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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 star property
All-inclusive beachfront property with 3 outdoor pools

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park
    2 min walk
  • Playa Matapalo
    8 min walk
  • Haras del Mar Equestrian Center
    8 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)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)

  • 31 sq m
  • 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)

  • 31 sq m
  • 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)

  • 66 sq m
  • 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)

  • 31 sq m
  • 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)

  • 30 sq m
  • 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)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-CAN)

  • 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)

  • 66.1 sq m
  • 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)

  • 31 sq m
  • 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)

  • 76 sq m
  • 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)

  • 31 sq m
  • 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)

  • 31 sq m
  • 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)

  • 31 sq m
  • 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)

  • 66 sq m
  • 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)

  • 31 sq m
  • 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)

  • 17 sq m
  • 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)

  • 38 sq m
  • 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-CAN)

  • 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-CAN)

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CAN)

  • 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-CAN)

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

Family Room (B2C-CAN)

  • 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-CAN)

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

Suite (B2C-CAN)

  • 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)

  • 66 sq m
  • 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-CAN)

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

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

  • 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)

  • 75 sq m
  • 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)

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room (U)

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

Double Room (U)

  • 31 sq m
  • 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)

  • 38 sq m
  • 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)

  • 76 sq m
  • 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)

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (C)

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

Suite (C)

  • 66 sq m
  • 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)

  • 66 sq m
  • 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)

  • 37 sq m
  • 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)

  • 31 sq m
  • 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)

  • 31 sq m
  • 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)

  • 31 sq m
  • 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)

  • 31 sq m
  • 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)

  • 31 sq m
  • 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-CAN)

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

Superior Double Room (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

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

Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Double Room (ROH | B2C-CAN)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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About the area

El Ocotal

On the beach.Your stay at this Sardinal property places you within a 10-minute walk of Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Playa Matapalo. Haras del Mar Equestrian Center is within 3 miles (5 km) and Bahia Pez Vela Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 2 min walk
  • Playa Matapalo - 8 min walk
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 23 min drive
  • Coco Beach - 39 min drive
  • Ocotal Beach - 44 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Arenal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Ocotal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Liberia - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Papagayo - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

All-inclusive beachfront property with 3 outdoor pools
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.

As a guest of Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive, you'll find a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and 3 outdoor swimming pools. There are 5 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 5 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A children's pool, a health club, and a nightclub are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Sardinal property is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 701 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 5 dining venues
  • 5 bars or lounges
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
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.

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 spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 5 restaurants
  • 5 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Windsurfing

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

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
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 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 credit 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.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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
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Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive All-inclusive property
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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 541 out of 1432 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1432 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 260 out of 1432 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 110 out of 1432 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 131 out of 1432 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leandro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was gorgeous. Staff was very friendly. Lots of new construction going on in front of Property. The only road leading to the property has very hazardous potholes due to the heavy equipment traveling through.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very confortable the food was great and the staff amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property needs to be upgraded!!! The showers are dark and the toilet seat is barely attached. Staff did not supply washcloths until our 3rd or 4th night. The TV and remote did not work, I complained but no one ever came to fix it. The sink was clogged when we checked in. This location does not offer room service but everywhere closes at 9:30pm. The sports bar has very limited options. This location is geared more to families or kids. Nothing for adults after hours. The restaurant system is horrible, no reservations but they close the list at 7pm but open by 6pm. The buffet process was annoying and lacked variety, same food everyday. Not to mention there is no ATM on the property. We were not allowed to visit the sister property. Limited elevators, that’s if they are working plus no bellboy staff for assistance with luggage. The resort shuts down by midnight. I was highly disappointed. I have stayed at several RIU’s in Jamaica, this was the worst location ever!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Really enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Crismarlyn Sosa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property it’s nice, however, it needs some work and maintenance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Steakhouse was the best! Beautiful property. Will stay again! Wifi was spotty even in room and nightly live entertainment was the same just different theme.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rigoberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

NILKA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the overall service mainly at the front desk assistance. The pool area was nice and spacious. Staff was always helpful and being able to book tours in the property was a great convenience. The only thing I was a disappointment about was finding out that there was a limit in the quantity of people to receive at the restaurants. Multiple times we went to a restaurant and we weren't able to be seated with not option of waiting for a turn.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jenna

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The food wasn’t edible. Not a large variety of food. I felt like we got the left overs from the Palace which was next door.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Riu Guanacaste. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The shower was a little slippery and would be difficult for anybody w any limitations or small children. The restaurants were average. Tucan and Tuscana were the best. The drinks were delicious and plentiful. Staff was kind and helpful. The beach was beautiful! The ocean is clear and we were able to see many different types of fish. The grounds at the hotel were clean and also well maintained. The pool was spectacular! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariya Petrova

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, friendly people, beautiful nature
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Oscar, Fultondale

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Giovanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The infrastructure is old and the rooms stoking like sewer water some front end service didn’t explain about the hotel, i went other riu hotel better services and infrastructure.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time to the Riu. Everything is so accessible, beach, restaurants, activities. Great place to stay for kids. If you want to do excursions, speak to Daniel on the beach, he hooked us up on a fishing trip and we were able to bring the fish back to the resort to eat. Chef De La Cruz outdid himself and cooked the fish to perfection, best I’ve ever had. The staff at Riu are super nice and always willing to make your stay enjoyable. The shows at night are a great way to end the day. I will be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It needs to be updated.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pablo Miguel

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Staff was pleasant and accommodating. Only complaint was at checkout. They wanted us to keep our driver waiting so we could go to pool towel area to get our pool cards instead of just accepting our towels as we were unaware of that and had already had to go and retrieve the 4 towels we had left in the room. They did end up taking the towels so we would not be delayed as we were heading to the airport.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cristian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect except that we didn’t had any drinks on our room until yesterday that it was refilled because we ask the staff to do it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Shorlon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay with its proximity to the beach and we loved the pools. However, the beds in the rooms were terrible and not comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

JAQUELINE PEREA

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed with my family to celebrate my birthday. When we arrived on a Friday we were surprised to the amount of guests staying here. Just be mindful that this location is extremely crowded Friday thru Sunday. You won’t find seats when dining or any chairs by any of the pools. I was hoping we would get someone around the pool area walking around asking us if we wanted a drink. We didn’t get that. We did not need reservations to the restaurants but one thing I noticed is they make you wait over 30 minutes for a table but they have tons of tables available which I didn’t understand. Overall i would probably not return to this location but one thing I will say is the entertainment was a 10/10.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Mariela

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are outdated. To get into the shower you have a very high ledge to climb over. The shower was super slippery, needless to say we had a fall. The towels are old faded and coming apart at the seams. The food was limited on certain nights. To get beach towels you need a card that was not given to us on day 1. Day 2 I inquire about the cards and I’m told that they ran out and didn’t have any left. How do you not have enough cards for the amount of guests staying? So there are two days we couldn’t dry off after a swim. Don’t get me started on the beach. As you make your way to the beach you are greeted by all these vendors. They harass and follow you throughout the beach, couldn’t enjoy the beach at all. For me this resort felt like a forgotten part of RIU chain. Would not recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hantz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel is in a middle of nowhere,. It's quiet but the rooms and the elevators need renovations.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024