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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Place, Playa Matapalo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Diamante Eco Adventure Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe, +18, E)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior (L))

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe,+18, U)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View, E)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View, U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(172 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 786 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 785 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe,+18, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View, C)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe, +18, C)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

  • 786 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

  • 785 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe, +18, B2C-CA)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

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

Suite (Jacuzzi | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, U)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, U)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds OR 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

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

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior (L))

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds OR 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View | E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds OR 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Elite Club, U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (U)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim-up, Elite Club, U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (Elite Club, U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (EU)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Elite Club, EU)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (EU)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (EU)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim-up, Elite Club, EU)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (Elite Club, EU)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (C)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Elite Club, C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (Elite Club, C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim-up, Elite Club, C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Elite Club, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Elite Club, B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Partial Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim-up, Elite Club, B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Swim-up, Elite Club, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (Elite Club, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (Elite Club, B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

El Ocotal

When you stay at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive in Sardinal, you'll be on the beach and 7 minutes by foot from Playa Matapalo.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Matapalo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Coco Beach - 56 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Playa Hermosa - 56 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Papagayo Golf and Country Club - 59 min drive - 13.7 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Riu Guanacaste - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Liberia - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tamarindo Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Hotel 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.

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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room. Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa.
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 pools, a nightclub, and a complimentary water park.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive. 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 dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Hotel 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.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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
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.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 9 2026 to April 24 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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, 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.
Some water is reused through 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Costa Rica Hotel Riu
Costa Rica Hotel Riu Palace
Costa Rica Palace
Hotel Riu
Hotel Riu Costa Rica
Hotel Riu Costa Rica All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive
Palace Costa Rica
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Riu Palace Costa Rica El Ocotal
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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Sardinal

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 1567 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1567 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 272 out of 1567 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 1567 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 1567 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food, nice people,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, staff extremely helpful and friendly, food was great. Amazing for families!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very kind, nice. Hotel’s rooms very clean and food was great 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay! The amenities and food options were great! Beach access and the monkeys were so fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great trip with friends, beautiful rooms and property and the staff are awesome. Loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very clean, good food, friendly staff.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent resort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food, excellent amenities and the staff was top notch
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly, great view, food was great, and easy way to book tours from hotel
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was very good, and everything was wonderful. The room was also very nice
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an awsome resort to visit. We went during the raining season and it was gorgeous. We will be going back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful trip!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool with good bar
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience and the cleaning staff and bartenders were exceptional
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view and staff were excellent.... Only thing that could have been better was the food.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a big resort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, lots to do, staff exceptional, nice restaurant and food choices
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was very clean, easy check in and out, the staff were very welcoming, the entertainment team really made my experience even more enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pools were wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great 45th Birthday 🎂 I would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I had a nice time at this resort. The staff were really friendly and attentive, especially the bartenders in the main lobby and at the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and outdoor areas!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

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