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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 star property
Sardinal beachfront property with 5 restaurants, free water park

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
Terrace/patio
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels, scuba diving
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 5 restaurants and 5 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free water park
  • Nightclub
  • Health club
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach sunloungers
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden

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About the area

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Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 23 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Playa Potrero - 29 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 30 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Coco Beach - 35 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 53 min drive
  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

At Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive, you can hit the beach to play volleyball or relax on a sunlounger, plus you'll have access to on-site scuba-diving, snorkelling and windsurfing. There's plenty of fun with the 3 outdoor pools and free water park, and guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy and manicures and pedicures. Liberia, one of 5 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this all-inclusive property include 5 bars/lounges, a nightclub and a poolside bar. Fellow travellers say great things about the pool and helpful staff.

All-inclusive

This property is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and beverages included
Room service during certain hours
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All on-site activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkelling
Windsurfing

Land activities

Volleyball

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities
Access to on-site nightclubs
On-site live performances
Theme parties

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 701 rooms
  • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18
  • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21

Children

  • Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • 5 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Free water park access
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Health club
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor tennis courts
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Water slide
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Closed-captioned TV

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Liberia – Overlooking the ocean and pool, this buffet restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Furama – This restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and only serves dinner.
La Toscana – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner.
Tucan – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves dinner.
Ocotal Steak House – This poolside restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?
No, this property doesn't have a casino, but El Coco Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, windsurfing and snorkelling and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive also has 5 bars, a nightclub and a water slide, as well as a sauna, a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?
Yes, there are 5 on-site restaurants, featuring international cuisine, garden views and poolside dining.
Does Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive like?
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive is a short 2-minute walk from Diamante Eco Adventure Park and 8 minutes' walk from Playa Matapalo. Travellers say that the property is in a great location.

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Jennifer, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Transportation was too expensive
Tuan, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Hotel masivo, deja bastante que desear, atención lenta, no tienen suficientes estacionamientos, comida deficiente, muy difícil usar los restaurantes, buena atención de los bares pero se ven sobrepasados, faltan lugares que estén abiertos simultánemente, excesiva espera para el chek in y el check out. Cobros adicionales al llegar.
Rolando, 4-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Terrible check in experience
Terrible service at check in, I ended up paying for a child that was already covered in my reservation plus check in agent didn’t help at all
Jorge, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Deon, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Damaris, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay. We will be back!
Becky McGuire, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

We had a good time at the RIU however, rooms could be a bit more updated.
Leisa, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the people amazing bartenders! Super clean and amazing customer service
Ruth sotelo, 6-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

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Jean F, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Shevel, 5-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Saw roach crawling in Asian Resturant while dining. Rooms had bad smell- moldy/ musky. Overall rooms needs to be upgraded.
Samlall, 6-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Room had bad odor- musky/ mold. Overall rooms need to be updated.
Bibi G, 6-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Room had musky/ mold smell. Overall rooms need to be updated!
Latchmi, 6-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Rooms had bad odor - musky/ moldy smell. Overall rooms need to be upgraded.
Lachmin, 6-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Rooms had musky smell and need more lightning - overall rooms need updating!
Indira, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Me and my family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! We stayed in the family room which was large and comfortable. The dining options were great, and lots of pools for the family. The beach was also a very nice and it was only a short walk from the pools. Looking forward to coming back!
Marc, 7-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

The stay was great. The staff was amazing one evening I was not feeling well, I was sick, I traveled alone and I was Hungary. Therefore, I was too weak to get food, I called front desk to send me up food at first they reminded me that they do not provide that service but I plead with them that I am alone sick, hungry and they made an exception for me that was so kind of them and with that I would give them a 4star. They showed some compassion to me. The beach, there is no bar at the beach or close to the beach. The beach area is nothing to look at, it is just existing. I think they should try to make it more presentable and inviting. The merchants there were very friendly and encouraging to buy there stuff. Their stuff is very affordable it is not really over price. The pool is fun and you can enjoy some quit time because the facility is big.
Lesa, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room was ok nick and cleaned.
rohan, 6-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Terrible worst RIU I ever stayed at canceled our transportation back to the airport without notice my party of 14 all had to pay for taxi. The maid that cleaned our room 4074 never swept the floor just made the bed and left towels no soap, shampoo etc. If the kids left a paper on the floor we would find it there when we returned. Front desk staff is rude especially Angel and Angie and a few more. Lets talk about the keys to get into the room many nights I had to go down stairs for them to come open the damn door. Seriously which hotel uses regular door keys and not the cards. Food salty and terrible all around. The only positive is Alan on the beach went on an amazing tour with them put a smile on everyones face. Massage on the beach from Rebecca best 45 dollars spent. Otherwise that particular RIU needs to be shut down.
Monique, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Evelyn, 7-night trip
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6/10 Good

The property was pictures, several pools.. saccommodating
Cheryl, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Hector, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Una vista maravillosa,espacioso,hermoso en contacto directo con la naturaleza. Los empleados super atentos y formales. Lo repetiria una y otra vez
LUCELIS, 4-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Property is a nice, beautiful place
Fiamma Oviedo, 8-night family trip
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