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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Property class: 3.5

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A resort with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
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A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a variety of potted plants.
A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach.
An outdoor bar area with wicker furniture and a bar counter.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (L)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Double Room (L)

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (E)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Double Room (E)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Standard Double Room, Sea View (L)

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room (E)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

Superior Room (E)

  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View (B2C-US)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

Double Room, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (B2C-US)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (ROH | C)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Double Room (ROH | C)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room (C)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

Superior Double Room (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a ceiling fan, wall-mounted lamps, and a flat-screen TV.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 775 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a ceiling fan, wall-mounted lamps, and a flat-screen TV.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 775 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

Double Room, Garden View (L)

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a ceiling fan, wall-mounted lamps, and a flat-screen TV.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 764 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Standard Room, Ocean View (E)

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a ceiling fan, wall-mounted lamps, and a flat-screen TV.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (ROH | C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

Superior Double Room (B2C-CA)

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

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

View all photos for Double Room (B2C-CA)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Double Room (B2C-CA)

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a ceiling fan, wall-mounted lamps, and a flat-screen TV.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (U)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, a small table, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room (U)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View (U)

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, Pool View (U)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the mountains.

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

  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (L)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, a small table, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room (L)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View (L)

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, Pool View (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | L)

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the mountains.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (C)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, a small table, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room (C)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View (C)

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, Pool View (C)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | C)

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the mountains.

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (L)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-US)

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, a small table, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-CA)

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (B2C-CA)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, a small table, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the mountains.

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | B2C-CA)

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the mountains.

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Swim up +18 | U)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wooden dresser, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted TV.

Double Room (Swim up +18 | U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (U)

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with curtains.

Suite, Ocean View (U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room (& Friends | U)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a wall mural of tropical plants.

Family Room (& Friends | U)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | U)

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | U)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Swim up | B2C-US)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wooden dresser, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted TV.

Double Room (Swim up | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | B2C-US)

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room (& Friends | B2C-US)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a wall mural of tropical plants.

Family Room (& Friends | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with curtains.

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (ROH | Kid Free | C)

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a tropical plant mural.

Double Room (ROH | Kid Free | C)

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room ( Kid Free | C)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

Superior Double Room ( Kid Free | C)

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

View all photos for Double Room (Swim up +18 | C)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wooden dresser, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted TV.

Double Room (Swim up +18 | C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (C)

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with curtains.

Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room (& Friends | C)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a wall mural of tropical plants.

Family Room (& Friends | C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | C)

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | C)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wooden dresser, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted TV.

Double Room (Swim up | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | B2C-CA)

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room (& Friends | B2C-CA)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a wall mural of tropical plants.

Family Room (& Friends | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with curtains.

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

Superior Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wall-mounted clock, and a decorative wall panel.

Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

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

View all photos for Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | L)

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room (& Friends | L)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a large plant wall.

Family Room (& Friends | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Swim up +18 | L)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, TV, and a view of greenery outside.

Double Room (Swim up +18 | L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room (E)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Pool View (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room (& Friends | E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Swim up +18 | E)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, TV, and a view of greenery outside.

Double Room (Swim up +18 | E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room -5 guests-

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

Family Room -5 guests-

  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room Standard

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

Room Standard

  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Garden view
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room (U)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, and a wall with a circular pattern.

Superior Room (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Standard Room, Ocean View (U)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(56 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (U)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wall with a plant mural.

Double Room (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(208 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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El Ocotal

With a stay at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive in Sardinal, you'll be on the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Diamante Eco Adventure Park and 8 minutes by foot from Playa Matapalo. .This all-inclusive property is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Coco Beach and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Playa Potrero.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Matapalo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 3 min drive - 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

  • ‪Tamarindo Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Papagayo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tico Tica - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪La Casita del Marisco - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Father Rooster - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive offers 1041 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. 6 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a steam room.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 1041 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 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 6 outdoor pools, a nightclub, and a complimentary water park. Additional amenities at this property include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.
Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Liberia, one of the property's 7 restaurants. When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the poolside bar or one of 7 bars/lounges, or 3 swim-up bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Liberia - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Papagayo - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
Furama - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Agave - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Steak House - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

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
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
Kids club

Entertainment

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Agave
  • Furama
  • Liberia
  • Papagayo
  • Steak House

Things to do

  • 6 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
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 6 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • 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

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • 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
  • Renewable energy used
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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 used
  • 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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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.
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

This property does not have elevators
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

All Inclusive Guanacaste
Guanacaste All Inclusive
Guanacaste Riu
Riu Guanacaste
Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive
Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive El Ocotal
Riu Guanacaste El Ocotal
Hotel Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive El Ocotal
Hotel Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive
Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive All-inclusive property El Ocotal
Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive All-inclusive property
Riu Guanacaste Inclusive Ocot
Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive Sardinal
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive All-inclusive property

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 809 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 809 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 809 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 809 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 809 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort received a major upgrade last year and it is stunning!!! Clean rooms, pool was huge!! All restaurants were great and the staff was great. Fun entertainment daily.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shameka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Endless pools endless meals was a win
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erickson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay specially for the kids, my family and I had a blast.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place , will be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gennessis S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Food was amazing and so was the staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is very nice place, good food, everything was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Armond Jeong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it and renting a car was so fun to drive around the area too
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely resort, above average meals with plenty of options to choose from and beautiful beach to enjoy !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Liked: Staff & service
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy Lynn Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The beach was amazing and the pool area was enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH ALLEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and resort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jayvon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and relaxing and had a great view of the ocean
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Promise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice all inclusive
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

RAUNAK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This trip was Spectacular for us! This was our 2nd time in Costa Rica and we had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, buffet was always good.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

yakelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service nice staff very good
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spotless and service was always quick and efficient
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is so beautiful and clean at all times! The food there is so good!! The staff is amazing friendly!! Would definitely come visit there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire resort is so clean and the staff are so nice
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Etelka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights with my 11 year old we had an amazing time! Staff is really nice! the ocean room view was amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean hotel and very friendly to guest
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this resort everyone was nice and made you feel special everyday. The resort was beautiful and very clean. I will return and stay at other RIU resorts around the world.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our family enjoyed the stay. The food was basic and the adults wished for a bit more of a local cuisine option but the kids were very happy.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026

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