Best Place To Stay In Costa Rica: Hotel Riu Review

[@pamelaschneider5131]

We stayed here two years ago in June. The food was awesome. The accomodations are awesome. People at the resort are very friendly and helpful.We toured the rain forest, swam in a water fall pool, and took a catamarand sunset sail. We lounged at the pools and on the beach. It was beautiful. I would LOVE to go back soon! We stayed at the RIU in Purto Vallarta also. The hotels are awesome! Both times they were at full capacity and everything was wonderful. I highly recommend these resorts.

[@MikeWilley]

Thanks for sharing!

[@marleythefrenchbulldog4237]

I went there just below a year ago... had one of the best times of my life. Definitely recommend, it’s heaven

[@MikeWilley]

Wonderful place. Thanks for watching.

[@REYES36o]

Stayed there in 2017 and it was amazing. The annoying part was getting to buy stuff from the vendors in the beach after saying no for the 10th time

[@MikeWilley]

Thanks for commenting

[@shantasticlife9752]

Great views from the sky. And thanks for your video, I stayed at Roy palace and posted a video on my channel, I had a chance to walk through the lobby of your hotel and really wanted to explore it more, your video helped. I love how they’re pool looks!! And your excursion... just wow!!

[@MikeWilley]

Thanks for commenting and watching. I'll check your channel out.

[@aaarrrggghhhh]

Nice video Mike, well done. You may have just helped me to make my choice for November.

[@MikeWilley]

Thanks for the support and glad I could help. Have a blast.

[@melissavanloon]

I’m going in November

[@MikeWilley]

Let us know how you trip goes. Hopefully the information in the video helps. Thanks for watching.

[@lennylepiz8773]

that was amazing i can't wait to go there one day

[@MikeWilley]

Thanks for the kind words. It really a beautiful place.

[@pupdude1787]

i was there about a month before you. i miss it so much i’m watching videos on it

[@MikeWilley]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@4o8.sebastian]

I went in July of 2019 and I miss it so much! We did so much stuff! Met nice people, good staff, OK but free food, and at night you would hear either the beautiful sound of thunder or the toucans squawking and the howler monkeys

[@MikeWilley]

The howlers are so cool. The whole country is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for watching and I appreciate your comment.

[@cherylmorgan6716]

It looks amazing going there this April

[@MikeWilley]

Your going to love it. Thanks for watching.

[@TheWuExperience]

Great Video thank you so much Mike. Great information you gave us I will be there in Oct. with my spouse for our Anniversary looking forward to the Buffet and restaurants. I wasn't sure if I wanted to go scuba diving but watching this i'm excited for it. This have been the best video I seen for this hotel.

[@MikeWilley]

I'd be super excited to hear how your trip went. Thanks for watching and hopefully the information was helpful.

[@stevesvanderpool8653]

Great review from your point of view!

[@MikeWilley]

Thanks Steve.

[@shygorilla8082]

I was there in May 2018. The hotel is amazing! The staff is wonderful and so was the food. Spend the extra money and get the suite. I played at the little casino on property everyday. It was a nice distraction at night. Don't forget to check out Coco Beach via the water taxi. I flew in from L.A. so I have a suggestion: bring in duty free cigarettes and liquor. The hard liquor in C.R. isn't that great and the cigarettes are from Brazil and kinda expensive. Enjoy Costa Rica. Pura Vida!!!

[@MikeWilley]

Awesome feedback and thanks for the info. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@billdickey4116]

Great video! Nice shots. I'm trying to get my family to come stay here next year. Just a heads up, Guanacaste sounds like "gwanacaste."

[@MikeWilley]

Thanks for the heads up Bill. I really appreciate the support.

[@shellyedy4]

Thanks for a great and thorough review! :-)

[@MikeWilley]

My pleasure! Thanks for the view and support.

[@SavillesTravels]

Looking forward to our stay in October

[@MikeWilley]

Its a wonderful place, your going to have a great time.

[@jennileeflores7381]

Please let me know how it is! I'm staying here for my bday in Nov!

[@keearralee7599]

I’m going in October too !!

[@dewaynewestmoreland3773]

Amazing video. Really! I would like to visit here. I want to visit Costa Rica. I love the mountains surrounding the resort. Was staff friendly?

[@MikeWilley]

The staff was amazing while we were there. Beautiful place. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@shaybarcellyia6830]

I LOVE this video. I'm going to Costa Rica Riu Gunacaste in the summer as a graduation present. So excited. Question, how is the night life?

[@MikeWilley]

Thanks Shay, I really appreciate the support. Night Life was ok but nothing tremendously special however I was either with my family or behind a camera doing excursions. Have a blast.

