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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront property near Ocotal Beach

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Aerial view
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hot tub, steam room, body scrubs, facials
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Coco Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Ocotal Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, Courtyard View (U)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (U)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-CA)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-CA)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-CA)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-CA)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Jacuzzi | C)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Jacuzzi | C)

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (Superior (L))

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Superior (L))

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(130 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite (L)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (L)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (B2C-US)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-US)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior (L))

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (U)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View (U)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite (Standard | E)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Standard | E)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Jacuzzi | B2C-CA)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Jacuzzi | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (C)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Courtyard View (C)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (C)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (C)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (C)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Garden View (C)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (C)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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About the area

El Ocotal

On the beach.Your stay at this Sardinal property places you within a 10-minute walk of Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Playa Matapalo. Haras del Mar Equestrian Center is within 3 miles (5 km) and Bahia Pez Vela Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa Potrero - 32 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Coco Beach - 36 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 39 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 45 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Arenal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Ocotal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Liberia - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Papagayo - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4-star beachfront property near Ocotal Beach
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite 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 Hotel 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/café and a 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 center are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel 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
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
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.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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-authorize 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 529 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1152 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nelina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front staff ladies were not as welcoming. I booked a two bed room. They gave me a one king bed . Asked staff multiple times never cared to move us . Noise was bad due to construction. Room was dated but always clean other staff was friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
N/A
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcel H, Alpharetta

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Rochelle, Dallas

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The first room we had smelled like a sewer. The hotel offered a bottle of wine at an all inclusive hotel as a solution to the bad smell. Wine was not a solution. The second room had weak water pressure, one day there was no hot water.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rate 5.5

there is no way that this resort should be rated this high. Let’s start with the good. Pool and entertainment (shows/activities as pool) excellent! Terrible cleanliness, outlets didn’t work, mold, cracked glass in shower, front desk upon arrival lack of welcome and details, restaurant service was excellent but no one shares the process or procedures as the best restaurant(steakhouse) has time slots that full up every night. Spa service was amazing but outdated and need to clarify age limits to services. Sunset cruise excellent when not crowded not was told could be up to 100 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jay

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dance club shows are just outside room drinks running around yelling at 3 am! Wait staff very noisy in the halls all hours. Restaurants terrible food and people sat at tables for 3 hours making it un available for others. Hard to get transportation or impossible. Watered down drinks and the room smell like poop all the time. Some staff so friendly and others don’t want you there. Don’t go here if you want to sleep at all! So things work in the room and some don’t. Had to go to the front desk everyday for a new key, and my pockets were empty!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

SONIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Far away from everything. Terrible beach . Isolated resort with nothing to go out and explore. Very disappointed. Barely any restrooms around pools.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
In general the resort is calm and very relaxing. Food is average. Drinks are amazing. Very poor quality in live music. They have to change up the schedule of events(same thing everyday). We booked the suite with the jacuzzi outside which is pricey! Since day one, the TV remote did not work to change channels. I called the reception and two maintenance workers came to the room and said they couldn’t fix the issue and had to wait for the next day to change the entire TV. The only way to turn the TV off was to unplug it from the power. They never changed the TV so the entire stay we were stuck to one channel and had to unplug and replug the TV in. On the second day of our stay around 3 AM there was water leaking from the ceiling where the single jacuzzi is in the room. Water all over the floor, it was a mess! I called reception again and all they provided was towels and said maintenance would come in around 8am to fix issue. So we were un able to sleep since 3 AM. Besides that everything else was okay. Housekeeping is amazing and so is the minibar service.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beach and pools are great. Food is fine. Staff is solid. Room was very musty smelling and in need of update (grout). Ants appeared but front desk responded promptly but then we had the chemical odor combined with musty smell. We were there 7 years ago and couldn’t wait to go back. If they claim a renovation we’d consider returning. Grounds are really nice and well maintained.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beware

