Riu Guanacaste hotel

LOCATION
Riu Guanacaste hotel
Matapalo Beach

AMENITIES
Riu Guanacaste hotel
• Non-Smoking Rooms Available: Some Rooms
• Handicap Accessible Hotel: Yes
• Number of Handicap Equipped Rooms: 1
• On-Site Shopping: Gift Shop
• Babysitting Services Available: Yes, Fees May Apply
• Babysitting Service Types: Referral Service
• Rollaway Beds: Yes, Complimentary
• Cribs: Yes, Complimentary
• 24-Hour Front Desk: Yes
• Concierge: Yes
• Porter/Bellhop Available: Yes
• Baggage Check Available: Yes, Fees May Apply
• Courtesy Room: Yes, Fees May Apply
• Safety Deposit Box Available: Yes, Complimentary
• Business Services On-Site: Yes, Fees May Apply
• Description of Business Center: 5 Conference rooms. Use of computers with internet access (additional charge). Wireless LAN zone (free of charge)
• Internet Access Terminal: Yes, Fees May Apply
• Housekeeping: Daily
• Laundry Service: Yes, Fees May Apply
• Laundry Service Type: Valet
• Self Parking: Yes, Complimentary

ROOMS
Riu Guanacaste hotel
Oceanview
Bedding options available:
Double rooms with: 2 beds 125 x 200 cm or 1 bed 200 x 200 cm

Note: Bedding type is not guaranteed.

• Air conditioning: All rooms
• Alarm clock/radio: All rooms
• Telephones: All rooms
• Tub and/or shower: Tub & shower
• Hairdryer: All rooms
• Iron/ironing board: All rooms
• Television: All rooms
• Cable/satellite television: All rooms
• In-room safe: All rooms
• Fully-stocked minibar: Yes, complimentary
• Room opens to balcony/patio: All rooms
• Outdoor furniture: Yes

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES
Balcony or Terrace with Oceanview.

Standard
Bedding options available: 2 beds 125 x 200 cm or 1 bed 200 x 200 cm

Note: Bedding type is not guaranteed.

• Air conditioning: All rooms
• Alarm clock/radio: All rooms
• Telephones: All rooms
• Tub and/or shower: Tub & shower
• Hairdryer: All rooms
• Iron/ironing board: All rooms
• Television: All rooms
• Cable/satellite television: All rooms
• In-room safe: All rooms
• Fully-stocked minibar: Yes, complimentary
• Room opens to balcony/patio: All rooms
• Outdoor furniture: Yes

Suite
Bedding options available: 1 King bed 200 x 200 cm

• Air conditioning: All rooms
• Alarm clock/radio: All rooms
• Telephones: All rooms
• Tub and/or shower: Tub & shower
• Hairdryer: All rooms
• Iron/ironing board: All rooms
• Television: All rooms
• Cable/satellite television: All rooms
• In-room safe: All rooms
• Fully-stocked minibar: Yes, complimentary
• Room opens to balcony/patio: All rooms
• Outdoor furniture: Yes

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES
Seperate living room area with sofa.
- Bathroom with hydro-massage bathtub, extra shower cabin, bidet, double sink.
- Dressing room

Suite Jacuzzi Oceanview
Bedding options available: 1 King bed 200 x 200 cm

• Air conditioning: All rooms
• Alarm clock/radio: All rooms
• Telephones: All rooms
• Tub and/or shower: Tub & shower
• Private hot tub/jacuzzi: All rooms
• Hairdryer: All rooms
• Iron/ironing board: All rooms
• Television: All rooms
• Cable/satellite television: All rooms
• In-room safe: All rooms
• Fully-stocked minibar: Yes, complimentary
• Room opens to balcony/patio: All rooms
• Outdoor furniture: Yes

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES
- Bathroom with hydro-massage bathtub, shower cabin, bidet, and double sink.
- Integrated lounge area with sofa
- Dressing room
- Private jacuzzi on balcony/terrace with ocean view.

Superior
Bedding options available: 2 beds 125 x 200 cm or 1 bed 200 x 200 cm

• Air conditioning: All rooms
• Alarm clock/radio: All rooms
• Telephones: All rooms
• Tub and/or shower: Tub & shower
• Hairdryer: All rooms
• Iron/ironing board: All rooms
• Television: All rooms
• Cable/satellite television: All rooms
• In-room safe: All rooms
• Fully-stocked minibar: Yes, complimentary
• Room opens to balcony/patio: All rooms
• Outdoor furniture: Yes

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES
Balcony or Terrace with courtyard view.

