Riu Palace Costa Rica
- All Inclusive
- Family Friendly
- New Resort
- New Destination Wedding Packages
- Beach
- Gazebo
- LGBT
- All-Inclusive
- Family Friendly
- Free Wifi
- Kids Club
- Nightlife
Venue Overview
Riu Palace Costa Rica (All Inclusive 24h) is fully prepared to provide the best service to its customers and has everything you need for maximum comfort during your stay.
Located on the edge of the beach of Matapalo, in Guanacaste, this all inclusive resort has four swimming pools (one with a wet bar), jacuzzi, gym, sauna and a wellness center "Renova Spa" with different treatments and massages. Everything you need for maximum comfort during your stay.
The quality of the cuisine offered at the different restaurants of the hotel is exceptional thanks to the chefs, who prepare a variety of dishes, from classic to the most exotic. You'll want to to try each of the menus and thanks to the All Inclusive service, you will be able to enjoy the buffet restaurant or the four different theme restaurants of the hotel. If your stay is for work purposes, then the Riu Palace Costa Rica will be ideal for you. It has five conference rooms, modern and fully equipped so you can conduct meetings or events in a professional and simple way, well as various services that you will be able to request. Being on a privileged environment, the hotel offers a variety of activities on the beautiful beaches such as diving or fishing in the Pacific waters, ecotourism in the volcanic areas, and during the day several programs of entertainment for all ages, whether in family or friends. The hotel has a gym, table tennis, volleyball, tennis court, windsurf, sailing, snorkeling equipment, kayaks and other water activities. If your favorite sport is golf, the Four Seasons Golf Club has fantastic views over the sea.
Guanacaste is less tropical, humid and lush than the rest of the country. Its plains and dry forests sometimes remind African savanna landscapes. Inland you can see the savanna, local cowboys on their horses while driving their flocks, which are authentic figures of popular culture of this destination. From the hotel, you can do several excursions that you can not lose, like the visit of the National Park Rincon de la Vieja, the Safari Park or the capital of Guanacaste: Liberia.
Resort Amenities
Restaurants, Bars, & Lounges
Krystal - Fusion restaurant
Tokio - Japanese restaurant
L'Anfora - Italian restaurant (buffet starters)
Papagayo - Grill and steakhouse
Arenal - Main restaurant with terrace
Daiquiri - Lobby bar
Capuchino - Patisserie and ice cream parlor
Stars - Lounge bar with terrace
Melody - Plaza bar
Lounge 24
Coconut - Poolbar with swim-up bar
Sports Bar
Resort Amenities
- 4 Swimming pools, one of them with swim-up bar
- Complimentary sun loungers, towels and parasols by the pool
- Sun terrace
- Children's swimming pool, mini-club and children's playground
- Use of computers with internet access (additional charge)
- Free WiFi in the lobby and rooms
- Kiosk
Rooms
Standard Room Amenities
- Room service 24 hours a day
- Turndown service
- Bathroom with hydromassage bathtub and shower cabin, double-sink
- Bathroom amenities
- Special make-up mirror
- Hairdryer
- 110 V
- Free WiFi
- Telephone
- Central air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Mini-bar
- Coffee maker
- Satellite TV
- Electronic in-room safe (laptop size 15")
- Iron and ironing table
- Balcony or terrace
Junior Suite
Junior Suite with Garden View
Junior Suite with Sea View
If you decide to stay in the Garden View Junior Suites at the Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica we guarantee you'll have the best services during your stay. In these 40-m2 rooms, you’ll find two small double beds (125x200 cm) or one super king-size bed (200x200 cm), a sofa in the lounge area, a hydromassage bathtub, WiFi, satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar, a coffee maker, and a balcony or terrace with incredible views of the sea.
Family Suite (2 Bedrooms)
Suite Jacuzzi with Sea View
Activities
- Gym, workout, beach-volleyball, billiards
- Floodlit hard surface tennis court (300 m)
- Steam bath, jacuzzi
- Windsurfing, pedaloes, snorkeling equipment, kayaking
- 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
- Daytime entertainment program for children ages 4 to 12 (daily)
- Daytime entertainment program for adults (daily)
- Shows, Riu evening program or live music (daily)
- "Pacha" night club (open 6 nights a week)
- Splash Water World - guests can enjoy free access to the brand new Splash Water World located in the Costa Rica RIU Complex, the water park features attractions such as aquatubes, slides and high-speed lanes for maximum family fun.
