Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4.0 star property
Stylish property on the shore with 4 outdoor swimming pools

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Aerial view
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Water park
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Interior
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Popular LocationDiamante Eco Adventure Park2 min walk
  • Popular LocationOcotal Beach30 min drive
  • Popular LocationCoco Beach34 min drive
  • AirportLiberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)45 min drive

Room options

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (U)

7.3/10 Good

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C CAN)

Highlights

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

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Jetted bathtub
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C CAN)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C CAN)

Highlights

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

Suite (Jacuzzi (C))

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Jetted bathtub
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior (L))

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

8.2/10 Very Good

Highlights

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

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

9.6/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

8.3/10 Very Good

Highlights

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite (L)

8.5/10 Very Good

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 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 drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Jetted bathtub
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-US)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

7.9/10 Good

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Garden View (E)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C CAN)

Highlights

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

Suite (Jacuzzi, B2C CAN)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (C)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (C)

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

El Ocotal

Located in Sardinal, Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocotal Beach and Coco Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Haras del Mar Equestrian Center. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.

What's nearby

  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 2 min walk
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 22 min drive
  • Playa Potrero - 29 min drive
  • Ocotal Beach - 30 min drive
  • Coco Beach - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Riu Guanacaste sports bar - 3 min walk
  • Restaurante Ocotal - 8 min walk
  • Restaurante Papagayo - 5 min walk
  • Restaurante Liberia - 3 min walk
  • Zi Lounge - 22 min drive

About this property

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Upscale all-inclusive property
Consider a stay at Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, free water park access, and a nightclub. With a beachfront location, sun loungers, and snorkeling, this property is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a facial, a massage, and a body scrub at Renova Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 4 on-site restaurants. Fitness classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include beach volleyball, windsurfing, and kayaking. In addition to a swim-up bar and a poolside bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, tennis courts, and a gift shop
  • A porter/bellhop, coffee/tea in the lobby, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak well of the pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 538 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, LED light bulbs, and coffee/tea makers

All inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite 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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 swim-up bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bike storage
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Playground
  • Separate living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Massages
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

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 fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Beach towels
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Costa Rica Hotel Riu
Costa Rica Hotel Riu Palace
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Hotel Riu Costa Rica
Hotel Riu Costa Rica All Inclusive
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Frequently asked questions

Does Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. All food and beverages are included, and activities include kayaking, rowing/canoeing, surfing/body boarding, and more.

Where is Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sardinal property is within a 10-minute walk of Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Playa Matapalo. Haras del Mar Equestrian Center is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1031 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1031 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1031 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1031 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1031 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The property is large and beautiful Pools are great , beach is great walkable Monkeys ! Food very good & drinks -rooms are getting dated , first impressions The white door was dirty I wiped it off myself The glass cubes around the shower are smashed. Needs updating All in all good place Ps. Coffee place opens at 10 am should be earlier
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, well maintained property
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Chelaine

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and accommodating. Greeted with so many issues though. Bugs in room, had to be moved. Non-working refrigerator, took 3 days to replace, cold shower, told no reservations for restaurants then turned around for not having a reservation for a party of 8. Other than that I had a very enjoyable experience, of fun, lots of drinks, decent food.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Shaquan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Maricela

Traveled with family
The food options were all excellent and the people were nice. My complain was the bathroom had a sewer smell that was strong the glass shower cubes were cracked. The property needs to update it as some areas and room are very outdated!. The entertainment was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hallways smelled like mold
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin Veronica Calderon de

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riu Palace was super awesome!!! I had a great time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy Di

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The personal the atención they give to us wonderfully people
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Safe , friendly staff, needs updates.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024