Riu Guanacaste Reopens Following Renovations

Riu Guanacaste has officially re-opened this week following a full refurbishment, including a transformation of rooms, communal areas, restaurants, bars and the RIU Land children’s area. Originally built in 2009 on Matapalo Beach, this resort was the first RIU Hotels & Resorts property in Costa Rica and offers a unique all inclusive experience for travellers.

Following the addition of 300 rooms last year, Riu Guanacaste now features 1,041 completely redesigned rooms that are more spacious and brighter for maximum guest comfort. The lobby has been redesigned with an open and functional layout, while outdoors, new shaded areas and landscaped gardens have been created. The pool area has been completely restructured and now boasts six pools, three of which feature swim-up bars.

Guests can now sample cuisine from a wider range of dining options with new restaurant concepts, including Asian, Mexican and Italian restaurants, a classic steakhouse and two buffet restaurants with live cooking stations. New additions include two Pepe's Food snack stations serving grilled food, two Tiki Taco Mexican taco stations and a new ice cream parlour named Candy. The Sports Bar has adopted a new American country concept, offering an à la carte menu and drinks 24 hours a day.

Family travellers will also find a completely renovated RIU Land children's area and all guests can continue to enjoy the Splash Water World water park and RIU Party events, weekly themed parties available to guests at both RIU hotels in Costa Rica.

Travel advisors who book Riu Guanacaste now until October 14 can take advantage of Sunwing Vacations' RIU October promotion during family-friendly resorts week for travel until April 2026, providing added value for clients' winter getaways. Travel advisors will also receive up to 3X RIU Partner Club Points on select vacation packages*. For more information about the resort and RIU October offers, visit the Sunwing Travel Agent Portal.

*Restrictions apply.