Riu Palace Costa Rica, Guanacaste

Riu Palace Costa Rica , an all-inclusive resort in Costa Rica, sits directly on Matapalo beach, next to the Riu Guanacaste. Guests enjoy complimentary sun loungers on the beach, 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi throughout hotel, numerous shops and restaurants. Guests will find all the high quality services that define a Riu Palace with a new and chic, contemporary style, perfect for those seeking an active, adventurous vacation.

Riu Palace Costa Rica is 20.5 miles (approximately 35 minutes) 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. As a guest of the Riu Palace Costa Rica, you may take advantage of RIU's generous privileges and enjoy the facilities, restaurants, bars, shows and entertainment at the Riu Guanacaste, located adjacent to the resort.

The six-story main building is surrounded by extensive, lush gardens. The Renova Spa offers guests a haven of divine relaxation and rejuvenation and four pools (one with swim-up bar) invite guests of all ages to kick back and refresh after a day of adventure. The nights heat up with complimentary entrance to the night club. Guests will find all the high quality level of services that define a Riu Palace with a new and more chic, contemporary style and experience. The hotel features Junior 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 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.

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Current Promotions

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2025 Resort Discount Credits
3-6 nights: $780. 7 or more nights: $1120
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.

Stay at 1, Play at 2!
Guests staying at Riu Palace Costa Rica can now enjoy the facilities at Riu Guanacaste. Breakfast and dinner must be taken at the booked hotel. Lunch, snacks and drinks can be enjoyed at the hotel where exchange privileges are included.

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Hotel Updates

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Wi-Fi
All RIU Palace Hotels offer free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and in all guests rooms

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Students/Spring Breaker Policy

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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.