3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas

Reviews of Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1225 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1225 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1225 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1225 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 1225 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!! Lots of fun and beautiful place to visit!!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

millie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful and service is great. The hotel is a little isolated so there’s not much u can do walking distance. Transportation anywhere is expensive. Food was good always variety at buffets but snack area is not good there is not a lot of vegetarian options during this time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 9 May 2024
Dear millie,We are pleased with your feedback and would especially like to say how much we appreciate you sharing it with our future guests.Please be assured that we have noted your comments and will address them with the relevant departments.Please know that we are here, and we continue to improve every day, so that when you return you will have an even better experience than the one you had.Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

2/10 Terrible

Hemchandra

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a motel 6 with all inclusive dining. Make no doubts about it. This place is not suitable to be a part of the Riu brand. Rooms old, most staff unfriendly, resort is poorly lit at night with limited fans in the common areas. Avoid if possible.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 9 May 2024
Dear Hemchandra,Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.As service is one of our key values and we make every effort to please our guests, we regret to find that we may have missed out on some details and that your stay was not perfect. Please rest assured that we will communicate your feedback to our management team in order to improve our guest’s service as we sincerely hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you back again for a true RIU experience! We wish you all the best,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

2/10 Terrible

Ana Paulina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So disappointed with my experience with this hotel. We had a 3 night reservation, and the hotel was so bad that we checked in, experienced the room and one of the restaurants, and decided we didn’t feel comfortable or safe staying there. We actually ended up booking a different hotel and checked out of the hotel 2 hours after checking in. Would NOT recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 9 May 2024
Dear Ana Paulina,Thank you very much for staying at Riu and for sharing your feedback with us.As service is one of the key values of our company and we strive to make every effort to exceed all of our guests’ expectations, we are sorry that the mentioned inconveniences made you shorten your stay. We really hope that you allow us a chance to welcome you again soon and share a more enjoyable experience.With our best wishes we remain,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

JANICE

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bertha

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
El personal de servicio es malo, muy mala la atención desde los empleados hasta sus superiores.. cuando se les presenta alguna situación,no la solucionan hasta 24horas después.. terrible!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 6 May 2024
Apreciada Bertha,Gracias por su comentario, Permita que le comentemos que nos consterna leer su referencia sobre el personal, ya que de forma regular somos halagados por el excelente servicio al cliente que reciben quienes eligen alojarse con nosotros.No sabemos qué pudo sucederle para que se marchara con esas sensaciones.Nos gustaría que volviera a brindarnos la oportunidad de recibirle en alguna de nuestras instalaciones y, poder así presentarle, la maravillosa experiencia que estamos acostumbrados a ofrecer 100% satisfactoria.Cordialmente, Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was ok, people and staff friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 7 May 2024
Dear Joseph,We would like to thank you for taking the time to review us!While we appreciate your highlight on the staff members dedicated service.We are looking forward to having another chance to welcoming you back in the near future to share a more positive experience with you.Best regards,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Moiz, herndon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the property
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Guanacaste Online Reputation Manager on 7 May 2024
Dear Moiz,Thank you very much for your fantastic review, we very much appreciate it. It is feedbacks like yours that make our day and make all the efforts worthwhile.The most important thing is that you liked it.Lovely hosting you, Moiz, and we look forward to hosting you again soon.Best wishes,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice property and accommodations. King Bed was firm and not as plush as anticipated, based on room pricing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Guanacaste Online Reputation Manager on 6 May 2024
Dear Arthur,We are thrilled to learn you loved the location and it is rewarding to read you found it to be just right for your well-deserved holidays.We will pass on your great evaluation to our beautiful staff.Thank you very much.We hope you will stop by again.Kindest Regards,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Frank, addison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is not for couples, the internet service is terrible, you would lose connection walking from your room to the lobby. The doors still used keys with room # on it. The elevators were old and slow . with a max of 5 people. Overall I stayed at the RIUs before this one was the worse. The staff for the most part was exceptional. the food was decent.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Guanacaste Online Reputation Manager on 6 May 2024
Dear Frank,Thank you very much for taking the time to share your comments with us.However, we are disheartened to read that your stay was overshadowed by the negative aspects and that you were not able to feel completely relaxed during your stay with us.We will do our best to work on these issues, your impressions will be shared with our team and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future to impress you.Best Regards,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the resort, especially the pool areas. Very kid friendly, lots of activities and the walking distance to the beach! Also the staff was very friendly, prompt and great service! Future goers please consider tipping staff, these locals work hard and depend on your appreciation for that! Very friendly and genuine
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 2 May 2024
Dear Jason,On behalf of the whole team, we thank you for your positive feedback, as it is very motivating for us to know that we are moving in the right direction.We hope that you will choose us again soon to spend a few days with us for another unforgettable experience.Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Ethan K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed myself
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Guanacaste Online Reputation Manager on 7 May 2024
Dear Ethan K.,It is wonderful to learn you enjoyed your stay.Thank you very much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback, following your recent stay at our hotel.We love working for our guests, your fabulous evaluation makes us want to continue improving.Hoping to see you again very soon!Warmest Greetings, Ethan,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s an old property and needs minor updates. Some of the outlets in the property needed to be upgraded. As the plugs wouldn’t stay in the outlets, but that’s pretty minor. Another item was that some elderly people might have problems entering the bathtub as the bathtub height getting in and out was kind of a scary. The staff was really great. The drinks were good and the food was excellent.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 7 May 2024
Dear Francisco,Thank you so much for visiting us and posting this review. We are glad that overall you enjoyed your stay, and appreciated the service. It would be great to see you again soon. Until then, all the best! Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People and staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 2 May 2024
Dear William,We are delighted that your stay with us was a success.We are glad that you enjoyed the service we provide to our guests.We hope that you will have an even better experience with us again soon.Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly. Food was fantastic and pools were great! They go all out for their entertainment parties.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Guanacaste Online Reputation Manager on 6 May 2024
Dear Spencer,We are so grateful to read that you gave us the opportunity to prove that all the positive reviews that we have, are based on the reality of our hotel and the result of the work of our lovely staff.Wishing to host you again very soon!Kindest wishes, Spencer!Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Ruben

