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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, 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

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Double Room (L)

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

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

Double Room (E)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Sea View (L)

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

Standard Double Room, Sea View (L)

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

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

Superior Room (E)

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

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View (B2C-US)

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

Double Room, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Double Room (ROH | C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

Superior Double Room (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ocean View (C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 775 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

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

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

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

Double Room, Garden View (L)

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Ocean View (E)

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

Standard Room, Ocean View (E)

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

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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)

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

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

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Double Room, Connecting Rooms (ROH | C)

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

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Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

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

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Superior Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

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Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (U)

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Deluxe Room (U)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Pool View (U)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room (L)

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Deluxe Room (L)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Pool View (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room (C)

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

Deluxe Room (C)

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

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Deluxe Room, Pool View (C)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-US)

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Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room (Swim up | U)

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

Double Room (Swim up | U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (U)

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

Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (& Friends | U)

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

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

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | U)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Swim up | B2C-US)

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

Double Room (Swim up | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (& Friends | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

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Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room (ROH | Kid Free | C)

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Double Room (ROH | Kid Free | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room ( Kid Free | C)

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Superior Double Room ( Kid Free | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room (Swim up | C)

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Double Room (Swim up | C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (C)

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Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (& Friends | C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | C)

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

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

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

Double Room (Swim up | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (& Friends | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

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Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

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

Superior Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | L)

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Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (& Friends | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Swim up | L)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room (E)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (E)

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

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (E)

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

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room (& Friends | E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Swim up | E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room -5 guests-

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

Family Room -5 guests-

  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

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Room Standard

  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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Double Room Standard with Garden View

  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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Double Room Standard with Sea View

  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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Room Standard

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

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Room Standard with Pool View

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Family Room -5 guests- Superior

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Family Room -5 guests- Superior

  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

View all photos for Family Room -5 guests- Superior with Pool View

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Family Room -5 guests- Superior with Pool View

  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

View all photos for Superior Room (U)

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Superior Room (U)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Ocean View (U)

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

Standard Room, Ocean View (U)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(42 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room (U)

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

Double Room (U)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(167 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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 1041-room, 3.5-star property has 6 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 Arenal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Liberia - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive features a full-service spa, 6 outdoor pools, and a free water park. There's free parking if you drive. 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. 6 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a steam room.

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

Renova Spa has 8 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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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 10:00 AM
  • 3 swim-up bars
  • 7 bars/lounges
  • 7 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Agave
  • Furama
  • Liberia
  • Papagayo
  • Steak House

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 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
  • Designated smoking areas
  • 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
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • 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

All Inclusive Guanacaste
Guanacaste All Inclusive
Guanacaste Riu
Riu Guanacaste
Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive
Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive El Ocotal
Riu Guanacaste El Ocotal
Hotel Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive El Ocotal
Hotel Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive
Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive All-inclusive property El Ocotal
Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive All-inclusive property
Riu Guanacaste Inclusive Ocot
Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive Sardinal
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 parking available on site at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the property. Wheelchair-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 6 outdoor pools.

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

This beachfront property offers plenty of amenities for couples including 7 restaurants, 6 outdoor pools, and 3 swim-up bars.

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

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this property.

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

Yes, Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive has 7 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 available?

No, this property doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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/patio and some offer sea and garden views.

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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 253 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 100 out of 1337 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is so clean! Staff always helpful and friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Juan Carlos

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

10/10 Excellent

Davood, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is fine
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, well kept facility, and good food.
Bedroom with water view...
Well maintenance landscape
Clean lobby and friendly staff
Amazing view
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cortney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and facility were amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Julianna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The resort is nice. However, it's important to note that this is a party hotel, which I didn’t realize before booking. With party hotels, you get all the party people and the problems that come with it. We were woken up in the middle of the night twice by some drunk idiots pulling the fire alarm and screaming in the hallways. The staff is not well-trained; you will get different responses to your questions depending on who you ask. The staff is also not your typical cheerful staff—most of the time, they don’t seem happy to help. Don't waste your money on the spa on-site—it was awful. The facility is old, and the "jacuzzi" doesn’t have functioning jets! The massage was $115 USD per person for 50 minutes. When I asked the therapist to focus on my lower back, she said, "I cannot focus on any area. The massage is completed in a very specific sequence with no modifications," which was awful. The massage itself was just a smooth rub, like someone was rubbing lotion on your body and that’s it. Not worth it—don’t do it!! If you want a good massage, walk past the Riu Palace on the beach and look for the gals by the monkeys. They have a nice little outdoor beach setup for $40 an hour, and they actually know how to give a massage.All the food is mediocre. The line to eat at the steakhouse started forming about 1–1.5 hours ahead of time, and the food was a 5/10. Not worth the wait. They gave us mozzarella sticks as an appetizer, and they tasted like cardboard and were cold.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luhannauh

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Christian, Heredia

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was handed over dirty, mini bar was empty and with food from previous customers, the room services was unexistent, although we made several claims over the phone when they answered didnt got a response, placing a claim at the reception had no impact, had the clean up late at night, until next day and again after another multiple claims had the minibar finally stocked. In terms of overall stay food was average, the few restaurants " a la carte" were unaccessible, either you make a queue for 1 to 2 hours or go to the buffe instead, many customers including us were disappointed at the service and obvious disaster of customer satisfaction. Only reason for the extra star was because of the waterpark that made the stay bearable for the young ones.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was here 12/05/25-12/13/25 the staff were great they just renovated and the resort is beautiful, rooms are very nice, food great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sahil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nehemie

