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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
Lobby
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels, scuba diving
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park
    2 min walk
  • Playa Matapalo
    8 min walk
  • Restaurante ItaLiano
    4 min walk
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    53 min drive

Room options

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

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

Double Room, Garden View (E)

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

Deluxe Room (U)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (L)

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

Suite (L)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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-CAN)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite (U)

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

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

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Standard Double Room, Sea View (E)

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

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

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

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

View all photos for Family Room (L)

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

Family Room (L)

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

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)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Room (B2C-US)

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

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-CAN)

  • 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

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room (B2C-CAN)

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

Family Room (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Double Room (B2C-US)

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

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (B2C-CAN)

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

Suite (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

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

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

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

Standard Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite (B2C-US)

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

Suite (B2C-US)

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

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

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

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room (B2C-US)

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

Superior Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Family Room (U)

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

Family Room (U)

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

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

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

View all photos for Suite (E)

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

Suite (E)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (C)

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

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Family Room (C)

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

Family Room (C)

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 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

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)

  • 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

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

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

Superior Double Room (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

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

Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Connecting Rooms (ROH | B2C-CAN)

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

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room (ROH | B2C-CAN)

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

Double Room (ROH | B2C-CAN)

  • 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 spa 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
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • 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
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 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

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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 1436 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 393 out of 1436 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 260 out of 1436 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 110 out of 1436 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 131 out of 1436 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jorge

Traveled with family
Terrible check in experience
Terrible service at check in, I ended up paying for a child that was already covered in my reservation plus check in agent didn’t help at all
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ana

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Las llaves de las habitaciones no funcionaban, y las personas de recepcion no nos ayudaban, eramos 6 y un nino de 7, solo nos dejaban 6 paños, les dijimos varias veces pero todos los dias solo dejaban 6. Los postres fatales, de muy baja calidad y muy pocos, las cosas se terminaban y costaba mucho que las volvieran a poner. El servicio de mesa muy pobre, tal vez mucha gente y poco staff y no muy agradables. Muy peligrosas las bañeras no tenian un sticker o algo para no deslizarse, varios de nosotros nos resbalamos y nos golpeamos, habia una nota que cada dos dias hacian el refill de las bebidas, lo cual no paso. Hemos ido anteriormente y no habiamos tenido problemas, pero ha bajado mucho la calidad para ser un hotel 5 estrellas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had reservations but did not stay there after going to our room, it was old dirty and had a very bad smell. It was jam packed with people and the pool was so crowded we could not get in.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Leandro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was gorgeous. Staff was very friendly. Lots of new construction going on in front of Property. The only road leading to the property has very hazardous potholes due to the heavy equipment traveling through.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very confortable the food was great and the staff amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property needs to be upgraded!!! The showers are dark and the toilet seat is barely attached. Staff did not supply washcloths until our 3rd or 4th night. The TV and remote did not work, I complained but no one ever came to fix it. The sink was clogged when we checked in. This location does not offer room service but everywhere closes at 9:30pm. The sports bar has very limited options. This location is geared more to families or kids. Nothing for adults after hours. The restaurant system is horrible, no reservations but they close the list at 7pm but open by 6pm. The buffet process was annoying and lacked variety, same food everyday. Not to mention there is no ATM on the property. We were not allowed to visit the sister property. Limited elevators, that’s if they are working plus no bellboy staff for assistance with luggage. The resort shuts down by midnight. I was highly disappointed. I have stayed at several RIU’s in Jamaica, this was the worst location ever!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Really enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Crismarlyn Sosa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property it’s nice, however, it needs some work and maintenance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Steakhouse was the best! Beautiful property. Will stay again! Wifi was spotty even in room and nightly live entertainment was the same just different theme.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rigoberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Noevia R

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Need remodel
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

NILKA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the overall service mainly at the front desk assistance. The pool area was nice and spacious. Staff was always helpful and being able to book tours in the property was a great convenience. The only thing I was a disappointment about was finding out that there was a limit in the quantity of people to receive at the restaurants. Multiple times we went to a restaurant and we weren't able to be seated with not option of waiting for a turn.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jenna

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The food wasn’t edible. Not a large variety of food. I felt like we got the left overs from the Palace which was next door.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Riu Guanacaste. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The shower was a little slippery and would be difficult for anybody w any limitations or small children. The restaurants were average. Tucan and Tuscana were the best. The drinks were delicious and plentiful. Staff was kind and helpful. The beach was beautiful! The ocean is clear and we were able to see many different types of fish. The grounds at the hotel were clean and also well maintained. The pool was spectacular! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariya Petrova

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, friendly people, beautiful nature
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Oscar, Fultondale

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Giovanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The infrastructure is old and the rooms stoking like sewer water some front end service didn’t explain about the hotel, i went other riu hotel better services and infrastructure.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time to the Riu. Everything is so accessible, beach, restaurants, activities. Great place to stay for kids. If you want to do excursions, speak to Daniel on the beach, he hooked us up on a fishing trip and we were able to bring the fish back to the resort to eat. Chef De La Cruz outdid himself and cooked the fish to perfection, best I’ve ever had. The staff at Riu are super nice and always willing to make your stay enjoyable. The shows at night are a great way to end the day. I will be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It needs to be updated.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pablo Miguel

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Staff was pleasant and accommodating. Only complaint was at checkout. They wanted us to keep our driver waiting so we could go to pool towel area to get our pool cards instead of just accepting our towels as we were unaware of that and had already had to go and retrieve the 4 towels we had left in the room. They did end up taking the towels so we would not be delayed as we were heading to the airport.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cristian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect except that we didn’t had any drinks on our room until yesterday that it was refilled because we ask the staff to do it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Shorlon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024