Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Place, Playa Matapalo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Diamante Eco Adventure Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room (L)

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

Double Room (E)

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

Standard Double Room, Sea View (L)

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

Superior Room (E)

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

Double Room, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (ROH | C)

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

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

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

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

Double Room, Garden View (L)

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

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

Standard Room, Ocean View (E)

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

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

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

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

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (ROH | C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

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

Superior Double Room (B2C-CA)

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

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

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

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

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

Double Room (B2C-CA)

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

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

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

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (U)

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

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

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

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

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

Deluxe Room (L)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (L)

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | L)

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

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

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

Deluxe Room (C)

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (C)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | C)

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (Swim up | U)

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

Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (& Friends | U)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | U)

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

Double Room (Swim up | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (& Friends | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (ROH | Kid Free | C)

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

Superior Double Room ( Kid Free | C)

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

Double Room (Swim up | C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (& Friends | C)

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

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | C)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Swim up | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (& Friends | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

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

Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

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

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room -5 guests-

  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

Room Standard

  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

Double Room Standard with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

Double Room Standard with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

Room Standard

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

Room Standard with Pool View

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

Family Room -5 guests- Superior

  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

Family Room -5 guests- Superior with Pool View

  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

Superior Room (U)

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

Standard Room, Ocean View (U)

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

Double Room (U)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(174 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 - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 3 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Coco Beach - 56 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Playa Hermosa - 56 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Playa Potrero - 61 min drive - 12.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Liberia - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Ocotal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coconut Pool Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pura Vida Bar - ‬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 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 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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 353 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Roseane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the pools, entertainment at night with the shows, tours. Some staff members not friendly, don’t acknowledge you until you say something. “Good morning”, “good afternoon” goes a long way, it doesn’t matter where you are in the world, specially if I’m a guest at the hotel you work at. You’re having a bad day, don’t take it out on me. I’m supposed to be your guest. I used to work for the airlines for 20 years. One thing I’ve learned is customer is always right, even though you know they may be wrong sometimes, but- you always want their complete satisfaction and a repeat business. You try to make them happy. I didn’t get that here. Breakfast- had to get up to get someone’s attention to get me some coffee and cream. It wasn’t even poured for me, I did it myself. Buffet style, get your own food and drinks, thank you. When seated, ask that customer if they need anything else. They need to improve on that.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shakil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, staffs are great. Good variety of food. We checked out before lunch and were sent to a different restaurant with barely any good choices of food. RIU could avoid this practice to minimize customers dissatisfaction. Otherwise, our experience was pretty good.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026

8/10 Good

Irene T

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good experience ,the sit down dinners were disappointing . The facility remodeled and updated . Pool was great .
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Shashi, NORTHVILLE

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pools, friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francis William

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

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

Erika

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

10/10 Excellent

Adela

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

DAVID Anthony DE

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentina, scarsdle

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Treshenna

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

8/10 Good

Tina

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

10/10 Excellent

Justina Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

Gelelawit Yalew

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the ac was so cold at night! From check-in to bartenders to check out, I can literally say Costa Rica has amazing people working at their hotels. The drinks and the atmosphere was so welcoming. I traveled alone to this hotel for 5 days and definitely feel it wasn’t enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

joylyne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room smell like sewage
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Charles

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty laundry bags upon request, better food, more local food dishes, pool bar open to at least 8:00pm, also some control of the people at the beach. The excursion people are not as bad as the people trying to sell items and or massages. Those people bugged the life out of you and make you not even want to go to the beach the Riu in Montego Bay. Jamaica controls their sellers by keeping them in the water. They are not allowed on the same part of the beach, maybe implicate that because it is harder for them to bug the people on vacation from the water versus walking all on the sand everywhere again I think the people on the beach offering excursions is a huge plus also helps out small local companies and the local economy, but being asked 50 times a day to buy a bracelet, whistle, Massage is a little crazy loved the overall cleanliness and friendliness of all staff. Also more adult related shows at the Riu Guanacaste!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we first checked in the first room that they gave us was not spotless at all. I asked for an upgrade and then when we got that it was spotless and no complaints. Overall, we had a good time. The wait time for restaurants. It’s a little bit ridiculous for me, but the buffet had delicious food morning, lunch and dinner.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The resort is beautiful and very well maintained. We enjoyed the pools and walking the beach was perfect.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marialuisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place !! Enjoy it so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Homa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and updated ,
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025