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Hotel overview

Where families, spa-lovers, active travelers and couples come for sun and luxurious sand, this inviting resort provides the perfect blend of service and smiles fronting Costa Rica’s warm Pacific Coast. Nestled amidst tropical palms and fragrant gardens, guests are treated to spacious guestrooms and suites featuring a regularly restocked in-room mini-bar and liquor dispenser; a pampering spa; fun-filled children’s amenities including a playground, activity club and pool; lighted tennis courts; a disco and 24-hour, all-inclusive restaurants and bars serving delicious cuisines ranging from Asian fare to a robust Steakhouse. Creating the perfect setting for unforgettable vacation experiences, this polished resort has something for every member of the family.


Location

Guanacaste
Liberia, Costa Rica Airport (LIR) : 30 miles
San Jose, Costa Rica Airport (SJO) : 150 miles

Property information

Year Built: 2009
Accessible rooms: 1
All rooms non-smoking: 701
Floors: 6
Total rooms: 701

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Hotel details

Dining

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Amenities

Multiple amenities are available at this hotel.
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Activities

This property offers numerous activities.
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Hotel advisories

Advisory Costa Rica will impose some restrictions for Holy Week. Alcohol is not permitted to be sold or consumed. This ban on alcohol starts the Thursday prior to Easter and runs through Easter Sunday. A few hotels purchase special permits to serve alcohol, but generally it is not available. In addition, most restaurants, shops, and bars will be closed for the same time period. Restaurants in the hotels will be operating. The City Tour will not be operating.
Advisory Family Room: ***Important Information*** Please note when booking a Family Room, the minimum occupancy for this room category is: 2 Adults and 1 Child between ages 2-12. Children aged 13 and over are considered adults. The hotel will not honor/confirm bookings with 1 Adult and 1 Child or 2 Adults.
Advisory Two Bedroom Family Suite: ***Important Information*** Please note when booking a Two Bedroom Family Suite, the minimum occupancy for this room category is: 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children between ages 2-12. Children aged 13 and over are considered adults. The hotel will not honor/confirm bookings with 2 Adults or 2 Adults and 1 Child.
Advisory Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
Advisory In continuity with our product improvements, we are very excited to announce the upcoming renovation of the RIU Guanacaste hotel in Costa Rica, which will be taking place starting April 28th, 2025 to October 3rd, 2025 (re-opening on October 4th, 2025).

General policies & fine print

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Minimum Check-In Age: 18
General Policies:

Check-in Policy - Deposits or credit/debit card hold authorizations are not requested at check-in. Minimum age of 18 is required for check-in, an ID/Passport will be requested upon arrival.

Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

Hotel Spring Break Policy- Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.


Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.

General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
Pet Policy Pets Not Allowed
Early Departure Policy:
  • Early Departure Penalty: 1 Night Applies: Sunday - Saturday 01May25 - 23Dec26
  • Early Departure Penalty: 2 Nights Applies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26

Ratings & reviews

TripAdvisor traveler rating

10552 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Loved it !!

    Had a great time at the resort ! Everyone was friendly . They are closing soon for renovations, so I’m excited to go back and see it when it’s done !!

    Mar 25, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 3.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Not for beach lowers

    I will write what I was really disappointed with and didn't see on other reviews. I am a beach person. This beach has no umbrellas. You have to relay on the shade from the trees. They are farther from the water , so no listening of the "music" of the waves. The good spots of shades occupied by local vendors, a lots of them. Bunch of broken chairs, tables, looks like they don't care at all. No service on the beach. The whole week we were there some "nice" waves coming all the time. Enjoyed by our 8years old. Not by me, sure not good for babies.

    Mar 24, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 3.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Costa Rica

    The facility was clean. Food was not very good and it’s nearly impossible to get in any restaurant except the buffet. Only one elevator working in the property! Also ac barely works in the rooms and the hot water was down one of the days we were there. Costa Rica is beautiful and the excursions we did were great. Highly recommend tours by Quique who we met at the beach.

    Mar 24, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great Family Resort

    Chefs were helpful with food allergies which was much appreciated. My daughter is gluten free and dairy free and they had signs so we could easily see what she could safely have.

    Mar 24, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Honeymoon

    Our ocean view room was a little dated however, there was a newer section of the resort available on the property. Overall, it was very clean and nice. Great staff all around, very friendly and helpful. Expected a little more for our honeymoon than some balloons on our bed, a note of congratulations, and a bottle of wine though.

    Mar 23, 2025