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
Customer ratings & reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
10572 reviews
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Mar 30, 2025Riu Guanacaste
Everything was good except for the restaurants. Some said they were open 7 days a week, and they were not. Usually if the menu and time were up, they were open. Some had the menu and times up, but they were closed. It was very confusing.
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Mar 30, 2025A great experience and good value for for the location, the resort, and the weather
We had a great week at Riu Guanacaste. We were really pleased with the room, the food, and the entertainment. Of course the fantastic weather helps make for a good trip. A couple of things I did, considering the new travel reality: 1) I had a waterproof "fanny pack" that I wore for swimming in the ocean, where I kept my phone and money, etc. 2) I put the "do not disturb" sign on the doorknob for the whole week. We just kept the room as clean as we could ouselves. No worries about theft, if no one enters the room. We grabbed new towels and drinks from the staff in the corridor. But again, the resort and the beach are amazing, no disapointments. We found that going in march/april really guarantees the sunny hot weather that you head south for.
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Mar 29, 2025
We had a great stay with just one “but”…
We stayed in the new part of the hotel which was very nice and modern. Our room was very spacious and the A/C worked well. There was also a great choice of restaurants on site and we enjoyed our meals a lot. We loved going to the beach where we saw a lot of wildlife…monkeys were our favourite. There were a lot of vendors there the but they were all very friendly and not intrusive at all. The only let down of the resort was rude obnoxious disrespectful and aggressive reception staff with zero customer service skills and no interest in customer feedback…all other staff were absolutely fantastic! We would like to thank all the housekeeping, bar and restaurant staff for making our stay at Riu Guanacaste very enjoyable.
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Mar 28, 2025
Family Vacation
We had an excellent vacation with our young children, we stayed in the new addition and our room was excellent, the food was delicious, the staff was friendly and helpful, the only challenge is knowing which days which A La Carte restaurants were open.
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Mar 28, 2025We would never recommend our friends or family to this resort.
The receptionist disaster: Rachel, the receptionist at the guess services helped us upon arriving to the resort. Was asked for identification and gave us a key to our room. About 4-5 hours into our stay after we’re have unpacked our suitcases for our 7 days trip to celebrate my husband’s birthday. We were told that we had to move because the hotel staff gave us that specific room by mistake. Ruined our day, since we had to repack then move to another room, and unpacked again. My husband was very furious.
- 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