Riu Guanacaste
Playa Matapalo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Distance from hotel to airport (LIR), 20 miles (32 kms). Distance from hotel to town of El Coco, 10.5 miles (17 kms).  

RIU Hotels & Resorts brings you a totally new destination on the refreshing Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, the Riu Guanacaste Hotel on beautiful Matapalo Beach, in Guanacaste, just 33 kilometers from Liberia International Airport. Enjoying an extraordinary climate, the most beautiful natural landscapes and the loveliest and most romantic beaches, the Riu Guanacaste Hotel will offer you the maximum in luxury and comfort for you to experience your best moments of fun and pleasure.


Amenities 
701 Rooms, 4 Restaurants, 6 Bars, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Children's Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Spa*, Fitness Center, Windsurfing, Sailing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, 1 Introductory Scuba Diving Lesson, Assorted Watersports (Nearby)*, Golf (Nearby)*, Horseback Riding*, Billiards*, Beach Volleyball, Table Tennis, Lighted Tennis Court, Children's Activities, Children's Playground, Entertainment, Casino (Drinks Not Included), Safety Deposit Box, Hair Salon*, Conference Rooms*, Gift Shop, Business Center*, Wireless LAN Zone, Wedding Coordinator. 
 


Accommodation Categories and Descriptions 

Arrival/Departure Time:  

• Check-in-time: 3:00 pm Check-out-time: 12:00 pm  

Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.  

Children Policy:  

• Child age break is 12 years old.  

Maximum Occupancy:  

• 2015 Standard - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 1 child. Superior - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 1 child. Ocean View - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 1 child. Suite - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.  

• Suite Jacuzzi Ocean View - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Family Room* - 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children or 3 adults and 2 children. Two Bedroom Family Suite* - 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children or 3 adults and 2 children.  

Please note minimum occupancy:  

• Family Room: Minimum occupancy is 2 adults and 1 child.  

• Two Bedroom Family Suite: Minimum occupancy is 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. 2016 Standard - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 1 child. Superior - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 1 child. Ocean View - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 1 child. Suite - 2 adults.  

• Suite Jacuzzi Ocean View - 2 adults. Family Room* - 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children or 3 adults and 2 children. Two Bedroom Family Suite** - 5 adults or 2 adults and 3 children or 3 adults and 2 children or 4 adults and 1 child.  

*Minimum occupancy is 2 adults and 1 child. **Minimum occupancy is 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

Standard, Air conditioning, ceiling fan, 2 double beds or 1 king size bed, direct dial phone, regularly replenished mini- bar and liquor dispenser, satellite TV, electronic in-room safe (laptop size 15"), iron and ironing board. Bathroom equipped with bathtub and shower, double-sink, hairdryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace.  

• Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds.  

Superior, Air conditioning, ceiling fan, 2 double beds or 1 king size bed, direct dial phone, regularly replenished mini- bar and liquor dispenser, satellite TV, electronic in-room safe (laptop size 15"), iron and ironing board. Bathroom equipped with bathtub and shower, double-sink, hairdryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace with courtyard view. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds. View: Courtyard.  

Ocean View, Air conditioning, ceiling fan, 2 double beds or 1 king size bed, direct dial phone, regularly replenished mini-bar and liquor dispenser, satellite TV, electronic in- room safe (laptop size 15"), iron and ironing board. Bathroom equipped with bathtub and shower, double-sink, hairdryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace with ocean view. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds. View: Ocean.  

Suite, Air conditioning, ceiling fan, 1 king size bed, separate living room area with sofa, direct dial phone, regularly replenished mini-bar and liquor dispenser, satellite TV, electronic in-room safe (laptop size 15"), iron and ironing board, walk-in closet. Bathroom equipped with hydromassage bathtub, extra shower cabin, bidet, double sink, vanity mirror, hairdryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace. Bedding: 1 king bed.  

Suite Jacuzzi Ocean View, Air conditioning, ceiling fan, 1 king size bed, separate living room area with sofa, direct dial phone, regularly replenished mini-bar and liquor dispenser, satellite TV, electronic in-room safe (laptop size 15"), iron and ironing board, walk-in closet.  

• Bathroom equipped with hydromassage bathtub, extra shower cabin, bidet, double-sink, vanity mirror, hairdryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace with ocean view and private jacuzzi. Bedding: 1 king bed.  

Family Room, Air conditioning, ceiling fan, 1 king size bed and 1 double bed, direct dial phone, regularly replenished mini-bar and liquor dispenser, satellite TV, radio alarm clock, electronic in-room safe (laptop size 15"), iron and ironing board. Bathroom equipped with bathtub and shower, double-sink, hairdryer and amenities kit. Balcony or terrace. Bedding: 1 king bed and 1 double bed.  

Two Bedroom Family Suite, Air conditioning, ceiling fan, 1 bedroom with 1 king size bed, 2nd bedroom with 2 double beds and living room area with sofa, direct dial phone, regularly replenished mini-bar and liquor dispenser, satellite TV, electronic in-room safe (laptop size 15"), iron and ironing board. Two bathrooms equiped with bathtub and shower, double sink, hairdryer and amenities kit, second bathroom also with bidet. Balcony or terrace.  

All accommodations include: bathtub, television, crib (upon request), hairdryer, iron, ironing board, liquor dispenser, maid service, mini-bar (fully stocked), radio, rollaway bed (upon request), safety deposit box, smoke detector, air conditioning, sprinkler system, alarm clock, telephone (direct dial), balcony and ceiling fan.  

Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.  

Food and Beverage Outlets 

Filadelfia, Lobby Bar with terrace.  

La Plaza, Plaza bar.  

Pura Vida, Lounge bar with terrace.  

Santa Cruz, Pool and swim-up bar.  

Furama(*), Asian restaurant - Buffet style for dinner.  

Cuisine: Asian.  

(*) Denotes reservation is required.  

La Toscana(*), Italian restaurant - la carte for dinner.  

(*) Denotes reservation is required.  

Liberia, Main restaurant with non-smoking section and terrace - Buffet style with show cooking, serving international and local specialties.  

Ocotal, Poolside restaurant - Buffet style for lunch.  

Ocotal Grill Steakhouse Restaurant(*), A la carte for dinner.  

Cuisine: Steaks.  

(*) Denotes reservation is required.