Riu Guanacaste Hotel, Playa Matapalo, Costa Rica
This beautiful property is ideally situated on Matapalo Beach in the region of Guanacaste. As well as a superb range of leisure possibilities, the hotel offers 4 restaurants, including fine Asian and Italian cuisine, an à la carte steak-house, 5 bars, a fitness centre and a rejuvenating spa. A full range of daytime and evening entertainment is complimented by a nightclub and casino. With its immaculate landscaped gardens, the cool waters of the lagoon-style swimming pool and the soft sandy beach, the Riu Guanacaste will exceed your expectations of luxury and comfort.
Location: Matapalo Beach, Guanacaste.
Transfer: approx. 45 minutes from Liberia airport or 4 hours from San José airport.
Board Basis: All Inclusive
Honeymoon: Couples receive a bottle of rum and a fruit basket upon arrival.
Facilities701 Rooms
4 Restaurants
5 Bars
Swimming pool with adjoining Jacuzzi® and swim up bar
Children's pool
Renova Spa
Beauty salon
Fitness centre with steam bath and Jacuzzi®
1 Tennis court
Various water and land sports
Golf course nearby (payable locally)
Children's mini club (4-12 years) and playground
Nightclub
Casino
Shops
Standard Rooms have one king bed or two double beds, bath/shower, air conditioning, fan, TV, telephone, minibar with liquor dispenser, safe and balcony or terrace with garden views.
Room and Board UpgradesStandard rooms with courtyard view. Standard rooms with seaview. Suites have an integrated lounge area with sofa, hydro massage bathtub and dressing room. Jacuzzi® Suites have a Jacuzzi® on the terrace. Private Transfers available from.
All Inclusive - What's includedFOOD: Breakfast, lunch dinner and snacks daily. Breakfast and lunch is served buffet style and dinner either buffet or a la carte. Snacks are served 24 hours a day and dining options include Italian, Asian and international cuisine as well as a steak house.
DRINK: Unlimited premium and local brand alcoholic and soft drinks 24 hours a day, including house wine by the glass.
ACTIVITIES: Non motorised watersports include windsurfing, snorkelling, kayaking, pedalos and one introductory scuba lesson in the pool. Land sports include tennis, table tennis, beach volleyball and daytime entertainment programmes. Evening entertainment includes live music and shows.
Formal dress required for evening meals.
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About Playa Matapalo
Located on Guanacaste's beautiful coastline, with the finest sand beaches bestowing magnificent ocean panoramas, Playa Matapalo holidays were designed with relaxation in mind. Guanacaste brings together the best of Costa Rica's diverse landscapes and Playa Matapalo is ideally located close to some of Costa Rica's famed National Parks. Visit the volcanic landscape of Rincon de la Vieja or explore miles upon miles of coastline, forest and savannah at Santa Rosa National Park, which protects numerous species of flora and fauna, including turtles, orange-breast parakeets and capuchin monkeys. Enjoy nature and relax on Playa Matapalo holidays.
