RIU Hotels Nicoya Peninsula hotels

"Great potential, but major issues across the board. Our room had a strong, unpleasant odor that came and went throughout the day, which made it uncomfortable. The door lock also broke twice during our stay, and one repair took about 30 minutes due to staff having issues with their equipment/WiFi. The all-inclusive experience was disappointing. Food quality was below average, and every day they were out of something—ranging from basics like orange juice to even chicken. That level of inconsistency is frustrating when everything is supposed to be included. The amenities were also lacking. One of the two pools was consistently cloudy and unusable, outdoor furniture was often dirty, and there was a shortage of pool towels. On top of that, the power flickered frequently and went out completely at least twice a day, even if only for a few minutes. Overall, this property has potential, but there are too many operational and maintenance issues to justify the cost. Significant improvements are needed before I would consider returning."

"If you are looking for a high-end, all-inclusive experience in Guanacaste, the Riu Palace is a top-tier choice. The combination of beautiful views, excellent hospitality, and diverse activity options makes it a perfect destination for couples or anyone looking to enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica in style. ​We are already looking forward to our next visit!"

"We went for a week with two kids (10 and 8) and had the best week. We did the all inclusive, which I would suggest as the à la carte prices add up, especially with drinks. The beach is amazing and so easy to access. We seam in the pool for hours every day. The food was great, especially at the Italian restaurant that you have to reserve in the morning. Breakfast buffet was delicious and fulsome every day. We had such a fun time. We would love to go back some day. "

"We had an amazing one week vacation at Riu Guanacaste! The staff was always there for you and very friendly, yet their presence was very discrete at the same time. On site restaurants offerred a variety of delicios cuisines, for all tastes and preferences. The beach is very large, with fine sand and populated with more long chairs than people on the beach at any given time. Night shows were completing our days at this beautiful resort. Gracias a todos! Hope to be back soon!"

"The building was run down. The beds were hard and uncomfortable. When trying to check out to go to the airport to catch a flight, they wanted us to wait until they searched our room to make sure we didn’t steal anything. We would not come back to this location. "

"Clean room, amazing service, great food, family friendly!! Would definitely stay there again!!"

"Such a beautiful Resort. I have never found a friendlier Staff with a passion for Excellence. "

" Don't do it. Spend the extra money."

"Upon first glance, this is a beautiful property. The grounds are well maintained and the staff couldn't have been nicer. But the food made me violently ill. Nothing I ate during my time there was outstanding (which is to be expected at an all-inclusive in this price range), but it was the seafood soup that put me over the edge. Other guests reported having similar stomach issues. Needless to say, I won't be going back. I mean, the least an international resort can do is not poison its guests, right?"