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Riu Guanacaste
Riu Guanacaste
Riu Guanacaste
Riu Guanacaste

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Liberia, Costa Rica

Transfer

40 minutes

From Daniel Oduber International (LIR) airport

1041 rooms in the hotel

1041

Rooms*

3 swimming pools at the hotel

3

Pools*

9 restaurants at the hotel

9

Restaurants*

6 bars at the hotel

6

Bars*


Description

Just 40 minutes from the airport, this magnificent hotel will charm you with its service and the diverse activities it offers. Located directly on Matapalo Beach, it is surrounded by lush vegetation, showcasing the unspoiled beauty of Costa Rica. Luxury and nature: a perfect combination. Enjoy spacious rooms, a good selection of restaurants, daytime and evening activities, a luxurious spa, a nearby golf course, a casino, a nightclub, water sports—in short, everything to delight guests of all ages. And since you're in Costa Rica, venture out from your luxurious resort to discover the beauty of the country, where the preserved biodiversity is truly worth admiring!


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Evaluations

Overall ratings

Ratings explanation

Excellent
81% to 100%
Very good
61% to 80%
Average
41% to 60%
Poor
21% to 40%
Horrible
0% to 20%

66
31
3
1
0

Breakdown of ratings according to each of the criteria

Entertainment
75%

Entertainment

10 / 10
14
9 / 10
16
8 / 10
29
7 / 10
17
6 / 10
2
5 / 10
4
4 / 10
7
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Overall look
87%

Overall look

10 / 10
34
9 / 10
31
8 / 10
24
7 / 10
5
6 / 10
3
5 / 10
2
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
1
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Bar(s)
84%

Bar(s)

10 / 10
24
9 / 10
31
8 / 10
28
7 / 10
9
6 / 10
4
5 / 10
3
4 / 10
2
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Buffet(s)
83%

Buffet(s)

10 / 10
31
9 / 10
23
8 / 10
19
7 / 10
15
6 / 10
6
5 / 10
2
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
3
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Room
82%

Room

10 / 10
33
9 / 10
19
8 / 10
22
7 / 10
9
6 / 10
9
5 / 10
5
4 / 10
2
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
1
Staff
89%

Staff

10 / 10
46
9 / 10
23
8 / 10
15
7 / 10
8
6 / 10
5
5 / 10
2
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Pool(s)
84%

Pool(s)

10 / 10
37
9 / 10
14
8 / 10
25
7 / 10
10
6 / 10
6
5 / 10
5
4 / 10
3
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Beach
75%

Beach

10 / 10
19
9 / 10
13
8 / 10
28
7 / 10
19
6 / 10
6
5 / 10
8
4 / 10
3
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
5
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Cleanliness
92%

Cleanliness

10 / 10
51
9 / 10
26
8 / 10
16
7 / 10
3
6 / 10
3
5 / 10
1
4 / 10
0
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
0
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
0
Restaurant(s)
79%

Restaurant(s)

10 / 10
22
9 / 10
17
8 / 10
31
7 / 10
11
6 / 10
5
5 / 10
5
4 / 10
1
3 / 10
0
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
1

Résumé des avis

The hotel's magnificent setting and meticulous upkeep are highly praised, as is the beauty and grandeur of the beach. Guests also commend the excellent quality and variety of the food, the lovely swimming pools, and the overall cleanliness of the property, complemented by friendly and courteous staff. However, it is sometimes mentioned that the beach, while beautiful, lacks amenities and maintenance.

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Reviews

Alain B.

Spouse travel, June 3, 2026
90%
Very nice trip
Très beau voyage

Hotel 50 minutes from the airport, superb hotel, very clean, good and varied buffet food, the à la carte restaurants are buffet style except for the steakhouse, the sea water was clear but not turquoise and very warm, and the pool water was too warm for walking on the beach, which is about 2 to 3 kilometers, very polite and appreciative staff

Hotel à 50 minutes de l'aéroport ,superbe Hotel très propre ,nourriture au buffets bonne et diversifier, pour les restaurants à la carte c'est style buffets excepté le steakhouse,l'eau de la mer était clair mais pas turquoise et très chaude et l'eau des piscines trop chaude pour la marche sur la plage c'est environ 2 à 3 kilomètres ,employé très poli et reconnaissant

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Review details

Entertainment
7/10
Overall look
9/10
Bar(s)
9/10
Buffet(s)
9/10
Room
9/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
8/10
Beach
8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
8/10

Nancy G.

Friends travel, April 15, 2026
95%
Superb hotel! Superb country!
Superbe hôtel! Superbe pays!

We loved our stay!

Nous avons adoré notre séjour!

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Entertainment
7/10
Overall look
10/10
Bar(s)
8/10
Buffet(s)
9/10
Room
10/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
8/10
Beach
9/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
10/10

Christine M.

Spouse travel, February 11, 2026
100%
Recommended hotel
Hôtel recommandé

Completely renovated, it looks like a brand new hotel! Well located next to the dry forest and the must-see animal sanctuary. The price is low compared to other hotels, it's worth it! Costa Rica is beautiful, safe, and welcoming.

Rénové à 100% on dirait un hôtel neuf! Bien situé à côté de la forêt sèche et du sanctuaire d’animaux à visiter absolument. Le prix est bas comparativement aux autres hôtels, ça vaut la peine! CostaRica est magnifique, sécuritaire et accueillant.

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Entertainment
10/10
Overall look
10/10
Bar(s)
10/10
Buffet(s)
10/10
Room
10/10
Staff
8/10
Pool(s)
10/10
Beach
9/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
10/10

Jean-françois L.

Family travel, February 11, 2026
100%
A true paradise
Un vrai paradis

Wow, everything was delivered on time, exceeding our expectations.

Wow sur toute la ligne au délais de nos attentes

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Entertainment
10/10
Overall look
10/10
Bar(s)
10/10
Buffet(s)
10/10
Room
10/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
10/10
Beach
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
10/10

Nathalie P.

Spouse travel, January 28, 2026
90%
Very beautiful site
Très beau site

I loved this place, everything was great except the sea, which, while very nice for the location, had waves that were too strong for me, and the mattress this year was very soft. I loved the new renovations; they're very nice and beautiful. The only downside was the mattress.

J'ai adoré cette endroit, tout est très bien sauf la mer qui est très bien pour l'endroit mais trop de vagues fortes pour moi et le matelas cette année était très mou. J'ai adoré les nouvelles rénovations c'est très bien et très beau, le seul bémol, matelas.

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Entertainment
N/A
Overall look
9/10
Bar(s)
9/10
Buffet(s)
8/10
Room
7/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
10/10
Beach
7/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
10/10

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