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We liked Riu, the staff was great and the facilities were good

We were however, disappointed in the quality of the food and the evening shows were second rate

The pool and drinks are good. The beach is nice but not close to as nice as other beaches nearby.

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.

Very clean and upgraded rooms, very quiet and peaceful. This is a great place for a tranquil stay.

Nice simple, elegant design. I liked our room with a balcony designed around a tree, and the room was very convenient. We had monkeys nearly every day all around us in the mornings and evenings and it was relatively quiet. Very relaxing and comfortable. Staff was very very nice. Great value for money, would come back if ever returning to north Guanacaste.

Housekeeping was very late nearly each day, around 4pm. A bit later than would have liked. The hotel needs just a few simple touches to really amp it up - a simple potted cacti or flower on restaurant tables as well as a votive candle would significantly enhance the dining experience. Dinner quality was relatively poor, but breakfast was pretty good at a great value. After the first night we never ate in restaurant for lunch/dinner. Skimpy on coffee bags in room, had to ask for more.

We've stayed at BDS many times while building our house nearby. The hotel is great. The rooms are spacious, the grounds are welcoming and tropical, the restaurant is great and most of all the staff is friendly and so helpful. My personal favorites are traditional Costa Rican breakfast and watching the sunset from the beach while sipping a cocktail. Make BDS a stop on your CR travel plans.

We liked everything about our stay. Our only disappointment was that we did not stay longer. The property was perfectly maintained, the food was excellent and the service was fantastic. We would definitely recommend this hotel to friends and family. Nice calm quiet beach and a beautiful large pool area. Perfect getaway!

No complaints. Everything was perfect!

The grounds were impeccable. The staff was professional, amiable and well groomed. They treated every one like they owned the Casa Conde Del Mar.

The beach was only a few minutes drive/walk away. The staff, especially the front desk guy, was very nice and helpful. Breakfast is pretty good as well.

Comfortable beds, and great service.

The air conditioning is loud, and the windows don't open.

Clean, nice pool, great food in the dining area

The city is far from the hotel.

Excellent staff and great safe feel.

Hot as hell, loud external city at night, no hot water in shower.

Very good value for money. Good location, clean, helpful and friendly staff

Friendly staff, clean and nice comfy rooms, huge pools, beautiful secluded beach. Great buffets and Krystal fusion restaurant, and snacks.

Cheesy entertainment shows. Not much seafood. Don't bother with the steakhouse restaurant.

The room

Noisey room next to lobby,left for 3 hrs due to smoke and soot from fire on hill behind hotel that was taken care of at 10 pm after burning all day.$xxx and still had to get my own drinks. U have to also pay extra if you want Wi-Fi. Food OK not great

The staff was very helpful.

nice location, friendly staff.

a bit dated rooms. small bathrooms

Pools were nice

Room was just okay

La atenciòn del personal es excelente

It exceeded all our expectations

no complaints at all

The place was clean and the staff was great.

The bed wasn't the most comfortable, but it was okay. There was a lot of noise from the casino area until 6am.

Very nice hotel, good price, very close to the beach.