HOTEL RIU PALACE COSTA RICA

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About the Hotel

Playa Matapalo - Sardinal, Matapalo (Guanacaste), Costa Rica, 0000

7.8

/10

4.2

“The fine beach and lush gardens made my stay lovely!”view full review

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica Matapalo is 15 minutes' drive from the Catholic Church of Playas del Coco and features an equestrian centre. This hotel offers a car park on site and 4 outdoor swimming pools.

Location

The stylish hotel is located in a beach area of Matapalo, 3.3 km from the Monkey Farm. The Riu Palace is a 10-minute ride from the Los Almendros de Ocotal and 10 km from Playa Hermosa.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Playa Matapalo, which is 30 metres away.

The Super-Man cable car station is a 10-minute walk away.

Rooms

The rooms at this property have blackout drapes and air conditioning. Some of them comprise a balcony and a terrace, appointed with a cupboard. Some rooms are decorated in modern-style design. Staying at the 4-star Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica, guests can enjoy view of the garden.

Eat & Drink

This Matapalo hotel features an American breakfast daily. The property has the swim-up bar with Wi-Fi and a TV. It also looks onto the poolside.

Leisure & Business

A steam bath and spa therapy are provided at a charge. This hotel has access to an own beach featuring umbrellas and beach towels. Guests will enjoy a tennis court, along with a full-service spa and a wellness area provided at the Riu Palace Matapalo.

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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers

Amazing Food Variety

“During my stay, I was extremely impressed with the variety of food available at the buffet. Each meal offered an extensive selection that catered to all tastes, ensuring no one went hungry. There were also four specialty restaurants worth the wait, particularly the steak restaurant where the atmosphere and food were simply lovely.” view full review

Spacious and Comfortable Rooms

“I found the rooms to be quite spacious and equipped with all the necessary features for a comfortable stay. The waterfall showers and Jacuzzi baths were a good touch. Choosing a sea view room is highly recommended as the fine views add to the overall experience.” view full review

Excellent Entertainment Options

“I thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment provided by the hotel. The entertainment staff was dedicated and enthusiastic, making the activities engaging and enjoyable. Though I preferred downtime, I appreciated the effort the team put into ensuring everyone had a fantastic time.” view full review

Relaxing Pool Areas

“The pools at the hotel were fantastic, providing plenty of areas to relax and unwind. During my visit, I never had to fight for lounge chairs, made my experience even better. The pool area was well-maintained and offered a serene environment perfect for relaxation.” view full review

General

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
ATM/Cash machine
Gift/Newsstand

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Kayaking
Tennis court

Services

24-hour room service
Laundry

Dining

Continental breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Buffet breakfast

Children

Babysitting/Child services
Children's pool
Children's play area
Kids club

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Casino
Night club
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Turkish bath
Jacuzzi

Room features

Air conditioning
In-room safe

Location

Playa Matapalo - Sardinal, Matapalo (Guanacaste), Costa Rica, 0000

Map view

Playa Matapalo - Sardinal, Matapalo (Guanacaste), Costa Rica, 0000

City landmarks

Farm

The Monkey Farm

3.1 km

Landmark

Los Almendros de Ocotal

3.5 km

Beach

Ocotal Beach Club

3.4 km

Landmark

The Congo Trail

4.0 km

Landmark

Cementerio Nuevo Colon

3.7 km

Landmark

Iglesia de Nuevo Colon

4.1 km

Landmark

Guacamaya Beach

4.8 km

Church

Iglesia Catolica de Playas del Coco

5.9 km

Gallery

Rojas Bros Boruca Indigenous Arts

6.1 km

Landmark

Alessandra Cola Art

6.0 km

Restaurants

Langosta Feliz Marisqueria

840 m

Restaurant

Getting around

City Centre

Matapalo (Guanacaste)4 min · 300 m

Airports

Liberia Airport (LIR)46 min · 30.3 km

Tamarindo Airport (TNO)56 min · 37.2 km

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:59

Check-out

until 12 pm

Breakfast

At the hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica guests are invited to a buffet breakfast served for free. The hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica provides visitors with a free continental breakfast. The hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica serves a american breakfast for free.

Year renovated:

2012

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

538