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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (C)
73 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Other room types
Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (U)
73 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (U)
73 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite (L)
40 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Garden View (U)
40 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Garden View (E)
40 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Ocean View (U)
40 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Courtyard View (U)
40 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (L)
40 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-US)
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-US)
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Ocean View (L)
40 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-US)
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (L)
40 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Suite (Jacuzzi | C)
73 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Junior Suite, Garden View (C)
40 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Ocean View (C)
40 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Ocean View (B2C-CAN)
40 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Courtyard View (C)
40 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite, Courtyard View (B2C-CAN)
40 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite (Jacuzzi | B2C-CAN)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Junior Suite, Courtyard View (E)
40 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite (Superior (L))
40 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-US)
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (B2C-US)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Junior Suite, Ocean View (E)
40 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (B2C-CAN)
73 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (E)
73 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Junior Suite, Garden View (B2C-CAN)
40 square metres
2 Double Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Stylish property on the shore with 4 outdoor swimming pools

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Grocery/convenience store
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive in Sardinal, you'll be on the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Diamante Eco Adventure Park and 7 minutes by foot from Playa Matapalo. This all-inclusive property is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Coco Beach and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Playa Potrero.

Make yourself at home in one of the 538 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor swimming pools, a nightclub, and a complimentary water park. Additional amenities at this Art Deco property include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Grab a bite to eat at one of the property's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Sardinal, Guanacaste

Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

  • Additional gratuities accepted
  • Gratuities not included
  • All food and beverages included
  • Minibar (all beverages included)
  • In-room liquor dispensers
  • Kayaking included
  • Rowing/canoeing included
  • Surfing/boogie boarding included
  • All meals served buffet style
  • Buffet and à la carte dining
  • Limited meals offered through room service
  • All available beverages included
  • Surcharge for room service

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Hair salon
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 538
  • Number of floors - 6
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Free breakfast
  • Nightclub
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Swimming pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2012
  • Number of restaurants - 4
  • Tennis on site
  • Waterslide
  • Number of outdoor pools - 4
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of swim-up bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Free water park access
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Terrace
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Banquet hall
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Water-efficient showers only

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free water park access
  • Number of outdoor pools - 4
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Separate living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive offers 538 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Sardinal property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of towels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Balcony
  • Ceiling fan
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower/tub combination
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of living rooms
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 3
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive has 4 restaurants on site.

A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and 24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Playground on site
  • Snorkelling on site
  • Volleyball on site
  • Windsurfing on site
  • Beach volleyball on site

Spa Services

  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Massages
  • Minimum age to access spa is 17
  • Steam room in spa

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Service animals not allowed

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Grey water recycling system

Credit card pre-authorisation

Humane animal treatment

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive food waste policy

Hotel Names

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We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

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