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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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Hot tub, steam room, body scrubs, facials
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (Superior (L))

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (Tropical View, U)

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

View all photos for Junior Suite (Standard | E)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (Standard | E)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (L)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Garden View (C)

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

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite (Jacuzzi | C)

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

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

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

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (E)

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (E)

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior (E))

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

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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

  • 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
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

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Costa Rica Hotel Riu
Costa Rica Hotel Riu Palace
Costa Rica Palace
Hotel Riu
Hotel Riu Costa Rica
Hotel Riu Costa Rica All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive
Palace Costa Rica
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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Sardinal

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 649 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 218 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1382 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Everton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and good staff vibe
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hector

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Premila

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is very nicely situated and a great place for vacation but the facility needs an upgrade on lots of things around including the rooms, beds, tv choices of English channels. Some menu items and restaurants were advertised but not available or opened. We had great service from staff members and very friendly, attentive and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

freddie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool area and coffee shop was excellent but the food was not that great .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

CHRIS

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Brooke

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, but the resort needs serious updates. Our room was dirty and outdated, and the door didn’t lock. Long buffet lines and almost impossible to eat at the restaurants even though they don’t take reservations. Disappointing overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evenie, Davenport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the freshly squeezed juices and breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa Rodriguez

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The pool was fantastic, and the staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive, with a special mention to our bartender Adriano. The food overall was decent, though we found the offerings at the other hotel to be superior. We can’t comment on the specialty restaurants since we weren’t willing to wait over an hour to be seated. Unfortunately, the check-in process was chaotic and disorganized; it took ages for anyone to greet or assist us. The WiFi connection was unreliable at best and often didn’t work at all. Additionally, we scheduled an early morning excursion but never received our requested wake-up call, which nearly caused us to miss our trip—a major disappointment. Additionally, when we requested a birthday cake, the maitre’d didn’t inform us that it wasn’t possible—instead, our request was simply ignored. Our main concern is mostly with management not the staff…
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Riu Palace was a very nice BUDGET All-inclusive. The rooms/appearance are in need of updating, but the staff are wonderful and the offerings are up to par. Next door to the Palace is their NEWLY Renovated Guanacaste...Absolutely upscale and Beautiful. Don't be fooled---the food is exactly the same, which gets a "B". No really good seafood or interesting ethnic offerings. Very standard American fare for the most part.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan Denise, matherville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adam Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Property while dated is well maintained. Ongoing issues with broken elevators were a minor irritant. Resort seemed to randomly close speciality restaurants without notice with 2/4 closed most evenings. Resort staff/pool staff were friendly & helpful. Buffet is as one would expect at a resort this size- repetitive & unfortunately not able to maintain warmth to hot food. Overall, a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marlene

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff!! Great selection of food and drinks. Very pleased with the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Eduardo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best time here. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed the shows, food, and the amenities. This was such a gorgeous location and I can honestly say we never ran out of things to do. Everyday was so much fun and such a unique experience. Thank you to the fabulous team that made this vacation so memorable. We definitely recommend this resort to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome all around perfect trip
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Afshin, Woodland Hills

My recent stay at the Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica, nestled right on the beautiful Playa Matapalo, was truly fantastic. The all-inclusive experience here is top-notch, delivering both luxury and a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere with incredible value. The all-inclusive concept is seamless. It was fantastic knowing everything was taken care of, from the wide variety of dining options to the drinks by the pool. The thoughtful minibar service was a great included perk—having the refrigerator stocked with several bottles of liquor and a selection of refreshing beers made the stay feel truly premium and convenient without any extra charge. The room accommodations exceeded expectations. I especially loved the jacuzzi in the room, which was the perfect way to unwind after a day in the Costa Rican sun. Dining was a highlight, and while the resort offers several great all-inclusive options, the Italian restaurant was definitely my favorite! The food quality and service there were exceptional, making for a memorable dinner experience. Beyond the food and the stunning location, the staff made all the difference. Everyone I encountered was incredibly nice and helpful, contributing to a warm and welcoming environment throughout the resort. For a great blend of beautiful beachfront, outstanding service, luxury amenities, and unbeatable all-inclusive value in Guanacaste, I highly recommend the Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff kept up with the hallways when it rained to keep them dry and safe, good food
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia, Granada Hills

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

10/10 Excellent

Medardo E

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The only complaints i would have was the issue with our room keys and the food. We had to go down every day, sometimes twice a day to get our keys fixed. They did send maintenance up and they seemed to have fixed the issue. The other complaint would be the food. It is resort food so expectations can't be too high. The staff was amazing, zero complaints about them. Special shout out to Julio, Donovan, and Isac for being extra amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ada

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Well to be honest the experience was amazing the staff very friendly but rooms need some upgrades with decor its was nice to have all the amenities in the room but the decor was not giving the food was a bit too salty for my taste I have hbp not everything but I would go back it was over all beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cody

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amazing staff!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariela

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025