Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
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Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
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Playa Matapalo, Carrillo, Guanacaste Province, Guanacaste, 50503, Costa Rica
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When you stay at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive in El Ocotal, you'll be on the beach and 8 minutes by car from Haras del Mar Equestrian Center. This 4.5-star property is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Penca Beach and 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Flamingo Beach. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor swimming pools, a nightclub, and a complimentary water park. Additional amenities at this Art Deco property include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Grab a bite to eat at one of the property's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/café. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM. Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 538 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.Show More
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4/5Very Good·Great Location
Excellent attention, very good service.
Kendall ChaconAll 102 Reviews
Amenities
Outdoor Swimming PoolExclusive Beach AreaBeach VolleyballDivingSnorkelingSaunaSpaMassage RoomFitness RoomParkingFree
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Surroundings
Airport: Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
(34.0 km)
Airport: Tamarindo Airport
(37.8 km)
Landmarks: Splash Water World
(220m)
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Services & Amenities
1
Junior Suite With Sea View
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Minibar
Sea View
Electric Fan
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Junior Suite
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Minibar
Electric Fan
Tea Bag
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1
Junior Suite With Garden View
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Minibar
Electric Fan
Tea Bag
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1
Suite Suite Jacuzzi with Sea View
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Minibar
Sea View
Electric Fan
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Guest Reviews(102)
4/5
Very Good
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4
- Amenities4
- Location4
- Service4
Guest User
March 30, 2022
First off the Riu’s food was better then I expected. There was a lot of cooking stations and the wait staff was very good. The staff was constantly cleaning the place and the grounds were very well kept. The pools we’re amazing the waiters took drink orders right from your seats and the swim up bar was nice also. The Riu is nice if you want to just relax and stay on the resort or if you choose to venture out it’s a little far from town about 35 min there’s a adventure park right near the hotel that’s a must see and the zip line was extremely fun. The shows at night are fun and entertaining.Just be careful of the atv and jet ski rentals on the beach they don’t have Insurace so do it at your own risk the hotel offers the same things and the price can be negotiated over all I’d rate place 8.3/10 super clean and all staff had masks on if that’s a concern for you and everything is now open again clubs and bars
Kendall Chacon
July 9, 2022
Excellent attention, very good service.
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Penelope
March 7, 2024
This was not my first stay at RIU Palace and I was disappointed to know that it isn’t an adult only resort as the other locations of Aruba, Mexico and Jamaica. Could have saved me about $500.00. The customer service was amazing per usual. Food was okay. Didn’t get the opportunity to try any of the restaurants because by 8:00pm they were not accepting any reservations. The slides are a little rough, we were not able to remain in the pool. It’s the only resort area. Upset that we couldn’t leave the resort because it was about a 25 minute drive to the main road. This resort is perfect to hang out and do excursions.
Debbie
March 1, 2024
Staff are wonderful, food is good, grounds are nice but rooms are worn out and shabby...faulty toilets, plywood furnishings poorly painted and rooms with mildew/mould. Will never return.
Elizabeth
March 1, 2024
It seems the quality of the food in the a la carte restaurants has gone down. The beef dishes in particular all tasted the same.
Rooms could do with a paint refresh.
Danny
February 22, 2024
Liked all the amenities included. Made for a relaxing trip. Restaurant selection was very good. Staff were very nice.
John
February 21, 2024
The Riu is a nice place - and the staff is very friendly...
As an all-inclusive resort, the vibe is very 'party' and most of the guests are drinking from dawn to dusk...
There is live music and dance music right outside the windows every single night until 10:30 or 10:45.
The room was sort of 'run down', lots of layers of paint ont he painted furniture , with every layer of paint revealing more grime and chips... it just feels cheap to have a bunch of painted furniture.
The room smelled totally dank and musty. When we came home, every single thing we had in the room reeked of mildew and mustiness.
The food in the restaurants and buffets was very good.
The drinks from the Coconut bar byt he pool were very nice - and a little weak, but that is to be expected.
Stephen
February 20, 2024
Very nice property. The beach was not suitable for wading/wave jumping. The pool atmosphere was pretty rowdy at times…too much like spring break for us.
Staff was excellent. Friendly and easy to visit with. Food at specialty restaurants was good. Buffets were better than most. !
Natalia Renee
February 19, 2024
Was on par with other Riu resorts I have been to. Staff were friendly and helpful. Grounds were well kept and room was comfortable. A little updating needed here and there but pictures are accurate. Food was decent/good for feeding the masses. The specialty restaurants at this RIU are definitely better than other Riu resorts I have been to. Beach is clean and beautiful. A few vendors walking the beach but not so many that you feel accosted every minute. If driving yourself to resort be aware some of the roads are not well kept and kind of scary to drive on (very winding narrow two way roads, blind corners, up in the hills). Would definitely recommend arranging transport to/from for this reason. Great stay overall, very relaxing.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–24:00
Check-out: 06:00–11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Cots and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about cot and extra bed policies.
Breakfast
TypeAmerican
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Health Protected
Clean
- 4/5
Cleaning & disinfecting
- Rooms are disinfected between stays
Property Description
- Opened: 2012
- Number of Rooms: 14
When you stay at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive in El Ocotal, you'll be on the beach and 8 minutes by car from Haras del Mar Equestrian Center. This 4.5-star property is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Penca Beach and 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Flamingo Beach. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor swimming pools, a nightclub, and a complimentary water park. Additional amenities at this Art Deco property include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Grab a bite to eat at one of the property's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/café. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM. Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 538 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Exclusive Beach Area
Beach Volleyball
Diving
Snorkeling
Sauna
Spa
Massage Room
Fitness Room
ParkingFree
Bar
Nightclub
Tennis Court
Restaurant
Café
Meeting Room
Multi-Function Room
Children's Pool
Children's Playground
Water Park
Water Slide
Kids' Club
Currency Exchange
Luggage Storage
24-Hour Front Desk
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Exclusive Beach Area
Spa
Fitness Room
Bar
Restaurant
Children's Playground
Water Park
Kids' Club
Restaurant
Restaurant
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