Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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Situated on a lush hillside, this hotel offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape and a body of water.
Relax by the pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Relax in a spacious lobby with comfortable seating and stunning views of a nearby building.
Guests can enjoy yoga classes on the beach.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, separate seating area, and flat-screen TV, offering a view of the outdoors.

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Coco Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Ocotal Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (U)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-CA)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (Jacuzzi | C)

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Superior (L))

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(132 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (L)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior (L))

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (U)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View (U)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite (Standard | E)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite (Jacuzzi | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (C)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (C)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (C)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Garden View (C)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View (C)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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About the area

El Ocotal

With a stay at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive in Sardinal, you'll be on the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Diamante Eco Adventure Park and 7 minutes by foot from Playa Matapalo. .This all-inclusive property is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Flamingo Beach and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Coco Beach.

What's nearby

  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 35 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Coco Beach - 36 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 39 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 45 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Arenal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Ocotal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Liberia - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Papagayo - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Family-friendly property on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive offers 538 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sardinal property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of towels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa, Renova Spa. Services include facials and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room. Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 538 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor swimming pools, a nightclub, and a complimentary water park. Additional amenities at this Art Deco property include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Grab a bite to eat at one of the property's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive has 4 restaurants on site.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and 24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
In-room liquor dispensers

Water activities

Kayaking
Rowing/canoeing
Surfing/body boarding

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1179 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stephen, London

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very dated, doors and walls were dirty, no washrooms around pool area. Food was very good lots of chairs around pools resort was nice but overpriced
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

LATEE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
First time at the Riu. Outdated, pool was not very clean, there were things floating in the pool. No top shelf liquor, considering how expensive it is to stay at this resort. I have definitely stayed at better resorts, with top shelf liquors for a more reasonable price. Room pillows had stains, and bed was uncomfortable. Could not eat at the restaurants, since it was rented out for a private party. Sadly, that’s what guests pay for, they should be accommodated to have those options. Staff was friendly, but this hotel would not be an option to stay at in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Isabella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property if you are staying at the resort but not centrally located to excursions
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arleny

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leonel

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Stay

Just Average all inclusive. Needs updating compared to other Rui properties. Water Slides for kids were rough and uncomfortable. Food was mediocre. Except for the steak house. Rooms need updating. A/C and refrigerator didn’t work in some. Had to ask for replacements or move rooms. Would probably stay somewhere else next time visiting Costa Rica.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Regina Beatrice

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loreta

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good atmosphere, good food
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana, Gloucester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed w family, overall good experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is not on par with othe RIU properties. Our room was dirty and dated. The toilet smelled and there was an obvious lack of maintenance. Outlets needed service, mold around the sink, cracke purple glass blocks and very dimly lit. Outside maintenance was outstanding. Food was cafeteria grade at best with the same menu every night. The priperty could be great with some better attention to maintenance and better dining options since it was secluded and you really didnt have any other option to eat. The pools were outstanding and drinks were great.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was great
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Amenities
Amazing experience but the rooms need upgrading otherwise the most beautiful place location to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautifull but needs some upgrades!! Like the rooms bathrooms!! Food was good! Many different options!! The staff is great very polite and friendly!! Overall we have a good experience!!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice hotel- more vegetrain options would be great

We really enjoyed the pools, beach, proximity to a monkey beach. Not a ton of vegetarian options other than the buffet so we were limited on food
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Katrina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms smelled terribly and were very outdated. The public bahtrooms were sprayed constantly with a very perfume chemical that made my family gag. The food was ok. The pools were nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Sevan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I would like to send a complaint directly to the hotel management. The beach is full of stumps and snags that are not removed. It was a hazardous situation and I broke my toe while walking costing me medical expenses.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ani

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was friendly. But my TV did not work properly. they came to check, but were not able to fix it. The Beach was not convenient and the sand was not as expected. The rooms could have been a bit cleaner.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dario

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely far from local restaurants, taxi services were very expensive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

NANCY JANE, chciopee

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Location was great minus road to access very bumpy...car massage all employees we delt with were friendly accommodating and very helpful from housekeeping to bartenders check in to check out amazing staff. Rooms are a bit dated but ours was very clean and our housekeeper was excellent. To be able to safely walk the beach to monkey's bar see the howlers and the capuchin monkeys...tours we did direct from hotel with dive carib excellent...really enjoyed our stay resort staff and foid...as well as massage with karoline and lety near the beach...just the best
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shahin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and accommodating staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025