Resort Credit Includes:
Renova Spa - $190 in coupons
Scuba Caribe - $210 in coupons
Weddings by Riu - $200 in coupons
Avis Rent Car - $30 in coupons
Photoventura - $40 in coupons
Morpho Travel Experience - $20 in coupons
Quetzal Shops - $10 in coupons
Tres Volcanoes Golf Course - $420 in coupons
Important Information: Resort Credits apply as discounts on selected services only. The total of credits are per room per stay, for guests 21 and older. This promotion is subject to availability and inclusions are subject to changes without prior notice. Resort Credits are non-transferable, non-cumulative, non-refundable, non-combinable and cannot be used for future stays or be exchanged for cash; some restrictions apply.
Guest staying at Riu Palace Costa Rica have full access of the resort facilities at:
- Riu Guanacaste
Important Information: All of the above information is subject to change at any time without prior notice. More information will be provided upon check-in. Transportation available but not included. Please be aware that breakfast and dinner must be taken at the booked hotel.
Guests celebrating their honeymoon with us will receive the following amenities:
• Surprise welcome gift in their room
• Small bottle of Rum
• King bed (subject to availability at time of check-in)
• Late Check-out (Subject to availability at time of departure)
• Complimentary upgrade to next available room category (subject to availability and upon request)
• 35 USD Spa credit for a selected service in "Specials for couple" category (120 min). This discount applies per couple per stay and does not apply with other promotions or discounts.
To receive this offer, just enter "Honeymoon" in the Special Service Request section during check-out or call out Customer Care and we will be happy to make the notation for you.
Important Information: Proof of marriage must be provided at check-in and must be valid within 90 days.
Resort Details
- Arenal
Main restaurant with terrace.
- Capuchino
Patisserie & ice cream parlor.
- Coconut
Pool bar with swim-up bar.
- Krystal
Fusion restaurant.
- L'Anfora
Italian cuisine.
- Papagayo
Poolside restaurant - grill and steakhouse.
- Tokio
Japanese cuisine.
- Various Lounges/Bars- Daiquiri
- Flora
- Lounge 24
- Tico Tico
- 24-hour room service
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Exercise gym
- Free high speed internet connection
- Golf,Offsite†
- Jacuzzi
- Lounges/bars
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Pool
- 24-hour room service
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Exercise gym
- Free high speed internet connection
- Golf, Offsite†
- Jacuzzi
- Lounges/bars
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Shops and commercial services†
- Spa†
- Tennis court
- Water sports, Offsite†
† Fees may apply
- Beach
Free sun loungers.
- Children's pool
- Children's program
- GymUse of this facility is restricted to guests over 18 years old. Sports shoes are mandatory when using the gym.
- JacuzziUse of this facility is restricted to guests over 18 years old.
- Non-Motorized Water Sports- Windsurfing
- Pedalos
- Snorkeling equipment
- Kayaking - Pool
There are 4 swimming pools, 1 with a swim-up bar.
- Steam bathUse of this facility is restricted to guests over 18 years old.
- Tennis courtFloodlit hard surface tennis court.
- Water activities †
Riu Splash Water World
This attraction will offer a variety of water rides and features for all ages, including a children´s pool with slides, Aquaracer, Body Bowl, Aquatube and Kamikaze and refreshments area.
- Golf †
- Motorized Water Sports †
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews
Customer ratings & reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
10630 reviews
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Apr 24, 2025Fantastic holiday had by family of 4
Would definitely return, and recommend to others. We had a week stay, food was lovely, especially the Asian restaurant, but we also love the tiki taco snack bar. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. We also did a couple of excursions which were also fantastic. No complaints at all
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Apr 23, 2025Not Horrible but definitely not the best
This place needs a serious upgrade, the rooms are sooooooooo outdated, the people are nice & friendly, but this place is old and shabby, and most of the all-inclusive restaurants are horrible ... buffet is the best place to eat at this resort ... my bed felt like a board, and they only give you 2 towels, and 2 wash cloths ... which seemed ridiculous to me ... definitely would not stay here again
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Apr 23, 2025Riu Guanacasta Not Worth Time or Money
I would not recommend staying here at the Riu Guanacaste Hotel in Costa Rica. The Customer Service is Negative numbers. The Hotel is run down and things are falling apart. The Front Desk Manager, Joseph, is very Rude and won't listen to any comments and was unwilling to help. We had to ask for his supervisor to get any help at all. The food is sub-par - and the exact same every single day - no variance. The Pools and slides were fun - but the pool is falling apart too. The tile pieces are all coming off of the bottom of the pool. I am sorry to say, that this place need a total rehaul of Hotel and Employees. Do Not Stay Here.
