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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
Sauna, hot tub, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

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

Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (U)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room (U)

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

Superior Room (U)

  • 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-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite (U)

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

Suite (U)

  • 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-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room (B2C-CA)

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

Family Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Double Room (B2C-US)

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

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (B2C-CA)

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

Suite (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

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

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

  • 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-CA)

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite (B2C-US)

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

Suite (B2C-US)

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

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

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

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room (B2C-US)

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

Superior Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 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 4
  • 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-CA)

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

Superior Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

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

Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Double Room (ROH | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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 - 0.2 km
  • Playa Matapalo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 23 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Coco Beach - 39 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 44 min drive - 23.2 km

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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
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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 581 out of 1522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 284 out of 1522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 1522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 132 out of 1522 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

DANESSA LYNN

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

DANESSA LYNN

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Riu resorts before so we were really excited to be staying at another, but this place was very underwhelming. The food was okay, the distance from the new part of resort and to the beach was annoying. There was a ton of construction taking place and it was very loud at all times of the day. Specially during breakfast...Staff was fine, but nothing over the top. Overall I would not stay at this particular Riu again.

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice big resort. The entertainment at night was really good. The food in the buffet was what I expected, not the best, but I always found something to eat. The restaurants were hard to get into because they got fully booked super early and they didn’t take reservations a day early. The drink options were not good, even the syrups they used for the drinks tasted too artificial. I wished they had better options for whiskey, Vodka, and tequila, I couldn’t believe they didn’t have Cacique their most popular rum. Regardless of those things, I had a wonderful time there. I love this country and its people the excursions were amazing and unforgettable. I would come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

kyle craig

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a trip at this hotel and we had a major snow storm that canceled all flights for an entire week and they shut down all roads and major highways blocked off by state troopers. I called and told the hotel I would be late and they said we can’t check in late even though our hotel was fully paid for. Then I asked for a refund and they didn’t give us one. This was completely out of our control and I tried to work with them in every which way and they refused. I work hard for my money and they took it without having an understanding heart. I sent them all the proof and contacted them for two weeks and they kept declining to help me. My friend from states over go to go on the trip and she said the food was aweful, the property was dirty, old, and everything was broken and leaking and that they notified the hotel and they said they couldn’t help or accommodate. This place needs to be shut down if they feel they can take others money and not even keep up the place. Do not stay here. The photos my friends sent it looked like a dump. There are plenty of other options with others that have a heart and so you can actually get what you paid for.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kendra A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eating anything but the main buffet is kind of a pain unless you want to stand in line at 530pm everyday. Food not labeled properly for dietary restrictions. No understanding of vegan restrictions. Only wine and beer with all meals, no cocktails in restaurants or buffet. The road to the resort is long and in terrible condition. If you leave the resort you will get stuck in major traffic…like hours waiting. The hotel app didn’t even have our entire section of the hotel on it, no map available. Hotel was reasonably priced, clean and the rooms were large.

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing. Everyone was so friendly and eager to assist with anytbing we needed. We did not have any trouble gettimg seated at any of the restaurants and we tried out everyone of them. All were great. The different night events were very fun and the beach was so nice, never crowded and we were always able to get lounge chairs for our whole group. We will definitely be returning to the RIU Guanacosta
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marilyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would never ever recommend this hotel to anyone! Not only did I pay my booking in full with Expedia on the second day the hotel locked us out of the room with all our medications and belongings they also demanded we pay extra money( a lot) After telling them no I don’t have anymore money to give them they said I can give you a discount (half of what they offered which was a lot) . We had a horrible experience. Then the old people on our floor had all their traveling funds stolen from them and the hotel offered them a tee shirt and said sorry can’t help you. They are deplorable. Do not take your family here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy LuWaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my 4th time at this resort and am already planning a return visit next Jan 2026. I really, really enjoy going to this resort and I feel safe there as I travel alone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

William J

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had to ask to have room re-stocked with water in mini-fridge. Only re-filled once during our entire 7 night stay. Need more bathrooms- none in the dining areas, only in main lobby and pool area. Air conditioning throughout resort went in and out throughout our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the good food, good pools, grounds were great, and people working there were great. The building is grand and built with great beauty but the place has seen a lot of use - the fixtures in the bathroom sinks are warn and tarnished, the door to the room was in need of being stripped and re-varnished. Still the place looks beautiful - but it does not look new. The place was clean and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The location right on the beach is fantastic and the pool grounds are beautiful. The rooms are good for what they are but the bathrooms could use a little upgrading. Overall a good value all inclusive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

sakinah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of al the property still uses keys. Me and boyfriend went to done and left our towels on the chairs. So we went to the towel boy, who wouldn’t give us 2 towels . We went to the front desk and they told us, they won’t charge me this time but if this again I will be charged 25.00..the rooms look old and outdated, no room service, one water bottle per room. Not person but per room. All dinning rooms close by 2300. So if you want a snack you’re limited to nachos in the 24hr sports bar. Just the worse Rui I stayed at…never again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
RIU Guanacaste was absolutely amazing for our stay! The entire staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and restocked daily upon request. The food options we delicious. We were blown away by the buffet options. The sushi at Furama was our favorite. The only thing I didn’t like were all of the vendors trying to sell you things on the beach. They were very disruptive and made it hard to relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIO ANTONIO JARRIN

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay , just need to upgrade there rooms a bit more and change type of food they have everyday. Besides that everything went well my family had a good time. And they have a lot Great shows for family and kids at night and activities during the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Octavio

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for 5 days & 4 nights and the air condition didn’t work until the last day. I booked with a group of 16 people, and because their staff made a mistake in their own system they locked out my mother and my three year-old niece and told Expedia that they weren’t gonna let them in until they get more money. Absolutely atrocious ! I can promise that I will never stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerlyne E

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was our wedding anniversary and they made it very special for us . Our room was beautifully decorated 3 different days .
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Georges A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
had a bad experience overall with the service provided and activities listed on the site ( water activities) not available, tennis court/equipment was absolutely unacceptable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Family friendly and everything we needed

Took our 18 month old and it was very family friendly. Food was decent at the usual buffets, was better at the specialty restaurants. Lots of activities for a wide range of interests: live music, kids games, water park, water sports, sports on the beach, games by the pool, beginner scuba lessons, etc. Having zip lining and animal park within 10 minutes away was nice too. There are a few stores on the premises, just very expensive but nice if you really need something. We enjoyed our trip and would come here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kayleen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The overall property was amazing! The rooms were dated but we rarely spent any time in them! Loved the food but the biggest downfall was no dinner reservations and you had to be dressed and ready for dinner by 6:00pm to get a spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We really love it
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025