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Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Relevant aspects

  • Ideal for 3-night stays! The best location. Recent travelers give it a high rating (8.1)
  • Information about breakfast American, Buffet
  • Activities: Tennis court, Gym, Spa and Wellness Center
  • High standard of cleanliness

Closed for renovations

The hotel will be closed for renovations from April 28 to October 4, 2025. Entertainment services such as the tennis court and Pacha Disco will be unavailable during the closure. Likewise, the Friday Riu Parties will be suspended during this period.

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About hotel

Hotel Brand/Chain RIU Hotels & Resorts

Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive hotel located in front of Matapalo Beach in the town of Sardinal, Guanacaste. This property is surrounded by lush green gardens and is located 5 kilometers from the town of Nuevo Colón. Places such as Playa Ocotal and Playa del Coco can be visited 9 and 12 kilometers away respectively. Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) is 34 kilometers away and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 240 kilometers away. This all-inclusive hotel in El Sardinal, Guanacaste is comprised of 701 rooms and suites. The rooms have a balcony or terrace with sea or garden views, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a liquor dispenser and a private bathroom with a shower. Additionally, the suites have a seating area, a dressing room and a private bathroom with a spa bath, shower and bidet. Some suites are equipped with an outdoor jacuzzi on the terrace. The property has some connecting rooms, upon request. The Riu Guanacaste facilities include three freshwater pools, a children's pool, a gym with cardiovascular equipment and a spa with steam bath, jacuzzi, sauna and a variety of treatments. This all-inclusive hotel has five bars, a nightclub and restaurants serving grilled, Italian, Asian or gourmet specialties. The property has a children's club, casino, function rooms, mini supermarket and boutiques. Activities that can be done at the hotel include windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, diving lessons, tennis and volleyball. You can also enjoy the Riu Get Together Party, an exclusive pool party for adults (every other Friday).

Hotel services

Included services

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach
  • Disco for teenagers
  • Themed dinners
  • Beach
  • Water park
  • Evening entertainment
  • Children's Club
  • Nightclub
  • Animation staff
  • Windsurf
  • Children's play area
  • Snack Bar
  • Transfers to the cruise port
  • Restaurant
  • Wireless Internet
  • Cleaning products
  • Meeting room
  • Tourist assistance
  • Currency exchange
  • Beauty salon
  • 24 -hour reception
  • Provide invoice
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Access card
  • Security
  • Smoking area
  • Ski
  • Elevator
  • Adapted for people with reduced mobility
  • Adapted for wheelchairs
  • Open all year round
  • Beach chairs/loungers
  • Parasols
  • Suitable for children
  • Shallow area
  • Toys for the pool
  • Water slide
  • Children's pool
  • Spa services
  • Spa
  • Steam bath
  • Spa facilities
  • Health and beauty services
  • Hydromassage bathtub
  • English
  • Socket near the bed

Services with extra charge

  • Billiards
  • Laundry services
  • Massage service

Restaurants & Bars

It has 5 restaurants.

Nearby places

  • Amor de Temporada Park 11 km
  • Carrillo Municipal Park 15 km
  • Sardinal Park 15 km
  • Libertad Park 16 km
  • San Blas Park 19 km
  • Matapalo Beach 0 m
  • Cafetería/bar Monkey's Bar 150 m
  • Cafetería/bar Bar La Vida Loca 11 km
  • Cafetería/bar Pura Vida Ride 14 km
  • Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport 28 km
  • Tamarindo Airport 36 km

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