Hotel Riu Guanacaste, Matapalo (Guanacaste)

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About the Hotel

Playa Matapalo - Sardinal, Matapalo (Guanacaste), Costa Rica
3.6
/5

Riu Guanacaste, a recently built 5-star complex, offers a beachfront location on Mata Palo Beach with a variety of amenities, including a large party atmosphere pool, multiple themed restaurants, and a Renova Spa. This family-friendly Sardinal hotel features 701 rooms, ensuring ample accommodation for guests.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Riu Guanacaste are equipped with air conditioning, a mini-bar, an in-room safe, and cable television. Guests can enjoy stunning views from private balconies, with plenty of space provided in each of the 701 rooms.

Dining & Entertainment

Dining options at the hotel include several restaurants offering a wide variety of flavors, alongside a buffet and themed cuisines prepared by skilled chefs. The on-site bar and casino enhance the dining and entertainment experience.

Leisure & Wellness

Leisure activities include a large pool area with an energetic atmosphere, introductory scuba diving, and access to various sports. Guests can also indulge in treatments at the Renova Spa, which features a jacuzzi, gym, and steam room.

Services & Business

Riu Guanacaste provides five modern conference rooms for professional gatherings and events. Additionally, the property offers various services to ensure convenience, such as a 24-hour reception and options for ecotourism activities in nearby volcanic areas.

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What’s included

General

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Currency exchange
  • Sundry/Convenience shop
  • Gift/Newsstand

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Kayaking
  • Tennis court

Services

  • Car hire
  • Laundry

Dining

  • Continental breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Buffet breakfast

Children

  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Casino
  • Night club
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Turkish bath
  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe
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Location

Playa Matapalo - Sardinal, Matapalo (Guanacaste), Costa Rica
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Playa Matapalo - Sardinal, Matapalo (Guanacaste), Costa Rica
Restaurants
Langosta Feliz Marisqueria
840 m
Restaurant
Getting around
City Centre
Matapalo (Guanacaste)6 min  ·  3.4 km
Airports
Liberia Airport (LIR)46 min  ·  30.2 km
Tamarindo Airport (TNO)56 min  ·  37.2 km
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Breakfast
The hotel Riu Guanacaste serves a continental breakfast for free. 
Year renovated:
2009
Number of floors:
6
Number of rooms:
701

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