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Hotel Riu GuanacastevsPlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Hotel Riu Guanacaste

Five-Star·★ 4.2

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Five-Star·★ 4.4

Scores at a Glance

Hotel Riu GuanacastePlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Overall

7.4

8.1

Beach

8.2

8.3

Food

6.8

7.8

Service

6.9

7.9

Rooms

7.2

8.5

Value

7.8

7.7

7.4

8.1

Overall

8.2

8.3

Beach

6.8

7.8

Food

6.9

7.9

Service

7.2

8.5

Rooms

7.8

7.7

Value

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Hotel Riu Guanacaste	Measure	Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
7.4	Overall Score	8.1 (better)
5-star	Star Rating	5-star
4.2 (11,183)	Google Rating	4.4 (4,831) (better)
(better)From $117	Price / Night (pp)	From $260
No	Adults Only	No
Listed	Kids' Club	Listed
Near coast	Beachfront	Near coast
Mid-size	Resort Size	Mid-size
35 min	Airport Transfer	35 min

Hotel Riu Guanacaste

Kids' club & childcare: Kids’ club listed. Official page markets Fun4All, RIULand, Splash Water World and family rooms; detailed age ranges were not verified. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service: Unverified
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 6 people in one accommodation. Superior Family Room with pool view. Adult limit unverified.

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Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Kids' club & childcare: Kids’ club listed. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service: Included. 24/7 room service included
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 8 people in one accommodation. Director's Suite Two Bedroom; Producer's Suite Two Bedroom. Adult limit unverified.

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Hotel Riu Guanacaste

Highlights

Full-service spa
35 min from LIR

Why choose it

Official 24-hour all-inclusive product.
Beachfront Pacific setting.
Splash Water World, RIULand and RIU Party programming.
Seven bars and strong entertainment footprint.

Keep in mind

Recent food and service feedback is mixed to negative.
Some guests report room and maintenance issues.
Beach/ocean conditions can vary and the resort is not walkable to a town center.

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Highlights

2 pools
8 places to eat
Full-service spa
Butler service
35 min from LIR

Why choose it

Stylish all-suite resort with Hollywood-themed personality.
Good views, sunsets, and Papagayo scenery.
Marriott Bonvoy participation.
Star Class can substantially improve the experience.
Family-friendly amenities, kids recreation, spa, and fitness.

Keep in mind

Hilly layout and shuttle dependence are recurring complaints.
Food and service are inconsistent by guest report.
Beach is scenic but not always considered the strongest swimming beach.
Some guests feel the resort is small or limited without excursions.

All Scores

Hotel Riu Guanacaste	Measure	Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
8.2	Beach	8.3 (better)
6.8	Food	7.8 (better)
6.9	Service	7.9 (better)
7.2	Rooms	8.5 (better)
8.3	Pools	8.3
(better)7.8	Value	7.7
8.4	Family	8.4
(better)8.5	Nightlife	8.3
8.4	Adventure	–
6.8	Remote work	8.0 (better)