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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Property class: 3.5

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A resort with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
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A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach.
An outdoor bar area with wicker furniture and a bar counter.
A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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
    ‪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

View all photos for Double Room (L)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Double Room (L)

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

View all photos for Double Room (E)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Double Room (E)

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Standard Double Room, Sea View (L)

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

View all photos for Superior Room (E)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

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)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

Double Room, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room (B2C-US)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room (ROH | C)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Double Room (ROH | C)

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room (C)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ocean View (C)

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a ceiling fan, wall-mounted lamps, and a flat-screen TV.

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a ceiling fan, wall-mounted lamps, and a flat-screen TV.

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

Double Room, Garden View (L)

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a ceiling fan, wall-mounted lamps, and a flat-screen TV.

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)

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

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)

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a ceiling fan, wall-mounted lamps, and a flat-screen TV.

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)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

Superior Double Room (B2C-CA)

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

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)

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

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

View all photos for Double Room (B2C-CA)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Double Room (B2C-CA)

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a ceiling fan, wall-mounted lamps, and a flat-screen TV.

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)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (U)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, a small table, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room (U)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View (U)

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, Pool View (U)

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the mountains.

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)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, a small table, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room (L)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View (L)

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, Pool View (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | L)

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the mountains.

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)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, a small table, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room (C)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View (C)

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, Pool View (C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | C)

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the mountains.

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)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, a small table, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (B2C-CA)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, a small table, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

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)

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the mountains.

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the mountains.

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room (Swim up +18 | U)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wooden dresser, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted TV.

Double Room (Swim up +18 | U)

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

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (U)

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with curtains.

Suite, Ocean View (U)

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

View all photos for Family Room (& Friends | U)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a wall mural of tropical plants.

Family Room (& Friends | U)

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

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)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wooden dresser, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted TV.

Double Room (Swim up | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a wall mural of tropical plants.

Family Room (& Friends | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with curtains.

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a tropical plant mural.

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)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

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 +18 | C)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wooden dresser, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted TV.

Double Room (Swim up +18 | C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (C)

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with curtains.

Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a wall mural of tropical plants.

Family Room (& Friends | C)

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | C)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wooden dresser, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted TV.

Double Room (Swim up | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room (& Friends | B2C-CA)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a wall mural of tropical plants.

Family Room (& Friends | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with curtains.

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

Superior Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wall-mounted clock, and a decorative wall panel.

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)

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a large plant wall.

Family Room (& Friends | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Swim up +18 | L)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, TV, and a view of greenery outside.

Double Room (Swim up +18 | L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 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 2 Queen Beds

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 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Double Room (Swim up +18 | E)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, TV, and a view of greenery outside.

Double Room (Swim up +18 | E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room Standard

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

Room Standard

  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room (U)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

Superior Room (U)

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Standard Room, Ocean View (U)

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

View all photos for Double Room (U)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Double Room (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(210 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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.
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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
  • Papagayo Golf and Country Club - 59 min drive - 13.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Riu Guanacaste - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Liberia - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tamarindo 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 tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities 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.
6 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an indoor tennis court, a complimentary water park, a health club, and 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

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

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Renewable energy used
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.
Some water is reused through 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:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant 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.

Is there a spa available at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy 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.

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 aren't allowed at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive.

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).

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

8.6

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 927 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 927 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 927 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 927 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 927 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property and staff were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, great staff very nice and update hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent place for budget travel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel and excellent service
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good stay specially for the kids, my family and I had a blast.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a great time Clean hotel & friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy beach access, lovely grounds
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, lots of activities to do at the resort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place , will be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Food was amazing and so was the staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was perfect from the swimming pools to the beach to the hotel rooms to the excursions. Food was average, but we had a great time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is very nice place, good food, everything was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The food was decent, the drinks were plentiful, the workers were kind and the scenery was spectacular!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved it and renting a car was so fun to drive around the area too
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was amazing!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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lovely resort, above average meals with plenty of options to choose from and beautiful beach to enjoy !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The beach was amazing and the pool area was enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The resort was very clean, friendly staff, plenty of things to do for the adults and the kids. The food was good, and the breakfast buffet had everything you could want. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and resort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice and relaxing and had a great view of the ocean
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice all inclusive
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026