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Riu Guanacaste
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Riu Guanacaste

Costa Rica
Temperature Average
77°
Price Average
$115*
“Can't wait to go back!”
- Kenneth ~ ,
“Awesome vacation!”
- Evelyn ~ Duson, LA
“Would go back! The easiest and most legit experience I've had with vacations. Everything that was promised happened! We would totally book through dream vacations again!”
- Kristen ~ Freemont, CA
“Omg!! have never seen so much food. Clean, black sand sand beach with sea turtles!!! Beautiful resort”
- James ~ Joliet, IL
“One of the best trips we have ever taken. We came away with lots of great memories and experiences.”
- Porter ~ Dunbarton, NH
“Great destination for the value. Loved it”
- Cristina ~ North Wales, PA
“Wonderful trip, would recommend highly to anyone, not one complaint. One of the best trips I've ever been on, and I've been on lots!!”
- Kelly S ~ Chesapeake Beach, MD
“Very pleasent relaxful experience. Excellent, big, clean rooms. Very polite, friendly service.”
- Denis ~ Chicago, IL
“The vacation was wonderful!”
- Gloria ~ Elizabeth, NJ
“Plan to go back!”
- Joann ~ Lakewood, CO
“We're definately going back - best vacation we ever had!”
- Marina ~ Concord, CA
“Had a great time: great beach, fun entertainment, great service, nice rooms & a very clean resort.”
- Jerry ~ Fairfield, CA
“Great family location and we especially loved the beach with the mountains around.”
- Kerri ~ Katy, TX
“A wonderful trip beautiful country - all the workers were very courteous and helpful and the food/drinks were very good, too.”
- Melissa ~ Littleton, CO
“Best Vacation Ever!!! The pools are very clean and beautiful and the beach was unlike any other.”
- Frank M ~ Manchester, TN
“Great vacation overall, especially for the price. The pool was beautiful and service was generally great!”
- Nick ~ Fenton, MO
“Best pool ever and a really nice & clean beach, too. The service was great in all areas and the entertainment was unusually good.”
- Jerry ~ Mt Prospect, IL
“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 ~ Staten Island, NY
“Staff was excellent. Couldnt have asked for better service. Room and Hotel were beautiful. Great experience overall. Would recommend for anyone. ”
- Sara ~ Rock Island, IL
“I would visit again - great location. Beautiful rooms, clean, hotel, and grounds were gorgeous. Uncrowded & beautuful long beach.”
- Jocelyn R. ~ Mosinee, WI
“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 ~ Warsaw, IN
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Pools:
One outdoor pool with a swim-up bar and adjoining jacuzzi.

Beach:
Located on beautiful Matapalo Beach in Guanacaste. Bask in both luxury and comfort while taking in the beautiful natural landscapes and romantic beaches.

Beach: “Black Sand Beach, Very Pretty”
- Nancy ~ Berthoud, CO

Description

Greening Your Life: Part of the Apple Vacations Greening Your Life initiative, this property is recognized and certified as a sustainable company by the National Tourism Institute of Costa Rica and is 'Blue Flag' Certified for having Costa Rica's 3rd cleanest beach.

The Riu brand also has protection programs for endangered species, allowing for the recovery of flora and fauna, and is also an active participant in the Coral Reef Resotration Program at Playa Matapalo. Customers and employees also receive continual environmental training and awareness programs.

Additional green initiatives include new uses of purified water, which has boosted efficiency in water consumption on a per guest basis. Ozone laundry is also utilized in an order to reduce energy, water, and chemical consumption.

Located on beautiful Matapalo Beach in Guanacaste, the Riu Guanacaste's guests 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. Five bars serve an unlimited selection of domestic drinks and select international drinks. Each room also features its very own liquor dispenser and mini-bar.

This resort is perfect for families! Two-Bedroom Family Suites accommodate up to five people and boast two bathrooms. Kids will have a blast at the playground and RiuLand Mini-Club for ages 4-12. Adults can partake in the daytime entertainment program and try their luck at the casino - entrance is included! At night, wind down with a show put on by RIU's exceptional staff.

Location

The hotel is 20 miles to the local airport in Liberia. The closest Village is Nuevo Colon

PLAYA MATAPALO, SARDINAL • CARILLO, GUANACASTE • CR

Facilities

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

Water Sports On Site:
  •  Fishing: Additional Charge
  •  Sunfish Sailing: Additional Charge
  •  Snorkeling: Complimentary
  •  Paddle Boats: Complimentary
  •  Motorboats: Additional Charge
  •  JetSki / Waverunner: Additional Charge
  •  Waterskiing: Additional Charge
  •  Wind Surf: Complimentary

Health Club / Spa:
  •  Aerobics: Complimentary
  •  Jacuzzi: Complimentary
  •  Massage: Additional Charge
  •  Nautilus Equipment: Complimentary
  •  Spa: Additional Charge
  •  Steam Room: Additional Charge
  •  Manicure / Pedicure: Additional Charge
  •  Facials: Additional Charge

Details

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. Fee required for WiFi.

