Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Playa Matapalo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Haras del Mar Equestrian Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (U)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-CA)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-CA)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (Jacuzzi | C)

  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior (L))

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 785 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

  • 785 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (E)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (E)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior (L))

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (U)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View (U)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Garden View (E)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • 785 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (Jacuzzi | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (C)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (C)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (C)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Garden View (C)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (C)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

Suite Junior With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Full Sofa Bed(s) and 1 King Bed(s) OR 2 Full Bed(s)

Room Superior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s) OR 1 Full Sofa Bed(s) and 1 King Bed(s)

Family Suite -5 Guests-

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Full Bed(s) and 1 King Bed(s)

Suite Junior With Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Full Sofa Bed(s) and 1 King Bed(s) OR 2 Full Bed(s)

Suite Superior With Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed(s)

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About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4-star Sardinal property with free water park
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 4 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive offers 538 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sardinal property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of towels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite 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.

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive features a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and 4 outdoor swimming pools. Dining is available at one of the property's 4 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the property's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Art Deco property also offers a children's pool, a nightclub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive has 4 restaurants on site.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and 24-hour room service is available.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • 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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • 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

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

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 noon

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.

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

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1114 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard Samuel, Fresno

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a blast. Excellent staff and property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Oceanside

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica Erin

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Rooms are very outdated & smell of mildew
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great all inclusive property for families. We had my 2 and 3 year old grandchildren and there were all kinds of activities (water park) to keep them entertained all day with great childrens shows put on by the entertainment staff every evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

yarinis

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The view is incredible. The bars, if the open erlier than 10am will be great, and more options open when the restaurants are closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was an amazing experience
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARMAYZHA

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall 5/5. Staff was friendly and quick to resolve all issues such as restocking my room, arranging transportation, etc. Not only so, but my room was decorated to celebrate my birthday. This place is so all inclusive that there is a 24 hour bar. Everything was wonderful. Toughest part is the pool closes at 6 but that does not ruin your stay. Book and have fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
The property overall is good. The rooms are in need of a good update. I've stayed at better. Please be aware that the tub is in the actually room. There are no vents in the bathroom so bring some type of air freshener. The restaurant closes at 8pm there time and the specialty restaurant has limited seating so the host will redirect you mostly to the buffet area. That part was really annoying. The pools are great. During October when we went there wasn't that much children, so we enjoyed it. The food options were good. Please know that you can use the sauna and jacuzzi for free, no need for spa services. However you do need to reserve the spot in advance. Went with my husband for a nice getaway. Entertainment was ok. Between 8p-9pm. The lobby bar is the best place for stronger drinks.Overall experience was decent. Not sure if we qould stay here in particular, but decent place. It wouldn't be my first choice next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The employees were very nice and polite. The buffet Arenal should open at 6:30 to give time to eat breakfast before you start excursions. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, friendly people. We will be back. And we will recommend this place to our friends in Canada
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Turi Belgica Avila

Traveled with family and small children
experience and friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aneri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Found a gecko running around in our room night 1. We did have a garden view room so I guess we were exposed to more creatures than if we had a pool facing room. Front desk did not have a different room to move us into until the next day. A sweet cleaning lady did come spray our room to help prevent bugs or crawlies from coming into the room.The rooms seem old and run down but the staff is very friendly and the service was good everywhere we went whether it be the restaurants or bars.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Esteban

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was assigned to room 2009 and since we arrived the internet didn’t work, I had to connect for work and it never worked, I went to reception to complaint but they never fixed the issue
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

STANLEY JOSEPH KOZLOWSKI

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel abvertised free WIFi in rooms but my room had none, our friends that went all had WiFi in their rooms though. I complained but issue was never resolved
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff is excellent, well trained and attentive. The building is starting to show it's age but still a solid resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. Except the racoon population on the resort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel Salvador

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the staff and the service!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

mary, River Forest

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The pool was really nice the beach was beautiful and it was close to many attractions; however, they were not many restaurant choices many were closed on certain nights and took very limited numbers of people. No Reservations were possible. The bathrooms had an overpowering smell of some kind of air freshener, and the room service was pretty awful. Could use improved dining options, and better room service. Rooms were fine, maid service was very minimal.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was kind of nervous when I first read the reviews for this resort so I had my reservations but I quickly realized, so many people are WAY too critical. The staff was absolutely amazing and helpful at every turn. Julio, Jonny and Bryan stood out to us the most because they were so friendly and always remembered our names! The rooms are a little outdated but super clean and have gorgeous views. The drinks were amazing! The food was pretty good overall. Papagayo had the BEST dinner ever, that filet and chicken was to die for! Live music was awesome! They always have fun little activities going on which were super fun. The beautiful pools were always clean. The view of the ocean was amazing. It was our honeymoon so we felt we were given extra love the whole stay! We would definitely come back to visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024