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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4.0 star property
Family-friendly property on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools

Photo gallery for Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, Courtyard View (U)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (U)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-CA)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-CA)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Jacuzzi | C)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite (Jacuzzi | C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Jetted bath
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (Superior (L))

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite (Superior (L))

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Jetted bath
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite (L)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite (L)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-US)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-US)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (L)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior (L))

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (U)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View (U)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite (Standard | E)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite (Standard | E)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Jacuzzi | B2C-CA)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite (Jacuzzi | B2C-CA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Garden View (C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite Junior With Garden View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite Junior With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room Superior

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room Superior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite -5 Guests-

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Suite -5 Guests-

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite Junior With Sea View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite Junior With Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite Superior With Ocean View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite Superior With Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

El Ocotal

An all-inclusive stay in Sardinal awaits you at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive. Within steps you'll find Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Playa Matapalo within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this beachfront property include 4 restaurants, 4 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Renova Spa can include massages, body scrubs and facials along with access to the hot tub and steam room. At the property's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site free water park and nightclub. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a sauna. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Sardinal property, you'll be 20 km (12.4 mi) from Flamingo Beach and 20.8 km (12.9 mi) from Coco Beach.

What's nearby

  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Playa Matapalo - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 22 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Coco Beach - 39 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 43 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Arenal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Ocotal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Liberia - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Papagayo - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Family-friendly property on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site 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.

As a guest of Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive, you'll find a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and 4 outdoor swimming pools. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a nightclub, and a 24-hour fitness centre are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Sardinal property.

  • 1 building
  • 538 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 4 dining venues
  • Built in 2012
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive offers 538 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Sardinal property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include change of towels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa, Renova Spa. Services include facials and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room. Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Costa Rica Hotel Riu
Costa Rica Hotel Riu Palace
Costa Rica Palace
Hotel Riu
Hotel Riu Costa Rica
Hotel Riu Costa Rica All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive
Palace Costa Rica
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive El Ocotal
Riu Palace Costa Rica El Ocotal
Riu Palace Costa Rica
Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive El Ocotal
Riu Costa Rica Inclusive Ocot
Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Yep, Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Yep, Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive is a short 7-minute walk from Playa Matapalo. Fun beach activities include volleyball, snorkelling and scuba diving.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Yep, Renova Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub and a steam room. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs and facials.

Does Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive has 4 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Does Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive features 4 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a nightclub.

What makes Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive.

Is Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, free supervised childcare and a playground, it's no surprise that Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive serve breakfast?

You bet, free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

No, Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 4 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 1134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1134 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Caitlynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great time at the property and the food was amazing. I would make the suggestion to upgrade the rooms to a more modern style.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah Jean

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought it was beautiful and the food was really good
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maria, Islip Terrace

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and restaurants were amazing Rooms had.a musty smell . The rooms should be renovated
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eldin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hotel in the middle of beautiful nature on the amazing Matapalo beach. Extremely friendly staff, delicious food and great drinks will provide you with a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was only one place that had decent food. Otherwise- you’ll be extremely disappointed. When we arrived, our bathroom sink was clogged, roaches and not very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Alyson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We travel (family of 4) 2-3 times a year. We’ve been all over the world and this is the first time we’ve had money stolen from our room! If you look on Riu fb groups, we’re not the only ones. I think it’s disgusting and I will never return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with group
There were only two public restrooms, one in lobby and one in a restaurant. None with easy access from beach area and pools.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

