Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

8.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(1,114 Ratings)

All inclusive resort in Guanacaste Province

2 full beds

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

About this all inclusive resort

Family-friendly property on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 4 restaurants.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive offers 538 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sardinal property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of towels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Guanacaste Province

Nearby attractions

Rio Celeste y Los Teñideros

85 mi

Ponderosa Adventure Park

38.4 mi

Ponderosa Adventure Park

39.6 mi

Catarata Llanos del Cortés y Poza Escondida

49 mi

Available Rooms

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

2 Double • 431 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

2 Double • 431 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Junior Suite (Superior (L))

2 Double • 431 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (U)

2 Double • 431 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Junior Suite, Garden View (E)

2 Double • 431 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

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8.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(1,114 Ratings)

All inclusive resort in Guanacaste Province

2 full beds

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

About this all inclusive resort

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Guanacaste Province

Nearby attractions

Rio Celeste y Los Teñideros

85 mi

Ponderosa Adventure Park

38.4 mi

Ponderosa Adventure Park

39.6 mi

Catarata Llanos del Cortés y Poza Escondida

49 mi

Available Rooms

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

2 Double • 431 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

2 Double • 431 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Junior Suite (Superior (L))

2 Double • 431 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (U)

2 Double • 431 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Junior Suite, Garden View (E)

2 Double • 431 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(1,114 Ratings)

5.0 / 10.0

Dec 2024

Great weekend getaway. The property is super well maintained, solid meal options and staff is incredibly friendly.

4.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

The service was amazing. The bed was comfortable. The food and drinks are really good. The place is really good overall. The only thing that we didn’t like is the guidance when you check in We were not told there’s two hours between breakfast and lunch that you don’t get any food besides A few sandwiches and coffee. I think they should tell you how many restaurants and the hours of operation once to check in. I will suggest to check the weather before you go. We went on a hurricane, so it was raining all day So we didn’t even get the beach or sun. Also, if you planning to go dancing or do something keep in mind that the nearest town is about at least one to two hours away. This place is to men to do outdoor stuff If you want to party, then the best will be at the resort , They don’t have any clubs for dancing, but they’re building one and they should be open next year . The rooms are outdated they look like the 80s. So they don’t look as nice as the pictures showed. A lot of times I didn’t taste any alcohol on my cocktails so if you want to get more for your money, I will suggest to ask for shots. Other than that, there’s not much to do there besides chill drink and eat and they have a band every night playing, but it’s usually local music. (Spanish) My suggestion is to have a DJ with more pop dance music for the guest.

2.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

Our stay was average. It was very frustrating to have to show up to the restaurants at 5:30 in order to get a seat. Then some of them would be closed on nights we wanted to attend. The main issue is when we were leaving the resort, there was a tremendous amount of rain to the point the road was washed out. Our transport service advised our driver to turn around and have us wait out the rain at the resort. This was at 11:00AM. We attempted to do this; however, we were not allowed past the front gate. I even explained that we just wanted to wait in the lobby and use the restroom. We were told that we would have to pay an additional night to do this. This was very disheartening since we had already stayed there, had another reservation at a different resort, to attend a work conference. Our safety was at risk and RIU did nothing to accommodate. I don't think we will ever stay at this resort chain again.

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

This is a great all inclusive property for families. We had my 2 and 3 year old grandchildren and there were all kinds of activities (water park) to keep them entertained all day with great childrens shows put on by the entertainment staff every evening.

1.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

Worse Riu Palace that we have stayed at, and we have stayed at several. Customer service is highly lacking especially in the buffet areas. It’s as though the staff does not want you there. Bottle water policy of one per room is ridiculous! When you call front desk to order water, it never shows up. Same goes for the mini fridge service, never stocked. Shower floor tile is slippery. Beach is terrible.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

We stayed for 5 nights and had a wonderful experience!!! We have a 7.5 and a 4.5 year old and we all enjoyed ourselves!!!!!!

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Was dirty a lot

6.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

The rooms are very outdated, terrible for being a Rui, property , rooms Dirty, smells bad, television very outdated. Very please with the hotel surroundings , but the rooms please update them , UGLY…

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

The main dinning room, breakfast/dinner the food was good and many options to choose from. The restaurants however were average, l expected more quality meal's from this resort.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

I really enjoy this place the only thing didn’t like was the restaurants didn’t have appointments and every time you go there you have to wait for next available time this made it really uncomfortable at a time to dinner

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

This hotel was really subpar. Our room smelled horribly, you had to force your way in because the door was stuck, the tv didn’t work for the first two days, and there weren’t many amenities besides going to the pool and eating. We were supposed to get a resort credit and were out through the wringer trying to get it so we gave up. Overall, I would not recommend and would not return.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

This was one of the best all inclusive hotels we have ever stayed at. The staff was beyond attentive. They remembered our names, our likes, and they did everything they could to ensure we had an outstanding stay. We would absolutely stay here again!

6.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Outdated, got locked in our room due to humidity and walls being moist. Had to fight for the room we requested which was a one king bed. Overall the best experience at the hotel was the monkeys other than that, wouldn’t come again.

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Had many issues with the room sent messages kept being told things were taken care of when they were not places clean, but very old very limited buffet selections on entrées. People are very nice. Expedia was not honest and upfront with my transportation many issues.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

The bar is amazing!

