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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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7 bars/lounges, 3 swim-up bars, poolside bar
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (L)

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

Double Room (L)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Double Room (E)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Double Room, Sea View (L)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room (E)

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

Superior Room (E)

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

Double Room, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Double Room (ROH | C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room (C)

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

Superior Double Room (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Double Room, Garden View (L)

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 71 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Standard Room, Ocean View (E)

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

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

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

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (ROH | C)

  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Superior Double Room (B2C-CA)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

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

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

Double Room (B2C-CA)

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

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

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

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

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

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

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

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (U)

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

Deluxe Room (U)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (U)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room (L)

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

Deluxe Room (L)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (L)

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

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

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | L)

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

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room (C)

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

Deluxe Room (C)

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (C)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | C)

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

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Double Room (Swim up | U)

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

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (U)

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

Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Family Room (& Friends | U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

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

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | U)

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

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

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

Double Room (Swim up | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room (& Friends | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Double Room (ROH | Kid Free | C)

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

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

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

Superior Double Room ( Kid Free | C)

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

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

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

Double Room (Swim up | C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (C)

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

Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Family Room (& Friends | C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

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

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

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

Double Room (Swim up | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room (& Friends | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Superior Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

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

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

Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

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

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

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

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room (& Friends | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Swim up | L)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

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

Deluxe Room (E)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (E)

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | E)

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

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

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

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (E)

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

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (E)

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

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room (& Friends | E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Swim up | E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room -5 guests-

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

Family Room -5 guests-

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 5

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

Room Standard

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Double Room Standard with Garden View

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

Double Room Standard with Garden View

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Double Room Standard with Sea View

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

Double Room Standard with Sea View

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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

Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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

Room Standard with Pool View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Family Room -5 guests- Superior

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

Family Room -5 guests- Superior

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 5

View all photos for Family Room -5 guests- Superior with Pool View

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

Family Room -5 guests- Superior with Pool View

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 5

View all photos for Superior Room (U)

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

Superior Room (U)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, Ocean View (U)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(42 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room (U)

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

Double Room (U)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(167 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the area

El Ocotal

An all-inclusive stay in Sardinal awaits you at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - 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 7 restaurants, 6 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Renova Spa can include deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy and mani/pedis along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The buffet restaurant, Liberia, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With 7 lounge bars and a poolside bar to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the property. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site free water park and nightclub. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and an indoor tennis court. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Sardinal property, you'll be 20.8 km (12.9 mi) from Coco Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playa Matapalo - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Ocotal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coconut Pool Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Toscana - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Arenal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Liberia - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - 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 Guanacaste - All Inclusive, you'll find a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and 6 outdoor swimming pools. There are 7 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 3 swim-up bars and 7 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A children's pool, a health club, and a nightclub are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Sardinal property.

  • 1 building
  • 1041 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 7 dining venues
  • 3 swim-up bars
  • 7 bars or lounges
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
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 a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Sardinal property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 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
  • Snorkelling
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • 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

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant 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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

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

Is parking available at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

Yep, Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

Yep, Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive is a short 8-minute walk from Playa Matapalo. Fun beach activities include volleyball, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

Yep, Renova Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Swedish massages.

Does Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive has 6 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 Guanacaste - All Inclusive have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive features 6 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a nightclub.

What makes Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive.

Is Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and free water park access, it's no surprise that Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet brekkie is on offer daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

No, Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 7 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

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

Are pets allowed at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 1338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 253 out of 1338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 100 out of 1338 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mostafa

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, amazing location and activities. Loved every minute!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tera

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
No quality late night food items and no room service
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Juan Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davood, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is fine
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, well kept facility, and good food.
Bedroom with water view...
Well maintenance landscape
Clean lobby and friendly staff
Amazing view
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cortney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and facility were amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Julianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The resort is nice. However, it's important to note that this is a party hotel, which I didn’t realize before booking. With party hotels, you get all the party people and the problems that come with it. We were woken up in the middle of the night twice by some drunk idiots pulling the fire alarm and screaming in the hallways. The staff is not well-trained; you will get different responses to your questions depending on who you ask. The staff is also not your typical cheerful staff—most of the time, they don’t seem happy to help. Don't waste your money on the spa on-site—it was awful. The facility is old, and the "jacuzzi" doesn’t have functioning jets! The massage was $115 USD per person for 50 minutes. When I asked the therapist to focus on my lower back, she said, "I cannot focus on any area. The massage is completed in a very specific sequence with no modifications," which was awful. The massage itself was just a smooth rub, like someone was rubbing lotion on your body and that’s it. Not worth it—don’t do it!! If you want a good massage, walk past the Riu Palace on the beach and look for the gals by the monkeys. They have a nice little outdoor beach setup for $40 an hour, and they actually know how to give a massage.All the food is mediocre. The line to eat at the steakhouse started forming about 1–1.5 hours ahead of time, and the food was a 5/10. Not worth the wait. They gave us mozzarella sticks as an appetizer, and they tasted like cardboard and were cold.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luhannauh

