Hotel Riu Guanacaste

Overview

Hotel Riu Guanacaste is a tremendous five-star resort overlooking Costa Rica's stunning Mata Paolo Beach. The beachside location gives guests easy access to the water, where they can partake in thrilling activities such as snorkeling, windsurfing, and kayaking. Of course, you can also take a dip at one of three swimming pools, or ride the slides at the resort's exclusive water park! If you prefer to be pampered, book a massage or unwind at the spa’s sauna and whirlpool bath. There are over 700 rooms at Hotel Riu Guanacaste, all of which contain a private balcony and an assortment of enticing amenities. You can even get a hot tub on your private terrace by booking a Jacuzzi Suite! With ample activities, dining, and entertainment options, Hotel Riu Guanacaste has everything you can possibly desire from your getaway.

Resort Highlights

All-Inclusive

Relax without worrying about incurring too many additional expenses at this all-inclusive resort. All meals, snacks, and beverages (local alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are complimentary, and guests will also enjoy a regularly refilled mini-bar and liquor dispenser in their room! Hotel Riu Guanacaste's All-Inclusive promise also provides access to free Wi-Fi, a gym, tennis and beach volleyball courts, water sports, and multiple swimming pools. Plus, you can kick back and enjoy live music and shows that run each night. Guests will also receive free entry to the Pacha nightclub.

Splash Water World

Stay cool by going to the water park at Hotel Riu Guanacaste! Splash Water World features five adventurous slides, including two enclosed tubes and a four-lane Aquaracer slide. Admission to Splash Water World, open six days per week, is free. Guests must be at least 3’9” tall to enter, and the recommended minimum age is 12 years old. Children under 12 can instead enjoy a playground and a kids’ pool with smaller water slides.

Restaurants and Bars

Enjoy delicious food during your stay at Hotel Riu Guanacaste . The main restaurant caters to all palettes with buffets and live cooking stations serving a variety of cuisine all day long. There’s also an Asian buffet and poolside restaurant with a terrace. If seeking a more refined experience, consider having a sit-down Italian or gourmet dinner. There are also five bars at Hotel Riu Guanacaste, each offering a different laid-back experience. Grab a snack and play some billiards at the 24-hour Sports Bar, dance the night away at the Pura Vida lounge bar, or sip a cocktail at the swim-up bar without leaving the pool! With so many options, you'll never go hungry or thirsty at Hotel Riu Guanacaste.

Hotel Riu Guanacaste Facts

Here are the details we're most often asked about this resort. Please let us know if there are any other details that you'd like to know:

Location: Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Carrillo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Inclusivity Type: Always All-Inclusive

Adults-Only: No

Minimum Check-In Age: None

Check-in Time: 4:00 PM

Check-out Time: 11:00 AM

Resort Built Year: 2009

Guest Accommodations: 701

Closest International Airport & Distance From It: Guanacaste Airport (LIR): 20 miles

Restaurants: 5

Bars: 5

Pools: 3

Whirlpools: 1

Spa: Yes

Fitness Center: Yes

Business Center: Yes

Free Parking: Yes

Casino: No

Wifi Included: Yes

Resort Location

Hotel Riu Guanacaste is located at Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Carrillo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica . Check out the map below. You can zoom in, zoom out, and view the surrounding area:

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Accommodations

Hotel Riu Guanacaste Restaurants

Hotel Riu Guanacaste features five excellent restaurants. Along with a buffet offering a variety of options, guests can also enjoy a poolside grill or book a reservation for a specialty Asian, Italian, or gourmet dinner. Opening and meal times are subject to change, and appropriate attire is required for dinner. Select one for more details:

Liberia
Main Restaurant

Liberia

The main restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste serves a bountiful buffet for breakfast and dinner. There are various choices for all taste buds, including live cooking stations, assorted desserts, and vegetarian options available for dinner. There are also three themed buffets per week.
Furama
Asian Restaurant

Furama

The Asian buffet is open for dinner at 6:30 p.m.
La Toscana
Italian Restaurant

La Toscana

Open at 6:30 p.m., La Toscana serves a sit-down Italian dinner with a starters and dessert buffet.
Ocotal
Poolside/Steakhouse

Ocotal

The poolside restaurant serves a continental breakfast buffet from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and a lunch buffet with live cooking stations and assorted desserts from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., it reopens as a sit-down steakhouse.
Tucan
Gourmet Restaurant

Tucan

Savor gourmet cuisine at Tucan, a sit-down restaurant open at 6:30 p.m.

Activities at Hotel Riu Guanacaste

There's a wonderful variety of activities to enjoy at Hotel Riu Guanacaste. Select one for more details:

Gym
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Gym

Stay fit at the gym at Hotel Riu Guanacaste , available to guests ages 18 and older. Sports shoes are required.
Splash Water World
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Splash Water World

Open six days a week, the on-site waterpark features thrilling slides that vary in speed and height. Guests must be a height of at least 3'9" to be admitted, and the recommended minimum age is 12.
Tennis
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Tennis

Work on your serve at the hard surface tennis court located at Hotel Riu Guanacaste. Racquets and tennis balls are provided with a deposit.
Beach Volleyball
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Beach Volleyball

Head to the beach to play a friendly game of beach volleyball in the sand.
Water Sports
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Water Sports

Enjoy water sports such as windsurfing, bodyboarding, kayaking, snorkeling, and stand-up paddle surfing. Scuba diving is also available through a local provider for an additional charge.
Golf
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Golf

Play a round of 18 holes or test out the driving range at the Hacienda Pinilla Golf course, located approximately 12 miles from Hotel Riu Guanacaste. Additional charges apply.
Kids' Club
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Kids' Club

The kids' club is a daytime program available seven days per week for children ages 4-7 and 8-12. Kids will partake in supervised activities such as drawing, face-painting, and team sports. Children can also play at the playground and kids' pool.
Spa
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Spa

The spa offers a variety of treatments such as massages, as well as a beauty salon and hairdresser. Guests ages 18 and over can also relax in the whirlpool or steam bath. Additional charges may apply.
Entertainment
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Entertainment

Enjoy nightly live music, shows, and entertainment at the Lounge Bar at Hotel Riu Guanacaste.
Pacha
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Pacha

Experience vibrant nightlife at the Pacha club, open six nights per week with free entry. Additional charges apply to drinks.