Triple Room
Bedding options available: 1 King bed 200 x 200 cm and 1 Double bed 125 x 200 cm

• Air conditioning: All rooms
• Alarm clock/radio: All rooms
• Telephones: All rooms
• Tub and/or shower: Tub & shower
• Hairdryer: All rooms
• Iron/ironing board: All rooms
• Television: All rooms
• Cable/satellite television: All rooms
• In-room safe: All rooms
• Fully-stocked minibar: Yes, complimentary
• Room opens to balcony/patio: All rooms
• Outdoor furniture: Yes

Two Bedroom Family Suite
Bedding options available: 1 king bed in one bedroom. 2 double beds in the second bedroom plus a sofa bed.

• Air conditioning: All rooms
• Alarm clock/radio: All rooms
• Coffee/tea maker: All rooms
• Telephones: All rooms
• Tub and/or showerShower onlyHairdryer: All rooms
• Television: All rooms
• Cable/satellite television: All rooms
• In-room safe: All rooms
• Fully-stocked minibar: Yes, complimentary
• Room opens to balcony/patio: All rooms

ENTERTAINMENT
Riu Guanacaste hotel
Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
Shows, Riu evening programme or live music (daily)

First Attraction Served: Beach
First Attraction Shuttle Service: No

Second Attraction Served: Deep Sea Fishing
Second Attraction Shuttle Service: Yes, Fees May Apply

Third Attraction Served: Eco-toursim
Third Attraction Shuttle Service: Yes, Fees May Apply
Fourth Attraction Served: Golf
Fourth Attraction Shuttle Service: Yes, Fees May Apply

CASINO
Distance to Casino: On Site
Casino Highlights: Complimentary entrance to the Casino and the night club (drinks not included)

RECREATION
Riu Guanacaste hotel
The destination of Costa Rica is imposing some restrictions for Holy Week. Alcohol is not permitted to be sold or consumed. This ban on alcohol starts the Thursday prior to Easter, and runs through Easter Sunday. A few hotels purchase special permits to serve alcohol, but generally it is not available. In addition, most restaurants, shops, and bars will be closed for the same time period. Restaurants in the hotels will be operating. The City Tour will not be operating.

Activities/Tour Desk: Yes
Beach Type: Public
Beach Access: Direct
Description of Pools: Large interconnecting pools
Number of Swimming Pools: 2
Number of Wading Pools: 1
Adult Outdoor Pools Are Heated: None
Swim-up Pool Bars: Yes

Non-Motorized Water Sports Available: Yes, Complimentary. Windsurfing, sailing, snorkelling equipment, kayaking. 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool.
Note: Gym, table tennis, workout, beach-volleyball are also available.

Motorized Water Sports Available: Yes, Fees May Apply
Assorted water sports available
Gameroom/Arcade On Site: Yes

Children's Activity Program: Yes, Complimentary
Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 12 (daily).
Children's playground
Mini-clubChildren's Play Area: Yes
Bike Rental On Site: No
Moped Rental On Site: No
Tennis Courts Available: Yes, Complimentary
Number of Tennis Courts On Site: 1
Number of Lighted Tennis Courts On Site: 1
Tennis Equipment Rental Available: No

FITNESS & SPA FACILITIES
Fitness Center: Yes, Complimentary
Hot Tubs/Jacuzzis - Indoor: 0
Hot Tubs/Jacuzzis - Outdoor: 1
Sauna Available: No
Spa Available: Yes, Fees May Apply
Steam Room Available: No

GOLF AMENITIES
Golf Course On Site: No
Distance to Off Site Golf CourseWithin 5 milesOff Site Golf ShuttleNo

DINNING
Riu Guanacaste hotel
Restaurants
Liberia Restaurant - Buffet style main restaurant with non-smoking section and terrace.
• Snacks 24 hours a day
• Buffets and on the spot cooking stations
• Special evenings: Theme buffets (3 times a week)

Casual dress with T shirts with sleeves for gentlemen.

Note: the following restaurants is optional dining and reservations are required in advance.
Formal dress is required: long trousers and T shirts with sleeves for gentlemen.

Furama - Asian restaurant

La Toscana - Italian restaurant

Ocotal - poolside restaurant/grill and steak house

Bars

Filadelfia - lobby bar with terrace
Pura Vida - lounge bar with terrace
Sports bar
La Plaza bar - Santa Cruz poolside bar with swim-up bar

Unlimited local and imported beverages 24 hours a day

POLICIES
Riu Guanacaste hotel
Length-of-Stay Policy
Minimum night stay:
2 nights (Feb. 9, 2010 - Apr. 1, 2010) (Apr. 6, 2010 - Dec. 23, 2010)
3 nights (Apr. 2, 2010 - Apr. 5, 2010) (Dec. 24, 2010 - Dec. 23, 2011)

Hotel Spring Break Policy:
While this hotel strongly discourages spring breakers, it cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.

Riu Guanacaste hotel