Travelled with family
Best time I have in years
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 6 May 2024
Dear Carlos Ruben,Thank you for choosing us for your holidays.It is great to hear you have enjoyed your stay. We appreciate you taking the time to submit your review. We hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Stephania Hoyos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love it
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 3 May 2024
Dear Stephania Hoyos,We are pleased to know the evaluation you have given us.Furthermore, we are happy to know that we have been part of your pleasant experience in our facilities.We appreciate the kindness you have had in evaluating us so positively.It will be a pleasure to welcome you once again.Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

4/10 Poor

Sharieka

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Amber Fern

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The beds and pillows were the hardest i ever slept on, so uncomfortable. There is no ATM machine on site, and the closest one is half hour away. Also food was bland, except the italian restaurant and the drinks/liquor are very watered down. Our safe in our room kept malfunctioning and we would have to wait for staff and then maintenance to fix it. Unfortunately we were not impressed, and would not stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 2 May 2024
Dear Amber Fern,Thank you for your comment, We are sorry to hear that you left with those feelings about our facilities. Please know that we would have been more than happy to assist you during your stay, with both the housekeeping and maintenance departments always ready to assist with the wellbeing of our guests.On the other hand, we regret not having lived up to your expectations as far as our wide and varied gastronomic offer is concerned.We have a team of chefs who work hard every day to please the many palates that visit us, and we note that in your case this was not the case.We would like you to know that we have noted your comments and will discuss them with the relevant departments in order to continue our process of continuous improvement.We hope that you will give us the opportunity to welcome you back to one of our facilities and that we will be able to offer you the wonderful service and 100% satisfactory stay that we are accustomed to providing.Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Si me encanta el servicio
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 2 May 2024
Apreciada Crystal,Le agradecemos sinceramente por su positiva valoración. Nos llena de alegría saber que cumplimos con sus expectativas y que los aspectos que valora fueron de su agrado durante su estancia. Esperamos sinceramente que regrese pronto para disfrutar nuevamente de nuestro servicio y hospitalidad.Cordialmente, Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Jose Pilar Garcia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff really stood out, they work hard and are very polite. I would like to add that while we stayed we noticed that most people did not tip the servers & staff and note to people who choose to stay there know that tips are not included in your " All Inclusive". The staff works really hard to make sure your stay is pleasant and you should acknowledge & respect them as people, not Servants.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 6 May 2024
Dear Jose Pilar Garcia,Thank you very much for your kind words and your positive evaluation. We are very happy to have received her visit, and, above all, we are pleased to know that she left with those pleasant feelings.We hope to welcome you back among us soon and thus be able to offer you a very pleasant experience.Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Yevgeniya

