Riu Guanacaste Hotel, Guanacaste

Riu Guanacaste Hotel 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.

Riu Guanacaste Hotel 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.

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Hotel Updates

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2025 HOTEL CLOSURE
Riu Guanacaste will be closed for renovations from April 28, 2025 to October 03, 2025. The hotel will reopen on October 4th, 2025.

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

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Current Promotions

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2024 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, 2024. Travel Period: Now - December 23, 2024
*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.

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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.