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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 star property

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Waterslide
Free daily buffet breakfast
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels, scuba diving
Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Boating

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Coco Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Ocotal Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

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

Double Room, Courtyard View (E)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (U)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room (U)

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

Superior Room (U)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Sea View (L)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (L)

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Ocean View (U)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (ROH | U)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Suite (U)

  • 66.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Connecting Rooms (ROH | C)

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

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (ROH | C)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

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

Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, Sea View (E)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (C)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Double Room, Garden View (L)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room (L)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (ROH | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Double Room (B2C-US)

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

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Superior Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room (U)

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

Double Room (U)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room (U)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite (E)

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (C)

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room (C)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (C)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (C)

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | C)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Family Room (C)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room (ROH | C)

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

Double Room (ROH | C)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, Pool View (U)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | U)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room (E)

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

Double Room (E)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room (C)

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

Superior Double Room (C)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room (L)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (L)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room (L)

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

Double Room (L)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (C)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Superior Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

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

Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (ROH | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Double Room (ROH | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room Standard With Sea View

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

Double Room Standard With Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room Standard With Garden View

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

Double Room Standard With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room Standard

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

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room -5 Guests-

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Suite Deluxe With Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 5 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive offers 701 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Sardinal property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis 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. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

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.
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Diamante Eco Adventure Park. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine with ocean views at Liberia, one of the property's 5 restaurants and 5 bars/lounges
  • Splash around at the free water park with a waterslide or swim in the 3 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to body scrubs, manicures and pedicures or deep-tissue massages at Renova Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes an indoor tennis court, a gym and a steam room
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Diamante Eco Adventure Park and 8 minutes on foot from Playa Matapalo
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

As a guest of Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive, you'll find a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and 3 outdoor swimming pools. There are 5 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 5 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A children's pool, a health club, and a nightclub are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Sardinal property is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Liberia – Overlooking the ocean and pool, this buffet restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Furama – This restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and only serves dinner.
La Toscana – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner.
Tucan – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves dinner.
Ocotal Steak House – This poolside restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. On-site 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
Room service during certain hours
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All on-site activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkelling
Windsurfing

Land activities

Volleyball

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities
Access to on-site nightclubs
On-site live performances
Theme parties

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar

Restaurants on site

  • Furama
  • La Toscana
  • Liberia
  • Ocotal Steak House
  • Tucan

Things to do

  • 3 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
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Playground
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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. 576 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 281 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 130 out of 1510 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon Lee

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Theodore Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The shows and location
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is definitely a drive and a little in the middle of nowhere but honestly well worth it. Had an amazing time there and was very relaxed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bhuvana

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice big resort. The entertainment at night was really good. The food in the buffet was what I expected, not the best, but I always found something to eat. The restaurants were hard to get into because they got fully booked super early and they didn’t take reservations a day early. The drink options were not good, even the syrups they used for the drinks tasted too artificial. I wished they had better options for whiskey, Vodka, and tequila, I couldn’t believe they didn’t have Cacique their most popular rum. Regardless of those things, I had a wonderful time there. I love this country and its people the excursions were amazing and unforgettable. I would come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best vacation ever. I will be back next year. Friendly staff....so clean. Food was wonderful.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica, Glenside

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place so much. It has everything for me my family. We have scheduled our Christmas vacation already for 2025.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Barry A., Edison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We really enjoyed our 5 day stay at the RIU Guanacaste.The weather was great and the resort was very pretty.We just would like to see a few more restaurants that offered sit down dining without buffets.The food was good not exceptional.The beach was not the prettiest but we enjoyed the pools.the staff was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and made my preschooler feel so welcomed. The food was incredible across the board. Amazing house keeping service. The prices for snorkeling were incredible for what we got. Just an amazing time overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sulema

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are soooo sweet and polite.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

HYO JIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the place and it’s very spacious so we really enjoyed our time
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Vladimir

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Spend one week at Riu Gianacastle. - staff was very good - Room was good - Food was not good at all. - Although, I am not a drinker, alcohol it is really bad. Wine is worse than cooking wine. Beer not good neither. - People are very good, friendly, polite helpful. - Country is beautiful. - Infrastructure/ roads are not good.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was not up to par. Restaurants ran out of food by 7PM We had an emergency and had to leave 2 nights early Looking for a credit on my credit card
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the entertainment and the food options! Great place for a vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a great stay with our kids. Plenty of activities to do and everyone was really helpful and kind.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this property for a week and had a wonderful time as a family. Our kid enjoyed the pool, slides, and also was very fond of the staff at the Kids Club (Riu Land). The grounds were very well kept and we enjoyed our sunset strolls on the beach. Diamanté Adventure Park (the Animal Sanctuary) right next door is recommended - take the free shuttle bus. Other than Diamante, there's nothing around the resort so I suggest renting a car if you want to explore beyond the immediate area.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dejan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

I expected much more out of this place.

Hotel check in didnt take long, but they forgot to give us towel cards. Our room was clean, yet outdated. Towels in the bathroom looked so used that they changed color to washed up brown and quality deteriorated significantly. Shower curtain was old and disgusting, and shower head was old, rusty and unevenly pouring water. Water pressure is an issue at this property; some days there would be no warm water pressure at all. 2 elevators close to our room were under construction and every day we had construction noices from 7am till about 3pm. Locals who sell souvenirs at the beach are rude and pushy, they call hotel guests names assumung that gueats do not speak spanish. A la carte restaurants did not accept reservations, so guests had to line up in front an hour before the place opens up in order to eat there. Front desk did not have enough money for the money exchange. There was no WiFi in hallways and closer to the beach, only in Lobby, Main Buffet, and rooms. No WiFi on the beach. Beach chairs were very dirty, many of them broken and just sitting at the beach. Rooms were spacious and dis not have smell of mold like in ther Caribbean Destinations, but things like switches, lamps, safe were either broken or banged up badly. Road to the hotel is vwry bad and bumpy, traffic driving there added additional 20-30 min of transit time. Hotel Grounds were clean, well kept and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yenny

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and service is ok. The big problem is the liquor is not good.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful exterior. Rooms are old and need major upgrades. A lot of walking . If you want seating at the pool be prepared to get there early. Food is average but many options. Nice beach and pool complex.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Roberto

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need a renovation, staffing very bad
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Very nice resort. Awesome pool. Property is like 3 resorts in one. Easy access to beach. Friendly staff. The hot water could be tricky. Our room must have been very, very far from hot water heater as sometimes the water had to be run for 10 minutes before it would get hot. We had someone break into the safe in our room, most likely using the master key slot which was found to be damaged so that the Manager's master key would not open the safe. The manager said damaged master key slots were not that uncommon- that should have been a sign that he has a significant theft problem. He appeared to be in denial about this.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025