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Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo
Guanacaste
COSTA RICA

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Where families, spa-lovers, active travelers and couples come for sun and luxurious sand, this inviting resort provides the perfect blend of service and smiles fronting Costa Rica’s warm Pacific Coast. Nestled amidst tropical palms and fragrant gardens, guests are treated to spacious guestrooms and suites featuring a regularly restocked in-room mini-bar and liquor dispenser; a pampering spa; fun-filled children’s amenities including a playground, activity club and pool; lighted tennis courts; a disco and 24-hour, all-inclusive restaurants and bars serving delicious cuisines ranging from Asian fare to a robust Steakhouse. Creating the perfect setting for unforgettable vacation experiences, this polished resort has something for every member of the family.

Location: Guanacaste

Costa Rica will impose some restrictions for Holy Week. Alcohol is not permitted to be sold or consumed. This ban on alcohol starts the Thursday prior to Easter and runs through Easter Sunday. A few hotels purchase special permits to serve alcohol, but generally it is not available. In addition, most restaurants, shops, and bars will be closed for the same time period. Restaurants in the hotels will be operating. The City Tour will not be operating.
Family Room: ***Important Information*** Please note when booking a Family Room, the minimum occupancy for this room category is: 2 Adults and 1 Child between ages 2-12. Children aged 13 and over are considered adults. The hotel will not honor/confirm bookings with 1 Adult and 1 Child or 2 Adults.
Two Bedroom Family Suite: ***Important Information*** Please note when booking a Two Bedroom Family Suite, the minimum occupancy for this room category is: 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children between ages 2-12. Children aged 13 and over are considered adults. The hotel will not honor/confirm bookings with 2 Adults or 2 Adults and 1 Child.
Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
We’re thrilled to announce that Riu Guanacaste is under a full renovation and expected to reopen on October 4th, 2025, with stunning upgrades! - Fully modernized design with neutral tones - Redesigned main pool, Riu Land kids’ club & Pacha disco - New swim-up rooms with private pools - "American Country" restaurant & "Pepe’s Food" grill - Splash Park, extra pool with swim-up bar & multisport court

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Minimum Check-In Age: 18

General Policies:

Check-in Policy - Deposits or credit/debit card hold authorizations are not requested at check-in. Minimum age of 18 is required for check-in, an ID/Passport will be requested upon arrival.

Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

Hotel Spring Break Policy- Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.

Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.

General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

ALL INCLUSIVE FACILITIES

All meals, snacks, domestic and international alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in all hotel bars and restaurants.

Snacks and drinks 24 hours a day.

Regularly restocked minibar and liquor dispenser in the guest rooms.

In-room safe.

WiFi throughout the hotel.

Free sports, activities and entertainment programme as described.

Free wellness facilities as described.

Free entry to the discotheque.

"Splash Water World" water park at the RIU Resort.

All hotel guests are required to wear an "All Inclusive" wristband for identification purposes

Pet Policy

Pets Not Allowed

Early Departure Policy

Early Departure Penalty: 1 Night
Applies: Sunday - Saturday(5/1/2025 - 12/23/2026)
Early Departure Penalty: 2 Nights
Applies: Sunday - Saturday(12/24/2025 - 4/30/2026)

Guanacaste Airport (LIR): 20 miles

Year Built: 2009
Last Renovation: 2025
Floors: 6
Total rooms: 1041

24-hour front desk
Accessible facilities
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
Baggage hold†
Bell staff/porter
Children programs
Children welcome
Children's play area
Concierge desk
Elevators
Exercise gym

24-hour front desk
Accessible facilities
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
Baggage hold†
Bell staff/porter
Children programs
Children welcome
Children's play area
Concierge desk
Elevators
Exercise gym
Free high speed internet connection
Free parking
Game room
Gift/News stand†
Housekeeping - daily
Laundry/Valet service†
Lounges/bars
Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
Non-smoking rooms available
Parking†
Pool
Restaurant
Safe deposit box
Smoke-free property
Spa†
Tennis court
Tour/sightseeing desk
Water sports†

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Deluxe

Bedding:1 king bed or 2 Queen beds - based on availability, requests are not guaranteed.

