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Riu Guanacaste Hotel
4 stars

Riu Guanacaste Hotel

Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Playa Matapalo, Costa Rica
+506 2681 2300
From
$190
Cheapest

rate per night

7.8
Good

based on 458 reviews

Riu Guanacaste Hotel
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Standard room
Double room
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About Riu Guanacaste Hotel

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Breakfast for free

Looking for luxury accommodation in a beautiful location? Look no further than the Riu Guanacaste Hotel. This 24-hour all-inclusive hotel is the perfect retreat for families and solo travelers alike.

Located in Costa Rica along the Mata Palo Beach, this hotel offers exceptional amenities. Guests can take a dip in the freshwater swimming pool, relax in the Jacuzzi, or workout in its fitness center, complete with a sauna. The Renova Spa will melt away the stress with relaxing massages and a variety of pampering treatments. The hotel offers a wide range of outdoor activities. Guests can partake in swimming and fishing in the Pacific Ocean, and even visit the volcanic regions. Guests can enjoy tennis, volleyball, windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, and golf. The hotel has three swimming pools and a whirlpool bath.

The modern rooms come equipped with a satellite TV, air conditioning, minibar, and a safe box. Suites and family rooms are also available. Each room also features a balcony or terrace. The hotel is also ideal for business travelers, who can utilize the fully equipped and contemporary five conference rooms.

Dining options include an on-site 24 hour all inclusive buffet serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Furama is another buffet style restaurant serving Asain fare. For guests who prefer sit-down dining, La Toscana Italian restaurant and Tucán Gourmet restaurant are other options.

For an all-inclusive experience, staying at the Riu Guanacaste Hotel is an excellent choice.

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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at Riu Guanacaste Hotel

  • Private beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Entertainment staff
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Mini-market on site
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • 24hr front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Eco tourism
  • Evening entertainment
  • Beauty salon
  • Water park
  • Pool table
  • Water sport facilities (on site)
  • Windsurfing
  • Night club

Pool and spa

  • Spa and wellness center
  • Massage
  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Pool towels
  • Water slide

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Spa bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

General

  • Family rooms
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Garden view
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach towels
  • Grill
  • Balcony
  • Private beach
  • Garden

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Child pool
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Kids' club
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Playground

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Designated smoking area

Dining

  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Fitness

  • Indoor tennis
  • Fitness center

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Reviews of Riu Guanacaste Hotel

All reviews are collected from real users with a verified booking made with KAYAK or one of our trusted external partners.

7.8
GoodBased on 458 verified guest reviews
7.9Couples
7.4Friends
7.8Families
7.0Solo

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6.2 Okay
Pros:Food was good. Staff were nice.
Cons:Room was dirty. Asked for 2 queen beds. Got 2 twins pushed together. Kids were falling in the crack between beds
B
9.4 Wonderful
Pros:Food was very good and plentiful. We were traveling with a picky eater and had no issues. No reservations required at the theme restaurants. Internet was strong throughout the resort, and you can have 2 devices connected at a time for free. Easy $25 shuttle to Tamarindo or $15 to Playa Coco. Diamante adventure park is right next door.
Cons:Bed was harder than expected. Long waits for Italian restaurant every night. Sports bar had no seating anf was just a big open room. No room service options at night. Pool bar closed at 6pm.
A
9.1 Wonderful
Pros:We liked Riu, the staff was great and the facilities were good
Cons:We were however, disappointed in the quality of the food and the evening shows were second rate
A
5.7 Fair
Pros:The pool and drinks are good. The beach is nice but not close to as nice as other beaches nearby.
Cons:Most of the food is buffet only and extremely greasy. Even the non-buffet food is pre-prepared and not very good. They will not accommodate vegetarians. The beach is extremely rocky. Water activities are outsourced to another company, and doing anything requires reservations in advance and a walk away from the beach. Overall this is not a good value or experience as compared to staying in a non-all-inclusive somewhere else in Costa Rica with a better beach and eating out.
J
9.6 Wonderful
Cons:Water sports staff was not very helpful and we missed out on activities due to this.
G
7.0 Good
Pros:Breakfast and Lunch buffet offers a great variety and quality is good. A la carte restaurant was nice and service was good. Beautiful and well kept gardens.
Cons:You have to book 24 hours in advanced for the special restaurants and for water activities (like using a kayak!) which is closed by 3pm. The pool area is loud and not very clean as MANY people seems to spend the whole time at the pool bar. Shows and night activities are poor.

Location

Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Playa Matapalo

What's nearby

  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park0.5 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Riu Guanacaste Hotel

Low season

September

High season

December

Average price (weeknight)

$285

Average price (weekend night)

$265
Cheapest month to stay with an average 27% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 64% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Riu Guanacaste Hotel

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Top tips for your stay at Riu Guanacaste Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Riu Guanacaste Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in September and October.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Riu Guanacaste Hotel, plan to stay on a Monday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Riu Guanacaste Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $322, while the most expensive was $336.
  • How long should you stay at Riu Guanacaste Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 5 days.

FAQs when booking at Riu Guanacaste Hotel

  • Where is Riu Guanacaste Hotel located?

    Riu Guanacaste Hotel is located at Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, 0.4 miles from the center of Playa Matapalo. Diamante Eco Adventure Park is the closest landmark to Riu Guanacaste Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Riu Guanacaste Hotel?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Riu Guanacaste Hotel.

  • Does Riu Guanacaste Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Riu Guanacaste Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Riu Guanacaste Hotel from the airport?

    Riu Guanacaste Hotel is 14.5 miles from Liberia. Riu Guanacaste Hotel is 15.4 miles from Tamarindo.

  • Does Riu Guanacaste Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, Riu Guanacaste Hotel has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Riu Guanacaste Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Riu Guanacaste Hotel in Playa Matapalo and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Riu Guanacaste Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Riu Guanacaste Hotel.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.7

Distance to city center

0.4 mi

Nearest Airport

Liberia

Distance to airport

14.6 mi