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Christian, Heredia

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was handed over dirty, mini bar was empty and with food from previous customers, the room services was unexistent, although we made several claims over the phone when they answered didnt got a response, placing a claim at the reception had no impact, had the clean up late at night, until next day and again after another multiple claims had the minibar finally stocked. In terms of overall stay food was average, the few restaurants " a la carte" were unaccessible, either you make a queue for 1 to 2 hours or go to the buffe instead, many customers including us were disappointed at the service and obvious disaster of customer satisfaction. Only reason for the extra star was because of the waterpark that made the stay bearable for the young ones.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was here 12/05/25-12/13/25 the staff were great they just renovated and the resort is beautiful, rooms are very nice, food great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sahil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nehemie

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

4/10 Poor

Breanna

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lamar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slides were fun! Rooms were fully renovated but had a sewer smell throughout our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was delicious. Entertainment could of been better but overall, a good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mehdi

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The only positive thing about this hotel is that it was recently renovated. The food was terrible. About 50% of the staff were nice and polite, 30% were acceptable, but the remaining 20% were very rude. The hotel also used many cheap cost-cutting measures. For example, the only decent restaurant—the steakhouse—was open every other night, and guests had to line up from 4:30 p.m. just for a chance to get a table. Overall, this was by far the worst hotel experience I have ever had.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

pierre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1- room was great but the towels smell bad. 2- staff at the bars are cold and border line rude. Not very pleasant. Maybe that's why they don't get tips. Staff at the restaurants and buffets are great. 3- amenities are great but they could play some music through out the resort would be nice. 4- the restaurants don't take reservations so we have to line up for 45min/1 hour and they limit to 200 people for dinner and anything more they won't accept it.. bummer Over all it was good but it doesn't live up to the Riu brand.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

arash

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited restaurants with long waiting list. The steakhouse was open only two nights in five night stay. First night we had to stay 45 min earlier in line up to get buzzer at 6 pm and wating another hour and half to get sits. Second night we couldn't even get registered in wating list. There is seriously lack of food with decent quality of beef meat in all restaurants and buffet as well.It's absolutely waste of $5000 CAD for two adults and a kid!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wade

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My complaints are minimal. No atm on site so you either have to leave the resort to get some or just plan to bring more then you think you need. Restaurants are the worst….in the sense that if you don’t wait on line 2 hours before they open to get a seat then don’t bother wasting your time waiting on line. Waited in line for 45 min for the host to quietly tell people individually they were no longer taking names, in between seating people on the list instead of just making one announced to save everyone time waiting on line. Wasted a lot of time for absolutely no reason. Kinda ruined the flow of the night for me Place was beautiful tho
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience, Room so clean Staff very nice Everything was so special
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautiful. However there are a few
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Josue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived 730 pm on a weekday so our check in time was quick, maybe 15 mins or so (same can’t be said if you are afternoon arrival). Need to be in line for steakhouse by 515 pm at the latest. Buffet food was mediocre but gets the job done for all inclusive purposes. Dining hall clean and organized. Staff helpful and timely. Alcoholic drinks are sugary and watered down but you can counter this by asking for shots or beer. Overall, I’m glad we were by the beach and enjoyed an all inclusive experience in a country we haven’t been to, but I wouldn’t return here again nor would I encourage friends/family to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice, helpful, and friendly. The food was great at all the restaurants, except for the steak at the steak house. We ate there twice and both times it was very chewy like it was not ribeye steak. Another minor disappointment was the sewer smell in the bathroom, despite being cleaned often. Almost, like there wasn't a good barrier (P-trap) in the pipes to keep the smell out. My family occupied three rooms, and it was the same in all the rooms. Other customers we spoke to had the same experience. Also, there wasn't a vent in the bathrooms, so after showering there was a lot of moisture on the walls. One of our rooms already has some mold on the ceiling area above the shower. It puzzles me how this was over looked during the renovations. Despite the above, we had a great time and experience and would go back again. Hopefully, someone reads this and takes appropriate action to rectify these issues.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025