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Riu Palace Costa Rica
Riu Palace Costa Rica
Riu Palace Costa Rica
Riu Palace Costa Rica
Riu Palace Costa Rica
Riu Palace Costa Rica

Riu Palace Costa Rica Stars Stars Stars Stars Stars

Liberia, Costa Rica
Customers rating: 86%
(24 reviews)
Transfer

40 minutes

From Daniel Oduber International (LIR) airport

538 rooms in the hotel

538

Rooms*

7 swimming pools at the hotel

7

Pools*

6 restaurants at the hotel

6

Restaurants*

6 bars at the hotel

6

Bars*

Description

• Modern hotel nestled between lush vegetation and a magnificent beach • Shared services with the neighboring Riu Guanacaste hotel • Access to Splash Water World water park Located on the beautiful Matapalo Beach in Guanacaste, the Riu Palace Costa Rica is the ideal destination for vacationers looking to discover the wonders of this tropical paradise. When you're not exploring Costa Rica's lush landscapes, you can relax by one of the hotel's pools or zoom down the water slides at the new Splash Water World water park. Stay active during your vacation by participating in a variety of classes throughout the week, or try water sports like paddleboarding, kayaking, or snorkeling. Alternatively, if you truly want to unwind and relax during your vacation, head to the on-site Renova Spa to be pampered with a delicious massage or a wonderful steam bath (for guests 18 and over). Younger guests will love observing the native wildlife on the property, or having fun at the Riuland kids' club. In the evening, dance the night away at the nightclub before relaxing in your modern suite or room.

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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%

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Breakdown of ratings according to each of the criteria

Entertainment
78%

Entertainment

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Overall look
87%

Overall look

10 / 10
8
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8
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4
7 / 10
2
6 / 10
1
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0
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1
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Bar(s)
87%

Bar(s)

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10
9 / 10
5
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6
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1
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5 / 10
1
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Buffet(s)
88%

Buffet(s)

10 / 10
13
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1
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Room
83%

Room

10 / 10
10
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2
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Staff
94%

Staff

10 / 10
16
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2
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0
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Pool(s)
91%

Pool(s)

10 / 10
14
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3
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Beach
71%

Beach

10 / 10
6
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0
Cleanliness
90%

Cleanliness

10 / 10
12
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Restaurant(s)
85%

Restaurant(s)

10 / 10
9
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Résumé des avis

Guests particularly appreciate the quality and variety of the food, especially the gourmet buffets and à la carte restaurants. The staff is also frequently praised for their friendliness and excellent service, contributing to the hotel's exceptional setting and impeccable cleanliness. However, it is sometimes mentioned that the hotel is somewhat isolated and remote, which can make excursions and sightseeing more complicated or expensive.

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Reviews

Katia A.

Family travel, July 1, 2026
95%
Pleasant week
Semaine agréable

Everything was perfect. The only slight drawback was the bathroom in the room. It smelled like sewage. I mentioned it, and the housekeeper used air freshener, but the smell was still unpleasant. It seemed like a plumbing issue, and it appears the problem is known and acknowledged. Apart from that, everything was very clean, the staff was very friendly, and the food was good. I would have liked more fish options. The restaurants were good too.

Tout était parfait. Le petit bémol était les toilettes de la chambre. Elles avaient une odeur d’égouts. Je l’ai signalé et la femme de chambre a mis un désodorisant mais l’odeur était quand même désagréable. On dirait un problème de plomberie et il semble que le problème est connu est accepté. A part ça, tout était très propre, le personnel était très sympa, la bouffe était bonne. J’aurais aimé plus d’options de poissons. Les restos étaient bons aussi.

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

Julie R.

Spouse travel, March 8, 2026
95%
I would go back without hesitation!
J’y retournerais sans hésiter!

Fantastic place! Excellent service, friendly staff! Clean, beautiful pools, fast service at the bar. I'll definitely go back; it was one of my best trips ever!

Superbe endroit!
Très bon service, personnel souriant!
Propre, belles piscines, service rapide au bar.
J’y retournerai sans hésiter, c’est l’un de mes plus beau voyage!

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

Philippe H.

Spouse travel, February 18, 2026
80%
The staff were very kind, our chambermaid was wonderful, Meysel Pena, thank you ❤️
Le personnel très gentil notre femme de chambre super Meysel Pena merci ❤️

The only thing that isn't very clean is the pool area – the chairs, table, and floor.

Il y a juste le coin piscine qui est pas très propre chaise table plancher

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

Norman D.

Friends travel, December 10, 2025
90%
A beautiful corner of paradise.
Beau coin de paradis.

Great staff, very clean, and the food is very good. Unfortunately, sometimes there are strong odors from the septic tanks.

Super personnel, grande propreté, nourriture très bonne. Malheureusement parfois il y a des odeurs fortes des fausses sceptiques.

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

Steve C.

Spouse travel, November 12, 2025
95%
Very beautiful place
Très bel endroit

Very nice hotel

Très bel hôtel

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

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