Travelled with family
The hotel rooms are outdated. The first room we checked into had no water pressure and air conditioner barely worked. We were able to change to a different room but there was a smell of sewer in one of our bathrooms (our room had 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms). There are 3 specialty restaurants and 2 buffets, and one of the buffets turns to a steakhouse for dinner. There was a lot of food but it was average and greasy. Staff was nice. The beach is underdeveloped with very old and broken beach chairs. I will not be coming back to Riu Guanacaste.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 2 May 2024
Dear Yevgeniya,Thank you for your comment, We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the service provided by our great team.We are sorry to hear that the rooms did not meet your expectations. We always try to ensure that our guests feel wonderfully looked after and are looked after by our great team in every need.We would like you to know that we have noted your comments and will discuss them with the relevant departments in order to continue our process of continuous improvement.We hope that you will give us the opportunity to welcome you back to one of our facilities and that we will be able to offer you the wonderful service and 100% satisfactory stay that we are accustomed to providing.Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful experience. Riu Guanacaste was the perfect place to stay. The food and drinks were great, shopping is nearby, and it is next door to Diamante Eco Park, which has an animal sanctuary and zip lines. The hotel had excellent entertainment as well. The pool was beautiful, and the private beach was lovely and quiet. It was a dream vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 2 May 2024
Dear Alison,Thank you very much for your review.We are very happy that you had a great holiday with us!We look forward to welcoming you again soon, in one of our facilities.With our best wishes, we remain at your entire disposal.Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

william

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was not up to RIU standards.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 2 May 2024
Dear william,Thank you very much for staying at Riu and for sharing your feedback with us.As it is one of our main priorities to give an outstanding service to all of our guests, we are concerned to learn that we may have missed out on some details leaving you with an unpleasant experience.We hope we will have the opportunity to host you again soon to regain your confidence.We wish you all the best,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

casey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was extremely too many animals (wildlife) just wondering around freely and made people feel a bit scared and uncomfortable. There were stray cats, huge iguanas, and stray dogs everywhere; by the pools and the food areas which seemed a bit unclean and unsanitary. Other than the animals issue, the resort was great. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 25 Apr 2024
Dear casey,Thank you very much for your positive review! We are very happy to read that overall we lived up to your wishes. RIU Hotels & Resorts values the well-being of all its guests, and that includes the animals that circulate around the resort. Hygiene and quality controls are taken very seriously. We hope that you will come back very soon and we can share another great experience. Have a great day,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We traveled to the Riu Guanacaste with a group of 5 friends. We loved every second of our stay, the staff were all incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, the dining options were great for us with dietary restrictions and the property was very well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 25 Apr 2024
Dear Jacqueline,Thank you for taking the time to give us your valued feedback following your recent stay at our hotel. We are very happy to hear that you had a lovely time at our hotel! We look forward to sharing another amazing experience with you soon. Have a lovely day. Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

LISSETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good afternoon on April 13 2024 at 534pm Costa Rica time I was assaulted,sexually harassed, humiliated and racially profiled at the pool by a group of family that was staying at the resort the staff didn’t step in or called security to stop their actions instead they watch and laugh . Thank fully others recorded it in 4k and showed the manager because he approach my boyfriend with force and threats demanding our room keys without hearing both sides of the stories and after seeing the video the manager alendro tries to be nice but I was embarrassed I still feel violated I haven’t slept in over 3 days because of what took place I’ve taken all the pictures of bruises on my body of how I was kicked in the pool the manager has a copy of the video and so do I, this atrocious assault cannot be swept under the rug something needs to be done and I need to speak to the president of this Riu guanaste establishment I have wrote them Over n over no reply at all!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Guanacaste Online Reputation Manager on 23 Apr 2024
Dear Julia,Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback about your stay at our property. We wish to remark that the reviews are thoroughly checked, in order to know about every guest’s stay. Please note that when making serious allegations, proof of the statement and the full name should be provided and an official report must be forwarded to the authorities. However, we have been informed by the management and your description is untruthful.To our surprise we were able to learn that your actions harmed another guest who ended up with an injury in his back. Our Riu Guanacaste team works tirelessly in order to provide a wonderful experience to all our guests. In any case, we are saddened that you choose to report a different version of the real facts.Sincerely,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 23 Apr 2024
Dear Kathy,It was a real pleasure for us to receive your complimentary comments and to note that you greatly appreciated different aspects of the hotel that contributed to your highly satisfactory experience. We look forward to your return and the opportunity to provide you with another memorable experience in our facilities. We look forward to welcoming you with open arms.Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
This is my second here, I like everything about it. People are so friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 22 Apr 2024
Dear Nicole,we appreciate you taking the time to share your great review here!We are happy to know that you were so pleased with our service and we look forward to hosting you again in the near future. We wish you all the best,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anniversary vacation and it was great. Loved the resort and all the amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 22 Apr 2024
Dear Arturo,Thank you so much for your review!It was a pleasure to have you with us. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your stay.It is our hope to be able to welcome you back for many stays to come!Best wishes, Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Haneefah Aesha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Outdated - poor plumbing that smelled intensely of sulfur - food was mediocre - beach was ugly - felt a bit below the standard Riu experience
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Guanacaste Online Reputation Manager on 17 Apr 2024
Dear Haneefah Aesha,Thank you for sharing your thoughts with regards to your recent stay.We are saddened to read that despite our efforts and the goodwill of our staff, we have not been able to meet your expectations and you have not found anything positive about our hotel.We hope you are not deterred from choosing to stay with us again in the future.Best Regards,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Conrado Campos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bonita
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 17 Apr 2024
Apreciado Conrado Campos,Sencillamente, gracias.Ha provocado con sus palabras que nos sintiéramos orgullosos del trabajo bien hecho.Es por ello, que deseamos que vuelva a visitarnos en cualquiera de nuestras instalaciones distribuidas por el mundo y, de ese modo, poder ofrecerle una maravillosa estancia entre nosotros.Cordialmente, Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dated property so the ac was slow, and the elevator was old and the food wasn’t the best
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 17 Apr 2024
Dear Cynthia,Many thanks for sharing your feedback with us.We are truly sorry we did not live up to the standards you expected and for the disappointing experience you had. We strive to make every effort to exceed all of our guests’ expectations and ensure your stay is pleasant. All your comments have been shared with the corresponding department for further follow up as we are looking forward to having the opportunity to better serve you in the future.We remain sincerely,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

MAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Megan M

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could give this resort zero stars I would, from the moment we arrived this hospitality was horrible. Two thumbs down! We got to our room to be greeted by fresh blood on out comforter, semen on the towels in our supposed freshly cleaned bathroom, as well as makeup and semen smeared on the balcony doors. When attempting to call down, we discovered our phone didn’t work. They refused to change our room, and said they would have someone clean it when they could. After going and and forth and explaining how unsanitary this was, they sent someone to clean. Later that night our air conditioner went out in the room, we went down and when they sent someone up he showed us how extremely filthy the filter was. Day two, trying to forget the horrible day one our toilet broke, chain snapped right off. We had to wait for it to get fixed. Aside from no entertainment, and 1-3 hour waits for the speciality dinning, there was nothing at all to brag about at this resort. Staff is extremely rude and non accommodating, the food is mid, and no room service at all. They have one pool table, and you have to wait long periods of time to use it. The drinks are watered down, the elevators are slow and have no ac and if you’re hungry after 10pm good luck. There’s nothing to eat! So very disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 17 Apr 2024
Dear Megan M,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.We regret that your stay at our hotel did not fulfill your conception in general as our aim is always to please every one of our guests.Rest assured that we will forward all your impressions to our management team for follow up and we truly hope you allow us the opportunity to welcome you again and share a more pleasant experience.Warm regards,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay. Good was good. Staff is excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Guanacaste Online Reputation Manager on 17 Apr 2024
Dear Andrew,Thank you very much for your fantastic review and your kind remarks about our hotel, we very much appreciate it. It is feedbacks like yours that make our day and make all the efforts worthwhile.The most important thing is that you liked it.Lovely hosting you, Andrew, and we look forward to hosting you again soon.Best wishes,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Johnathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is a little dated, and the pool always appeared to be dirty i.e drinks and drink garnish around the edge of the pool. bugs and leaves in the pool. filthy poolside chairs. The food is about a 6/10 across the board. However, the staff is great and the ambience is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Guanacaste Online Reputation Manager on 17 Apr 2024
Dear Johnathan,Thank you for sharing this information with us, it is helpful when implementing the adequate measures.We regret to read that despite our best efforts, your experience did not live to your expectations.We regret not being able to meet your expectations regarding the cleaning. Our staff is constantly trying to keep our property clean and well maintained. We are sorry that you left our resort thinking otherwise.We always kindly recommend our guests not to hesitate to let our team know if something is not exactly right. Best Regards,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Costa Rica as a WHOLE is very plush and everywhere on the RIU property vs. outside heading toward excursions/airport is photo worthy.Things to be aware-There's only 1 bathroom area outside of the lobby and 1 swim up bar area. They have 3 bars & 2 bathroom on areas inside the main lobby area. Which drinks are now served until 10:00am so if you are at the pool earlier( I'm there by 6:00am lol) than you'll have to grab any type of beverage wether alcoholic or not at the 24hr sports bar before heading to the pool area. Definitely feel like they should serve breakfast in the Ocala restaurant besides the pool area with views of the beach or at least have a drink fountain machine available since there are no servers until 10:00/10:30. Also there were only 2-3 servers waiting poolside for the entire outside lounge areas which made the wait even longer.Besides those small things the servers/cleaners were AMAZING & nice and the property area was clean. Even the local sellers on the beach we're extremely nice
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Guanacaste Online Reputation Manager on 17 Apr 2024
Dear ASHLEY,Thank you very much for your fantastic review and your kind remarks about our hotel, we very much appreciate it. Thank you very much.Needless to say, we take note of your remarks for future arrangements.We are already waiting to have you back!Loving Greetings,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Roberto Carlos

