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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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Interior
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Aerobics facility

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Place, Diamante Eco Adventure Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocotal Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite Superior with Ocean View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite Superior with Ocean View

  • 785 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

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

View all photos for Junior Suite (Superior (L))

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Superior (L))

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

View all photos for Junior Suite (Tropical View, U)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Tropical View, U)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (Standard | E)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Standard | E)

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

View all photos for Junior Suite (L)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (L)

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(138 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 786 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 785 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-US)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

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

View all photos for Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (C)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Garden View (C)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (Tropical View, C)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Tropical View, C)

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

View all photos for Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

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

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

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

  • 785 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite (Jacuzzi | C)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Jacuzzi | C)

  • 786 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

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

View all photos for Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-CA)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-CA)

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

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

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

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

View all photos for Suite (Jacuzzi | B2C-CA)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Jacuzzi | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (U)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, U)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (B2C-US)

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior (L))

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite Junior with Garden View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite Junior with Garden View

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Room Superior

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room Superior

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Suite Junior with Sea View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite Junior with Sea View

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Family Suite -5 guests-

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite -5 guests-

  • 785 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

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About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4-star Sardinal property with free water park
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 4 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive offers 538 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sardinal property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of towels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa, Renova Spa. Services include facials and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room. Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive features a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and 4 outdoor swimming pools. Dining is available at one of the property's 4 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the property's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Art Deco property also offers a children's pool, a nightclub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive has 4 restaurants on site.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and 24-hour room service is available.

All inclusive details

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

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
In-room liquor dispensers

Water activities

Kayaking
Rowing/canoeing
Surfing/body boarding

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Steam room

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 gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • 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
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa

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