Riu Palace Costa Rica - Matapalo (Guanacaste)

Riu Palace Costa Rica - Matapalo (Guanacaste)

$$$$|View on mapMatapalo (Guanacaste), Costa Rica|
8.0
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Riu Palace Costa Rica - Matapalo (Guanacaste)
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Overview

Located within a 7-km distance of Iglesia Catolica de Playas del Coco Church, the 5-star Riu Palace Costa Rica Matapalo hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park. The luxury hotel features a coffee bar and boasts a beachfront location 30 metres from Playa Matapalo.

Location

You'll need 47-minute drive to Liberia airport. There is Rojas Bros Boruca Indigenous Arts within a 7-km distance of this Matapalo hotel. The property is situated a 10-minute drive from The Monkey Farm.

Rooms

Some of the 538 air-conditioned rooms at Riu Palace Costa Rica hotel are furnished with a cupboard and a work desk, and appointed with a coffee maker and a mini-bar. They are outfitted with comfortable decor. Guests can also enjoy views of the garden.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is served in the restaurant.

Leisure & Business

Leisure options include a terrace and a shared lounge along with chargeable facilities like steam baths and a sauna. The Riu Palace Costa Rica Matapalo has an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness suite. In the surroundings you can practise windsurfing, snorkelling, and kayaking.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Other information
Breakfast
At the hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica guests are invited to a buffet breakfast served for free.  The hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica provides visitors with a free continental breakfast.  The hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica serves a american breakfast for free. 
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:6
Number of rooms:538
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Rooms and availability

Junior Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour room service

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Coffee/Tea in lobby

Coffee shop

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness studio

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Turkish bath

Spa & wellness centre

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Kayaking
  • Tennis
  • Fitness studio

Services

  • 24-hour room service
  • 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

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • 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 view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

Media

  • Television
  • Telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Riu Palace Costa Rica

💵 Lowest room price 530 NZ$
📏 Distance to centre 300 m
🗺️ Location rating 9.0
✈️ Distance to airport 30.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport Liberia, LIR

Location

Address
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Playa Matapalo - Sardinal, Matapalo (Guanacaste), Costa Rica, 0000
Map view
Playa Matapalo - Sardinal, Matapalo (Guanacaste), Costa Rica, 0000
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Restaurant
Langosta Feliz Marisqueria
840 m

Reviews of Riu Palace Costa Rica

8.0 /10
Great
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Location9.0
Rooms9.2
Service6.6
Dining7.6
Facilities7.8
Guest reviewsWrite a Review
  • S
    Sue
    New Zealand
    Wrote a review on 06 May
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service0.0
    Value0.0
    Dining9.0
    8.6

    Hotel was very nice. Staff very friendly and helpful. Transportation provided by Pleasant Holidays was very informative, friendly and always on time. Loved the outside seating at the restaurants. Restaurants were first come first served. Not much of a problem getting seated. Good variety of foods. Poolside was wonderful and weather was fantastic.

    A group of 6 went on a sunset catamaran cruise. The crew were very nice and friendly, but the whole experience seemed very unsafe. We left beach in a dingy (overloaded with too many passengers) to board the catamaran. The winds were very high and there were huge white caps on the ocean. We had to leave our shoes in box in dingy. The winds and white caps made it very difficult to step from the dingy into the catamaran, especially for us with artificial hips and knees. Upon returning to beach after sunset, it was pitch dark with only one flashlight with the crew. Again, we had to step off catamaran into dingy with the winds and white caps rocking the boats. Several people fell off dingy trying to unload at beach, especially with no light. The crew dumped our shoes on the beach and they left. We were left to find our shoes and make our way up beach to resort with the help of a few using their flashlights on their cell phones. I don’t feel many safety codes were utilized especially with the winding conditions and the overloading of dingy. The name of the catamaran was the Hibiscus.

  • Te
    Ted eaton
    New Zealand
    Wrote a review on 05 May
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Value10.0
    Dining6.0
    8.8

    Great service and facilities. The beach is just ok... sand was a bit coarse and not fine like other nice beaches. Food was excellent but access to ala cart restaurants was limited. If you were not waiting in line promptly at 1815 then you stood a good chance of not getting in. Bartenders at the pool par were amazing. We took a walk down to the monkey bar and enjoyed a few cold beers . Room was very nice and maid service was prompt and efficient.

    pool area and pool bar breakfast buffet was great entertainment was good...but too much lip syncing at the main shows bands that performed after the production shows were good steakhouse was great

    need to expand the ala cart restaurant hours.

  • pf
    paulette farmer
    New Zealand
    Wrote a review on 02 Mar
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Value10.0
    Dining8.0
    9.2

    I had an amazing vacation! The service was great! Our bartender and wait staff where friendly and courteous which was appreciated! The front desk staff was knowledgeable when asked about activities away from the resort. I would highly recommend traveling to this resort, Costa Rica was AMAZING!

    Friendly and courteous staff. Food was good, 4 out of 5 rating, drinks were amazing!

    For the restaurants, you could not make reservations, first come first serve basis.

FAQ about Riu Palace Costa Rica

Which popular attractions are located near the 5-star Riu Palace Costa Rica hotel?
Iglesia Catolica de Playas del Coco Church, set 7 km from the 5-star Riu Palace Costa Rica hotel, as well as Rojas Bros Boruca Indigenous Arts placed about 15 minutes away by car are well worth visiting.
What is the closest airport to the Riu Palace Costa Rica hotel?
Liberia airport is located within a 47-minute drive (35 km) from the Riu Palace Costa Rica hotel.
Can I leave my car in Riu Palace Costa Rica hotel parking lot for free?
Yes, Riu Palace Costa Rica hotel provides parking spaces for free.
Can I eat breakfast at the 5-star Riu Palace Costa Rica?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 5-star Riu Palace Costa Rica.
What is check-in and check-out time at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
What are the booking prices at the hotel?
The prices at the hotel start from $322.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the Riu Palace Costa Rica?
Most rooms of the Riu Palace Costa Rica welcome guests with the following facilities:
  • an in-room safe
  • a balcony
  • a coffee machine
  • a cupboard
  • a mini-bar
  • a sofa
  • a work desk
  • a laptop
  • a cable flat-screen TV
  • a safety deposit box
  • a mirror
Is Riu Palace Costa Rica equipped with amenities for persons with disabilities?
Yes, Riu Palace Costa Rica provides accessible bathrooms and rooms with accessible facilities to improve the experience for the guests with special needs.
What spa facilities are provided at the 5-star Riu Palace Costa Rica hotel?
Pampering amenities in the 5-star Riu Palace Costa Rica hotel include a Turkish steam room, a Turkish bath, and a hot tub.
Do you have a pool at the 5-star Riu Palace Costa Rica?
Yes, the 5-star Riu Palace Costa Rica features an outdoor pool.
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