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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica

Name: Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica
Address: Playa Matapalo, Playa de Matapalo, Playa de Matapalo, Costa Rica
Telephone: +50626812300

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9.4

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2 adults · 1 room

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Amenities

Lifts

Café

Newspaper kiosk

Small supermarket

Shops

Hairdresser

Bar(s)

Nightclub

Casino

Restaurant(s)

Conference Room

Internet access

WLAN access

Room Service

Laundry Service

Car Park

Kids Club

Playground

TV Room

Laundry Facilities

Pets

Waterslide

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City center

15 min walk

Historic district

5 min drive

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Nearby

Nearest airport

30 min drive

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica

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9.4Exceptional

Loved by 477 travellers

Consistently rated for cleanliness, location, and staff

Cleanliness 9.7

Location 9.8

Staff 9.6

Comfort 9.3

Value 8.9

Sarah M.

Egypt · Aug 2026

★ 9.9

"Perfect location. Breakfast buffet was exceptional and the staff went out of their way to help with our transfers."

Ahmed R.

UAE · Jul 2026

★ 9.4

"Stayed 4 nights. Rooms are spotless with amazing views. The pool at sunset was unforgettable."

Maria L.

Spain · Jun 2026

★ 9.1

"Beautiful hotel. Only downside was slightly slow lifts during checkout, but everything else was 10/10."

James P.

UK · May 2026

★ 9.8

"Excellent business facilities and perfect for our conference. The suite view was breathtaking."

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Location

This hotel is located in northern Costa Rica, at Guanacaste, on Playa Matapalo directly next to the Riu Guanacaste. The nearest village is Nuevo Colon (5 km) and there are several shops within 200 metres (Calle, The Village). The 18 kilometres of Coco Beach offers shops and restaurants and Daniel Oduber International Airport is situated approximately 33 km from the hotel.

Facilities

538 rooms are located on 6 storeys and can be reached by lift. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service and a cash machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A number of shops, including a supermarket and souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. The grounds of the holiday village feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand and a TV room. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car (no extra charge). Other services include a childcare service, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser and a coin-operated laundry.

Rooms

Air conditioning and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. Rooms include a king-size bed. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a whirlpool bath. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available for daily use. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The complex has smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

Whether sporty and active or in need of a more restful kind of holiday, guests will find the perfect place to leave everyday life behind in the pool complex, which includes 4 indoor and outdoor pools. There are children's pools as well. Thrills on the waterslide, refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a soothing soak in the hot tub – the pool area has a little something for every state of mind and body. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. The complex offers an extensive outdoor sports programme, including tennis, beach volleyball, volleyball, golf and horse riding. With windsurfing, paddle boating, sailing, kayaking, snorkelling, diving and aquafit available, fans of water sports will have plenty to choose from. Sport and leisure facilities at the complex include a gym and table tennis. Various wellness options are available at the holiday village, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon, massage treatments, hydrotherapy treatments and a solarium. Leisure facilities include a kids' club, a dance club, a casino and a nightclub.

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a café and a bar. All-inclusive is offered as a catering option. All-inclusive holidaymakers enjoy special extras like snacks, in addition to a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will satisfy appetites big and small. The show cooking is a particularly special attraction.

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The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.

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