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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 6 outdoor pools

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7 bars/lounges, 3 swim-up bars, poolside bar
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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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.)

Room options

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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 Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

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

Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

  • 29 sq m
  • 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)

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

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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
  • 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 Double Room, Sea View (E)

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

Standard Double Room, Sea View (E)

  • 31 sq m
  • 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

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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

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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)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 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)

  • 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 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

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

View all photos for Room Standard

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)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(38 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)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(162 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 km (12.4 mi) from Flamingo Beach and 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

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 6 outdoor pools
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 sports 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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 503 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 252 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 1307 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and very good service
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room: 6.5/10 (Our room was cleaned well, decent view, but sound echoes throughout hallway make it hard to sleep) Restaurants: 2/10 (First come first served.. want to eat dinner at 6pm.. show up at 5pm to get in line, food is mediocre at best) Staff: 7/10 (Our interactions with staff was warm and friendly) Amenities: 5/10 (We enjoyed the close proximity to the beach) Overall: 5.5/10 - The hotel and surrounding area is absolutely beautiful, the locals are friendly and helpful, but we really felt like there was nothing else spectacular about the resort. We came as a part of a wedding party and they had their own issues with the entire process.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Stanley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, ambience above all. Food is okay. People make the trip worth it, service was top tier.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Iris

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel, atención y limpieza!!! Quedé encantada y agradecida! Volvería mil veces
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnoldo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not enough staff. Ran out of drinks multiple times. Terrible buffet food. No reservations for restaurants so can only wait in line for hours to possibly get table. Paid for upgraded room but did not get the upgrade. Horrible.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
wifi did not work at all the first 2 days and spotty afterwards. house phone did not work the 1st day, could not communicate with our party. Food was not good. Published schedules were not accurate, hit and miss. You never knew where you could or could not eat.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rosa Desiree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was lovely, however, they charged us almost $1000 extra for our children even after we paid for them. They said it was an "administrative mistake" and we had a balance. This is predatory behavior. Completely ruined the experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The A/C did not work the whole stay. Aside from that, no complaints.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Completely remodeled rooms and property! Food was fabulous! Bar tenders were fast, and nice! Very family friendly. My children LOVED thewater slides! I highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not only is there no atm, no laundromat, spotty internet, one cup of coffee only, fixed ac at 75 degrees, the ac doesnt work half the time, phones were down so had to go to the front whenever there was an issue, fire alarm went off at midnight, youre not allowed to use the luggage tote without staff, restaurant says no reservations, but u need reservations lol, we had to change rooms 2x due to ac issues, phone issues etc, only 2 towels per room for 3 people... get that math, u have to use a room key to turn lights on and that means a 2nd room key if u want to leave and the rest of ur party have lights, and thats $20 a card, u need a towel card to check out a towel, but room cleaning takes ur towels... so ya, another $20 hit. Overall horrible. AirBnB next time for me and my 2 kiddos. They were frustrated at the lack of ac, fire alarm, bland food, dirty beach, and the all night party that makes it hard to rest. No ac in any eating areas, makes food a little sketchy too. New addition puts u a half mile from the beach too, so that sure was a daily workout, 1 mile round trip, and not making that up lol
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shirley Jean

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Debra, Bronx

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Wrong room, no a-c. Took forever to get room changed. Horrible alcohol! And poor food!! Pool needed major repairs
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vacation- would go again! Need to switch up food menus a bit but otherwise great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friends and I had such an amazing time here. The staff was beyond friendly , always went above and beyond. The pools were great and loved the pool bars. Drinks tasted great and kept on coming. Excursions around the area were so much fun. Only down side about this hotel is the restaurants they have are soooo small and super annoying to make reservations for. We ended up only trying two of the restaurants. The buffets however were tasty and offered good options!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dining options were not the best, and the process to reserve a dining time was a horrible experience. If you don't mind eating at the buffet every night, you will be ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was happy with my stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff . Stayed before remodel . Rooms needed work
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sahil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE PROPERTY WAS REALY GOOD BETTER THEN EXPECTED.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Max

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Sports bar being open 24 hrs
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025