FAMILY ROOM
Family room includes one king bed and one double bed, and a private balcony or terrace. Room also features a minibar, a liquor dispenser, a bathroom with double sinks, and more. Minimum Occupancy: two adults and one child.
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

SUITE
Suite includes one king bed, a separate living area with a sofa, and a private balcony or terrace. Room also features a bathroom with a hydro-massage tub, a minibar, a liquor dispenser, and more.
1 King Bed
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
Suite includes one king bed, a separate living room with a sofa, and a balcony with a a Jacuzzi and beautiful ocean views. Room also features a bathroom with a hydro-massage tub, a minibar, a liquor dispenser, and more.
1 King Bed
Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Fan, Bathtub, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Jacuzzi, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Iron, Radio Alarm Clock, Telephone, Television, Room Safe, Satellite

STANDARD OCEANVIEW ROOM
Standard guestroom includes one king bed or two double beds, and a private balcony or terrace with beautiful ocean views. Room also features a minibar, a liquor dispenser, a bathroom with double sinks, and more.
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

STANDARD
Guestroom includes one king bed or two double beds, and a private balcony or terrace. Room also features a minibar, a liquor dispenser, a bathroom with a double sink, and more.
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

2 BEDROOM FAMILY SUITE
Family suite includes one bedroom with a king bed, a second bedroom with two double beds, a living room with a sofa, and a private balcony or terrace. Minimum Occupancy: three adults or two adults and two children.
1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds
Other Amenities: Air Conditioning, Fan, Bathtub, Shower, Balcony or Terrace, Minibar, Sofa, Hair Dryer, Iron, Radio Alarm Clock, Telephone, Television, Room Safe, Satellite

SUPERIOR ROOM
Superior guestroom includes one king bed or two double beds, and a private balcony or terrace. Room also includes an elegant bathroom, a minibar, a liquor dispenser, and other upgraded amenities.
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

Riu Guanacaste features 1 meal plan option:

All Meals, Drinks & Tips
Four Restaurants/Five Bars

There are 4 Restaurants at Riu Guanacaste:
Poolside Grill/Steakhouse - Reservations required for dinner.
Italian Restaurant - Reservations required.
Asian Restaurant - Reservations required.
Main Restaurant - Buffet Restaurant

Activities & Entertainment

Daily Activities & Entertainment:
Table Tennis, Beach-Volleyball, Windsurfing, Snorkeling Equipment, Kayaking. Scuba Diving (lesson in p
Nightly Activities & Entertainment:
Evening Shows, Live Music, Disco and Casino (disco and casino-complimentary entrance, drinks not included).

Children's Programs


Children's Facilities
PlayGround
Teen Disco
Children's Pool

“the entertainment staff was fantastic!”
- Christina ~ Austin, TX

Our Average Customer Ratings (based on 55 reviews)


Nancy ~ Berthoud, CO

Pool: Beautiful and Very Clean
Beach: Black Sand Beach, Very Pretty
Food/Drink: Food was OK.....Although we did NOT go hungry!
Entertainment: Entertainment was good, although too loud and could hear it in the rooms at night. Music did not stop until 11:00 each night
Accommodations: Nice Clean rooms and beautiful grounds
Service: Service was good, slow in speciality restaurants.
Overall: We enjoyed our stay and would return

Cheryl ~ Aurora, IL

Pool: HUGE!! Best pool ever
Food/Drink: Only thing that could be better is wine!

Karen ~ Salt Lake City, UT

Beach: Rocky

Jim ~ Westbrook, CT

Beach: The beach was nice but, there were pieces of concrete ranging in size from about the size of a concrete block to several feet long and wide. These blocks were more apparent at low tide but were a potential diaster waiting to happen. I do not recall seeing these last year.

George ~ Middletown, NJ

Pool: Got very crowded on the weekends
Beach: Gorgeous
Food/Drink: Delicious, and drinks were easy to come by. Not necessarily top shelf, but they did the trick!
Entertainment: Great corny fun. Watched them every night.
Accommodations: The housekeeper made fun bedding designs every day
Service: Everyone was super nice. Pura Vida!

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