Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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Aerial view
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Reception
Jetted tub

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Coco Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Ocotal Beach
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (U)

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

Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

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

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

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

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-CA)

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

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-CA)

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

Suite (Jacuzzi | C)

  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior (L))

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

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

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

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

Junior Suite (L)

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

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

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior (L))

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

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

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (U)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View (U)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Garden View (E)

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

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

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

Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

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

Suite (Jacuzzi | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (C)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (C)

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (C)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Garden View (C)

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (C)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite Junior With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Full Sofa Bed(s) and 1 King Bed(s) OR 2 Full Bed(s)

Room Superior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s) OR 1 Full Sofa Bed(s) and 1 King Bed(s)

Family Suite -5 Guests-

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Full Bed(s) and 1 King Bed(s)

Suite Junior With Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Full Sofa Bed(s) and 1 King Bed(s) OR 2 Full Bed(s)

Suite Superior With Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed(s)

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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

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
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

Property is also known as

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1119 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Edward John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is not on par with othe RIU properties. Our room was dirty and dated. The toilet smelled and there was an obvious lack of maintenance. Outlets needed service, mold around the sink, cracke purple glass blocks and very dimly lit. Outside maintenance was outstanding. Food was cafeteria grade at best with the same menu every night. The priperty could be great with some better attention to maintenance and better dining options since it was secluded and you really didnt have any other option to eat. The pools were outstanding and drinks were great.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was great
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Amenities
Amazing experience but the rooms need upgrading otherwise the most beautiful place location to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautifull but needs some upgrades!! Like the rooms bathrooms!! Food was good! Many different options!! The staff is great very polite and friendly!! Overall we have a good experience!!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice hotel- more vegetrain options would be great

We really enjoyed the pools, beach, proximity to a monkey beach. Not a ton of vegetarian options other than the buffet so we were limited on food
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Katrina

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms smelled terribly and were very outdated. The public bahtrooms were sprayed constantly with a very perfume chemical that made my family gag. The food was ok. The pools were nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Sevan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I would like to send a complaint directly to the hotel management. The beach is full of stumps and snags that are not removed. It was a hazardous situation and I broke my toe while walking costing me medical expenses.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ani

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was friendly. But my TV did not work properly. they came to check, but were not able to fix it. The Beach was not convenient and the sand was not as expected. The rooms could have been a bit cleaner.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dario

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely far from local restaurants, taxi services were very expensive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

NANCY JANE, chciopee

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Location was great minus road to access very bumpy...car massage all employees we delt with were friendly accommodating and very helpful from housekeeping to bartenders check in to check out amazing staff. Rooms are a bit dated but ours was very clean and our housekeeper was excellent. To be able to safely walk the beach to monkey's bar see the howlers and the capuchin monkeys...tours we did direct from hotel with dive carib excellent...really enjoyed our stay resort staff and foid...as well as massage with karoline and lety near the beach...just the best
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shahin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and accommodating staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rushil

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were dirty. Broken faucets and broken power plugs. Shower was really outdated. There were spiders on the ceiling. Room was smelling very bad when we checked in. We were there for just 2 days so didn't bother much to complain about it. Never going back to this hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was extremely clean. The staff was very friendly and happy at all times. Everything was fantastic!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bill

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property was Very dated... Clean and pretty well kept, but straight from the 1980's. Dining lines and wait times were ridiculous. Also it was so loud in most common areas you could not hear yourself think. And I'm not that old!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Telaysha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice abs welcoming and the room was beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aksana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will recommend my friends
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Activities, the restaurants the evening performance.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness
Food was great, staff were lovely and just positive over all
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shawn

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Milena

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bad food.

10/10 Excellent

karla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is super well kept. The staff is amazing always friendly. Food was perfect. The rooms did have a distinct sewer type smell I did change rooms and the second room was not as bad but still was there it comes from the toilet I’m sure. The roads to get there are awful get ready for that drive. Everything is far rent a car.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent. The pools were a little murky.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had our family of four at Riu Palace Costa Rica for Spring Break. The property was very clean, staff was wonderful, and the dining options were top-notch for an all-inclusive resort. We had a wonderful time and will likely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sanai

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025