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4.2 of 5 guest rating
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)
785 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Other room types
Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)
786 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)
785 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Junior Suite (L)
431 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Garden View (U)
431 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Garden View (E)
431 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)
431 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Courtyard View (U)
431 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)
431 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)
431 square feet
1 King Bed 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-US)
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)
431 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Suite (Jacuzzi (C))
786 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Junior Suite, Garden View (C)
431 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)
431 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C CAN)
431 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Courtyard View (C)
431 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C CAN)
431 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)
431 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite (Superior (L))
431 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (B2C-US)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)
431 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C CAN)
785 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)
786 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C CAN)
431 square feet
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
Select dates to see price

Get an overview of this hotel
Stylish property on the shore with 4 outdoor swimming pools

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Grocery/convenience store
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive in Sardinal, you'll be on the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Diamante Eco Adventure Park and 7 minutes by foot from Playa Matapalo. This upscale property is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Coco Beach and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Flamingo Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 538 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor swimming pools, a nightclub, and a complimentary water park. Additional amenities at this Art Deco property include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Grab a bite to eat at one of the property's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Sardinal, Guanacaste

Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

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

Food and beverages

  • All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
  • In-room minibar (all beverages included)
  • In-room liquor dispensers

Activities and facilities/equipment
Water activities

  • Kayaking
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Surfing/body boarding

Not included

  • Surcharge for room service
  • Gratuities

  • Kayaking included
  • Rowing/canoeing included
  • Surfing/bodyboarding included
  • Buffet-style meals included
  • A la carte dining included
  • Additional gratuities accepted
  • Gratuities not included
  • All meals included
  • Limited meals offered through room service
  • All available beverages included
  • Minibar (all beverages included)
  • In-room liquor dispensers
  • Surcharge for room service

Hotel Amenities

Riu Palace Costa Rica - 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.

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive features a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and 4 outdoor swimming pools. Dining is available at one of the property's 4 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the property's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Art Deco property also offers a children's pool, a nightclub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive has designated areas for smoking.

  • Daily
  • Waterslide
  • Number of outdoor pools - 4
  • Elevator
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Free self parking
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Limo or town car service available
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Swimming pool
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Hair salon
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Total number of rooms - 538
  • Number of floors - 6
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Tennis on site
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Number of swim-up bars - 1
  • Free water park access
  • Free breakfast
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2012
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Sauna
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Nightclub
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Number of restaurants - 4
  • Banquet hall
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Beach towels
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free water park access
  • Number of outdoor pools - 4
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Separate living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive offers 538 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. 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. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of towels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Balcony
  • Ceiling fan
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower/tub combination
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Separate living room
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 3
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive has 4 restaurants on site.

A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and 24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

  • Snorkeling on site
  • Playground on site
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Volleyball on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Windsurfing on site
  • Scuba diving nearby

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa, Renova Spa. Services include facials and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a spa tub and a steam room. Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa.

  • Spa tub in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Minimum age to access spa is 17
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. 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 Visa and Mastercard. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. <

Grey water recycling system

Debit cards not accepted

Humane animal treatment

Staffed front desk

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Credit card pre-authorization

Comprehensive food waste policy

Smoke detector

Service animals not allowed

Hotel Names

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We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

  • Travelife
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