Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica, Matapalo (Guanacaste)
About the Hotel
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
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Transportation and Accessibility
Transportation options
Facilities
General
- Smoking allowed in designated areas
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Sundry/Convenience shop
- Gift/Newsstand
- Beauty salon
- Coffee shop
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Kayaking
- Tennis court
Services
- 24-hour room service
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Bell staff/Porter
Dining
- Continental breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Coffee/Tea in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Paid babysitting/ Child services
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach towels
- Sun loungers
- Casino
- Night club
- Garden area
- Television in lobby
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe
- Terrace
Location
Reviews and Ratings
I was delighted with my stay at the hotel. The rooms were kept very clean, and I had a phenomenal balcony overlooking the rainforest. The staff provided great service, although there was a minor hiccup with the manager. The location was picturesque with beautiful gardens and iguanas roaming around. The dining options were good but skewed towards American fare. Overall, a lovely experience with minor room for improvement.
The hotel offers breathtaking mountain views from the rooms, which are equipped with modern amenities including a hairdryer, safe, toiletries, and an iron. The jacuzzi bath adds a luxurious touch to the clean and comfortable accommodations. The price provides great value for the quality of the rooms.
I had the best time at the hotel! The rooms were amazing, and the outdoor jacuzzi on our private balcony was a highlight. The amenities were fantastic, and everything was kept so clean. However, the dining options were a bit too focused on deep-fried American fare. The service was top-notch though, and the location, right by the beach, was unbeatable.
Oh, what a hidden gem of a hotel! Tucked away in a relatively secluded area, surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens where you might catch a glimpse of iguanas casually roaming around. The service was a bit lacking, but they promised to pass on my feedback to the Riu Palace management. The area where they serve lunch transforms into a steakhouse at night, offering a unique dining experience. The room service was excellent, especially in the Premium cabin, making me feel truly pampered.
The hotel is in a beautiful area of Costa Rica, surrounded by nature, but the dining options were mostly American fare with deep-fried items. The spacious rooms come with a phenomenal balcony offering easy access to the lift, and a well-stocked fridge. The service from the Premium cabin staff was excellent, promising to pass on feedback promptly, while the facilities were top-notch.