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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
Lobby
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels, scuba diving
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

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

Double Room, Garden View (E)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (U)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room (U)

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

Superior Room (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Double Room, Sea View (L)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (L)

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

Suite (L)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, Ocean View (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (ROH | U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite (U)

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

Suite (U)

  • 711.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (ROH | C)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 818 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Standard Double Room, Sea View (E)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (C)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Double Room, Garden View (L)

  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room (L)

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

Family Room (L)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Room (B2C-US)

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

Family Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room (B2C-CA)

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

Family Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (ROH | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Double Room (B2C-US)

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

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (B2C-CA)

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

Suite (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

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

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite (B2C-US)

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

Suite (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room (B2C-US)

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

Superior Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room (U)

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

Double Room (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room (U)

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

Family Room (U)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

  • 818 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite (E)

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

Suite (E)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (C)

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

Suite (C)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room (C)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (C)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (C)

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | C)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room (C)

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

Family Room (C)

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room (ROH | C)

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

Double Room (ROH | C)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, Pool View (U)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | U)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room (E)

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

Double Room (E)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room (C)

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

Superior Double Room (C)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room (L)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (L)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room (L)

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

Double Room (L)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (C)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Superior Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

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

Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (ROH | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Double Room (ROH | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room Standard With Sea View

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

Double Room Standard With Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

View all photos for Double Room Standard With Garden View

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

Double Room Standard With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

View all photos for Room Standard

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

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Full Bed(s) and 1 King Bed(s)

Family Room -5 Guests-

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Full Bed(s) and 1 King Bed(s)

Suite Deluxe With Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed(s)

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed(s)

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About this property

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5-star Sardinal property with private balconies
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 5 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive offers 701 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Sardinal property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor tennis court, a health club, and a complimentary water park with waterslides are featured at the property. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite 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.

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive features a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and 3 outdoor swimming pools. Dining is available at one of the property's 5 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the property's bars, which include 5 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This all-inclusive property also offers a children's pool, a health club, and a nightclub. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Liberia - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Furama - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only.
La Toscana - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only.
Tucan - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only.
Ocotal Steak House - This poolside restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.

All inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
Room service during certain hours
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling
Windsurfing

Land activities

Volleyball

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite nightclubs
Onsite live performances
Theme parties

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar

Restaurants on site

  • Furama
  • La Toscana
  • Liberia
  • Ocotal Steak House
  • Tucan

Things to do

  • 3 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
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Playground
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 571 out of 1496 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 401 out of 1496 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 272 out of 1496 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 1496 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 139 out of 1496 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pamela

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little more party people than expected. Front desk not great. Restaurants and service there are fantastic. Overall good experience. Beach is not very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lac, Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the plug in in the bedrooms it was. Present stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ulisa

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms need update
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Drinks!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wisty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what was advertised and what we wanted. The staff was delightful and very friendly. The food was decent, entertainment fun. Would definitely go back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Milenka

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a beach front resort, but it has black volcanic sand. Swimming in the ocean is impossible. There is not even a life guard. There is nothing else nearby. Nothing. If you want to leave the resort, you have to book an activity.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the all inclusive
Loved it. Had to request water everyday because they only come every other day to fill bar. I don’t drink alcohol or soda which was plentiful. Also had to request coffee so I could have it each day. The requests were sent but didn’t happen till next day. A bit delayed not instant service
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second visit there. The whole place was beautifully decorated for the holidays. Workers were all very friendly. Did 2 tours with Nexus. Fantastic time. 1 w/Diamante. Loved the Zoo. Food was great. Will definitely go back again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn E

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. Hotel is a little out dated and food variation could be better. Buffet No meal rotation same options everyday.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tremell

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hadi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect, that’s it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Everyone was so kind and helpful! Would stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quiyonna

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
24 hour pools and 24 hour bar was game changers. Unexpected surprises was in room liquor dispensers and kids club.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Angelika Irmtraud

