Riu Palace Costa Rica
Escape to the stunning shores of Matapalo Beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica and enjoy a stay at the luxurious Riu Palace Costa Rica hotel. This spectacular 24 hour all inclusive resort features RIUs new trendy design concept with modern and contemporary dιcor. Active travellers can revel in a variety of land and water sports offered at the resort or enjoy a workout in the fully equipped gym. For some extra indulgence, enjoy pampering treatments at the world class Renova Spa. Children can also enjoy their own entertainment program, which offers fun-filled supervised games and activities. The Riu Palace Costa Rica offers a beautiful and elegant setting and a perfect base to explore all the wonders of Costa Rica.
Location
- Beachfront
Address
- Playa Matapalo - Sardinal Carrillo - Guanacaste
Area
- Guanacaste
Property Amenities of Riu Palace Costa Rica
- 538 Room(s)
- 4 Pool(s)
- Spa ($)
- 5 Restaurant(s)
- 5 Bar(s)
Dining/Entertainment at Riu Palace Costa Rica
- 1 Buffet
- 4 ΐ la Carte
- 1 Pβtisserie & ice cream parlor
- 5 Bar(s)
- Shops ($)
Room amenities at Riu Palace Costa Rica
Junior Suite Garden View
- Maximum Number of Adults 3
- Maximum Number of Children 2
- Maximum Occupancy 4
- Air Conditioned
- Ceiling Fan
- Hair Dryer
- Satellite TV
- 1 King or 2 Double Beds
- Turn Down Service
- Iron & Ironing board
- Liquor Dispenser
- Garden View
- Coffee Maker
- Radio alarm clock
- 110 Volt
- Mini bar (restocked daily)
- Hydro-massage tub
- Minimum occupancy 1
- In-room safe
- Living area with sofa or sofa bed
- Minimum adults 1
- Free WiFi will be available effective as of November 1st/2012
Other room categories available
- Junior Suite Courtyard View
- Junior Suite Ocean View
- Suite Jacuzzi
- 2 Bedroom Family Suite
All Inclusive
3 Meals daily plus 24 hour snacks
All drinks 24hr (domestic beer and cocktails, select international brands)
Daily activities
Introductory scuba lesson in pool
Non-motorized water sports
Evening entertainment
Beach
- Beach
- Sun Loungers
Business Services
- Internet access ($)
Children
- Mini Club Ages 4-12
- Playground
Children's Pool
- Kids pool
Golf
- Golf ($) (nearby)
Group, Meeting, and Conference Facilities
- 5 Conference Rooms ($)
Hotel Lobby
- Free WiFi in lobby (effective as of November 1st/2012)
- 24 Hour Front Desk
Miscellaneous Resort Amenities/Service
- Garden
- Casino ($)
- Sun terrace
- Nightclub ($) Complimentary entrance, drinks are not included. Open 6 nights a week.
Shops and Services
- Shops ($)
Spa
- Sauna
- Spa ($)
- Massage Treatments ($)
Sports Activities Offered by Hotel
- Table Tennis
- Volleyball
- Billiard (Pool Table) ($)
Swimming Pools
- 4 Pools
- Sundeck
- Sun loungers
- Towels
- Parasols
Tennis
- Tennis Court
- Lit court
Water Sports Offered by Hotel
- Windsurfing
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Kayaking
- Non-Motorized water sports
- 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
- Pedaloes
Wellness
- Gym Use of the gym, jacuzzi and steam bath is restricted to guests over 18 years old. Sports shoes are compulsory when using the gym.
- Steam Bath Use of the gym, jacuzzi and steam bath is restricted to guests over 18 years old.
- Jacuzzi Use of the gym, jacuzzi and steam bath is restricted to guests over 18 years old.
