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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica

4.0 of 5
Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Costa Rica
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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW via mobile

My first visit to an all-inclusive and possibly the last... I came to the RIU Palace for a wedding and was greeted by a horrible smell in our room upon checking in. After attempting to air out the smell by keeping our balcony doors open for a few hours (to no avail) we decided to make a complaint to the... More

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Upland, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Honeymoon trip at the Riu Palace Costa Rica was fun and relaxing. My husband and I spent a week at this resort may 11-17. Check in was quick and you are handed a refreshing drink as soon as you walk in to help cool you from the heat and humidity that hits when you land at the airport .We reserved... More

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california
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Seasoned traveller, 35 male. Hotel- First class. No issues. Early check in, free upgrade. Food- So much to choose from, great variety. No issues with food. Drinks- Name brand liquor, stoli, absolut.... and so on. Pools- So many, refreshing and clean. Grounds- Impecable. Staff- Beyond friendly. Excursions- I recommend white water rafting class 3,4, boriquen ziplines/ATV/mud bath/hot springs, and susnet... More

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Brighton, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

My husband and I just returned yesterday from a 7 night stay at this resort. This is the second Riu property we have stayed at. The first Riu property we stayed at was the Riu Palace in Cabo. The bed was really hard and the room was extremely loud. We didn't get much sleep that week. I am happy to... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

My girlfriend and I stayed at RIU Palace for a week in March. We were a little nervous, buying something we'd never seen or experienced before. We are still in shock. The place was amazing. The staff incredible, professional, friendly and warm. The food was awesome. The buffet in the Arenal Restaurant was so good and fresh. Breakfast and dinner... More

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Great Bend, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Hotel was very nice with friendly staff. The room was clean, but was odd with the tub between the beds and restroom area. Not enough privacy when traveling with a family. Usually spend alot of time in the ocean snorkeling, but visibility was not good even when paying for an excursion to try a different area with the Aquatic building.... More

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Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Gorgeous hotel !!! Awesome room with an oceam view. Room was very comfortable and everthing was super clean. Beach and pools were great. Food was fantastic. Staff was professional and extremely friendly. Highly recommend this resort.

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

This is by far the best resort I have been to in ten years and people who write bad reviews should consider staying at home as they are not justified These reviews should be to help others decide on a place Check in no issues,drink at door, polite, fast, accomodauting Rooms are beautiful , clean, beds are great best sleep... More

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Smithville, Missouri, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

the staff was the best i have ever seen any where i have stayed, from Carmen at the front desk, Romero in the food service, allen at the pool bar to the mop girls that smiled and made you feel like family. Thisi one place i would go back over and over again. The food is top notch in every... More

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Orlando, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

The RIU Palace was more luxurious than other resorts I've visited. The hotel staff was super friendly, as well as the tour guides. The room was fancy and it had a chic decoration (Silver, Purple, whites), very IKEAish. The bathroom was nice, but the secluded small room where the toilet resided, missed a ventilation fan. The whirlpool tub was kinda... More

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Also Known As:
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica Guanacaste
Address: Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Guanacaste > Sardinal
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Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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