6.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Transportation to and from the hotel was terrible. If your flight got delayed the hotel said “they are not responsible to pick you up”.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Awesome holidays at RIU Palace

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Door Lock not functioning. People having illicit behavior in a men’s bathroom. Day Spa very dirty. Got multiple spider bites in the bed. Upon check in bed sheets had fecal matter on the bed.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

It was a beautiful place but so far and bumpy roads to get anywhere and just a little dirty at beaches

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The Riu hotel has a variety of restaurant for different types of people and the staff are very nice and helpful. They kept the room very clean and were constantly cleaning.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The hotel needs more activities and entertainment.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

I like because the hotel was very convenient, quiet, extraordinary friendly staff, clean, the swimming pools and other fun activities were excellent. The only thing that I disliked there was extremely humidity in the interior part of the hotel. The inside wall was wet all the time, also the floor. For example, the room where I stay the door was very hard to open because the humidity and at all times the floor and door surface were wet.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Great service & staff, stunning location, however, rooms are outdated and key room didn’t work most of the time. The Splash park kept my kids busy for hours, lots of fun.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

I love this place!! Friendly staff great food and entertainment and love our room. Definitely be back!!

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The White Party was a joke.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The employees at front desk was horrible we had a leak in our room and notified them 3 time and body came to clean it up . It was my 60th birthday celebration and did not even got an update. We ask to speak to a manager and none was ever available. We move from room to room 3 time.

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

It is 2 star hotel/resort at Riu Palace Costa Rica. The road to hotel (I think it is a private road from Main Street) had awful large pot holes and hardened gravels type stone road that can cause flat tire or car damage. The hotel needs renovation as it is outdated, even my door key needed re-programming 2-3 times required the mechanic to come and reprogram the door lock. The sink drain was slow. On the first checkin day the bed sheets were dirty and had stains. The room has AC but AC thermostat is fake(there are sticker in room that says for AC close the balcony door/to shut off open the balcony door.) Food menu is same everyday in all dining places including the restaurants, note same menus for lunch and dinner for buffet and restaurants. They open restaurants only for certain meals (for lunch one buffet place is open and only one restaurant). The entertainment crew is pretty good and engaged. Food service staff is pretty good. Something to note, if you request later checkout, it is $20 per hour. I am disappointed and discouraged to stay at Riu hotel/resort in the

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Old hotel

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

This was a phenomenal experience. The staff is amazing. Monica and Jonas were phenomenal. The property is very well maintained. I would definitely recommend to come back again.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Nice place

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

We love the food here it’s delicious .. staff are nice

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

My overall stay at this property was fair but I will not be returning. When I arrived at the hotel, I realized that part of my family was staying at the Guanacaste property, and they wanted to stay with the rest of our family at the Palace property. Thannya (identified as a Supervisor) was working at the front desk and told me all we would have to do is cancel our reservation at Guanacaste and she would provide an equivalent room at Palace. Once we returned after canceling our other reservation at Guanacaste, she told us that we would also need to pay a large additional cost to do the transfer. The fact that this information was not provided to us prior to canceling our original reservation is wildly unprofessional. When I told my concerns to Thannya she was extremely rude and told me that “I was wasting her time”. Additionally, the new room at Palace was disgusting - it was not cleaned properly, there was mold and the refrigerator did not work (I have photos). This was unsettling because my mother is elderly, has diabetes and needed to refrigerate her insulin. Even though I will not be returning to RIU resorts in the future, there were a few staff members that were actually very helpful and provided great customer service throughout our stay and I would like to acknowledge them: Maury (bellman), Sharon (front desk), Elmer (front desk), Alonso (cook) and Warren (pool bartender).

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

I looooved that the staff were friendly, helpful, and seemed genuinely happy to assist! They made my vacation much more pleasant and stress free. I also appreciated the food! There were so many options, we didn’t get to try everything. The only complaint was the energy of the female entertainers. They didn’t seem that happy to be there, and the performances were very low energy. The males did a great job!

2.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The service was poor and food was bad. I definitely would not stay here again. I almost missed my flight because the taxi service was not willing to provide transportation

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The landscaping is beautiful and the pools are nice. Not enough beach front. The staff spoke limited english. Therefore, not pleasant.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The attention was very good. Very good food. Nice shows,

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The amount of pools available and entertainment offered is enough to prevents guests from seeking entertainment outside of the facility.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Cute

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The Hotel looks like a 5-star hotel in the photo; but it is not, I would say that it is a 3 star hotel. It does not have the luxury of a hotel of higher category than 3-star hotels. The most uncomfortable thing is that they tell you that they have 4 restaurants for dinner; but they don't tell you that they are restaurants only for 50 people; Then you have to queue from 5:30 to be put on a list. The first 100 are the ones who dine (In a hotel with a capacity of 800 guests ??). Despite that the food was good. The Hotel was clean; but it is not properly maintained, The children's slide park looks like a 15-year-old park, some chairs were broken and some tables too.

2.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Never received my $600 credit for the property, terrible bedding, most inconvenient dinning system by they won’t take reservations for restaurants they push you to eat at the buffet.

FAQs

How much does this all inclusive resort cost compared to others in Guanacaste Province?

The average price for a rental in Guanacaste Province is R 3,526 per night. This rental is R 2,562 above the average.

Is parking included with this all inclusive resort?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this all inclusive resort?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive. Enjoy the water!

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

Unfortunately, this all inclusive resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

All inclusive resort in Guanacaste Province

Reasons to book

About this all inclusive resort

Amenities

Map of Guanacaste Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

Junior Suite (Superior (L))

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (U)

Junior Suite, Garden View (E)

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

All inclusive resort in Guanacaste Province

Reasons to book

About this all inclusive resort

Amenities

Map of Guanacaste Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

Junior Suite (Superior (L))

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (U)

Junior Suite, Garden View (E)

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this all inclusive resort cost compared to others in Guanacaste Province?

Is parking included with this all inclusive resort?

Is there a pool at this all inclusive resort?

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

What amenities are available at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

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