Junior Suite Garden View
- Maximum Number of Adults 3
- Maximum Number of Children 2
- Maximum Occupancy 4
- Air Conditioned
- Ceiling Fan
- Hair Dryer
- Satellite TV
- 1 King or 2 Double Beds
- Turn Down Service
- Iron & Ironing board
- Liquor Dispenser
- Garden View
- Coffee Maker
- Radio alarm clock
- 110 Volt
- Mini bar (restocked daily)
- Hydro-massage tub
- Minimum occupancy 1
- In-room safe
- Living area with sofa or sofa bed
- Minimum adults 1
- Free WiFi will be available effective as of November 1st/2012
Junior Suite Courtyard View
- Maximum Number of Adults 3
- Maximum Number of Children 2
- Maximum Occupancy 4
- Air Conditioned
- Ceiling Fan
- Hair Dryer
- Satellite TV
- 1 King or 2 Double Beds
- Turn Down Service
- Iron & Ironing board
- Liquor Dispenser
- Coffee Maker
- Radio alarm clock
- 110 Volt
- Mini bar (restocked daily)
- Courtyard View
- Hydro-massage tub
- Minimum occupancy 1
- In-room safe
- Living area with sofa or sofa bed
- Minimum adults 1
- Free WiFi will be available effective as of November 1st/2012
Junior Suite Ocean View
- Maximum Number of Adults 3
- Maximum Number of Children 2
- Maximum Occupancy 4
- Air Conditioned
- Ceiling Fan
- Hair Dryer
- Satellite TV
- 1 King or 2 Double Beds
- Ocean view
- Turn Down Service
- Iron & Ironing board
- Liquor Dispenser
- Coffee Maker
- Radio alarm clock
- 110 Volt
- Mini bar (restocked daily)
- Hydro-massage tub
- Minimum occupancy 1
- In-room safe
- Living area with sofa or sofa bed
- Minimum adults 1
- Free WiFi will be available effective as of November 1st/2012
Suite Jacuzzi
- Maximum Number of Adults 3
- Maximum Number of Children 1
- Maximum Occupancy 3
- Air Conditioned
- Ceiling Fan
- Hair Dryer
- Satellite TV
- Bathrobes
- Turn Down Service
- Iron & Ironing board
- 1 King Bed
- Liquor Dispenser
- Coffee Maker
- Radio alarm clock
- 110 Volt
- Mini bar (restocked daily)
- Jacuzzi on Balcony/Terrace
- Hydro-massage tub
- Minimum occupancy 1
- In-room safe
- Living area with sofa or sofa bed
- Minimum adults 1
- Free WiFi will be available effective as of November 1st/2012
2 Bedroom Family Suite
- Maximum Number of Adults 4
- Maximum Number of Children 3
- Maximum Occupancy 5
- Air Conditioned
- Ceiling Fan
- Hair Dryer
- Satellite TV
- Turn Down Service
- Iron & Ironing board
- Liquor Dispenser
- Coffee Maker
- Radio alarm clock
- 110 Volt
- 2 Bedrooms
- Mini bar (restocked daily)
- Additional full bathroom with shower
- Hydro-massage tub
- Minimum occupancy 3
- In-room safe
- Living area with sofa or sofa bed
- Minimum adults 2
- Free WiFi will be available effective as of November 1st/2012
- 1st bedroom with 2 double beds, 2nd bedroom with 1 king bed
Children under 2 yrs FREE.
- Children sleep in existing bedding and must share the room with 2 full paying adults in order to receive the discount. If one adult is travelling with one child, the child will then be considered an adult. If a single adult is travelling with 2 children, the 1st child will be invoiced as an adult and the 2nd child pays special rates.
Stay at 1, play at 2
- Guests from Riu Palace Costa Rica are allowed to go to the Guanacaste and use:
Swiming pools
Bars
Sport Bar
Snacks
Breakfast
Lunch
*Clients from RIU Guanacaste are not allowed to go to the Palace.
*Guests of Riu Palace Costa Rica cannot go and have dinner at Guanacaste.
Arenal
Style - Buffet
Cuisine - International
Location - On Site
All Inclusive Breakfast Lunch Main Restaurant Terrace Theme buffets (twice a week) Formal dress is required for dinner (main restaurant: T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen; theme restaurants: long trousers and T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen)
Krystal
Style - ΐ la Carte
Cuisine - Fusion
Location - On Site
All Inclusive Dress Code Reservations Required Formal dress is required for dinner (main restaurant: T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen; theme restaurants: long trousers and T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen)
Tokio
Style - ΐ la Carte
Cuisine - Japanese
Location - On Site
All Inclusive Dress Code Reservations Required Formal dress is required for dinner (main restaurant: T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen; theme restaurants: long trousers and T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen)
L'Anfora
Style - ΐ la Carte
Cuisine - Italian
Location - On Site
All Inclusive Dress Code Reservations Required Formal dress is required for dinner (main restaurant: T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen; theme restaurants: long trousers and T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen)
Papagayo
Style - ΐ la Carte
Cuisine - Grill and Steakhouse
Location - Poolside
All Inclusive Formal dress is required for dinner (main restaurant: T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen; theme restaurants: long trousers and T Shirts with sleeves for gentlemen)
Capuchino
Style - Pβtisserie & ice cream parlor
Location - On Site
All Inclusive Ice cream
Daiquiri
Location - Lobby
All Inclusive Lobby Bar Drinks
Stars
Location - On Site
All Inclusive Lounge Bar Terrace
Melody
Location - On Site
All Inclusive Drinks Plaza bar
Lounge 24
Location - On Site
Hours of Operation
Open 24 hours
All Inclusive Drinks
Coconut
Location - Pool Bar
All Inclusive Swim-up Bar Drinks
Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
golfreservations@haciendapinilla.com
Architect - Mike Young
No of holes - 18
Par - 72
Yardage - 7300
Papagayo Golf Course
No of holes - 18
Free Wedding Package
Services of an on-site wedding coordinator
Decoration of ceremony location
Witnesses if required
CD or recorded music during ceremony
Bouquet for the bride and boutonniere for the groom
Wedding cake and sparkling wine (for the couple and up to 10 guests)
Semi-private dinner
Special decoration in the room
10% discount on all Spa treatments for the Bride & Groom
10% discount on all Spa treatments for the Wedding guests. (Available only if reserved online at www.renovaspa.com/reservations.htm)
Free weddings offer excludes costs of Judge service, legal documentation and fees, and is based on a minimum 5 rooms with a minimum stay of 3 nights booked. Some restrictions apply.
Wedding packages must be booked directly with RIU Weddings Department. Details & pricing are subject to change without notice.
*Please request at the time of booking.
Email - weddings@riu.com
Photo Identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy. Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.







