Riu Hotels & Resorts is proud to bring its first resort to beautiful Matapalo Beach in Guanacaste. Guest will bask in both luxury and comfort while taking in the beautiful natural landscapes and romantic beaches.
Riu Guanacaste features four restaurants including an International buffet and a Grill Steakhouse. There is an unlimited domestic section and a selection of imported alcoholic beverages at the five bars. each room also features its very own liquor dispenser. Kids will be entertained as well; there is a playground and a mini-club.
Families may be interested in booking a 2 Bedroom Family Suite at this property, which can accommodate up to five people.
Location
The hotel is 20 miles to the local airport in Liberia. The closest Village is Nuevo Colon
Barber / Beauty Salon Boutique Shops Car Rental Currency Exchange Disco / Nightclub Laundry / Dry Cleaning Service Meeting Rooms Parking(Complimentary) Physician on Call
Shopping Mall Nearby
Pools: Number of Pools: 1 Swim-up Bar Pool with adjoining jacuzzi.
Golf: • NEARBY • Holes: 18
Tennis: • Number of Courts: 1 • Outdoor Courts: 1 • Lighted Courts: 1 • Court Fee: Complimentary
This resort is located on the seafront in the beautiful region of Guanacaste onn the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. This Resort is located on Playa de Matapalo beach. Buildings are 6 stories.
As well as a superb range of leisure possibilities, they offer five modern, fully-equipped Conference rooms, and a special gastronomy detail.
Beach: Located on Playa de Matapalo Beach
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 12:00 noon Total Rooms: 701 Year Opened: 2009
Credit Cards: • Visa • Master Card • American Express
Restrictions
Drinks are not included in the disco and casino.
Room Types
2 BEDROOM FAMILY SUITE Freatures two bedrooms with two bathrooms, first room with one king and the second room with two double beds. Liquor dispenser Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Fan, Bathtub, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Iron, Radio Alarm Clock, Telephone, Television, Room Safe, Satellite
SUPERIOR ROOM Liquor dispenser 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Fan, Bathtub, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Iron, Radio Alarm Clock, Telephone, Television, Room Safe, Satellite
FAMILY ROOM King and 1 double bed, Liquor dispenser Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Fan, Bathtub, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Iron, Radio Alarm Clock, Telephone, Television, Room Safe, Satellite
SUITE Features one king bed, Living room area with sofa, Walk-in closet, Hydro-massage bathtub. Liquor dispenser Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Fan, Bathtub, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Iron, Radio Alarm Clock, Telephone, Television, Room Safe, Satellite
OCEANVIEW SUITE WITH JACUZZI Features one king bed, Living room area with sofa, Walk-in closet, Hydro-massage bathtub, Private jacuzzi. Liquor dispenser Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Fan, Bathtub, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Iron, Radio Alarm Clock, Telephone, Television, Room Safe, Satellite
STANDARD Liquor dispenser 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Fan, Bathtub, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Iron, Radio Alarm Clock, Telephone, Television, Room Safe, Satellite
Dining
Riu Guanacaste features 1 meal plan option:
All Meals, Drinks & Tips Four Restaurants/Five Bars
There are 4 Restaurants at Riu Guanacaste: Main Restaurant - Buffet Restaurant Poolside Grill/Steakhouse - Reservations required for dinner. Italian Restaurant - Reservations required. Asian Restaurant - Reservations required.
Activities & Entertainment
Daily Activities & Entertainment: Table Tennis, Beach-Volleyball, Windsurfing, Snorkeling Equipment, Kayaking. Scuba Diving (lesson in pool). Nightly Activities & Entertainment: Evening Shows, Live Music, Disco and Casino (disco and casino-complimentary entrance, drinks not included).