Was there 3 days, contracted an infection that went through bloodstream, extremes pain, vomiting, swelling, unable to walk etc. still in hospital trying to get well enough to fly home…hotel had zero empathy other than doctors who called ambulance…in fact, manager at front desk tried to have my husband sign a waiver that says hotel is not responsible & tried to bribe him with cash? Disgusting would never go back & will be sure to tell everyone we know
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia, Plymouth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fourth visit to this resort, last time was 5 years ago. Excellent service & staff! Some managers remembered us from prior years, that really meant something! Still prefer the buffet to the restaurants. Reception staff kind and accommodating. Two negative things, one was the trash and glasses/plates left around the resort for days, and the trash on the beach, second thing was the lax attitude regarding (lack of) clothes at the dinning places and people smoking right outside of the entrances or vaping indoor (not in designated areas). An adult only option would be nice since children were running around and screaming constantly and hanging out in "adult" areas. Overall appreciate the CR people and beautiful surroundings. Pura Vida!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great week at this resort. Maybe the nicest resort I ever stayed at. The staff treats you so good.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lourdes, Kankakee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best place to be!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing felt very welcome.. rooms need an upgrade but other than that the activities and food were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall service was excellent and cleanliness was good. Would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly. The grounds and rooms were clean. The entertainment was good and love the pool bar area. The photographers were awesome capturing great moments for a lifetime of memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traveled here for my birthday and staff made me feel special and welcomed. The resort is beautiful and clean and the food and drinks were pretty good too. I would rate my experience 10/10. It is slightly more expensive than its sister hotel Riu Guanecaste but so very worth the money. I will only be staying at Riu Palace from here on out while in Costa Rica.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food quality may improve
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I am very through when it comes to trips. If you are a solo traveler or even looking for a family vacation . This is a good place to stay. Pros: - The hotel staff is very kind and helpful. Even the workers fixing up the hotel. Easy to show you where to go if needed. - It is safe ! The resort is gated and there is security that checks cars and vans coming in and out. I saw a comment about someone losing money from their room. The resorts’ gate security checks employees belongings before leaving work. - Food choices are pretty good for all inclusive. They have an omelette bar in the mornings where you can pick your choice of fixings for the cook to make. So yummy !! - I did not book excursions prior to my trip because I felt I would get better deals at the resort and I did !! There are different companies at the resorts that offer many excursions. I went on the volcano sight seeing / hike with a mud bath . It was an experience I will never forget. - Souvenirs: The resort has amazing shops to buy souvenirs, however I love how the local merchants were allowed on the resort on the beach. You are able to negotiate prices with them. Some can be more aggressive to sell than others. Con’s: There’s no true nightlife at the resorts, except a mini club on the outskirts and the shows the resorts have a 9pm nightly. - BUGS ! I made sure to lock my screen door at night because the creatures come out at night. I still ended with a beetle in my room. Overall a good vacay spot
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Liked: Staff & service
poor fitting drawers, bathroom/shower arrangement
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that the staff is very helpful and polite.. I also love that yeh local can sell at beach side .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MATTHEWP

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is beautiful! Plenty of space around the resort to venture. My typical day would start at Cappuccino sipping a fresh coffee overlooking the pool areas outside. Then I would go change into my trunks and cruise over to the swim up bar. Let me just say that the bartenders and service staff here are all so friendly and made me feel right at home from the moment I arrived. Come for the staff and have a good time with them! After the swim up bar it would be back to the room for a quick change for dinner which they do have several dining spots to choose from all different styles of food too. The entertainment was great, didn't get a chance to catch too many shows but really enjoyed the ones we did go to and the kahoot trivia was super fun. Scuba Caribe was great for excursions and were very convenient because it's all done through the resort. All in all it was a really great trip and super close to the Diamante Adventure Park if you want to spend a day there. Honestly can't go wrong with this resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean. Staff was friendly. Beach was accessible and nice. Short distance to Cocoa Beach and excursions. Great stay overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary Wayne

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent, impressive structure, awesome pools, many options. Restaurants all excellent, buffets superb, rooms nice, clean, comfortable. Entire staff, through out the all inclusive property was outstanding, friendly, courteous, helpful and did their best to engage us in our own language. It is evident that RIU values their employees and spends a considerable amount of time and effort in quality staff training. Absolutely no complaints!