The room had an awful smell the entire stay. Ranging from bleach to sewage. Nothing was explained during check in and the rooms wrap around 2 stages that had entertainment until 11pm every night. So loud it was impossible to rest. Wont be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and bestfriend stayed a 8 days. Needed more time so much to do and we did everything. Food fresh and amazing. People so nice and bilingual. My Spanish is limited LOL bano. Night life a vibe, volcano mud and falls so amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Riu was amazing plenty of pools and different restaurants plus the water park on the premises;staff is very sweet and cheerful and extremely helpful; the layout of the room was inconvenient since the tub was next to the bed and the toilet in a separate area plus the noises from the construction outside was loud
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! The property grounds are beautiful and meticulously kept, our rooms were clean and modern, the Splash Water Park was fun for both our 5 year old son and for the adults, the pools were clean and great for swimming with our son, the beach was clean and beautiful, and the food was AMAZING!! The breakfast buffet was fresh and had so much variety and was SO tasty, and all the restaurants were fantastic in their multi-course meals in taste, quality, quantity, and presentation. The cafe "Capuchino" was AMAZING and had the best desserts and Baileys Iced Coffees. The cocktails at the bar across from the "Capuchino" cafe was SO great at making cocktails! We loved every one! The staff was always so kind and caring and helpful, and we loved interacting with them everyday. The ocean was always at a yellow flag while we were there, so it wasn't safe enough for our 5 year old son to swim in due to strong waves, but for adults, it was great and actually warm! What a great Pacific Ocean beach! The selection of shops in the little street between the two resorts was delightful, and we found wonderful souvenirs in the shops. Overall, we HIGHLY recommend this all-inclusive! This was our second time there (with the first being in 2010 to the neighbour property RIU Guanacaste All-Inclusive), and we are so glad we went back now with our son and definitely want to go back again! Thank you so much for our wonderful week in Costa Rica!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shakti

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

RIU Palace Costa Rica. Slightly Disappointing !

Food in the Buffet was BORING and UN-INSPIRED ! Visitors would welcome cuisine and food preparations of Costa Rican culture, along with the North American & European fare that was the ONLY cuisine offered ! There was blackness on the grout lines of the shower stall tiles! There was blackness on the grout lines of the corridor floor tiles! Mopping alone will not cure this problem of dirty grout lines ! Water in the jacuzzi in the Renova Spa was b-a-r-e-l-y warm ! A great disappointment !! The grounds are beautiful; the pools are inviting. GENERALLY SPEAKING, THE STAFF IS WONDERFUL: FRIENDLY & HOSPITABLE !! The best part of RIU Palace Costa Rica
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and the dining options were great. The pool always activities and the music and shows were good for the price. However, there were no reservations allowed so one night we were on line for a steakhouse and a party of 50 went in and they shut the restaurant down. We had to go eat the Buffett. The rooms were a little old and the bed was uncomfortable for me. I’m 6ft and 225lbs. The food was mediocre even at the quality restaurants and even though it’s all inclusive if you don’t tip the bartenders you get poor drinks and poor service.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was for the most part very friendly and accommodating. Pool area was large and clean with staff making sure your needs were met. The food was hit and miss with quality and drinks were weak. The rooms need to be updated as the tv’s in the rooms are small and from 10 years ago. You are lucky if they work and if they do the reception is hit and miss. With Americans traveling during the bowl season and NFL playoffs you would expect some sort of sports bar with large tv’s but not the case here. Our room smelled musty, friends room was missing a shower door and neighbors sink was missing the pipe under the sink for draining water to the sewage. Really! Wife waited an hour for towels after calling house keeping twice and finally had to go to the main lobby to request towels but they had temporarily run out of them. It seems this is a management problem, not worker issues. So much of this is correctable with investment from the corporation. Costa Rica itself was amazing and beautiful as well as welcoming. The road to the resort is like it went through a war zone and we saw no indication that it was going to be fixed in the near future.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rachana

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

LaChiara

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheida

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this place especially for anyone who is celiac and especially for kids who are celiac. Staff were super friendly & helpful, excellent food, lots of activities on the go, fun water slides only a 5 min walk from the resort. My daughter is 9 and is celiac. When checking in I told them about her "gluten allergy", they immediately gave us a paper where any allergies are documented and our room number and told us to take it to any restaurant we ate at. She's super picky with food, we can't say enough good things about David & Monica, they're staff managers & dressed in black. They asked her what she wanted and would go and talk to the chef or the chef would come out. She had chicken nuggets, fries, pancakes, hashbrowns, sushi (loves avocado/cucumber rolls), bacon, chips & guac...lots of fruit, veggies, salads & various deserts. They could have made her more food like chicken, fish dishes etc. but she's picky. When I asked them if they had muffins, they brought out sealed little lemon muffins (so yummy!) & little sealed packages of mini gf bread. She was so happy to have food she could eat! It takes a little longer obviously so give yourself some extra time to wait for the food. They also told us if she didn't like anything at the other restaurants that she could have food from the buffet and bring it over to the other places we wanted to eat at. We did the zipline, animal sanctuary & snorkeling tour (Planet Dolphin tours) We love this resort & will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Lecanto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient. Food not that good. No restaurant to take a direct breakfast order everything came off buffets even in Italian rest same food that was everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025