Occupancy: 3 Adults, 2 Child, Total 4

Deluxe Pool View

Bedding:1 king bed or 2 Queen beds and sofa bed - based on availability, requests are not guaranteed.

Occupancy: 3 Adults, 2 Child, Total 4

Regularly replenished mini-bar and selection of in-room liquors (4 bottles regularly restocked) double-sink, by door separate toilet service available in room.

Two Bedroom Family Superior

Bedding:1 king bed or 2 double beds - based on availability, requests are not guaranteed.

Occupancy: Min 2 Adults, 3 Children, Total 5

Two Bedroom Family Superior

Bedding:1 king bed or 2 double beds - based on availability, requests are not guaranteed.

Occupancy: 3 Adults, 1 Child, Total 5

Two Bedroom Family Room Superior Pool View

Bedding:1 king bed and 2 Queen beds and sofa bed - based on availability, requests are not guaranteed.

Occupancy: Min 2 Adults, 3 Children, Total 5

Regularly replenished mini-bar and selection of in-room liquors (4 bottles regularly restocked) double-sink, by door separate toilet service available in room.

Two Bedroom Family Superior Pool View

Bedding:1 king bed or 2 Queen beds - based on availability, requests are not guaranteed.

Occupancy: Min 3 Adults, 1 Child, Total 5

Standard

Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds - based on availability, requests are not guaranteed.

Occupancy limits: 3 adults, 1 children, 4 total combined.

Maximum of 2 children through the age of 1 stay free in existing beds with at least 2 adults. Children 2 - 12 years old are surcharged.

Amenities: Riu's liquor dispenser

2 Bedroom Standard

Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds - based on availability, requests are not guaranteed. (in each room)

"2 rooms connected through a private hallway with an exterior door"

Occupancy limits: 6 adults, 4 children, 8 total combined.

Maximum of 2 children through the age of 1 stay free in existing beds with at least 2 adults. Children 2 - 12 years old are surcharged.

Amenities: Riu's liquor dispenser

2 rooms connected through a private hallway with an exterior door

Superior

View:Courtyard view

Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds - based on availability, requests are not guaranteed.

Occupancy limits:3 adults, 2 children, 4 total combined.

Maximum of 2 children through the age of 1 stay free in existing beds with at least 2 adults. Children 2 - 12 years old are surcharged.

Amenities - Riu's liquor dispenser

2 Bedroom Superior

View:Courtyard view

Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds - based on availability, requests are not guaranteed. (in each room)

"2 rooms connected through a private hallway with an exterior door"

Occupancy limits: 6 adults, 4 children, 8 total combined.

Maximum of 2 children through the age of 1 stay free in existing beds with at least 2 adults. Children 2 - 12 years old are surcharged.

Amenities - Riu's liquor dispenser

2 rooms connected through a private hallway with an exterior door

Oceanview

View:Oceanview

Bedding:1 king bed or 2 double beds - based on availability, requests are not guaranteed.

Occupancy limits: 3 adults, 1 children, 4 total combined.

Maximum of 2 children through the age of 1 stay free in existing beds with at least 2 adults. Children 2 - 12 years old are surcharged.

Amenities: Riu's liquor dispenser

2 Bedroom Ocean view

View: Oceanview

Bedding:1 king bed or 2 double beds - based on availability, requests are not guaranteed. (in each room)

"2 rooms connected through a private hallway with an exterior door"

Occupancy limits: 6 adults, 4 children, 8 total combined.

Maximum of 2 children through the age of 1 stay free in existing beds with at least 2 adults. Children 2 - 12 years old are surcharged.

Amenities: Riu's liquor dispenser

2 rooms connected through a private hallway with an exterior door

Suite

Bedding: 1 king bed and sofa bed.

Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits:2 adults

No children allowed in this room category.

Amenities: Riu's liquor dispenser

Suite Jacuzzi Oceanview

View: Oceanview

Bedding: 1 king bed and sofa bed.

Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits:2 adults

No children allowed in this room category.

Amenities - Riu's liquor dispenser

Family Room

Bedding: 1 King bed & 1 double bed.

Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancylimits: 4 adults, 3 children, 5 total combined.

Maximum of 3 children through the age of 1 stay free in existing beds with at least 2 adults. Children 2 - 12 years old are surcharged.

Exceptions
- When 4 adults are booked, no children are allowed in this category.

- Family Room Category must have a minimum occupancy of 2 adults and 1 child (ages 2-12). Children aged 13 and over are considered adults. Single usage is not permitted due to minimum occupancy requirements.

Amenities: Riu's liquor dispenser

Two Bedroom Family Suite

Bedding: 1 king bed in one bedroom, 2 double beds in the second bedroom, plus a sofa in the living room.

Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits:5 adults, 3 children, 5 total combined.

Maximum of 3 children through the age of 1 stay free in existing beds with at least 2 adults. Children 2 - 12 years old are surcharged.

Exceptions
- 2 Bedroom Family Suite Category must have a minimum occupancy of 2 adults and 2 children (ages 2-12). Children aged 13 and over are considered adults. Single usage is not permitted due to minimum occupancy requirements.

Amenities: Riu's liquor dispenser

Friends and Family Room

Bedding: King bed

Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits: 5 adults, 3 children, 5 total combined.

Friends and Family Room Garden View

Bedding: King bed

Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits: 5 adults, 3 children, 5 total combined.

Swim Up Double Room - Adults Only

Bedding: King bed

Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits: 2 adults, 2 total combined.

Suite Ocean View

Bedding: King bed

Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits: 2 adults, 2 total combined.

Garden View

Bedding: King bed

Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits: 3 adults, 1 children, 4 total combined.

2 Bedroom Garden View

Bedding: King bed

Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

Occupancy limits: 6 adults, 4 children, 8 total combined.

Agave

American Country

Sports bar/Restaurant

Serving All-American favorites à la carte.

Candy

Filadelfia

Poolside bar with swim-up bar

*Access to the swim-up bar is restricted to guests over 18 years old.

Furama

Asian restaurant.

Attire: Formal

Guaro

Poolside bar with swim-up bar

*Access to the swim-up bar is restricted to guests over 18 years old.

La Toscana

Italian restaurant.

Attire: Formal

Liberia Restaurant

Buffet-style main restaurant with non-smoking section and terrace.

Attire: Casual

Ocotal

Poolside restaurant/grill and steakhouse.

Attire: Formal

Papagayo

Pepe's Food

Pool bar

Pura Vida

Lounge bar

Santa Cruz

Poolside bar with swim-up bar

*Access to the swim-up bar is restricted to guests over 18 years old.

Steak House

A la carte

Tamarindo

Lobby bar

Tiki Taco

Tucan

Gourmet restaurant

Children's pool
There is 1 children's pool on-site.
Children's program, onsite
Daytime entertainment program for children.
Direct access to a beach
Fitness center on-site
General†
Snorkel gear
1 scuba tryout in the pool

Beach volleyball court

Multipurpose sports pitch

Stand up paddle surfing (SUP)
Golf†
Gym
At RIU Resort
Sports shoes are compulsory when using the gym. Use of the gym is restricted to guests over 18 years old.
Hot tub
Kayaking
Motorized Water Sports†
Assorted water sports available.
Non-Motorized Water Sports
Assorted non-motorized water sports available.
Pool
Two new additional pools, one with a swim up bar.
Total - 6 Swimming pools
Scuba diving†
Spa†
Water activities†

Riu Splash Water World

This attraction will offer a variety of water rides and features for all ages, including a children´s pool with slides, Aquaracer, Body Bowl, Aquatube and Kamikaze and refreshments area.
Windsurfing

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