[@matternesto3808]

Great video Mike! Shay I have been to a few different resorts and the nightlife at the Riu was the worst out of all of the trips I have taken so far. Nice resort as Mike shares but I don't think you will have fun as a younger person looking for nightlife. Maybe try exploring the night life off the resort. I was all over Costa Rica on my 10 day trip there and lots to see and do. Also felt very safe day and night. Only thing I would avoid is the casino tables if you enjoy gambling. They cheat and saw it happen multiple times. I would recommend the excursion to Nicaragua. Its a full day but worth your time. Have a good trip and enjoy yourself, Matt

[@Mlindsey205]

I go in may

[@hullandproud4134]

I went with my family late October 2018 by far one of the best holidays I’ve been on and I’ve been all around the world the only down side for me was at the weekend the hotel is open for paying locals and there greed ruined it for me but next time I won’t pick a Costa Rican bank holiday

[@MikeWilley]

It’s a pretty big resort and was pretty quiet while we were there. It’s truly beautiful (minus the smell of the “irrigation”). Thanks for the comment.

[@anahioara113]

Hello Mike! Your video looks very professionally with high quality footage. I felt like I’m watching a documentary on the Discovery Channel!

[@MikeWilley]

Thank You Ana, that really means a lot. I appreciate the encouragement.

[@patriciacorrea4969]

Súper lindo Costa Rica

[@MikeWilley]

Thanks for watching.

[@krikit96]

I just booked here this morning! I have the family room... it's supposed to have a 5 person occupancy. Is that the room you had?

[@krikit96]

@mike willey

[@MikeWilley]

That sounds like what we had. What time of year are you going?

[@krikit96]

@@MikeWilley I'm going this Easter weekend... April 11-16. I called and found out that I have a room with 2 king beds and a pull out sofa. There are 2 different family rooms, it's quite confusing because they're both called family rooms. I am working to get the room that has the 2 separate bedrooms inside... can't wait to go! Coronavirus isn't gonna stop us!

[@crBudgetWatches]

krikit96 I guess you had to cancel due to Covid?

[@ThatGuy-wz3or]

Going in July 2021, I hope they are back to operating normally .

[@MikeWilley]

How was your stay?

[@ThatGuy-wz3or]

@@MikeWilley we made the best of our stay. I’m sure it would have been better if it wasn’t for COVID. Just be warned the food was plenty but not very good. Very bland, plenty of rotisserie type chicken and pork. Beef was very low quality and quite tough. No mangoes or bacon in the morning. They didn’t have the usual triangle breakfast hash browns either. The staff was good and the lines weren’t too bad when we went.

[@gmoneyboys1]

going in May will be staying at Riu Palace. Can people from Riu Palace visit Riu Guanacaste

[@MikeWilley]

Yes you can go back and worth. Have a blast and thanks for watching.

[@sharonkour9721]

Hi mike just last question please the pool in the hotel is it deep can anyone swim in it. Does this hotel have a spa? Thank you so much really appreciate your reply

[@MikeWilley]

I’m sorry but I don’t recall rather there was a spa. The pool is 4’ deep but there are a few areas for the kids that are shallower.

[@danielthompson8185]

@@MikeWilley There is a spa, I landed back in UK a few hours ago. will deffo go back to riu next year

[@MikeWilley]

Thats awesome Daniel, Its a pretty awesome place and great staff. I'm glad you had a great time and thanks for the feedback.

[@alexdain5776]

What equipment do you use to make movies? What equipment do you use to make movies?

[@MikeWilley]

Thanks for the question, I’ll be doing a couple gear videos very soon, stay tuned...

[@thisguy2529]

when you go you have to walk to the monkey bar turn left at the beach and just walk for a while you will run right into it!! that's where all the monkeys are along with a pretty cool bar

[@MikeWilley]

Thanks for clarifying. I appreciate you watching.

[@sharonkour9721]

Hi Mike if you booked all inclusive what no is telling us. The food at the hotel is free and is thr food 24 hours a day also please this is my second question is that is the restraunts free too or do you have to pay seprate for those restraunts. What is the best thing to do in coata Rica and do they have any meditation place thank yoi so mich great video

[@MikeWilley]

Thanks for the kind words Sharon. All the food is included but is not available 24 hours. When the main buffet closes there’s not much available in the way of food. Drinks are also included. You need to make reservations for the speciality restaurants but they are also included.

[@amandasievers5039]

How far was this from the airport?

[@tomkingston8886]

I think its about 30 mins from Liberia

[@MikeWilley]

Its about 30 minutes southwest.

[@jessicalopez9206]

Wow... The Buffet, was the food highlight ??? I’m shocked, I’ve never heard that before from all inclusive. Thank You 4 your info

[@MikeWilley]

It was a highlight for sure especially when traveling with kids.

[@Mlindsey205]

Is it hot there?

[@MikeWilley]

I guess it depends on your definition of “hot”. A guy from the mid-Atlantic a United States, it was perfect. Not to hot and not too cold. In the mountains it was a little chilly due to all the rain. Thanks for watching.

[@Mlindsey205]

Mike Willey not going now been cancelled 😑

[@azclaimjumper]

Sadly, everything I've heard about Costa Rica is that Costa Ricans are nice to Americans but always consider them Gringos & never really accept Americans, just their money. I have no intention of visiting Costa Rica. Austria is where I'll go to visit & spend my money.

[@MikeWilley]

Lets be honest though, think about it, is there a country that really accepts Americans except for maybe the UK? Most of it is about the money. Some countries mask it better than others but it usually comes down to the dollar. Austria is on my bucket list for sure. Thanks for contributing and watching.