Riu Palace Costa Rica

5 stars
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Ocotal, Costa Rica
Ocotal, Costa Rica
+506 2681 2300
7.3
Good
based on 703 reviews
703 reviews
Wed 8/4
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Thu 9/4
1 room, 2 guests
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£217
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Nightly total
Standard Room
£217
King room
£232
Double room
£264
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Overview

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive offers 5-star accommodation, plus a Jacuzzi, an all-inclusive meal plan and a private beach. Popular facilities, such as a sauna and an outdoor pool, ensure an enjoyable stay in Matapalo.

The resort has 538 rooms and has been recently refurbished. Airport transfers, a dry cleaning service, a laundry service and babysitting/child services are available on request.

On-site dining options include restaurant, which is a convenient place to have a meal.

Liberia International Airport is a 55-minute drive from Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive. Playas del Coco and Playa Flamingo are situated an easy drive away.

7.3
Good rating
Based on 703 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Riu Palace Costa Rica

Wed 8/4
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Thu 9/4
Standard Room
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£217
nightly with fees
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£219
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
£337
nightly with fees
Resort Room
bed type unknown
£286
nightly with fees
Double room
1 twin bed
£264
nightly with fees
2 double beds
£296
nightly with fees
King room
1 king bed
£232
nightly with fees
1 king bed
£288
nightly with fees
Superior room
bed type unknown
£472
nightly with fees
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Amenities at Riu Palace Costa Rica

  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beachfront
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Car hire
  • Concierge service
  • Entertainment staff
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Dustbins

Pool and spa

  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Steam room
  • Massage
  • Pool bar
  • Sauna
  • Water slide

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Scuba diving
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Beauty salon
  • Water park
  • Windsurfing
  • Night club

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Public bath
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

General

  • Family rooms
  • Garden view
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Storage available
  • Beachfront
  • Sea view
  • Sofa
  • Telephone

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Child pool
  • Kids meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' club
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Playground

Outdoor

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs
  • Beach towels
  • Balcony

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Coffee machine

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Private parking
  • Airport shuttle

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Disabled access
  • Lift

Fitness

  • Aerobics
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness centre
  • Gym

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Desk

Reviews of Riu Palace Costa Rica

7.3
Good
703 verified ratings
Wonderful
320
Very good
121
Good
101
Okay
45
Fair
40
Mediocre
21
Poor
55

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the friendly staff and beautiful location of the hotel, but many expressed dissatisfaction with the cleanliness, outdated facilities, and lack of emergency support. The noise levels and issues with Wi-Fi were also common complaints, leading to an overall disappointing experience for several guests.
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Location9 out of 10
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Location

Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Ocotal

What's nearby

  • Ocotal Beach2 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

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Essential information about Riu Palace Costa Rica

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Average price (weeknight)

October
February
£259
Cheapest month to stay with an average 34% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 26% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Riu Palace Costa Rica

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Riu Palace Costa Rica, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in October and May.
  • The cheapest price a room at Riu Palace Costa Rica was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £310, while the most expensive was £310.
  • How long should you stay at Riu Palace Costa Rica? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 9 days.

FAQs when booking at Riu Palace Costa Rica

  • Where is Riu Palace Costa Rica located?

    Riu Palace Costa Rica is located at Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, 2.1 miles from the centre of Ocotal. Ocotal Beach is the closest landmark to Riu Palace Costa Rica.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Riu Palace Costa Rica?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Riu Palace Costa Rica.

  • Does Riu Palace Costa Rica offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Riu Palace Costa Rica offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Riu Palace Costa Rica offer free parking?

    Yes, Riu Palace Costa Rica offers free parking.

  • How far is Riu Palace Costa Rica from the airport?

    Riu Palace Costa Rica is 14.5 miles from Liberia. Riu Palace Costa Rica is 15.4 miles from Tamarindo.

  • Does Riu Palace Costa Rica have a pool?

    Yes, Riu Palace Costa Rica has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Riu Palace Costa Rica hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Riu Palace Costa Rica in Ocotal and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Riu Palace Costa Rica and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Riu Palace Costa Rica.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7.1
2.1 mi
Liberia
14.5 mi

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