflect the standards expected from a “Palace” resort. The food was below average, with inconsistent quality. Access to the specialty restaurants required waiting in long lines (first come first serve only). There are no reservation system —guests should not have to spend vacation time standing in line. While the staff were courteous and friendly, they often provided incorrect or conflicting information regarding access of other RUI restaurants and resort policies, which caused confusion throughout our stay. Overall, this resort did not meet expectations. Without significant renovations, improved food quality, and a better restaurant reservation system, I would not recommend RUI Palace Costa Rica.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
El peor hotel que he ido en Costa Rica all inclusive de todas las marcas que hay!!. Te dejan entrar al hotel después de la 1:30( no gasten el tiempo de ir temprano) obligan a toda la gente hacer fila por las afueras, bajo un calor. Vinimos con un grupo grande en familia y para la desgracia si ocupas ir al baño (que caminar como un 1km) solo dejan ir de 2 en 2 personas. Nos dejaron entrar al lobby para esperar porque veníamos con un bebé, pero tampoco nos dejaron hacer el check in antes, y justamente en ese momento vimos como varios extranjeros hacían el check in sin ningún problema. Hicimos la queja pero la excusa de ellos fue que los extranjeros tenían un itinerario, que ellos no ven la hora del check in ósea que pobre la excusa que se inventaron. Las maletas lo tuvimos que llevar nosotros mismos porque después de esperar 2-3 horas aún no estaban en nuestros cuartos, mientras que el mismo muchacho encargado de llevarlas ni estaba ocupado. El ventilador de nuestro cuarto estaba averiado, nos hospedamos 4 días ahí y nunca llegaron a solucionarlo. He ido 3 veces a este hotel y literalmente han caído muy bajo para ser un hotel de gama. Y como consejo deberían de poner un rótulo en cada habitación que diga que el agua no es potable.

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Shakhnoza

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I traveled with my family and parents. The resort is very old and outdated, and the food quality is poor. The service is acceptable but unremarkable. There are no gluten-free options available, including desserts or bread. Basic amenities are also lacking—there were no shower caps, slippers, cotton swabs, or Q-tips provided. The rooms had a noticeable moldy smell. The beach is poorly maintained, with plastic trash scattered along the shore. It was disturbing to see plastic bottles and cups on the beach, and I found myself repeatedly cleaning them up to prevent them from being washed into the ocean. Won’t go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica, DORAL

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
La comida es espectacular, realmente uno de los puntos más fuertes del hotel. La atención del personal y los tragos son buenos, aunque en lo personal no me agradó el uso excesivo de plásticos. El mar no es nada del otro mundo: al estar en el Pacífico, las olas son fuertes y el agua es oscura. Además, la playa es pública y no está bien cuidada, no hay sillas ni espacios adecuados para sentarse o pasar el día cómodamente en la playa. En general, una buena experiencia por la comida y el servicio, pero con áreas claras de mejora en la zona de playa.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

soheil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 10 days with family including Xmas and NYE. The room is screaming for updates, cracked and broken glass tiles in shower, damages walls and fixtures, ants and other bugs everywhere and in bed. We were missing sheets and soap and shampoo after housecleaning visits. Elevators not working most of the day. Food was ok, nothing special for Xmas or NYE except some cheap seafood salads added. Buffet for breakfast and lunch nearly identical every day. The restaurants were impossible to get in, we tried 10 times to get the Japanese restaurant and we were denied service, their excuse was poor people line up 1 hr before the restaurant open on their vacation so they can get in as they don’t have any reservations service and we watched the exact same group dinned at the same restaurants over and over as we had to go to buffet. Some of the foods at buffet was clearly not fresh and was reheated leftover of the restaurants from night before. The cheese and dairy selection was lukewarm and not refrigerated. We did tried the steak house, it took 1.5 hours for the food to come, the med-well fillet steak was rare and chewy piece of meat folded into a ball to make it look like a fillet. The Italian restaurant lamb chop was 3 tiny pieces of mostly fat than meat. Entertainment was very outdated and mostly boring. The live music was selections of handful of songs repeated everyday. The NYE party was just terrible with DJ playing 80s Hip Hop and R&B. Some shows cancelled due to technical.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

RASHMIKANT, MOOR PARK

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake of vegetarian food. Food section staff at Pizzeria very bad. Intentionally making bad pizza. I have never seen pizza like this before. Only we have food available to eat for vegetarian. Six days we were hungry after paying $400/day
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam Todd

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel, location and staff were all wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

jordan edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Let’s start with the positive, all the staff are fantastic. The food is absolutely awful. The WiFi is poor. The transportation that was provide by Expedia was dangerous on the way there and not well planned.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Limpieza
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The staff was very friendly and helpful, the food was very good, and the amenities were enjoyable. The constant demagnetization of room key cards was extremely frustrating and our ground floor room had too many bugs with most of us getting bit overnight in our beds. I had 8 bites on second to last night on the bottom of my feet making it difficult to walk the rest of the trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bhumeet

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed with food and services
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Imtiaz

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was not welcoming day 1. Fix that
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ismael

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything stood out. From the amenities, to staff and most importantly the food.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

damian

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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