Wedding Packages
Free Wedding Collection
As its name implies, the Free Collection offers everything you may need for an intimate event with an attractive set of mint-colored features that will be available for you, just for enjoying a pleasant stay at RIU Hotels and celebrating this unique occasion in one of the beautiful venues.
Wedding Collection includes:
CEREMONY
- Standard mint-colored setup.
- Recorded music.
- Bridal bouquet with matching boutonniere.
- Semi-private dinner at one of our restaurants.
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast.
FOR THE COUPLE
- Romantic room decoration on wedding night.
- 10% discount for the couple in all spa treatments and spa gift.
Includes Up to 10 guests
HIGHLIGHTS FREE COLLECTION
- No minimum rooms required.
- Eligible with the purchase of any room category.
- Add-ons available for customizing your special day (ask your wedding planner).
- Valid for the USA and Canada markets.
Terms & conditions apply. Please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.
Classic Wedding Collection
Wedding Collection includes:
CEREMONY
- Upgraded aquamarine-colored decoration.
- Recorded music.
- Bridal bouquet with matching boutonniere.
- Minister for symbolic ceremony.
RECEPTION
- Semi-private dinner at one of the restaurants.
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast.
FOR THE COUPLE
- Romantic room decoration on wedding night.
WELLNESS
- 10% discount for the couple in all spa treatments and spa gift.
Includes Up to 10 guests
Terms & conditions apply. Please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.
Royal Wedding Collection
Celebrate love the way it is meant to be with the perfect combination of a setting by the sea, exclusive benefits and special attention for a royal wedding in paradise.
Wedding Collection includes:
CEREMONY
- Upgraded light pink-colored decoration.
- Recorded music.
- Bridal bouquet with matching boutonniere.
- Minister for symbolic ceremony.
RECEPTION
- Private dinner at select restaurant or location.
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast.
FOR THE COUPLE
- Romantic room decoration and surprise gift.
- 20-minutes romantic massage for the couple.
- Surprise gift for the couple and 10% discount for the couple and guests in all spa treatments.
Includes Up to 20 guests
Terms & conditions apply. Please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.
Caprice Wedding Collection
Wedding Collection includes:
CEREMONY
- Upgraded lavender-shades decoration.
- Recorded music.
- Bridal bouquet with matching boutonniere.
- Minister for symbolic ceremony.
- Additional small bouquet for maid of honor and boutonniere for best man.
RECEPTION & COCKTAIL
- Private dinner at select restaurant or location.
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast.
- Private cocktail after dinner with option of rum or tequila tasting experience.
WELLNESS
- Beauty Parlor Package with hairstyle, manicure and pedicure for 1 person.
- 50-minutes romantic massage for the couple.
- Surprise gift for the couple and 10% discount for the couple and guests in all spa treatments.
- Romantic room decoration and surprise gift.
- Room upgrade and late check out (both subject to availability).
- Wedding night turndown service with chocolate-covered fruit and sparkling wine.
- $150 USD photo session credit (pre-post wedding day).
- Newlyweds breakfast in bed.
Includes Up to 30 guests
Terms & conditions apply. Please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.
Indulgence Wedding Collection
Wedding Collection includes:
CEREMONY
- Upgraded ivory-colored decoration
- Recorded music
- Bridal bouquet with matching boutonniere.
- Minister for symbolic ceremony.
- Additional small bouquet for maid of honor and boutonniere for best man.
RECEPTION & COCKTAIL
- 4-hours private reception event.
- Special menu and open bar.
- DJ with lighting set up.
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast.
- Private cocktail event
- 45 minutes of live music (sax, violin or solo guitar).
FOR THE COUPLE
- Complimentary one-night stay for first anniversary.
- Romantic room decoration and surprise gift.
- Room upgrade and late check out. (both subject to availability)
- Wedding night turndown service with chocolate-covered fruit and sparkling wine.
- $150 USD photo session credit. (pre-post wedding day) Newlyweds breakfast in bed.
- Romantic dinner with special set up and decoration.
WELLNESS
- Beauty Parlor Package with hairstyle, manicure and pedicure for 1 person.
- 50-minutes romantic massage for the couple.
- Surprise gift for the couple and 10% discount for the couple and guests in all spa treatments.
Includes Up to 40 guests
Terms & conditions apply. Please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.
Riu Palace Costa Rica
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