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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4.0 star property
Family-friendly property on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools

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Situated on a lush hillside, this hotel offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape and a body of water.
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Relax in a spacious lobby with comfortable seating and stunning views of a nearby building.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, separate seating area, and flat-screen TV, offering a view of the outdoors.
Guests can enjoy yoga classes on the beach.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Room service
  • Spa

Room options

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View all photos for Junior Suite, Courtyard View (U)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (U)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-CA)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-CA)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite (Jacuzzi | C)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Jacuzzi | C)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite (Superior (L))

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Superior (L))

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(132 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite (L)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (L)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (B2C-US)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-US)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-US)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (L)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior (L))

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View (U)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite (Standard | E)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Standard | E)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite (Jacuzzi | B2C-CA)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Jacuzzi | B2C-CA)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (C)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Courtyard View (C)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (C)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (C)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Garden View (C)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite Junior with Garden View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite Junior with Garden View

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

View all photos for Room Superior

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room Superior

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

View all photos for Family Suite -5 guests-

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite -5 guests-

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite Junior with Sea View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite Junior with Sea View

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

View all photos for Suite Superior with Ocean View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite Superior with Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 35 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Coco Beach - 36 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 39 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 45 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 53 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

Upscale all-inclusive property
Consider a stay at Hotel 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, sunloungers and windsurfing, 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 on-site 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 kayaking, snorkelling and beach volleyball. 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, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, tennis courts and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall and secured bike storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 538 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, LED light bulbs and coffee/tea makers

All-inclusive details

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

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 10:30 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
  • Snorkelling
  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 organised 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
  • 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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-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

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

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

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

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Checkout is at noon.

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

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

Where is Hotel 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.

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 541 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1178 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

Bryan David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and most of the staff was great. The beach was clean too
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely one of the smaller resorts I’ve stayed at but it was very nice!! Some of the food was hit or miss for me but if you’re not picky you’ll be fine
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryEllen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you want to rest and just enjoy the resort it is the perfect place to stay. Great service at the restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sambra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Rooms could use some updating but overall nothing to complain about. Staff, especially Josue at the coffee bar, was AMAZING. Good live music and fun entertainment.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hospitality, the team connects with all of the guests! Great activities for both adults and kids. I cannot wait to go back!
Drinks upon arrival! Kudos to the best bartender!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service love it I recommend this resort to any one
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was fill with fun and laughter. We had a great time. Staff is warm and welcoming. Food was tasty, include 5 different resturant to eat from. Aswsome bar service. We will definitely return to this hotel in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really good. Very friendly and professional, spoke excellent English. Our family with mid to late teens felt very safe on the grounds. Lots of really fun amenities. The food was really good and had lots of varieties.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was phenomenal! We travel a lot and I have to say NO WHERE compares to Costa Rica! Great job RIU!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most beautiful properties we have ever seen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, it needs a refreshment to the main areas but other than that was a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Delmis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food is very rich and varied. The room had a lot of humidity but in general everything was fine.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo Sanchez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Very courteous.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was very good and the people was ver kind with us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was ok need more choices for international food
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good. Food was good also.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly and helpful however it is definitely time for an upgrade which I believe is happening soon. Overall a nice resort with an experienced staff.
The one sunset we got to see
Beautiful views
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sajan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awsome and choose nexus for fun it was amazing extra activities Istvan and Nicholas amazing guide
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, multiple pools so it’s not crowded. Would go back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christina Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice! Pools were warm and clean. Food was good and A/C worked really well. I didn't like how small the 2 beds were and no privacy for our family for the tub and shower. Staff were polite and excellent service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025