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"This was our first time staying at a Riu property, but it won't be the last. We had a fantastic time. Food and Drinks - Both were plentiful and delicious. There are four themed restaurants and a buffet. The buffet is plentiful and spacious. There are lots of options for everyone, although picky kids may be a little disappointed. The chicken fingers were overcooked, the fries were hit and miss, and the jello was overly gelatinous (more like a jello jiggler). But with hundreds of food items, those were the few rare misses. Staff - super friendly and attentive. Sitting by the pool you will have a new drink pretty much as you finish your last one. We had dozens of interactions, and found each and every person to be friendly, attentive, and actually care about our enjoyment. Cleanliness - Top notch. Constant cleaning. Overall, while Costa Rica was an amazing place to visit, this resort helped make our trip a truly memorable experience. I would absolutely come back!"

"Snorkeling wasn’t any good because the water was so murky! Otherwise enjoyed our stay!"

"The staff were amazing and made my preschooler feel so welcomed. The food was incredible across the board. Amazing house keeping service. The prices for snorkeling were incredible for what we got. Just an amazing time overall. "

"The place needs a little renovation "

"We have just returned from a 5 night stay at this resort and we had an absolutely excellent time. The location is stunning, and our premium ocean view villa was a perfect choice for travelling with our three boys (two university aged and on reading break as well as our 13 year old). We chose the all inclusive option (after much debate based on some of the reviews) and are so happy we did, the food was amazing! Definitely a quieter resort with a very laid back atmosphere and we really enjoyed both the staff and all of the other guests we met. The resort has less of a commercial feel and provides more of an authentic Costa Rican experience. We booked a few offsite activities, one of which was surf lessons in Tamarindo, definitely a highlight of our trip! We also enjoyed the use of the kayak and paddle board, but note that they are only available for use between 9:30 and 11:30 and never had any trouble booking (just mentioning this for planning purposes). It may also be of note when booking a tour to make sure that one of the guides speaks English if you do not speak Spanish. We booked a snorkeling excursion and we’re lucky enough to have a local couple on the tour that were able to translate for us. It is also very easy and inexpensive to head into Coco Beach for a bit of night life if you wish or to shop and explore for the day. While the shuttles are a great option to get to the beach, my preference was to walk and sneak a stunning hike into the day. Perfect stay!!!"

"Beautiful clean hotel that has outstanding views of the ocean. "