The new Riu Palace Costa Rica Hotel, November 2, 2012

Experience luxury surrounded by the natural beauty of Guanacaste Opening November 2012 RIU Hotels announces the opening of our first Palace hotel in Costa Rica. Located amid the lush natural beauty of Matapalo beach right next to Riu Guanacaste, this luxurious resort will feature modern décor and elegant facilities.This new hotel, fully prepared to provide the best service to its customers, has four swimming pools (one with a swim-up bar), jacuzzi, gym, steam bath and a wellness center "Renova Spa" with different treatments and massages. Everything you need for maximum comfort during your stay. The quality of the cuisine offered at the different restaurants of the hotel is exceptional thanks to our chefs, who prepare a variety of dishes, from classic to the most exotic. You'll want to try each of our menus and thanks to the All Inclusive service, you will be able to enjoy the buffet restaurant or the four different theme restaurants of the hotel. If your stay is for work purposes, then the Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica will be ideal for you. It has five conference rooms, modern and fully equipped so you can conduct meetings or events in a professional and simple way, well as various services that you will be able to request. Being on a privileged environment, the hotel offers a variety of activities on the beautiful beaches such as diving or fishing in the Pacific waters, ecotourism in the volcanic areas, and during the day several programs of entertainment for all ages, whether in family or friends. The hotel has a gym, table tennis, volleyball, tennis court, windsurf, snorkeling equipment, kayaks and other water activities. If your favorite sport is golf, Hacienda Pinilla is a course that offers picturesque views and immaculate conditions. Guanacaste is less tropical, humid and lush than the rest of the country. Its plains and dry forests sometimes remind African savanna landscapes. Inland you can see the savanna, local cowboys on their horses while driving their flocks, which are authentic figures of popular culture of this destination. From the hotel, you can do several excursions that you cannot lose, like the visit of the National Park Rincon de la Vieja, the Safari Park or the capital of Guanacaste: Liberia. Here are some of the resort’s exclusive features: 538 junior suites, Jacuzzi suites and 2-bedroom family suites 5 specialty restaurants, including “Krystal” 5 bars, including a 24-hr Sports Bar and swim-up bar Pâtisserie and ice cream parlor 4 swimming pools 24-hr room service Exchange privileges with Riu Guanacaste 5 conference rooms Spa and fitness center On-site casino and disco Free WiFi available at lobby area and guestrooms