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Riu Palace

Riu Palace Costa Rica

Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Costa Rica

Families welcomeOpening soon

Status: Closed for renovation; riu.com says it reopens in April 2027.

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The short version

Riu Palace Costa Rica is one to pencil in rather than book today: RIU's official page shows it under renovation, reopening in April 2027. It sits on Matapalo Beach in Guanacaste, and the page lists 5 restaurants, 7 bars and 6 large pools, along with RIU Land for children, a Splash Water World water park, a spa and a nightclub. Planning a 2027 family trip? Ask me and I'll watch for the reopening.

Best for Families with young kids Families with teens Big-resort variety

Good to know

  • A Riu Palace resort on Matapalo Beach in Guanacaste.
  • RIU's page lists five restaurants, seven bars and six large pools.
  • Presented as a family hotel, with RIU Land for children, a Splash Water World water park, a spa and a nightclub.

Before you book

Closed for renovation. RIU's official page gives April 2027 for the reopening, so ask me before you plan around it.

Quick answers

Questions about Riu Palace Costa Rica

When does Riu Palace Costa Rica reopen?

RIU's official page lists April 2027, after a renovation. I can keep an eye on the date for you.

Is Riu Palace Costa Rica for families?

Yes. RIU presents it as a family hotel with RIU Land for children and a Splash Water World water park, plus a spa and a nightclub.

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Facts checked September 2026 against the resort's official website. Details change, so ask me and I'll confirm anything that matters to your trip.

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