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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels, scuba diving
Free daily buffet breakfast
Boating

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Coco Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Ocotal Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

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

Deluxe Room (U)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (L)

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room (U)

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Sea View (L)

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

Suite (L)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Ocean View (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Suite (U)

  • 711.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Connecting Rooms (ROH | C)

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (ROH | C)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 818 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, Sea View (E)

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

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (C)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View (L)

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Garden View (L)

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

Family Room (L)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (ROH | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Double Room (B2C-US)

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Superior Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room (U)

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room (U)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

  • 818 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite (E)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (C)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room (C)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (C)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (C)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | C)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Family Room (C)

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room (ROH | C)

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room (ROH | C)

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (U)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | U)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room (E)

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room (E)

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room (C)

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room (C)

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

Deluxe Room (L)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (L)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room (L)

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room (L)

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (C)

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Family Room (& Friends | U)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | U)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (ROH | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room (ROH | B2C-CA)

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room (ROH | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room (Swim up | U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room Standard With Sea View

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room Standard With Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

View all photos for Double Room Standard With Garden View

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room Standard With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

View all photos for Room Standard

Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Full Bed(s) and 1 King Bed(s)

Family Room -5 Guests-

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Full Bed(s) and 1 King Bed(s)

Suite Deluxe With Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed(s)

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed(s)

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About the neighborhood

El Ocotal

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive places you next to Diamante Eco Adventure Park and within a 10-minute walk of Playa Matapalo. This 701-room, 3.5-star property has 3 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and a free water park.

What's nearby

  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Playa Potrero - 32 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Coco Beach - 36 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Ocotal Beach - 39 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 45 min drive - 16.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Arenal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Ocotal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Liberia - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Papagayo - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive features a full-service spa, 3 outdoor pools, and a free water park. There's free parking and limo/town car service. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this all-inclusive property include a nightclub, a children's pool, and a gym.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Balconies or patios, minibars, and ceiling fans are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
An indoor tennis court, a health club, and a complimentary water park with waterslides are featured at the property. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar

Restaurants on site

  • Furama
  • La Toscana
  • Liberia
  • Ocotal Steak House
  • Tucan

Things to do

  • 3 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
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Playground
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

  • 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
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

Children and extra beds

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

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 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
  • 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 credit card for incidental charges and 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:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the property at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Guanacaste All Inclusive
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Frequently asked questions

Will I find all-inclusive rate plans at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive resort and rates come with all meals and onsite activities. Activities include snorkeling, windsurfing, and kayaking.

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

This property in Sardinal is within a 10-minute walk of Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Playa Matapalo. Haras del Mar Equestrian Center is also within a driving distance of 2.3 mi.

Is there parking available at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - 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 Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

Renova Spa is the property's spa and services include sports massages, Swedish massages, aromatherapy, and body wraps.

Does Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive have a casino?

No, Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

No, this property doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 3 outdoor pools.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

This beachfront all-inclusive property offers plenty of amenities for couples including 3 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and an ocean-view restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

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

Does Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive has 5 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Will Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this all-inclusive property.

Where is the closest airport to Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

The closest major airport to Hotel Riu Guanacaste - 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 23.3 mi away (63-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

Yes, every guestroom at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive comes with a balcony.

Does Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive.

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 567 out of 1487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 398 out of 1487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 275 out of 1487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 1487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 128 out of 1487 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Melissa, Gulfport

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
During our stay we had a DND sign on our door and still someone entered and stole $250 from us on 2 separate occasions. The music at 9pm below us was so loud, we had long days from excursions and couldn’t sleep. Not all dining was open because they were closing the hotel for renovations. Also so dirty, beach was horrible. Food horrific. Front desk did nothing about our cash being stolen.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff service
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

