A free breakfast buffet, free water park access, and a nightclub are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive. Indulge in a body scrub, a sports massage, and a facial at Renova Spa, the onsite spa. At the 7 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include snorkeling, windsurfing, and scuba diving. In addition to 3 swim-up bars and a poolside bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Sardinal, Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Reserva Conchal Golf Course.
Traveling with kids? Consider Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Rocio's Kitchen. Water skiing and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our El Ocotal travel guide
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
What's nearby
Playa Matapalo
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Coco Beach
56 min drive - 16.2 miles
Playa Hermosa
56 min drive - 16.7 miles
Diamante Eco Adventure Park
13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Papagayo Golf and Country Club
59 min drive - 13.7 miles
Getting around
Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)
53 min drive
Restaurants
Hotel Riu Guanacaste
9 min walk
Sports Bar
9 min walk
Restaurante Liberia
9 min walk
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica
9 min walk
Tamarindo Bar
9 min walk
About this property
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Property highlights
Consider a stay at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, free water park access, and a nightclub. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a sports massage, or a facial at Renova Spa, the onsite spa. At the 7 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include snorkeling, windsurfing, and scuba diving. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 3 swim-up bars and a poolside bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
6 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide, 3 swim-up bars, and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
An indoor tennis court, a porter/bellhop, and beach towels
Luggage storage, a gift shop, and wedding services
Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 1041 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and minibars. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Balconies or patios, recycling, and ceiling fans
All inclusive details
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
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Ecostars. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Does Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive have a pool?
Yes, this property has 6 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Is Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?
Check-out is at noon.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?
Yes, the property is all-inclusive. All food and beverages are included, and activities include windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and more.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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It's an all inclusive resort. Rooms were clean, buffet room was extremely good. Big selection of food pools were great with swim up bars. Overall a good place to stay.
Clean rooms, amazing staff, Andreas and jeraua the bar tenders in the higher end bar were amazing and super helpful highly recommend staying at riu guanacaste
The rooms were very clean and the staff was friendly. The property was located right on the beach. Perfect access to the adventure park 3 minutes away. We had a very good experience here.
Beautiful property and nice experience with my family for an all inclusive resort. Buffet meals were good (not spectacular) and had a wide variety of options that the kids loved! Pool was excellent. Water slides were a nice extra.
I was pleasantly surprised how they kept the property clean and organized. The one complaint is that I wish that had more food options besides buffets and food after 9pm.
Great RIU hotel! More than expected. Restaurants, grills, bars and ice cream shops yummy. Kids areas amazing! Tuesday closed for maintenance. Plan excursions on that day. Steakhouse requires two days in advance of reservation. All others walk ins.
The property is stunning and the staff was super friendly and helpful. My one thing was the food was below subpar. We went off the resort to experience real delicious food. The Steakhouse was a huge disappointment as it was the only restaurant you order from; the rest were buffet style. The meats were over cooked, dry, and chewy.