Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4.0 star property
Sardinal beachfront property with 4 restaurants, free water park

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Aerial view
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Reception
Jetted bathtub
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
On the sun-kissed shores of Costa Rica, Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive welcomes you to unwind in style. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, lounge by any of the 4 outdoor pools or at the beach with windsurfing and kayaking activities nearby. With Renova Spa's rejuvenating treatments and 4 on-site restaurants to savor local flavors, this all-inclusive haven has something for everyone.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 4 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Free water park
  • Nightclub
  • Free supervised childcare
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach sunloungers

Feel at home (6)

  • Supervised childcare (free)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Garden

Room options

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Showing 48 of 48 rooms

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (U)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (Jacuzzi | C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Jetted bath
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (B2C-US)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior (L))

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Jetted bath
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (L)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View (B2C-US)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-US)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (L)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (B2C-US)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior (L))

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (U)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View (U)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Standard | E)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (Jacuzzi | B2C-CA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Garden View (C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite Junior With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room Superior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Family Suite -5 Guests-

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Suite Junior With Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite Superior With Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Playa Matapalo - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 22 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Coco Beach - 39 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 43 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 53 min drive
  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 63 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 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

At Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive, you can hit the beach to play volleyball or relax on a sunlounger, plus you'll have access to on-site snorkelling, windsurfing and kayaking. There's plenty of fun with the 4 outdoor pools and free water park, and guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials and body scrubs. Dining choices include 4 restaurants, and the bar/lounge is a great place to grab a cold drink. Other highlights at this all-inclusive property include a nightclub, a poolside bar and a 24-hour fitness centre. Fellow travellers say great things about the pool and helpful staff.

All-inclusive

This property is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
In-room liquor dispensers

Water activities

Kayaking
Rowing/canoeing
Surfing/body boarding

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 538 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Free supervised childcare
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Free water park access
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Free supervised childcare/activities
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free food/drink shopping service
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2012
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Water slide
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Banquet hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Closed-captioned TV

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa, Renova Spa. Services include facials and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room. Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive El Ocotal
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive
Riu Palace Costa Rica El Ocotal
Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive El Ocotal
Riu Costa Rica Inclusive Ocot
Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Sardinal

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Yes, there are 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

No, this property doesn't have a casino, but El Coco Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, windsurfing and snorkelling and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools. Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive also has a nightclub, a water slide and a 24-hour fitness centre, as well as a sauna and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Yes, there are 4 on-site restaurants.

Does Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive like?

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive is a short 2-minute walk from Diamante Eco Adventure Park and 7 minutes' walk from Playa Matapalo. Travellers say that the property is in a great location.

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • The pools were great, pristine clear, and inviting, with many options and a great pool bar area. (71 reviews)
  • The beach was clean, beautiful, and accessible with pleasant walks and minimal vendors. (32 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its variety, freshness, and quality, with many reviewers raving about the omelette bar and fresh fruits. (11 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

8/10 Very good

nice hotel- more vegetrain options would be great

We really enjoyed the pools, beach, proximity to a monkey beach. Not a ton of vegetarian options other than the buffet so we were limited on food
Emma, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A hotel in the middle of beautiful nature on the amazing Matapalo beach. Extremely friendly staff, delicious food and great drinks will provide you with a great vacation.
Eldin, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

We thought it was beautiful and the food was really good
Deborah Jean, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was phenomenal, the food was amazing, and we always felt very safe. It was a great spot for a family vacation.
Holly, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice place we enjoyed our staying
Ariel, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Stay

Just Average all inclusive. Needs updating compared to other Rui properties. Water Slides for kids were rough and uncomfortable. Food was mediocre. Except for the steak house. Rooms need updating. A/C and refrigerator didn’t work in some. Had to ask for replacements or move rooms. Would probably stay somewhere else next time visiting Costa Rica.
Joe, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a great time at the property and the food was amazing. I would make the suggestion to upgrade the rooms to a more modern style.
Jesse, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The service and people were great!
Michelle, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay. The staff were polite and very friendly. Great service. I would definitely recommend staying here for an easy beautiful vacation.
Lydia, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great weekend getaway. The property is super well maintained, solid meal options and staff is incredibly friendly.
Aquib, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Food was good and pools were great.
Philip, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel. Food was good. Staff was amazing.
Maria, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Belle place excellent service
Fanny, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff and restaurants were amazing Rooms had.a musty smell . The rooms should be renovated
Maria, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, very kind and helpful!
Mariah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Riu was amazing plenty of pools and different restaurants plus the water park on the premises;staff is very sweet and cheerful and extremely helpful; the layout of the room was inconvenient since the tub was next to the bed and the toilet in a separate area plus the noises from the construction outside was loud
Manal, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay
Carlos, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Weather very nice service excellent
Jose Refugio, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente
Braulio, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

great price, great food, everything opens late 9-10am, everyone was very friendly and felt safe
Taylor Rose, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Me and bestfriend stayed a 8 days. Needed more time so much to do and we did everything. Food fresh and amazing. People so nice and bilingual. My Spanish is limited LOL bano. Night life a vibe, volcano mud and falls so amazing.
Monique, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

There were only two public restrooms, one in lobby and one in a restaurant. None with easy access from beach area and pools.
Patrick, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the staff and the service!!
Joel Salvador, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a blast. Excellent staff and property.
Richard Samuel, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Rate 5.5

there is no way that this resort should be rated this high. Let’s start with the good. Pool and entertainment (shows/activities as pool) excellent! Terrible cleanliness, outlets didn’t work, mold, cracked glass in shower, front desk upon arrival lack of welcome and details, restaurant service was excellent but no one shares the process or procedures as the best restaurant(steakhouse) has time slots that full up every night. Spa service was amazing but outdated and need to clarify age limits to services. Sunset cruise excellent when not crowded not was told could be up to 100 people.
Ashley, 4-night trip