MARIA E

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were very excited about this resort, unfortunately since day one we had problems. Day 1 Room 5118 lock door doesn’t work and the maintenance guy said we have to play with to open the door, we are too old to do this. Also the Bar in the room were empty. They switch room to room 5121 look like they don’t check, coming in and water on the floor call front desk again maintenance come and with the same towel that clean the floor…clean the refrigerator was disgusting for me, empty bar as well and no coffee for breakfast, they replenish after complain. Maintenance Mr Esteban no polite person. Day 2 after we come from the pool blue water all over the place call front desk maintenance come and said was because we take a shower… with blue water from toilet? He spoke in Spanish but my husband understands what he said and was very des appointment with the way that he talk, he didn’t fix anything. We clean the floor with towels. Day 3 water from toilet again we took photos go to front desk and spoke with Mr Angel we explained our frustration coming for vacation and was a disaster look like nobody cares, he promised to change rooms but we were happy there because we come with friends, he sent to Mr Miguel very professional and willing to help he change one broken part from the toilet and problem resolved, took only 30 minutes to fixed, obviously the other maintenance Mr Estevan didn’t want to help.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria I, Ansonia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Im very disappointed with Rui Guanacaste, costa rica. The place is in overall 3, rooms need updated as an emergency, the bathrooms are dirty and stinks like sewer, in Our first day mini bar was completed empty, we called the front desk and their answer was... you allready finished everything, really! The second day the cleaning crew was taken the beers or the mini bar... unbelievable. The elevator was broken every other day and one of this days we were inside OMG it was scary i went to the Front desk to let them know and all what they have to said is oh well that happens.... really! Ok now, food in general is good except for furama asian restaurant .... not worthy at all. Restauran services was ok with a couple servers with outstanding and super nice service that mades our stay comfortable "Aida" from liberia restaurant really mades a diferent she is a 💯 value for Rui hotel The grounds are pretty, the pool area was gorgeous along with the entertainment team WOW!!they are good 👍 Beach area not good at all
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like to go to bed early but we’re unable to sleep until music ended at 11:00pm. Would have preferred a room not facing courtyard if you have them. Otherwise liked the resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cynthia Demetra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
March 15, 2025 Riu Management: I’m writing to address our recent vacation stay at the Riu Guanacaste of which we choose to return to since our first trip approximately ten years ago since we loved it so much and had such a pleasant time. Unfortunately, this time around we were note so happy and very upset with our return. Housekeeping treated us putting it blunting awful. We had to ask everyday for our room to be cleaned upon coming back from the pool at the end of a day. We thought ok one day, but it became each day. Then when one day they did do it, they put the wet bath mat back instead of a clean dry one. When the young pool staff came around asking for input to guest and we gave our input on the housekeeping we found it to get worst as the week went on. One day we came back on the green clean up card was off and the red do not disturb was put on, the neighboring guest said she saw housekeeping do that. We noticed our patio door was unlocked and I know I always checked that this was locked before we left all the time because I did not like being on ground level. Front desk managers were not very nice nor helpful either. We were not very pleased at all with their responses telling us staff if they see a door open, safe open or patio door open they will not clean. To us, this was clearly a self-set up to not have to clean at this point as the neighboring guest clearly so this done and told us so. Later to find in speaking with other guest, same issues were happe
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This colonial style hotel in the middle of wild nature. What could be better?
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane Louise

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystyna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Shawn M

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The food staff was very rude. No reservation, first come first serve. Staff was rude and after waiting for an hour for dinner, they said to wait in lobby. Tried to fix mistake after going to front desk. They made reservation 2 days later, when we arrived staff was again rude out said with an attitude, oh you're in the corner and pointed, didn't even bother walking us to table. Spending a lot of money, will never return to rui resort. They need to take school for manners and class. Never again. Don't bother with this resort. Shops at resort are way overpriced. 50.00 for sunscreens. Food not worth it
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel Alberto

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

10/10 Excellent

Christian, Heredia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place for families, Dinner options are excellent, first-come first-serve, buffet not so good except for breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Rooms are out dated faucets were badly rusted little 32in TV

6/10 Okay

Stephanie Crawford

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Claude

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
During my stay the 1st night room lost power. call service desk to report and they had someone come and repair. out for about 2 hrs.Last night in room lost power again due to transformer maintenance. out for about an hour.

6/10 Okay

DANESSA LYNN

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

DANESSA LYNN

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Riu resorts before so we were really excited to be staying at another, but this place was very underwhelming. The food was okay, the distance from the new part of resort and to the beach was annoying. There was a ton of construction taking place and it was very loud at all times of the day. Specially during breakfast...Staff was fine, but nothing over the top. Overall I would not stay at this particular Riu again.

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great food was good could always find something @ buffet construction all day loud and the way dinning was set up in restaurants was awful had to wait in line @4:30 to get a table @6 pmsome restaurants were closed so its only most night and no late night options overall
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
just a beautiful place. can't wait to see after the renovations.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon Lee

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Theodore Rick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The shows and location
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

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