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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
7 bars/lounges, 3 swim-up bars, poolside bar

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

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

Double Room (L)

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

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

Double Room (E)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)

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

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

Superior Room (E)

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

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

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

Double Room, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Double Room (ROH | C)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

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

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

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

Double Room, Garden View (L)

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

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

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

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

Standard Room, Ocean View (E)

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 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)

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

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

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King 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)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 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)

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

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

Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

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

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

Superior Double Room (B2C-CA)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

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

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

Double Room (B2C-CA)

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

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

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

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

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

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

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (U)

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

Deluxe Room (U)

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

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (U)

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

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

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room (L)

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

Deluxe Room (L)

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

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (L)

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

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

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | L)

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room (C)

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

Deluxe Room (C)

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (C)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | C)

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-CA)

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

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

Deluxe Room (B2C-CA)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Double Room (Swim up | U)

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

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (U)

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

Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Family Room (& Friends | U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

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

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | U)

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

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

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

Double Room (Swim up | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room (& Friends | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Double Room (ROH | Kid Free | C)

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

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

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

Superior Double Room ( Kid Free | C)

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

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

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

Double Room (Swim up | C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View (C)

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

Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room (& Friends | C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

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

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

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

Double Room (Swim up | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room (& Friends | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Superior Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

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

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

Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

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

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

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

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room (& Friends | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Swim up | L)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

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

Deluxe Room (E)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (E)

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | E)

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

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

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

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (E)

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

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (E)

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

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room (& Friends | E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Swim up | E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room -5 guests-

  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

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

Room Standard

  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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

Double Room Standard with Garden View

  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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

Double Room Standard with Sea View

  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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

Room Standard

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

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

Room Standard with Pool View

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Family Room -5 guests- Superior

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

Family Room -5 guests- Superior

  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

View all photos for Family Room -5 guests- Superior with Pool View

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

Family Room -5 guests- Superior with Pool View

  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

View all photos for Superior Room (U)

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

Superior Room (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 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)

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

View all photos for Double Room (U)

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

Double Room (U)

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

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About the neighborhood

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 12.4 mi (20 km) from Flamingo Beach and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Coco Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playa Matapalo - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Ocotal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coconut Pool Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Toscana - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Arenal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Liberia - ‬9 min walk

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.
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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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

  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling 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
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 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
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

No pets or service animals 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.
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
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

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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 249 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 107 out of 1307 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KOREY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with a beautiful beach. I loved seeing the friendly monkeys around the resort—they were such a fun touch! The only concern I had was a strange smell in my room that I couldn’t quite identify. I also wish I had been able to try the steakhouse, but it was fully booked every night during my stay. Other than that, I had a great time and it’s a wonderful resort. I’ll definitely be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Mostly everything was okay, I just did not like the waiting period to eat at the other restaurants and that it was self service/buffet style.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
the 600.00 cedit was impossible and misleading to use. stores wanted you to spend 100. usd. before using credit Spa services requred apending over 100. to receive 10.00 to 30.00 off. The hotel would tell us that till you were checked in. dining was horrible. could not reserve had to stand in of over 300 people first come first serve. I have never been at all inclusive and could not make reservations. Had t move rooms as hotel assigned us wrong uncleaned room. inroom coffee was only replenished every 2 days same as bar fridge. dissapointed
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
RIU could improve on the check-in time and the process. It took me and my 1 hour to check-in. The desk staff could be helpful when being asked for assistance. The room was not clean properly. When we asked to change our sheets it wasn’t done. The floors were not cleaned everyday. The food was just okay. They had the same breakfast items everyday.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Amenities
Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyaira

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice and newly renovated however the food options are terrible. You are unable to make reservations for the specialty restaurants so people have to line up 2 hours before they open hoping to receive a spot. The drinks are watered down and not a lot of activities to do on the resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Quintonia

