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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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6 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
Creator video
7 bars/lounges, 3 swim-up bars, poolside bar
Lobby sitting area
Aerial view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Place, Playa Matapalo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Diamante Eco Adventure Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room (L)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room (E)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Sea View (L)

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

Standard Double Room, Sea View (L)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room (E)

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

Superior Room (E)

  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View (B2C-US)

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

Double Room, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (ROH | C)

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

Double Room (ROH | C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room (C)

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

Superior Double Room (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ocean View (C)

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 775 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 775 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Double Room, Garden View (L)

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 764 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, Ocean View (E)

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

Standard Room, Ocean View (E)

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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)

  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room (B2C-CA)

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

Superior Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (B2C-CA)

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

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

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

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (B2C-CA)

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

Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

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

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (B2C-US)

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

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (U)

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

Deluxe Room (U)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View (U)

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (L)

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

Deluxe Room (L)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View (L)

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | L)

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (C)

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

Deluxe Room (C)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View (C)

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (C)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | C)

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-US)

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

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

Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-CA)

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (B2C-CA)

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

Deluxe Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | B2C-CA)

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | B2C-US)

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Swim up | U)

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

Double Room (Swim up | U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (U)

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

Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room (& Friends | U)

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

Family Room (& Friends | U)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | U)

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

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | U)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Swim up | B2C-US)

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

Double Room (Swim up | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | B2C-US)

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

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room (& Friends | B2C-US)

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

Family Room (& Friends | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (ROH | Kid Free | C)

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

Double Room (ROH | Kid Free | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room ( Kid Free | C)

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

Superior Double Room ( Kid Free | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Swim up | C)

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

Double Room (Swim up | C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (C)

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

Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room (& Friends | C)

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

Family Room (& Friends | C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | C)

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

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | C)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Swim up | B2C-CA)

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

Double Room (Swim up | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | B2C-CA)

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

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room (& Friends | B2C-CA)

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

Family Room (& Friends | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

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

Superior Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

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

Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | L)

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

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room (& Friends | L)

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

Family Room (& Friends | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (Swim up | L)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room (E)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Pool View (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room (& Friends | E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room (Swim up | E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room -5 guests-

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

Family Room -5 guests-

  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room Standard

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

Room Standard

  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Garden view
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room (U)

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

Superior Room (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, Ocean View (U)

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

Standard Room, Ocean View (U)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (U)

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

Double Room (U)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(185 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 7 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive offers 1041 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. 6 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a steam room.

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 6 outdoor swimming pools. Dining is available at one of the property's 7 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the property's bars, which include 3 swim-up bars and 7 bars/lounges. 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 has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Liberia - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Papagayo - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
Furama - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Agave - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Steak House - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

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
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
Kids club

Entertainment

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

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 10:00 AM
  • 3 swim-up bars
  • 7 bars/lounges
  • 7 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Agave
  • Furama
  • Liberia
  • Papagayo
  • Steak House

Things to do

  • 6 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
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 6 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • 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
  • 6 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • 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
  • Renewable energy used
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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 used
  • 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
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
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.
Some water is reused through 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

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from 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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 289 out of 534 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 534 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 534 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 534 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 534 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean hotel and very friendly to guest
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing resort , friendly staff , bar makes the best cocktails , food was great , beach and pool area were clean and maintained .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoyed our stay. The staff was very friendly, the food was excellent and it had a nice balance between relax/fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the food was great! The surrounding wildlife was fascinating and tour giuds at the hotel were helpful in finding off property adventures.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and grounds with excellent food choices
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
awesome pool and good food.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pool, great beach path, amazing staff, great drinks & food choices! On top, the monkeys in the morning were a highlight!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, staff was friendly and courteous.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Solomon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice resort. And renovated.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Samantha J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our family had an amazing time at this resort. The entertainment staff made our experience memorable but the food could be better.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Resort
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Armond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great environment
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service , clean room and resort and food was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best resort we have ever been to. No other resort conpares.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
RIU Guanacaste was an amazing experience and I will absolutely stay there again when I go back. The staff was extremely hospitable and friendly. The hotel was pristine with easy access to all amenities. I highly recommend this hotel for any first timer or repeat travelers.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ALICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and staff very kind
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DAVID Anthony DE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fantastic, hotel was beautiful
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is so clean! Staff always helpful and friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel is beautiful, Staff ok, some very helpful, some not so much. Pool area very nice, lots for kids to enoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Angel

decent room, good food for a resort very nice staff, nice beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay at riu Guanacaste again !
They gave me a little Ron centenario for my birthday ! Thank you riu !!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, check in easy, staff was nice, and food was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026