Great video....thank you for sharing. My question is can you purchase access to the Palace if your staying at Guanacaste? I would love to experience both resort amenities.
Thanks Bill. Watched both the vids. Actually like the look of both properties but think we will go for the Palace out of the two. Planning a two week stay April / May 24. Only thing putting me off big time is the speciality restaurant reservation system. Cue up at 5.30 to get a booking or take a chance!? Certainly not my idea of fun when on vacation. Also the only resort I have ever been to that runs this system (we are well travelled). Riu need to rethink this.
Thanks for the kind words. I agree on their restaurant system. I’ve found since travel opened back up, that is the number one difficulty in travel with both resorts and cruises. For 2 weeks, I would definitely stay at the Palace as it will give you access to both.
Costa Rica is not an island!! As a Costa Rican I was irritated to hear it being referred as an island constantly on the video. Please add a subtitle correcting that. Thank you.
This hotel is how I remember it nearly 5/6 years ago staff where lovely and helpful casino on site was great also the wild life was insane, recommend monkey bar I walked down the beach I also would recommend Roberto he’s a local tour guide very cheap get him a tequila he’s even cheaper
Both resorts have the same themed parties, just on different nights except the white party at the Guanacaste. If you stay at the Palace, you can go to parties at both as you wish.
I didn’t tour any of the Guanacaste rooms unfortunately. I have had clients go there with no major complaints. Personally, I usually recommend the Palace as you can use the facilities at both.
It’s extremely safe here. There were many children there. I’m retired from the NYPD so safety is always something I am observant of. Thanks for watching.
AGAIN calling Costa Rica an "island" ? After seeing both the Palace and Guanacaste, I would opt for "neither" ! Too much generic "all inclusive", not enough REAL Costa Rica.
I am sold because of the pool🎉
This was great Bill, thank you for being so thorough. We are reserving a stay here immediately.
Thank you this look amazing
Thanks for watching
Great videos, well presented. Thank you for sharing your trip, videos and commenrs.
Thanks for the kind words. Very happy that you found it useful!!!
we’re plannng go sir, appreciate your effort for the video !
I’m sure you will have a great time. Thanks for watching!
Hi new subscriber here. I really enjoyed your video I'm visiting next month, September and will be staying at the riu Guanacaste.
Thanks for watching. Have a great trip!
This looks amazing. We are planning a trip with friends in January. We are staying at c the palace! Thx for your time and input
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Thank you. I'm going there in January for my daughter's sweet 16🎉
Have fun!
How was it
Great video....thank you for sharing. My question is can you purchase access to the Palace if your staying at Guanacaste? I would love to experience both resort amenities.
Thanks Bill. Watched both the vids. Actually like the look of both properties but think we will go for the Palace out of the two. Planning a two week stay April / May 24. Only thing putting me off big time is the speciality restaurant reservation system. Cue up at 5.30 to get a booking or take a chance!? Certainly not my idea of fun when on vacation. Also the only resort I have ever been to that runs this system (we are well travelled). Riu need to rethink this.
Thanks for the kind words. I agree on their restaurant system. I’ve found since travel opened back up, that is the number one difficulty in travel with both resorts and cruises.
For 2 weeks, I would definitely stay at the Palace as it will give you access to both.
One thing I did do is check the square footage of the rooms and the reason why I chose the Guanacaste was the room size was much larger over all.
Have been there before if staying at Riu Palace,can not have dinner Riu Guanacaste and if going to disco can not enter with your drink from resort
Great video!! What was the best way of transportation to and from the airport ? Thanks in advance
Thanks for the kind words. I usually use Amstar personally and for our clients. They are really good to work with and reliable. Glad you enjoyed it!!!
What's the best way to get to the Caribbean side from rui guanacaste?
Thanks for both the videos. Its helpful as we are planning on going. Im from Canada 🇨🇦. Just wondering what the currency is in Costa Rica.
I used US currency and credit cards everywhere with no issues. I’m not sure about Canada but almost everyplace accepts credit cards.
Can you eat at both restaurants if you stay at the palace
Is it easy to exchange money there? Is there free wifi?
Can you eat at all the restaurants if you stay at the palace?
And thank you for the video
Costa Rica is not an island!! As a Costa Rican I was irritated to hear it being referred as an island constantly on the video. Please add a subtitle correcting that. Thank you.
My bad and mistake. As soon as I figure out how to add a subtitle correction, I will. Thanks for watching.
This hotel is how I remember it nearly 5/6 years ago staff where lovely and helpful casino on site was great also the wild life was insane, recommend monkey bar I walked down the beach I also would recommend Roberto he’s a local tour guide very cheap get him a tequila he’s even cheaper
We loved the monkey bar. Thanks for watching!
Between the two resorts which is better as far a entertainment? I no this resort has more of the themed parties.
Both resorts have the same themed parties, just on different nights except the white party at the Guanacaste. If you stay at the Palace, you can go to parties at both as you wish.
I’m nervous about the Guanacaste rooms.. are they really that bad?
I didn’t tour any of the Guanacaste rooms unfortunately. I have had clients go there with no major complaints. Personally, I usually recommend the Palace as you can use the facilities at both.
Is there a casino on site?
I don’t believe the Casino is open but not 100% sure. It closed during Covid
We are thinking of going soon but plan on taking young children do you feel it is safe?
It’s extremely safe here. There were many children there. I’m retired from the NYPD so safety is always something I am observant of. Thanks for watching.
Very safe
Oops. It’s not an island lol.
I was thinking the same thing 😂😂😂😂Im goinh back there in december for my 4th time 🎉❤❤
You barely showed the beach/water. You can't have a video of this length & not show the beach in detail.
It shares a beach with the Riu Costa Rica. The beach is shown much more and discussed in that video.
FYI Costa Rica is not an Island
Yes. I address that in the comments above. Simple mistake.
lol doesn’t matter
AGAIN calling Costa Rica an "island" ? After seeing both the Palace and Guanacaste, I would opt for "neither" !
Too much generic "all inclusive", not enough REAL Costa Rica.
I get it. It’s an isthmus lol. Scroll up in the comments.
I love the island
😡😡😡 the place is very outdated, elevators, constantly breakdown, and the food is poor quality. Room keys from 1900.😂😂
Horrible resort ..
hi going soon to the palace, do you have a more recent experience?
"On the island of Costa Rica" "They are a smaller island" HAHAHA this cracked me up.
Lol. Scroll up in the comments. I hope you enjoyed the rest of the video!
Omg ... Costa Rica IS NOT an Island
Scroll up the comments😂😂😂😂
It’s a continent right?
😂