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Riu Guanacaste, GuanacasteRiu Guanacaste, GuanacasteRiu Guanacaste, Guanacaste

Riu Guanacaste, Guanacaste

Family
Beachfront locationSupervised Kids ClubHighly recommended by past Vacation Express travelers
Variety of room types and locationsKids Stay, Play and Eat FREE dealsSpacious rooms [some catering for three or more children]
Welcome

Riu Guanacaste is situated on beautiful Matapalo Beach in Costa Rica and surrounded by a lush garden terrain. The full-service Renova Spa offers adult guests a peaceful respite from the day's adventures, as children 4-12 years of age will find nothing but fun at the supervised RIU Kids Club. Guests will enjoy the beautiful natural landscapes, an inviting pool and sun terrace area, and a myriad of activities for all ages.

HIGHLIGHTS

All-Inclusive PlanBeachfront701 Rooms6 Floors4 Restaurants5 BarsFamily FriendlyActiveDiscothequeWater Park

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE

Riu Guanacaste is situated in the Guanacaste province on Costa Rica's northern Pacific coast on beautiful Matapalo Beach. It is 20.5 miles (approximately 35 mins) from the Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Guanacaste. Just eight miles from fantastic shopping, and with the neighboring village of Nuevo Colón nearby, there is no shortage of entertainment. The hotel is divided into Double Rooms, Suites with separate living area and Jacuzzi Suites with separate living area and a private Jacuzzi on the terrace. Double Rooms, Suite Family Rooms and Two Bedroom Family Suites are all available to accommodate your family vacation, no matter the size. All rooms feature RIU's signature in-room liquor dispenser for the adults and a private balcony or terrace.

Riu Splash Water World
The water park offer a variety of water rides and features for all ages, including a children´s pool with slides, Aquaracer, Body Bowl, Aquatube and much more! Conveniently located to all hotels. At Splash Water Park, the Body Vortex, a closed body slide that shoots you towards the pool, the Kamikaze, with impressive drops from various heights, and the free-fall slide, for experiencing a unique sensation, await you. Plus, kids will enjoy the children's pool and attractions designed especially for them and free entrance for guests.


Hotel Updates


    NEW RESORT ADDITIONS
    Check out these new additions to Riu Guanacaste on your next stay!
  • Refreshed guest rooms and common areas for a more modern experience
  • New Swim-up double rooms with private pool
  • Additional outdoor pool with pool bar and swim-up bar
  • Redesigned miniclub "RiuLand" and disco "Pacha
  • "Splash Park" children's playground
  • New multisport court
  • New dining concepts and revitalized culinary options
  • "American Country" a la carte restaurant, offering all american favorites
  • "Candy" Ice Cream parlor
  • "Pepes Food" Grill and Taco Station
Riu Splash Water World Open
The new waterpark offers a variety of water rides and features for all ages, including a children´s pool with slides, Aquaracer, Body Bowl, Aquatube and much more!

Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and all guests rooms


CURRENT PROMOTIONS

$150 Instant Savings with Coupon Codes!
  • $150 off per booking* on 3+ night stays
  • Valid on new bookings at Riu Guanacaste that include airfare
  • For Travel: Now - February 28, 2026
  • Book by: October 31, 2025
  • Valid for two or more travelers
  • Promo Code: GUANACASTE150*
  • Traveling alone? Use promo code: GUANACASTESOLO75 to save up to $75 per booking*
Once you complete and save your contact information, enter the promo code in the "Coupon Code/Group Code" field located in the Booking Summary section. Travel Agents enter the promo code in the "Coupon Code or Group Code" field located in the Booking Options section. If you have an Express Group please enter the coupon code and email [email protected] to have your Express Group code added.

*Promo codes are not valid for hotel-only, air-only, contracted groups, other promo codes or price match discounts. Promo codes are valid for new bookings made electronically through your travel agent or on vacationexpress.com; small service fee of $10 applies when booking through Vacation Express Call Center. Only one promo code can be used per booking. All bookings will be audited for qualification. If any components of the booking change after the promo code has been added, and the booking no longer meets promo code criteria, the discount will be removed and the customer will be responsible for the amount due. For full terms and conditions, hotel information and description of all services, please refer to vacationexpress.com or call for details. Book by 10/31/25 at 11:59PM ET. Not responsible for errors or omissions. Registered Florida Seller of Travel no. St 38441. State of California Seller of Travel Certificate of Registration #2107538-40.

2025 Resort Discount Credits
3-6 nights: $600. 7 or more nights: $700
Resort credits can be used at the Renova Spa, Scuba Caribe, Weddings by RIU, Avis Rent Car, Photoventura, Morpho Travel Experience and Quetzal Shops.
Booking Window: Now - December 22, 2025. Travel Period: Now - December 23, 2025
*Applies to USA. Guests can check the resort credits through RIU App. The total of credits is per room, per stay, for guests 21 and older. Resort Credits are non-transferable, non-cumulative, non-refundable, non-combinable and cannot be used for future stays. Resort credits can be used as discounts on specified select services only. Credits cannot be exchanged for cash. This promotion is subject to availability. Some restrictions apply. Inclusions subject to changes without prior notice.

    Honeymoon Inclusions
  • Surprise welcome gift in room
  • Small bottle of rum
  • King bed (subject to availability at time of check-in)
  • Late check-out (subject to availability at time of departure)
  • Complimentary upgrade to next available room category (subject to availability and upon request)
  • $35 Spa credit* for a selected service in “Specials for couples” category (120 min)
  • *This discount applies per couple per stay and does not apply with other promotions and discounts.
*Marriage certificate required for honeymoon perks and travel must be within 90 days.


Students/Spring Breaker Policy


All Student/Spring Breaker Group reservations are strictly On Request and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by Riu Sales. RIU Hotels & Resorts reserves the right of admission and may reject any request at its sole discretion. 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. Student/Spring Breaker Groups must comply with any protocols (hotel and government) in place at the time of stay at the hotel and be 21 years of age or older.

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