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
⭐ 1/5 — Renovated, but EVERYTHING else is TRASH I rarely leave negative reviews, but this stay was so bad I feel like I have to warn other travelers. The property may be newly renovated, but that’s literally the only positive thing I can say. Food & Restaurants: The food was horrible. Most restaurants were buffet-style with almost no variety, and there were very few American dishes. The steakhouse—the only option that might have offered something decent—has extremely limited seating and operates on a first-come, first-serve basis for all guests. Because of this ridiculous system, there were multiple nights we couldn’t even get dinner. Staff & Service: The staff was shockingly rude. Towels smelled sour, and some days there were no towels at all. They even left used cleaning towels in our room at one point. On top of that, my Meta Ray-Bans went “missing” and were later found hidden on the property in a way that made me feel like someone may have been trying to keep them. (Photos included.) Room Conditions: The room had a strong mildew smell. On the first day there was no hot water, and the TV didn’t work either. Not what you expect from a so-called resort. Crowded & Uncomfortable: The place was absolutely packed with locals, which made the environment overwhelming and not at all relaxing. It didn’t feel like a good experience for tourists. Overall, this was one of the worst resort stays I’ve ever had. DO NOT STAY AT THIS LOCATION!!!
Cleaning towels left instead of fresh towels.
Meta Ray bans hidden under neath bed behind the pole
Cleaning/wet mopping while guest is walking. One lady had a terrible fall and they did nothing to help her up.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

TAMMY DIANNE

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Debra L

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Right from the start the vacation at Riu Guanacaste was poor. Check-in took more than an hour. The food was terrible. I never had one hot meal even at breakfast. The eggs were cold specialty restaurant, such as agave and the Asian restaurant also had cold food. No amenities in the room, other than a bottle of soap by the sink and in the shower, their place too high for short people. When I arrived, the mini bar had three cans of tonic water in the refrigerator. It was not filled again until four evenings later, which was the night before I left. Very disappointed with the entire trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Isis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff at the Riu Guanacaste made our trip super comfortable. They were timely in meeting all of our needs. The “Michael Jackson” show is a must see, as we were thoroughly entertained. And you have to visit the onsite steak house restaurant! The salmon is the best thing in the menu. However, there were two things that took away from our stay; (1) the check-in process. It took us over 2 hours to check-in. We thought that after flying over 5 hours and then catching a 45 minute taxi that the check-in process would’ve been more streamlined. However, this was not the case. The Riu has to do better with their check-in process. (2) The food. Aside from the steak house restaurant, the food onsite was mid at best. We found ourselves longing for McDonald’s, which is something we rarely eat. All in all, this trip was a success but we are not sure if we would revisit this location again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean. The food is not the best. Check in was terrible. So is the wife
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and very good service
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room: 6.5/10 (Our room was cleaned well, decent view, but sound echoes throughout hallway make it hard to sleep) Restaurants: 2/10 (First come first served.. want to eat dinner at 6pm.. show up at 5pm to get in line, food is mediocre at best) Staff: 7/10 (Our interactions with staff was warm and friendly) Amenities: 5/10 (We enjoyed the close proximity to the beach) Overall: 5.5/10 - The hotel and surrounding area is absolutely beautiful, the locals are friendly and helpful, but we really felt like there was nothing else spectacular about the resort. We came as a part of a wedding party and they had their own issues with the entire process.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Stanley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, ambience above all. Food is okay. People make the trip worth it, service was top tier.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Iris

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel, atención y limpieza!!! Quedé encantada y agradecida! Volvería mil veces
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnoldo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not enough staff. Ran out of drinks multiple times. Terrible buffet food. No reservations for restaurants so can only wait in line for hours to possibly get table. Paid for upgraded room but did not get the upgrade. Horrible.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
wifi did not work at all the first 2 days and spotty afterwards. house phone did not work the 1st day, could not communicate with our party. Food was not good. Published schedules were not accurate, hit and miss. You never knew where you could or could not eat.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rosa Desiree

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was lovely, however, they charged us almost $1000 extra for our children even after we paid for them. They said it was an "administrative mistake" and we had a balance. This is predatory behavior. Completely ruined the experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The A/C did not work the whole stay. Aside from that, no complaints.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Completely remodeled rooms and property! Food was fabulous! Bar tenders were fast, and nice! Very family friendly. My children LOVED thewater slides! I highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025