Venue Overview
The 5 star complex, Riu Guanacaste (All inclusive 24h), is located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica on the banks of the Mata Palo Beach.
This fully-equipped hotel gives the best service to its clients and is compound by one swimming pool of fresh water, Jacuzzi, a gym, sauna and the “Renova Spa” wellness center with different kinds of treatments and massages. All you need to get the maximum well-being during your stay.
The quality of the gastronomy that the chefs of the restaurants have put in a big variety of tastes that offer this hotel, make that you want to taste each of the menus. The All Inclusive system makes it possible that you can taste the restaurant’s buffet or the different thematic restaurants that the hotel provides of.
If your stay is for work or business reasons the Riu Guanacaste will be perfect for you. It has five conference rooms, modern and completely equipped so that you can have reunions or conferences in a professional and simple way as well as several services that you can ask for.
Being in privileged surroundings, the hotel offers a diversity of activities at its beautiful beaches like diving or fishing in the Pacific Ocean, ecotourism in volcanic regions and during the day the resort offers you several entertainment programs for all ages, whether with your family, couple or friends. The hotel provides a gym, table tennis, volleyball, a tennis court, windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling, kayak and other aquatic activities. If your favorite sport activity is Golf, the Club de Golf Four Seasons has some fantastic views over the ocean and a demanding route.
Guanacaste is less tropical, humid and lush than the rest of the country. Its dry grassland and woods occasionally remind of landscapes of African savannah. Going to the interior you will see the natives, local cowboys riding on their horses meanwhile they are leading their herds that are authentic figures of the popular culture of this destination. From the hotel they offer several excursions that you may not miss like, for instance, the visit of the Parque Natural Rincón de la Vieja, the Safari Park or the capital of Guanacaste: Liberia.
Resort Amenities
Restaurants, Bars, & Lounges
Liberia - Main restaurant with terrace
Furama - Asian restaurant
La Toscana - Italian restaurant
Tucan - Gourmet restaurant
Ocotal - Poolside restaurant/grill and steakhouse
Filadelfia - Lobby bar
Pura Vida - Lounge bar
Sports Bar
La Plaza Bar
Santa Cruz - Poolside bar with swim-up bar
Resort Amenities
- Swimming pool with adjoining jacuzzi
- Children's swimming pool
- Complimentary sun loungers, towels and parasols by the pool
- Sun terrace
- Children's playground
- Mini-club
- "Renova Spa" with different treatments, beauty salon and massages (additional charge)
- Complimentary gym, steam bath and jacuzzi
- Use of the gym, jacuzzi and steam bath is restricted to guests over 18 years old. Sports shoes are compulsory when using the gym.
- Hairdresser
- Wireless LAN zone (free of charge)
- Night club "Pacha" (complimentary entrance, drinks not included)
- 5 conference rooms
- Shop
- Use of computers with internet access (additional charge)
Rooms
Standard Room Amenities
All the rooms and suites at Hotel Riu Guanacaste offer free WiFi, free minibar items, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Other amenities available to guests include free bottled water, ceiling fans, and hair dryers.
Double Standard
The Double Standard rooms at the Hotel Riu Guanacaste are equipped with the best amenities for you to enjoy an unforgettable escape. These 33-m2 rooms have two small double beds (125x200 cm) or one king-size bed (200x200 cm), satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar, and a balcony or terrace.
Double Superior
The Superior Double rooms at the Hotel Riu Guanacaste have the best amenities to guarantee you maximum comfort. These 33-m2 rooms have two small double beds (125x200 cm) or one king-size bed (200x200 cm), satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar, and a balcony or terrace.
Double Room with Sea View
The Sea View Double rooms at the Hotel Riu Guanacaste offer countless amenities for you to relax to the utmost during your holiday. In these 33-m2 rooms, you'll have two small double beds (125x200 cm) or one king-size bed (200x200 cm), satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar, and a balcony or terrace with incredible views of the sea.
Suite
These 66-m2 rooms are specially designed for enjoying an authentic holiday in Costa Rica. The Suites at the Hotel Riu Guanacaste have one king-size bed (200x200 cm), a sofa in the lounge area, a dressing room, a hydromassage bathtub, satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar, and a balcony or terrace.
Suite Jacuzzi with Sea View
If you want to enjoy an escape with the best services and amenities, the Sea View Jacuzzi Suites at the Hotel Riu Guanacaste are the perfect option. In these 66-m2 rooms, you'll find one king-size bed (200x200 cm), a sofa in the lounge area, a dressing room, a hydromassage bathtub, satellite TV, air conditioning, and a minibar. Plus, on your terrace with its jacuzzi, you'll be able to relax and enjoy incredible views of the sea.
Family Room (2 Beds)
The Hotel Riu Guanacaste offers Family Rooms for enjoying an authentic family escape. These 38-m2 rooms have one small double bed (125x200 cm), one king-size bed (200x200 cm), satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar, and a balcony or terrace.
Additional Room Categories
Family Suite (2 Bedrooms)
If you decide to stay in a Family Suite at the Hotel Riu Guanacaste, you'll have the best amenities for an unforgettable family holiday. These 76-m2 rooms have two bedrooms, one with two small double beds (125x200 cm) and the other with one king-size bed (200x200 cm), satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar, and a balcony or terrace.
Activities
Do you like going to top parties on your holidays? #RiuParty is made for you! This new entertainment concept from RIU focuses on offering the most fun possible to all guests. Different themed parties await you, where you can enjoy shows and performances with sessions by the country’s top DJs. Discover them and enjoy top parties on your all-inclusive holiday! In addition to incredible theme parties guests will enjoy the following activities:
- Gym, table tennis, workout, beach-volleyball
- Floodlit hard surface tennis court
- Steam bath, jacuzzi
- Windsurfing, stand up paddle, snorkeling equipment, kayaking
- Daytime entertainment program for children ages 4 to 12 (daily)
- Daytime entertainment program for adults (daily)
- Shows, Riu evening program or live music (daily)
- Billiards
- Golf & Horseback Riding (Extra charge)
- 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.
RECEPTION
- Semi-private dinner at one of our 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
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
Traveling to an oceanfront setting for the beginning of your new life together is a big moment and you want the most important people for you and your significant other to be present, becoming the accomplices of this long-awaited moment of aquamarine romance lulled by the ocean whispers.
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.
WELLNESS
- 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
Our Caprice Collection is perfect for you to feel like the main characters in this outstanding love story. All your dreams will come true at a gorgeous ceremony in lavender shades near a blue setting, followed by a private dinner and a private cocktail experience.
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.
FOR THE COUPLE
- 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
Everything must be perfect and that is why our Indulgence Collection offers the most complete wedding experience featuring a six-hour private event made up of an ivory-colored ceremony, a private cocktail and a private four-hours reception for you and your guests.
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.