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Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront property near Ocotal Beach

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Aerial view
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Water park
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Interior
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Popular LocationDiamante Eco Adventure Park2 min walk
  • Popular LocationOcotal Beach30 min drive
  • Popular LocationCoco Beach34 min drive
  • AirportLiberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)45 min drive

Room options

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (U)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C CAN)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C CAN)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C CAN)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C CAN)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C CAN)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C CAN)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Jacuzzi (C))

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite (Jacuzzi (C))

  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (Superior (L))

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 785 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

  • 785 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite (L)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Garden View (E)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C CAN)

  • 785 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (Jacuzzi, B2C CAN)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (C)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Garden View (C)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite Junior With Garden View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite Junior With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite Junior With View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite Junior With View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite -5 Guests- Superior

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite -5 Guests- Superior

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite Junior With Sea View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite Junior With Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite Superior With Ocean View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite Superior With Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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. Also, Haras del Mar Equestrian Center is within 3 miles (5 km) and Ocotal Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 2 min walk
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 22 min drive
  • Playa Potrero - 29 min drive
  • Ocotal Beach - 30 min drive
  • Coco Beach - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Riu Guanacaste sports bar - 3 min walk
  • Restaurante Ocotal - 8 min walk
  • Restaurante Papagayo - 5 min walk
  • Restaurante Liberia - 3 min walk
  • Zi Lounge - 22 min drive

About this property

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4-star beachfront property near Ocotal Beach
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 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 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
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 spa tub and a steam room. Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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 11:00 AM

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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 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

Costa Rica Hotel Riu
Costa Rica Hotel Riu Palace
Costa Rica Palace
Hotel Riu
Hotel Riu Costa Rica
Hotel Riu Costa Rica All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica All Inclusive
Palace Costa Rica
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive to the airport?

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive is 21 mi (46-min drive) away from the Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive.

How close is Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive to the beach?

This property is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive offer free breakfast?

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

No, there is no casino at this property, but El Coco Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive?

This property offers free self parking.

Does Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive have a pool?

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive features 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 4 restaurants on site.

Does Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Renova Spa, where you can enjoy facials, massages, and body scrubs.

How close is Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive to downtown Sardinal?

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive is 2 mi away from El Ocotal.

Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1027 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1027 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1027 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1027 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1027 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Siu Wai, SAN PABLO

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and courteous. Thank you to everyone for making our week in Costa Rica. Excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. Very gracious and easy to talk to. There was almost no language barrier, our English and their Spanish.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool area was amazing and the BBQ at the pool. The entertainment was ok but need music that is more recent.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was absolutely gorgeous and lots of fun activities by the pool. We would’ve liked to have seen an authentic Costa Rican dining option for dinner, but the restaurants were good. Our favorite dinners were multiple times the Italian restaurant and the breakfast buffet. Everything we tried was delicious at both places and so many options with the salad bar at the Italian restaurant. Staff were extremely accommodating and friendly. You really can’t go wrong by choosing this all-inclusive resort. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catharine, Oshawa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful place to stay and the excursions in Costa Rica are like nothing else! The staff…. All of them…. Are friendly and always smiling (and funny!) Pura Vida! The only Con: people saving pool side seats…. Like by 7am all chairs have towels on them and some sit like that with no people in site for well into the afternoon….. I really really wanted to yank towels off, but I didn’t.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Dale, Sooke

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Activity staff was great. Greivin and all his crew were great, and the activities and shows were top notch, a lovely surprise for us both.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

JODI, FREELAND

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful location and property only downside for us was the food was not Great. Staff was awesome, so kind and accommodating. Only reason for only 4 stars is the food.

4/10 Poor

Louis

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
All in all the hotel is what you expect from a 5* in the Caribbean, it's not really a 5*. The rooms are good enough, humid and mostly clean. Food was good and service was also good. We travelled with a group of 30 for a wedding and many of us including myself got food poisoning. We all went to the same buffet and all got sick. Personally, I was sick for 5 days. It was really bad. I contacted the hotel and they NEVER responded to me which I think it terrible mostly considering that this is a RIU, an international chain. Not impressed and will not return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024