Children's Programs
Daily Daytime entertainment programe for children 4 to 12 years old. Applicable Ages: 4 to 12 years old. Program Fees: Complimentary
Children's Facilities PlayGround Game Room Children's Pool
Babysitting Fee: Available for fee. Advance Notice for Babysitting: Yes. Mini-Dsico (at night)
Customer Reviews & Testimonials
Had a great time: great beach, fun entertainment, great service, nice rooms & a very clean resort. - Jerry
Pool: Pool was great
Beach: Great beach
Food/Drink: Good food and drinks
Entertainment: Fun entertainment very friendly
Accommodations: Nice rooms very clean resort
Service: Great service
Overall: Had a great time
Plan to go back! - Joann
Pool: Very Clean
Beach:
Food/Drink: Wonderful
Entertainment:
Accommodations: Very comfortable
Service: Very friendly staff
Overall: Plan to go back
We're definately going back - best vacation we ever had! - Marina
Pool: Awesome
Beach: Great
Food/Drink: Very good
Entertainment: Great, the best
Accommodations: Great
Service: Great
Overall: Best vacation we ever had
Great family location and we especially loved the beach with the mountains around. - Kerri
Pool: Great pool
Beach: Loved the beach with the mountains around
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Entertainment:
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Service: People were helpful
Overall: Great family location
A wonderful trip beautiful country - all the workers were very courteous and helpful and the food/drinks were very good, too. - Melissa
Pool: Very nice and relaxing
Beach:
Food/Drink: Good
Entertainment: Very good
Accommodations: Rooms clean
Service: People very courteous and helpful
Overall: A wonderful trip beautiful country
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Best Vacation Ever!!! The pools are very clean and beautiful and the beach was unlike any other. - Frank m
Pool: Very clean and beautiful
Beach: Unlike any other
Food/Drink: FANTANTISC
Entertainment: GREAT
Accommodations: Very Clean and Relaxing
Service: Very Friendly
Overall: WONDERFUL
Great vacation overall, especially for the price. The pool was beautiful and service was generally great! - Nick
Pool: Beautiful
Beach: Nice, ocean was good
Food/Drink: No complaints
Entertainment: Generally pretty good.
Accommodations: Fine and good
Service: Generally great. Maid fixed up room to accomodate our group
Overall: A good time was had by all
Best pool ever and a really nice & clean beach, too. The service was great in all areas and the entertainment was unusually good. - Jerry
Pool: Best pool ever
Beach: Nice & clean
Food/Drink: Buffet food was good and Italian restaurant was excellent
Entertainment: Unusually good
Accommodations: Clean & spacious
Service: Great service in all areas
Overall:
The pool was clean and spacious and there are multiple food & drink choices, all of which were good. View from the room was nice, too. - Diana
Pool: Clean and spacious
Beach: Volcanic ash beach - but nice
Food/Drink: Multiple choioces all good
Entertainment: Excellent
Accommodations: Nice view
Service: Always helpful
Overall: Great
Staff was excellent. Couldnt have asked for better service. Room and Hotel were beautiful. Great experience overall. Would recommend for anyone. - Sara
Pool: Pool was very nice. No problem getting a chair.
Beach: Beach was nice. Plenty of chairs avaialable and the view was great.
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Entertainment: Staff and shows were great.
Accommodations: Room and Hotel were beautiful. No complaints whatsoever.
Service: Staff was excellent. Couldnt have asked for better service.
Overall: Great experience overall. Would recommend for anyone.
I would visit again - great location. Beautiful rooms, clean, hotel, and grounds were gorgeous. Uncrowded & beautuful long beach. - Jocelyn
Pool: Large and spread out
Beach: Uncrowded beautuful long beach
Food/Drink: Large variety of food, very fresh.
Entertainment:
Accommodations: Beautiful rooms, clean, hotel, and grounds were gorgeous
Service: Very prompt and couteous
Overall: I would visit again - great location
Would go back in a second, and will definately use Dream Vacations again. Very different beach with the dark sand but beautiful with the rocks. The food was absolutely fabulous, especially at the specialty restaurants. - Debra a
Pool: Beautiful
Beach: Very different beach with the dark sand but beautiful with the rocks
Food/Drink: The food was absolutely fabulous, especially at the specialty restaurants.
Entertainment:
Accommodations: Very nice
Service: Wonderful
Overall: Would go back in a second, and will definately use Dream Vacations again