Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Creator video
Hot tub, steam room, body scrubs, facials
Jetted bathtub
Buffet

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
  • Place, Playa Matapalo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Diamante Eco Adventure Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)

Room options

Suite Superior with Ocean View

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)

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

Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)

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

Junior Suite (Superior (L))

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

Junior Suite (Tropical View, U)

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

Junior Suite (Standard | E)

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

Junior Suite (L)

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

Junior Suite, Garden View (U)

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

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

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

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

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

Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)

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

Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Garden View (C)

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

Junior Suite (Tropical View, C)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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, Ocean View (E)

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

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

Suite (Jacuzzi | C)

  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)

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

Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

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

Junior Suite (Tropical View, B2C-CA)

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

Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-CA)

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

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

Suite (Jacuzzi | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (U)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Tropical View, U)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (U)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Tropical View, C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms, Ocean View (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior (L))

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (E)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Connecting Rooms (Superior (E))

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite Junior with Garden View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Room Superior

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Suite Junior with Sea View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Family Suite -5 guests-

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 5

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About the area

El Ocotal

When you stay at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive in Sardinal, you'll be on the beach and 7 minutes by foot from Playa Matapalo. .This all-inclusive property is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Flamingo Beach and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Coco Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playa Matapalo - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Ocotal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coconut Pool Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Toscana - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Arenal - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Liberia - ‬9 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 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.
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 dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. 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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from 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. 662 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 222 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1409 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Anthony

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room definitely Ned’s an upgrade
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Food was good but got kind of old aft we a few days as it didn’t change much . Service at the pool was excellent
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sariah Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing time! The rooms are nice, especially the beds I slept comfortably. The staff are lovely people who were also very helpful, I did most of the excursions was definitely a 10/10! The food, shows, entertainment, drinks are amazing.. for my first time here, I will definitely be coming back and thank you again Riu Palace In Costa Rica!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glad I didn’t reconsider after reading negative reviews.. we enjoyed everything about our stay at the Riu Palace. If you can’t find anything good to eat you have to be an extremely picky eater. The food was fresh (especially the huge salad bars) and plentiful of all types of cuisine. Pool service and staff were amazing! Your choice of pools makes for those wanting to chill or those wanting a party vibe with great music and drinks! Our room was gorgeous.. corner balcony jr suite with hot tub inside and on the private balcony. Maid service was excellent! 10/10 all the way around for our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Dannet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Normally, I do not write a review whether my experience was good or bad at a resort, but this particular experience pushed me to write a review. Prior to arriving at the resort I requested some things for the room because we were celebrating a birthday. When we got to the room, it was a double bed when I requested a king sized bed also it wasn’t very clean in the room. I went to front desk to change the room and it was a little better up until the electricity blew out twice and help did not come right away. I almost missed my reservations that I had at a steakhouse. We were then moved to the room next-door which was fine Iguess but I never experienced anything like this. It took 24 hrs for someone to bring a remote for the television in the room. I was over it, I didn’t want to complain while on vacation because we were celebrating but I made sure to remember to write a review!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

sara elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

inas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paizja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great only thing I’d say is to change sheets after I’ve used them.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latosha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No complaints
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Phet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was old and needs updating. Issues with water pressure. Key card didn't work well and had to keep getting it recharged. Mini bar wasn't stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gustavo Rafael

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Juan Leonor Rubiera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was cold

6/10 Okay

HAIROLINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs more food varieties, food was cold
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Raisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was cold
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hector Rafael Hidalgo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was not hot at all

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, fresh fruit always available.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronnie

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Poonam

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

GABRIELLA

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall our stay here was great. The staff was friendly, accommodating, and very helpful. The pools were perfect, tons of seating, always clean and the entertainment provided was pretty good. My only issue was the food. Breakfast was great but the lunch and dinner options were pretty bad. Just very bland choices and not the best grade of meats.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my boyfriend visited Riu Palace in Costa Rica for the first time for his birthday. We met a lot of new people and had fun. I rate a 4/5 only due to food. Food was okay but not really great . But the entertainment 5/5. We did the spa there and LOVED IT! Very relaxing . Carlos was our booker and he was the sweetest❤️ the bartender in the pool Warren G is the best! We did enjoy ourselves. We always stay at Riu Palace out of the country.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BASILIA

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