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Junior Suite (Superior (L))

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the pool at Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Diamante Eco Adventure Park. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 4 restaurants, a coffee shop, a swim-up bar and a poolside bar
  • Splash around at the free water park with a waterslide or swim in the 4 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with facials, massages or body scrubs at Renova Spa
  • Services include free food shopping service, free supervised childcare and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts, a 24-hour gym and a steam room
  • Guests speak favourably about the pool and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Diamante Eco Adventure Park and 7 minutes on foot from Playa Matapalo

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
5.0 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Couples (1)
5 out of 5
Wunderschöne Hotelanlage, Entertainment Shows am Abend, freundliche und aufmerksame Mitarbeiter, tolles und abwechslungsreiches Essen

Posted by on 8 Oct 2022

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About the Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Location Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Sardinal, Guanacaste

All-inclusive Details

This property is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

  • All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks and beverages included
  • In-room minibar (all beverages included)
  • In-room spirit dispensers

Activities and facilities/equipment
Water activities

  • Kayaking
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Surfing/body boarding

Not included

  • Surcharge for room service
  • Gratuities

  • Kayaking included
  • Rowing/canoeing included
  • Surfing/bodyboarding included
  • Buffet-style meals included
  • A la carte dining included
  • Additional service charge accepted
  • Service charge not included
  • All meals included
  • Limited meals offered through room service
  • All available drinks included
  • Minibar (all drinks included)
  • In-room liquor dispensers
  • Surcharge for room service

Property Features

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities. As a guest of Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive, you'll find a full-service spa, a complimentary water park, and 4 outdoor swimming pools. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A children's pool, a nightclub, and a 24-hour fitness centre are also featured at the family-friendly Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Sardinal property.

  • 1 building
  • 538 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 4 dining venues
  • Built in 2012
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free water park access
  • Number of outdoor pools - 4
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Separate living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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 a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Sardinal property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include change of towels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Private balcony
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hairdryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Climate control
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Change of towels (on request)

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive has 4 restaurants on site.

A complimentary food shopping service is offered and 24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

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 centre.

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

  • Snorkelling on site
  • Playground on site
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Volleyball on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Windsurfing on site
  • Scuba diving nearby

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa, Renova Spa. Services include facials and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room. Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa.

  • Spa tub in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Minimum age to access spa is 17
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 11:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

This property uses a grey water recycling system

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. <

  • Grey water recycling system
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Humane animal treatment
  • Staffed front desk
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoke detector
  • Service animals not allowed

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive El Ocotal
  • Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive
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  • Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Sardinal
  • Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive All-inclusive property

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

  • Travelife
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