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine for being first time in Costa Rica.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

myrna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The food and beverage was not up standards in the restaurants with only two restaurants which was not buffet styles. There were only two wine choices red or white which was horrible. They had no sparkling wine. This will be the last time I book with RUI.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil, mississauga

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall This is an excellent place to have a relaxing holiday, the only thing is the few stores were costly This is not the place to go if you want to experience a Costa Rica shopping experience. I suggest that the resort have an option like a bus to take people to shopping areas to allow them to obtain local shopping experience
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

hector

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Riu Guanacaste hotel is the most disgusting Riu hotel I have ever stayed in. Where do I even start!? There was roaches in my room! We killed the roaches and the cleaning people never bothered to remove them from the room. There were dead roaches just laying there in the bathroom for 5 days! Next- the bed had bugs too!! I could not tell if they were bedbugs or baby roaches. Thats the worst part of it all. Next! The restaurants are first come first serve. We never got to experience any a la carte restaurants. The wifi was horrible!! It barely worked. The staff was rude! When we were checking out there was another lady complaining that her room was full of bugs.bugs. She had taken a picture and showed staff and they didnt even care. The beach!! Oh dont even get me started lol. The beach was horrible!! Dirty as hell. This was the worst experience ever. Please do not book this hotel its trash! No wonder it was so cheap to go there . If anybody wants to see videos of the roaches look at my tiktok video where I talk about this horrible experience - @shrexytron Disgusting!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth, Ozone Park

Liked: Staff & service
Room was outdated and was not cleaned properly.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time leaving a review but just had to for this property. If you truly want to get a good Costa Rica experience dont come here! Dinner and breakfast was ok, but the selection at lunchtime was terrible. The bed was super hard I could barely sleep at night. The floor in our bedroom was sticky (gross) so thank God I brought slippers. Its scary to walk at night, there’s racoons everywhere (in the restaurant, lobby and hallways leading to the room) so scary! The bathrooms are super uncomfortable, the bathtubs are very high with a piece of concrete on the borders making it very hard to get in and out. They had metal handles inside the bathtub (I guess they know its tough) but even with the handles my pregnant self had a hard time to the point im leaving with a nig old bruise on my calf. The cleanliness is a problem - the sheets looked nasty, the bathtub didnt not look clean and the shower curtain was very gross. The cleaning crew even forgot a really nasty sponge they used to clean on the sink counter right next to my toothbrush which totally grossed me out lol The positives were definitely the placement of the hotel, the pool was nice and big and the staff attitude was great. Ive been to very nice resorts but with staff that were overworked and over it which can ruin the experience. At least here the staff seems genuinely happy and glad to help which is great. Bottom line: i get that the hotel is working on renovations, BUT a place can be outdated AND clean
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Traveled with family
I'll start with a good- the grounds are beautiful and really meticulously maintained-- staff is constantly out there working on landscape and the facility itself is beautiful. The beach was well maintained and was also gorgeous and an added bonus here. The rooms could use some updates, Cockroaches were crawling out of the bathroom drains overnight. We found out 2 days later that there was a completely new side that opened the week before we were there. If it we had known that I would have requested that side, or if it weren't for the inconvenience of moving. The drink selection was terrible. There was only 1 beer option, one each red and white wine. Liquor was below bottom shelf and some was nearly undrinkable. Drinks were inconsistent-- I ordered a margarita 5 different times and got 4 different drinks, one of which I couldn't even drink. The food was AWFUL. Even breakfast was below par-- how hard is it to make an omelet at the omelet station? Zero flavor, overcooked, definitely far from "resort quality". That said, again on the brand new side-- food was edible at the mexican place and the 2 pool side food stands. The entertainment was lacking- musician plays for 1 hr only and then there is kid programing on the main stage. The main shows were good but the poor dancers shoes were falling apart and their costumes mended together. I felt bad for them and their lack of proper outfitting. A budget resort- but I cannot say I would try a RIU again anywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Gilbert

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kile

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the engagement with all of the staff! Pura Vida!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024