Resort Details

Dining
OnSite Dining
  • Agave
  • American Country
    Sports bar/Restaurant 
    Serving All-American favorites à la carte.
  • Candy
  • Filadelfia
    Poolside bar with swim-up bar
    *Access to the swim-up bar is restricted to guests over 18 years old.
  • Furama
    Asian restaurant.
  • Guaro
    Poolside bar with swim-up bar 
    *Access to the swim-up bar is restricted to guests over 18 years old.
  • La Toscana
    Italian restaurant.
  • Liberia Restaurant
    Buffet-style main restaurant with non-smoking section and terrace.
  • Ocotal
    Poolside restaurant/grill and steakhouse.
  • Papagayo
  • Pepe's Food
  • Pool bar
  • Pura Vida
    Lounge bar
  • Santa Cruz
    Poolside bar with swim-up bar 
    *Access to the swim-up bar is restricted to guests over 18 years old.
  • Steak House
    A la carte
  • Tamarindo
    Lobby bar
  • Tiki Taco
  • Tucan
    Gourmet restaurant
On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Baggage hold†
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • Concierge desk
  • Elevators
  • Exercise gym
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
  • Baggage hold†
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Children programs
  • Children welcome
  • Children's play area
  • Concierge desk
  • Elevators
  • Exercise gym
  • Free high speed internet connection
  • Free parking
  • Game room
  • Gift/News stand†
  • Housekeeping - daily
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Lounges/bars
  • Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Parking†
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Safe deposit box
  • Smoke-free property
  • Spa†
  • Tennis court
  • Tour/sightseeing desk
  • Water sports†

† Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Children's pool
    There is 1 children's pool on-site.
  • Children's program, onsite
    Daytime entertainment program for children.
  • Direct access to a beach
    Direct access to Matapalo Beach, surrounded by stunning biodiversity.
  • Fitness center on-site
  • General †
    Snorkel gear
    1 scuba tryout in the pool
    Beach volleyball court
    Multipurpose sports pitch
    Stand up paddle surfing (SUP)
    Supports Costa Rica’s eco-tourism and sustainable travel initiatives.
    Stay at Riu Palace, enjoy Riu Guanacaste activities too.
    24-hour dining with unlimited food, drinks, and cocktails.
  • Golf †
  • Gym
    At RIU Resort
    Sports shoes are compulsory when using the gym. Use of the gym is restricted to guests over 18 years old. 
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Motorized Water Sports †
    Assorted water sports available.
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
    Assorted non-motorized water sports available.
  • Pool
    Two new additional pools, one with a swim up bar.
    Total - 6 Swimming pools
  • Scuba diving †
  • Spa †
  • Water activities †

    Riu Splash Water World onsite, near volcanoes, waterfalls, sightseeing spots.

    This attraction will offer a variety of water rides and features for all ages, including a children´s pool with slides, Aquaracer, Body Bowl, Aquatube and Kamikaze and refreshments area.

  • Windsurfing
On-Site Attraction
  • On-site Entertainment
    Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
    Shows, Riu evening programme or live music (daily)
Off-Site Attraction
  • Closest Town & City
    - Playas del Coco Town (18 km approx)
    - Nuevo Colon Town (3.5 km approx)
    - Liberia City (42 km approx) 
  • Other Local Attractions
    Playa Matapalo is in the region of Guanacaste, in the north-west of Costa Rica. It is a place where one can enjoy the possibilities offered by the privileged surroundings - relaxation and water activities on the beautiful beaches; diving or fishing in the waters of the Pacific; and eco-tourism in the volcanic areas and natural parks. All this with a sophisticated, select range of tourism services that are fully integrated into a fragile medium, which is of great ecological value.

† Fees may apply

Hotel Advisories
  • AdvisoryCosta 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.
  • AdvisoryFamily 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.
  • AdvisoryTwo 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.
  • AdvisoryStudent 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.
General Policy
  • 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.

    ALL INCLUSIVE FACILITIES

    All meals, snacks, domestic and international alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in all hotel bars and restaurants.

    Snacks and drinks 24 hours a day.

    Regularly restocked minibar and liquor dispenser in the guest rooms.

    In-room safe.

    WiFi throughout the hotel.

    Free sports, activities and entertainment programme as described.

    Free wellness facilities as described.

    Free entry to the discotheque.

    "Splash Water World" water park at the RIU Resort.

    All hotel guests are required to wear an "All Inclusive" wristband for identification purposes

  • Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
  • Early Departure Policy
    • Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 01May25 - 23Dec26
    • Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26

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