Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica, Matapalo (Guanacaste)

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All-inclusive beachfront resort with four pools, Renova Spa, and conference facilities

This all-inclusive 4-star resort on Matapalo Beach features 538 guestrooms with air conditioning, free WiFi, laptop-compatible safes, 24-hour room service, minibars, and terraces. Five restaurants serve diverse cuisines including themed à la carte options requiring reservations, while Capuchino lobby cafe offers ice cream, pastries, and coffee. Lounge 24 provides snacks with ocean views. Four outdoor pools include an activity pool with volleyball, a relaxation pool, swim-up bar, and kids' pool alongside the RiuLand club with playground. Renova Spa offers treatments and massages, while the fitness center contains cardio equipment, weight machines, and free weights. Five meeting rooms accommodate up to 730 people with full equipment. Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica provides concierge services, gift shops, and a nightclub.

Pros

All-inclusive package covers meals, local alcoholic drinks, beer, wine, and soft drinks

Renova Spa wellness center offers various treatments and massages

RiuLand kids' club includes indoor play area, outdoor playground, and children's pool

Multiple dining options with four themed à la carte restaurants and 24-hour snack lounge

Extensive fitness facility with cardio equipment, weight machines, and free weights

Cons

Themed à la carte restaurants require advanced reservations

Located 21.5 miles from Liberia, requiring transportation for city access