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Apr 23, 2025
Very very disappointing.
I don’t normally write reviews but I had to because this is the worst all inclusive I’ve ever stayed in and I’ve travelled all over the world. The food is terrible breakfast isn’t too bad you can usually find something but the rest of it is bland and very samey. The specialty restaurants taste exactly like the buffet, that’s if you can manage to get in there! You can’t book any specialty restaurants it’s first come first served which I’ve never experienced before. We waited 1.5 hours to get into the Asian restaurant only to be turned away because they didn’t have a table for 3. The drinks are horrendous especially the pool bars just sweet sugary crap cocktails with literally no alcohol in them. I’d be surprised if it was even 5% proof. You cannot get any Diet soft drinks it’s all full sugar which we all hate so we were stuck to find decent mixers. There was one bar that sold decent drinks in the whole hotel. The mini bar in the room is stocked every 2 days so we had to keep asking for bottles of water at reception. The reception staff are so rude when you ask for something it’s almost like you’re disturbing their day ! No smiling no manners just rudeness. When we checked out they cut off your wrist bands so you can’t use any of the facilities while you wait for your flight. Unbelievable! Everything is overpriced we spent £1000 on the tours in which only one was decent and that was the white water rafting which I recommend. Although I don’t recommend coming to Costa Rica we definitely will not be coming back ! This is nowhere near 5 star it’s barely 3 star at best ! Avoid !
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Apr 23, 2025Lovely getaway
Had a great time travelling there April 9-16th. We thankfully got a room in the new section, as I heard the old rooms can be not that great. Thankfully with the upcoming renovations, that should fix that and all travellers will get the beautiful new rooms. I’ve been to many RIUs and I love the no reservations needed. However, with the buzzer system where if you’re third back in line to get one, it may take up to 90 mins or more to get seated. We stayed mainly with the buffet which we could always find something. We lounged mainly at the new pool with the bar. The staff were pretty good about telling anyone under 18 to use the other pool. Water was great and the bartenders work so hard. Jose, Juan, and most of all Cruz took great care of us. Cruz made us feel like we’re old friends. Huge thank you to the ladies in Renova spa. We booked the jacuzzi literally every day. It’s included (one hour per day subject to availability, use the app to book. ) All in all, I would come back. Not everything was perfect (it never is though) but wow… it was a great getaway.
- AdvisoryCosta Rica will impose some restrictions for Holy Week. Alcohol is not permitted to be sold or consumed. This ban on alcohol starts the Thursday prior to Easter and runs through Easter Sunday. A few hotels purchase special permits to serve alcohol, but generally it is not available. In addition, most restaurants, shops, and bars will be closed for the same time period. Restaurants in the hotels will be operating. The City Tour will not be operating.
- Advisory*Important Information for Our Guest* As of April 2012, the destination of Costa Rica has gone non-smoking in all public buildings and areas. All hotel rooms are also non-smoking.
- AdvisoryStudent Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
- Check in: 3:00 PM
- Check out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- General policies:
Check-in Policy - Deposits or credit/debit card hold authorizations are not requested at check-in. Minimum age of 18 is required for check-in, an ID/Passport will be requested upon arrival.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policies - Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel. - Early departure policy
- Early departure penalty:1 nightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 01May25 - 23Dec26
- Early departure penalty:2 nightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26