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

4/10 Poor

Breanna

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lamar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slides were fun! Rooms were fully renovated but had a sewer smell throughout our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was delicious. Entertainment could of been better but overall, a good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mehdi

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The only positive thing about this hotel is that it was recently renovated. The food was terrible. About 50% of the staff were nice and polite, 30% were acceptable, but the remaining 20% were very rude. The hotel also used many cheap cost-cutting measures. For example, the only decent restaurant—the steakhouse—was open every other night, and guests had to line up from 4:30 p.m. just for a chance to get a table. Overall, this was by far the worst hotel experience I have ever had.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

pierre

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1- room was great but the towels smell bad. 2- staff at the bars are cold and border line rude. Not very pleasant. Maybe that's why they don't get tips. Staff at the restaurants and buffets are great. 3- amenities are great but they could play some music through out the resort would be nice. 4- the restaurants don't take reservations so we have to line up for 45min/1 hour and they limit to 200 people for dinner and anything more they won't accept it.. bummer Over all it was good but it doesn't live up to the Riu brand.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

arash

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited restaurants with long waiting list. The steakhouse was open only two nights in five night stay. First night we had to stay 45 min earlier in line up to get buzzer at 6 pm and wating another hour and half to get sits. Second night we couldn't even get registered in wating list. There is seriously lack of food with decent quality of beef meat in all restaurants and buffet as well.It's absolutely waste of $5000 CAD for two adults and a kid!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wade

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My complaints are minimal. No atm on site so you either have to leave the resort to get some or just plan to bring more then you think you need. Restaurants are the worst….in the sense that if you don’t wait on line 2 hours before they open to get a seat then don’t bother wasting your time waiting on line. Waited in line for 45 min for the host to quietly tell people individually they were no longer taking names, in between seating people on the list instead of just making one announced to save everyone time waiting on line. Wasted a lot of time for absolutely no reason. Kinda ruined the flow of the night for me Place was beautiful tho
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience, Room so clean Staff very nice Everything was so special
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautiful. However there are a few
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Josue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived 730 pm on a weekday so our check in time was quick, maybe 15 mins or so (same can’t be said if you are afternoon arrival). Need to be in line for steakhouse by 515 pm at the latest. Buffet food was mediocre but gets the job done for all inclusive purposes. Dining hall clean and organized. Staff helpful and timely. Alcoholic drinks are sugary and watered down but you can counter this by asking for shots or beer. Overall, I’m glad we were by the beach and enjoyed an all inclusive experience in a country we haven’t been to, but I wouldn’t return here again nor would I encourage friends/family to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice, helpful, and friendly. The food was great at all the restaurants, except for the steak at the steak house. We ate there twice and both times it was very chewy like it was not ribeye steak. Another minor disappointment was the sewer smell in the bathroom, despite being cleaned often. Almost, like there wasn't a good barrier (P-trap) in the pipes to keep the smell out. My family occupied three rooms, and it was the same in all the rooms. Other customers we spoke to had the same experience. Also, there wasn't a vent in the bathrooms, so after showering there was a lot of moisture on the walls. One of our rooms already has some mold on the ceiling area above the shower. It puzzles me how this was over looked during the renovations. Despite the above, we had a great time and experience and would go back again. Hopefully, someone reads this and takes appropriate action to rectify these issues.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kamila

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
outdoor and indoor with interior design of hotel is beautiful, there is problem with sewer smell, especially in the bathrooms, service and front desk its a disaster, after check in we notice that our toilet flash does not work, safe box and phone was not working, when we went to front desk, manager told me that he is busy so he even bother to help us, someone finally came after 45 min after second our ingereration. Food overall was good but very limited options, all station had the same food, pool was full of bugs, like noone was cleaning, there was nobody to help us with luggage in and out, bathroom has only hand soap and shampoo with body wash, there was no hair conditioner, had to buy in local store, beach had a volcanic sand which was dark, so there is no turquoise water if someone like it. room service was only cleaning the bed, did not refill wash, one of our friends left clother to be washed in the drycleaner, never get it back. Riu guanacaste needs lots of improvement starting from customer service at the front, to room service. Buffet option had no bacon and there was no station for omelets, by 9.30 almost everything was empty so if you there please eat your breakfast early in the morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kabree

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is beautiful, but improvements are needed. Our fridge was not stocked upon arrival. The bellman had to notify housekeeping to come refill. The male front desk staff seemed to not know much information nor have good customer service. It was my birthday trip so my spouse asked if there were any birthday services provided or that he could pay for (such as decorations or birthday cakes, etc.) and they told him no - but on our last night, there were several birthday celebrations done in the Liberia buffet. We didn’t know about this option, which was disappointing that it wasn’t mentioned when my spouse asked. The BIGGEST disappointment was that there was no food available after 10pm. The one restaurant “American County” that was supposed to have food available until 11pm, stopped providing food every night after approximately 9:50pm. They only gave out small snack items at the time of closing for the guests. The tortilla chips in that restaurant are stale and need to be changed out. I think it is dangerous and concerning to not provide guests with a decent amount of at least light food options, and continuously providing alcohol all night. There were no food delivery options available either. ANOTHER disappointment was the inability to make reservations at the restaurants. So much time was spent on lines and sitting around waiting to get into the restaurants. Many guest complained about this. A reservation system needs to be implemented for smoother experiences.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bhakti

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room , lots of activities tour ..beautiful pool view
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

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