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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica

PALACE

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica

 

PALACE

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica

  • RIU Party
  • 24-hour all-inclusive
  • Beachfront location
  • Splash Water World

A unique natural landscape surrounded by green mountains, a golden sand beach and the wonderful blue of the Pacific

Hotel under renovation. Reopening: April 2027

Immerse yourself in this stunning destination of incomparable beauty and a tranquil, serene character. The Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica, on Matapalo Beach, with 24-hour All-Inclusive service, fun entertainment programmes and excellent facilities, is ideal for a well-deserved holiday of disconnection and relaxation by the sea.

Enjoy delicious cuisine, long, warm sunny days and endless activities at the Hotel Palace Costa Rica, a unique destination for a unique experience.

+(506) 268 12 300

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Playa Matapalo - Sardinal, , GUANACASTE

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  • Outdoor swimming pool with a swim-up bar
  • Spa & Wellness centre
  • Nightclub
  • Hotel for the whole family, Fun4All
     
  • Free WiFi throughout the hotel

  • RIU Fit fitness classes

  • On the beach
  • Splash Water World water park
  • RIU Land entertainment programme for kids

Discover the rooms of the Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica

Jr. Suite

Jr. Suite

Connecting Junior Suite (2 rooms)

Connecting Junior Suite (2 rooms)

Jr. Suite Deluxe

Jr. Suite Deluxe

Jr. Suite

Jr. Suite

Connecting Junior Suite (2 rooms)

Connecting Junior Suite (2 rooms)

Jr. Suite Deluxe

Jr. Suite Deluxe

  • Jr. Suite

    Jr. Suite

  • Connecting Junior Suite (2 rooms)

    Connecting Junior Suite (2 rooms)

  • Jr. Suite Deluxe

    Jr. Suite Deluxe

Our Restaurants

Delight all your senses with the varied culinary options at the Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica and its 5 delicious restaurants. Themed buffets, elaborate à la carte menus with flavours of the world, and exceptional service. Take advantage of the 24-hour All-Inclusive service and enjoy a unique experience.

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Groups and events

A special destination for a special love. The Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica, surrounded by green mountains and at the foot of the wonderful Matapalo Beach, is the ideal setting to celebrate your ceremony. 

 

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Proudly Committed

Sustainability

RIU's sustainability strategy, Proudly Committed, guides our commitment: to look after people, the destinations where we operate, and the planet we share. The objective is clear: to make our guests' stay incredible and, at the same time, increasingly sustainable. Therefore, below are some of the concrete sustainability actions implemented in this hotel.

Every action counts!

  • Sustainability-certified establishment with Ecostars
  • Electric or hybrid vehicle rental option is offered.

  • Tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses are offered

  • Guests are provided with information about local ecosystems, heritage, and culture.

  • Equipment and practices that minimize water consumption are prioritized

  • The accommodation features a waste recycling plan

  • The accommodation uses certified electricity from renewable sources

  • Sustainability-certified establishment with Ecostars
  • Electric or hybrid vehicle rental option is offered.

  • Tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses are offered

  • Guests are provided with information about local ecosystems, heritage, and culture.

  • Equipment and practices that minimize water consumption are prioritized

  • The accommodation features a waste recycling plan

  • The accommodation uses certified electricity from renewable sources

"Horrendous cust.service"
Absolute Horrible front desk experience!!! NO is always the first response to any request when asked to speak wit a manager was met wit resistance then told they said same answer to a problem. Group trip of 35ppl was met wit issues and conflicts entire trip! Will never come or do business with this co.pany again. They even threw our travel agent who brought over 40 ppl here out like he was terrorists?? Very rude and obnoxious guards whole staff were jus awful ruined the experience for all involved! DO NOT COME HERE hope this helps someone who's considering with a large party...
"The prices are totally exorbitant for the food offered... I will never return to a Riu, not even if I were crazy!"
It is not worth it at all to go for the price they charge... The buffet, which is the only place where you can eat at midday, is totally pathetic; the food is dry and mediocre is an understatement. I have never been to a worse buffet, and on top of that, it is the only option... for dinner, they tell you at the front desk that you cannot make reservations; if you go down at 7:00 PM, they will not give you dinner at any a la carte restaurant because there is no room... the Japanese one uses a pager system and they only give them out if you go down at 5:45 PM if the first seating of the restaurant fills up... and who wants to eat dinner at 6:00 PM while on vacation!! At the rib steakhouse it is worse... suddenly they say that yes, you have to make a reservation in the morning and they give you a ticket with the time you choose when, I repeat, at the front desk they say that reservations are not made... Who wants to be on vacation stressed out, constantly looking at a clock in order to be able to eat reasonably well because the buffets, as I have said, are pathetic. The Italian one, which is supposed to be a la carte... It has four dishes listed on the menu, it has more of a buffet than a menu, so calling it an à la carte restaurant seems like a stretch to me.. the osso buco was tough and dry and the cod was more of the same, the buffet pizzas were precooked and any pizza you buy at a supermarket is better than the ones we found there. If you are only going to drink, it is not so bad, but if you also like to eat reasonably well... Don't even consider this hotel. Besides, both my boyfriend and I had stomach issues. It is the first time I have been to a Riu and of course the last, since for €1,100 for 3 nights it is not a price to eat terribly and be stressed thinking that either you are ready at 5:30 in the afternoon to have dinner or you have to eat... However you can.

Are early arrival and late departure options available at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica?
We do our best to accommodate our guests' schedules. While subject to availability, we recommend contacting our front desk or utilizing our online check-in features to streamline your arrival and departure process as much as possible.
We offer beautiful room categories designed for ultimate luxury, with many boasting spectacular sea views. We also ensure our resort is fully accessible, making it an ideal choice for accessible for guests with disabilities to guarantee a comfortable and zero-hassle vacation.
Our resort features spectacular swimming pool areas—including a lively pool bar—alongside the thrilling Splash Water World water park. We are situated directly beachfront, allowing guests to transition seamlessly from pool lounging to enjoying coastal activities and stunning sea views.
Expect a zero-hassle, 24-hour all inclusive hotel experience featuring a relaxing spa, a fully equipped gym, and the thrilling Splash Water World water park. For dining and socializing, enjoy a superb selection of themed restaurants, a buffet restaurant, an à la carte restaurant, and various bars including a sports bar, lobby bar, and pool bar. Families will love the RIU Land kids' club, while everyone can join our epic RIU Party events.
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