Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Property class: 4

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A free breakfast buffet, free water park access, and a nightclub are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive. Indulge in a body scrub, a sports massage, and a facial at Renova Spa, the onsite spa. At the 7 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include snorkeling, windsurfing, and scuba diving. In addition to 3 swim-up bars and a poolside bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room (L)

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (E)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Sea View (L)

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Superior Room (E)

  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (ROH | C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, Ocean View (C)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 775 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 775 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Garden View (L)

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)

  • 764 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, Ocean View (E)

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (U)

  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (ROH | C)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room, Connecting Rooms (C)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

Superior Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (B2C-CA)

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

Double Room, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room (B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Connecting Rooms (B2C-CA)

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CA)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (U)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, Pool View (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View (Superior | U)

  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, Pool View (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View (Superior | L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room (C)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, Pool View (C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View (Superior | C)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms, Garden View (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room (B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View (Superior | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View (Superior | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | B2C-US)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Double Room (Swim up +18 | U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (U)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (& Friends | U)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | U)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Swim up | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (& Friends | B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (ROH | Kid Free | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room ( Kid Free | C)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room (Swim up +18 | C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (& Friends | C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | C)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Swim up | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (& Friends | B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Double Room (Kids Free | B2C-CA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room (& Friends | L)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Swim up +18 | L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (L)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, Pool View (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Superior | E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View (Superior | E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, Connecting Rooms (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 2 Bedrooms (E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

Family Room, Garden View (& Friends | E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room (& Friends | E)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Swim up +18 | E)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View (E)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room (U)

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Ocean View (U)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room (U)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(218 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Sardinal, Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Reserva Conchal Golf Course. Traveling with kids? Consider Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Rocio's Kitchen. Water skiing and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our El Ocotal travel guide
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Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • A sunset over a calm sea with a sailboat and a small boat.
    Playa Matapalo
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A sunset over a calm sea with multiple boats anchored, surrounded by a hilly landscape.
    Coco Beach
    56 min drive - 26.1 km
  • A beach with a boat, palm trees, and boats in the water.
    Playa Hermosa
    56 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Papagayo Golf and Country Club
    59 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Hotel Riu Guanacaste
    9 min walk
  • Sports Bar
    9 min walk
  • Restaurante Liberia
    9 min walk
  • Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica
    9 min walk
  • Tamarindo Bar
    9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

  • Property highlights
  • Consider a stay at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, free water park access, and a nightclub. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a sports massage, or a facial at Renova Spa, the onsite spa. At the 7 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include snorkeling, windsurfing, and scuba diving. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 3 swim-up bars and a poolside bar.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • 6 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide, 3 swim-up bars, and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • An indoor tennis court, a porter/bellhop, and beach towels
    • Luggage storage, a gift shop, and wedding services
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale, pool, and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 1041 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and minibars. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Balconies or patios, recycling, and ceiling fans

All-inclusive details

  • Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

    • All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
    • In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

  • All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

    • Kayaking
    • Snorkeling
    • Windsurfing

Land activities

    • Volleyball
    • Kids club

Entertainment

    • Onsite entertainment and activities
    • Access to onsite nightclubs
    • Onsite live performances
    • Theme parties

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Ecostars. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive have a pool?

Yes, this property has 6 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. All food and beverages are included, and activities include windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and more.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1029 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a Wonderful All Inclusive for a great vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's an all inclusive resort. Rooms were clean, buffet room was extremely good. Big selection of food pools were great with swim up bars. Overall a good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great for all inclusive style
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was perfect! great relaxing vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, amazing staff, Andreas and jeraua the bar tenders in the higher end bar were amazing and super helpful highly recommend staying at riu guanacaste
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent resort. Highly recommend, very few concerns, nothing worth mentioning. Overall a great time and very helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean resort. Friendly and helpful staff. Great pool and nice beach. Tasty food, lots of varieties. Awesome entertainment
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time at this hotel!! Right on the beach, all inclusive, drinks in the room! Good was great, atmosphere very relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Properly managed all provisions in place and readily available. Food was as expected for resort staple and all inclusive. Excursions were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience, Service and Food were incredible. Alcohol options in rooms is one of the best part of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and caring, room was very clean, food amazing and lots of variety.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very well maintained. The staff was helpful and plenty of on-site activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and the staff was friendly. The property was located right on the beach. Perfect access to the adventure park 3 minutes away. We had a very good experience here.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and nice experience with my family for an all inclusive resort. Buffet meals were good (not spectacular) and had a wide variety of options that the kids loved! Pool was excellent. Water slides were a nice extra.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool area, food was fantastic and rooms were very well maintained.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay. Food was good not too tier but good. Overall the stay was very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was beautiful, food was good, rooms clean, staff was rude and not helpful at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Beach is secluded and really nice and the staff is very helpful and high energy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, helpful staff, perfect stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised how they kept the property clean and organized. The one complaint is that I wish that had more food options besides buffets and food after 9pm.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean and relaxing place to stay. Food was 10 out of 10. Excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, nice and helpful staff. Food was good. Will surely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great RIU hotel! More than expected. Restaurants, grills, bars and ice cream shops yummy. Kids areas amazing! Tuesday closed for maintenance. Plan excursions on that day. Steakhouse requires two days in advance of reservation. All others walk ins.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good was good, place was clean, and staff were friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were amazing! The property was beautiful and the food was on point. Will definitely try a second trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026