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary David

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara Jean, Sheridan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We can not express how amazing the staff and everyone there treated us. From the customer service (who saved our sanity when trying to navigate technology issues), to the waiter/waitress, bartenders, etc. they were all so kind, cheerful, and above all...welcoming! The beach was beautiful and not crowded at all. We also enjoyed the nightly entertainment shows.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Guanacaste Online Reputation Manager on 15 Apr 2024
Dear Tamara Jean,We are so pleased to read that your experience was a positive one.Our team do their best to make every guest’s stay memorable, we will continue working to improve our services.Thank you for choosing us!We really look forward to welcoming you again soon.Kindest wishes, Tamara Jean,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Amy, Bloomfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Water feel from the ceiling and no one was onsite to fix it. Misleading as I had to pay extra for my 2 children even that is already on the reservation
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 17 Apr 2024
Dear Amy,Thank you very much for choosing Riu and for sharing your feedback.We are saddened to find that you encountered the mentioned inconveniences and that this overshadowed your experience. Your comments will be forwarded to the responsible department for a proper follow up, in order to reassure to improve our guest’s service and we do hope that we will have the opportunity to welcome you back again for a true RIU experience!We remain with best wishes, Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Saint Charles

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a thoroughly enjoyable time with our family at the Riu Resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 12 Apr 2024
Dear Patrick,We sincerely appreciate your kind words.Your review deeply motivates us to persevere on our journey and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back to any of our facilities to provide you with another exceptional experience.We look forward to welcoming you with open arms!Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Mimi

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is not clean. The bathroom is not functioning properly, the air conditioner is not working properly. The key to each room must not have the room number. Overall, I made a mistake going to this property that I expect lots more for a four stars resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 11 Apr 2024
Dear Mimi,Thank you for sharing your feedback. It is disappointing to hear that you encountered the above mentioned inconveniences, as our goal is to make all of our guests stay memorable, exceeding expectations as we deliver quality service.Please rest assured that we have shared your comments with the corresponding department to reassure the standards are being met.We hope that you will give us the opportunity to welcome you again at our resort and share the best experience.Sincerely, Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

6/10 Okay

Jankiben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Need to improve when you arrive processing they need to be more on top have there guest feel like important offer them drinks and put more people speak English
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Online Reputation Manager on 11 Apr 2024
Dear Jankiben,Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback in regards to your recent stay with us.We really regret not being able to give an outstanding service, despite our genuine efforts and that your experience with us was not what you expected and we apologize for the inconvenience. Your impressions will be forwarded to the responsible department to be taken into account for future improvement. We hope that you will decide to return to visit us soon .Yours faithfully,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager

10/10 Excellent

Almedina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely recommend to others. My family and I loved our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Riu Guanacaste Online Reputation Manager on 11 Apr 2024
Dear Almedina,We thank you very much for taking the time to leave your outstanding review!It is fantastic to learn you enjoyed your stay.We would like to welcome your family and you again soon.Wishing you a wonderful day, Almedina.Kindest Greetings,Hotel Riu GuanacasteOnline Reputation Manager