Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

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

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Waterslide
Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels, scuba diving
Aerial view
Water park

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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Room options

Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

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

Deluxe Room (U)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Superior Room (U)

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

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

Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (ROH | U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 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

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

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

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

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

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

Double Room (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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

Double Room (ROH | C)

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (U)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 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

Double Room (E)

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

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

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

Superior Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

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

Double Room (ROH | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room Standard With Sea View

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

Double Room Standard With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Playa Matapalo - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 23 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Coco Beach - 39 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Ocotal Beach - 44 min drive - 14.4 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
  • 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
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
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.
  • 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

All Inclusive Guanacaste
Guanacaste All Inclusive
Guanacaste Riu
Riu Guanacaste
Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive
Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive El Ocotal
Riu Guanacaste El Ocotal
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Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive All-inclusive property
Riu Guanacaste Inclusive Ocot
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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive All-inclusive property

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 Swedish massages, sports 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.

Is Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive a good place to stay for couples?

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

Does Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive have a hot tub?

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.

Does Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive have connecting rooms?

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).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book 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. 581 out of 1520 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 402 out of 1520 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 283 out of 1520 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 1520 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 132 out of 1520 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

ADRIAN

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, New Richmond

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and service! Definitely will be visiting again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jill Ann

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun activities in the resort and outside the resort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kendra A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eating anything but the main buffet is kind of a pain unless you want to stand in line at 530pm everyday. Food not labeled properly for dietary restrictions. No understanding of vegan restrictions. Only wine and beer with all meals, no cocktails in restaurants or buffet. The road to the resort is long and in terrible condition. If you leave the resort you will get stuck in major traffic…like hours waiting. The hotel app didn’t even have our entire section of the hotel on it, no map available. Hotel was reasonably priced, clean and the rooms were large.

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing. Everyone was so friendly and eager to assist with anytbing we needed. We did not have any trouble gettimg seated at any of the restaurants and we tried out everyone of them. All were great. The different night events were very fun and the beach was so nice, never crowded and we were always able to get lounge chairs for our whole group. We will definitely be returning to the RIU Guanacosta
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marilyn

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would never ever recommend this hotel to anyone! Not only did I pay my booking in full with Expedia on the second day the hotel locked us out of the room with all our medications and belongings they also demanded we pay extra money( a lot) After telling them no I don’t have anymore money to give them they said I can give you a discount (half of what they offered which was a lot) . We had a horrible experience. Then the old people on our floor had all their traveling funds stolen from them and the hotel offered them a tee shirt and said sorry can’t help you. They are deplorable. Do not take your family here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy LuWaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my 4th time at this resort and am already planning a return visit next Jan 2026. I really, really enjoy going to this resort and I feel safe there as I travel alone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

William J

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had to ask to have room re-stocked with water in mini-fridge. Only re-filled once during our entire 7 night stay. Need more bathrooms- none in the dining areas, only in main lobby and pool area. Air conditioning throughout resort went in and out throughout our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the good food, good pools, grounds were great, and people working there were great. The building is grand and built with great beauty but the place has seen a lot of use - the fixtures in the bathroom sinks are warn and tarnished, the door to the room was in need of being stripped and re-varnished. Still the place looks beautiful - but it does not look new. The place was clean and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The location right on the beach is fantastic and the pool grounds are beautiful. The rooms are good for what they are but the bathrooms could use a little upgrading. Overall a good value all inclusive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

sakinah

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of al the property still uses keys. Me and boyfriend went to done and left our towels on the chairs. So we went to the towel boy, who wouldn’t give us 2 towels . We went to the front desk and they told us, they won’t charge me this time but if this again I will be charged 25.00..the rooms look old and outdated, no room service, one water bottle per room. Not person but per room. All dinning rooms close by 2300. So if you want a snack you’re limited to nachos in the 24hr sports bar. Just the worse Rui I stayed at…never again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
RIU Guanacaste was absolutely amazing for our stay! The entire staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and restocked daily upon request. The food options we delicious. We were blown away by the buffet options. The sushi at Furama was our favorite. The only thing I didn’t like were all of the vendors trying to sell you things on the beach. They were very disruptive and made it hard to relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIO ANTONIO JARRIN

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay , just need to upgrade there rooms a bit more and change type of food they have everyday. Besides that everything went well my family had a good time. And they have a lot Great shows for family and kids at night and activities during the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Octavio

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for 5 days & 4 nights and the air condition didn’t work until the last day. I booked with a group of 16 people, and because their staff made a mistake in their own system they locked out my mother and my three year-old niece and told Expedia that they weren’t gonna let them in until they get more money. Absolutely atrocious ! I can promise that I will never stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerlyne E

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was our wedding anniversary and they made it very special for us . Our room was beautifully decorated 3 different days .
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025