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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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Waterslide
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels, scuba diving
Aerial view
Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Water park

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

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

Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

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

Deluxe Room (U)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room (U)

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

Superior Room (U)

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

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Sea View (L)

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

Suite (L)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Ocean View (U)

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (ROH | U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Suite (U)

  • 711.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (ROH | C)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 818 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, Sea View (E)

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

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (C)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Double Room, Garden View (L)

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

Family Room (L)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (ROH | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Superior Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room (U)

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

Double Room (U)

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

Family Room (U)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

  • 818 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite (E)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (C)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room (C)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (C)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (C)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | C)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Family Room (C)

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room (ROH | C)

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

Double Room (ROH | C)

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (U)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | U)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room (E)

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

Double Room (E)

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room (C)

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

Superior Double Room (C)

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

Deluxe Room (L)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (L)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room (L)

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

Double Room (L)

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (C)

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Superior Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (ROH | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room (ROH | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room Standard With Sea View

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

Double Room Standard With Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

View all photos for Double Room Standard With Garden View

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

Double Room Standard With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

View all photos for Room Standard

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

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Full Bed(s) and 1 King Bed(s)

Family Room -5 Guests-

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

Suite Deluxe With Sea View

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed(s)

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About this property

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5-star Sardinal property with private balconies
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 5 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive offers 701 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 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. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor tennis court, a health club, and a complimentary water park with waterslides are featured at the property. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

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.
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - 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 Guanacaste - All Inclusive features a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and 3 outdoor swimming pools. Dining is available at one of the property's 5 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the property's bars, which include 5 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This all-inclusive property also offers a children's pool, a health club, and a nightclub. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Liberia - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Furama - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only.
La Toscana - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only.
Tucan - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only.
Ocotal Steak House - This poolside restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.

All inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite 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 onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling
Windsurfing

Land activities

Volleyball

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite nightclubs
Onsite live performances
Theme parties

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 10:00 AM
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar

Restaurants on site

  • Furama
  • La Toscana
  • Liberia
  • Ocotal Steak House
  • Tucan

Things to do

  • 3 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
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Playground
  • 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

  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • 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
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
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant 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 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

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 580 out of 1519 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 401 out of 1519 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 284 out of 1519 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 1519 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 132 out of 1519 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Srikanth

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Property was good - no issues. But the hotel staff gave us a group of 7 folks random rooms across several floors, was very very inconvenient. Walking between rooms took up most of our time at Riu. Not cool! We made reservations months ahead for double-beds, but still we had to negotiate to even get our selves basic rooms - ended up with one king bed and far off locations....not close to each other. Unacceptable !! When I quoted expedia guaranteed rooms and double-beds they suggested we talk to Expedia....not to them !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Mauro Silverio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst Riu resort I have ever been to, the rooms are very old and beat up, but I don't even care so much about that, the AC was working in my room so that was ok, but it was not working in our friend's room and they wasted a night because of it, eventually they gave them a different room, my other biggest complaint about the room was that they put 2 full size beds together to make a king size and it was like that for everyone in my party, my girlfriend kept falling in the middle of the 2 beds, not acceptable. They still use physical keys instead of swipe cards? THE BIGGEST PROBLEM... out of the 7 people in our party, 2 of us got food poisoning!!! and on 2 different nights! we ate different things, I have a strong stomach and I've been going to all inclusive resorts for a long time, I have never had food poisoning in my life until this, violent vomiting and diarrhea... simultaneously! it ruined 2 days of our trip and the other person experienced the same exact thing. Lastly the RIU party was ok, but doesn't hold a candle to the RIU party at other RIU resorts that I've been to, no acrobatics, no robots, no silent party, the entertainment was ok, but boring, a lot of old people in the resort, not a young crowd and the pool with bar? OMG it was disgusting!! we were about to go in and realized how dirty it was, filthy!!! never went in the pool. I will never go back there. Listen up RIU, this resort is ruining your reputation, you need to shut this place down and rebuild it
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherin J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean with good hospitality, the only thing I don’t like was the bathroom, the bathroom is outdated, need remodeling
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Zachary Russell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility very clean very up to date. Food options were excellent. Pools were clean and and quite comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ljiljana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for kid as well
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

8/10 Good

Bill

Traveled with partner
Beach was good
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, New Richmond

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and service! Definitely will be visiting again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jill Ann

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun activities in the resort and outside the resort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kendra A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eating anything but the main buffet is kind of a pain unless you want to stand in line at 530pm everyday. Food not labeled properly for dietary restrictions. No understanding of vegan restrictions. Only wine and beer with all meals, no cocktails in restaurants or buffet. The road to the resort is long and in terrible condition. If you leave the resort you will get stuck in major traffic…like hours waiting. The hotel app didn’t even have our entire section of the hotel on it, no map available. Hotel was reasonably priced, clean and the rooms were large.

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing. Everyone was so friendly and eager to assist with anytbing we needed. We did not have any trouble gettimg seated at any of the restaurants and we tried out everyone of them. All were great. The different night events were very fun and the beach was so nice, never crowded and we were always able to get lounge chairs for our whole group. We will definitely be returning to the RIU Guanacosta
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marilyn

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would never ever recommend this hotel to anyone! Not only did I pay my booking in full with Expedia on the second day the hotel locked us out of the room with all our medications and belongings they also demanded we pay extra money( a lot) After telling them no I don’t have anymore money to give them they said I can give you a discount (half of what they offered which was a lot) . We had a horrible experience. Then the old people on our floor had all their traveling funds stolen from them and the hotel offered them a tee shirt and said sorry can’t help you. They are deplorable. Do not take your family here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy LuWaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my 4th time at this resort and am already planning a return visit next Jan 2026. I really, really enjoy going to this resort and I feel safe there as I travel alone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

William J

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had to ask to have room re-stocked with water in mini-fridge. Only re-filled once during our entire 7 night stay. Need more bathrooms- none in the dining areas, only in main lobby and pool area. Air conditioning throughout resort went in and out throughout our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the good food, good pools, grounds were great, and people working there were great. The building is grand and built with great beauty but the place has seen a lot of use - the fixtures in the bathroom sinks are warn and tarnished, the door to the room was in need of being stripped and re-varnished. Still the place looks beautiful - but it does not look new. The place was clean and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The location right on the beach is fantastic and the pool grounds are beautiful. The rooms are good for what they are but the bathrooms could use a little upgrading. Overall a good value all inclusive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

sakinah

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of al the property still uses keys. Me and boyfriend went to done and left our towels on the chairs. So we went to the towel boy, who wouldn’t give us 2 towels . We went to the front desk and they told us, they won’t charge me this time but if this again I will be charged 25.00..the rooms look old and outdated, no room service, one water bottle per room. Not person but per room. All dinning rooms close by 2300. So if you want a snack you’re limited to nachos in the 24hr sports bar. Just the worse Rui I stayed at…never again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
RIU Guanacaste was absolutely amazing for our stay! The entire staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and restocked daily upon request. The food options we delicious. We were blown away by the buffet options. The sushi at Furama was our favorite. The only thing I didn’t like were all of the vendors trying to sell you things on the beach. They were very disruptive and made it hard to relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIO ANTONIO JARRIN

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay , just need to upgrade there rooms a bit more and change type of food they have everyday. Besides that everything went well my family had a good time. And they have a lot Great shows for family and kids at night and activities during the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025