Hotel Riu Guanacaste

Playa Matapalo Sardinal, Matapalo (Guanacaste), Costa Rica - Beachfront location

Situated about 5 minutes' walk from Playa Matapalo, the 5-star Hotel Riu Guanacaste Matapalo offers 701 rooms. The hotel, located 3.3 km from the Monkey Farm, features a restaurant.

Location

This Matapalo hotel has a great location around 10 minutes' drive from the Congo Trail. The Rojas Bros Boruca Indigenous Arts is within a 7-km distance of the accommodation, while Playa Ocotal is 4 km away. You will find yourself surrounded by green hills. The Riu Matapalo stands approximately 15 minutes by car from the Catholic Church of Playas del Coco, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike. The hotel is in the vicinity of Super-Man cable car.

Food & Drinks

A continental breakfast is offered on-site. The swim-up bar provides you with a place to unwind.

Leisure & Activities

Along with a gym area, Hotel Riu Guanacaste also features a Turkish steam bath and a Jacuzzi. At this accommodation, guests can try a wide range of activities such as kayaking and golf.

Why choose Hotel Riu Guanacaste Matapalo

Select room

  • On-site Spa & wellness centre

  • Outdoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi

  • Exercise gym for fitness activities

  • Kayaking available for guests

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Parking

  • 24-hour services

  • Swimming Pool

  • Fitness/Gym

  • Sports activities

  • Spa and relaxation

  • On-site Dining

  • Child-friendly

  • Wheelchair access

  • Breakfast

  • Air conditioning

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour services
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fitness/Gym
  • Sports activities
  • Spa and relaxation
  • On-site Dining
  • Child-friendly
  • Wheelchair access
  • Breakfast
  • Air conditioning
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Activities

  • Fitness centre
  • Kayaking
  • Tennis court

Property services

  • 24-hour reception
  • Currency exchange
  • Car hire
  • Laundry

Dining options

  • Continental breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Buffet breakfast

For kids

  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Recreation

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Casino
  • Night club
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Turkish bath
  • Jacuzzi

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe

General facilities

  • Sundry/Convenience shop
  • Gift/Newsstand

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
until 12:00

Enter dates to see availability

From USD 191 per night
Check-in 6 Dec 2025
Check-out 7 Dec 2025
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0

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Playa Matapalo Sardinal, Matapalo (Guanacaste), Costa Rica

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    From USD 191 per night
    Check-in 6 Dec 2025
    Check-out 7 Dec 2025
    Guests 2 guests

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    Hotel Riu Guanacaste
    Check-in:
    from 14:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    until 12:00