Garden View Junior Suites
431 sq. ft. / Garden View
The Garden View Junior Suites at Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica offer 431 sq. ft. of inviting space framed by a peaceful garden view. Set within the hotel’s Playa Matapalo setting in Guanacaste, this suite category is designed for guests who want a little more room to relax while staying close to the resort’s all-inclusive restaurants, bars, pools and beach atmosphere. Inside, the junior suite provides a comfortable layout for up to four guests, with the ease of a private balcony and in-room essentials that include a minibar, flat-screen TV and free WiFi. The suite includes a private bathroom, creating a practical base for couples, friends or families who want the added comfort of a junior suite while enjoying the garden surroundings of Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica. Your stay includes the hotel’s all-inclusive service, with unlimited food, drinks and cocktails available across a buffet restaurant and themed à la carte options such as Italian, Japanese/fusion and steakhouse/grill dining. Guests can also enjoy 24-hour dining and 24-hour room service, along with access to multiple bars, swimming pools including a swim-up bar, and complimentary non-motorized water sports such as windsurfing, pedalos, snorkeling equipment and kayaking. With dining, drinks and resort experiences included, the Garden View Junior Suites make it easy to settle in and enjoy a relaxed Costa Rica beach escape.
What's included in this room?
- Private furnished balcony opens onto the hotel's peaceful garden views
- 431 sq. ft. junior suite laid out with a separate seating area
- Comfortable bedding arrangement sleeps up to four guests with ease
- Private en-suite bathroom offers a well-appointed, practical retreat
- Relaxed seating area with tropical-inspired décor invites you to unwind
- In-room minibar stocked for easy refreshments throughout your stay
- Flat-screen TV, free WiFi and 24-hour room service included
- All-inclusive access to restaurants, bars, pools and water sports
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Garden View Junior Suites FAQs
What does the view actually look like in a Garden View Junior Suite?
Expect a private furnished balcony overlooking the hotel’s landscaped tropical grounds rather than the ocean. It’s a quieter, greener outlook that suits guests who spend most of their time at the pools, restaurants and beach anyway and don’t need a sea view from the room itself.
How is the room laid out and how many people can it sleep?
The suite measures 431 sq. ft. and includes a separate seating area alongside the sleeping space. Bedding is arranged to comfortably sleep up to four guests, making it workable for couples, small families or two friends traveling together.
Is there a balcony, and is it private?
Yes, every Garden View Junior Suite comes with its own private furnished balcony facing the gardens. It’s a nice spot for morning coffee or an evening drink before heading out to the resort’s bars and restaurants.
What can I expect from the bathroom?
The suite has a private en-suite bathroom that keeps things simple and practical, suited to guests who spend most of the day out at the pools, beach and restaurants rather than in the room.
How does the Garden View Junior Suite compare to higher room categories at this hotel?
This category delivers the same 431 sq. ft. junior suite layout and all-inclusive benefits as the hotel’s other junior suites, but at a more accessible price point since it faces the gardens rather than the ocean or a pool. Guests wanting direct pool access or sea views should look at the hotel’s swim-up or ocean-view suite categories instead.
What's included in the all-inclusive package for this room category?
Booking a Garden View Junior Suite includes the hotel’s full all-inclusive service: unlimited food and drinks at the buffet restaurant and themed à la carte venues (Italian, Japanese/fusion and steakhouse options), 24-hour dining and room service, access to multiple bars and swimming pools including a swim-up bar, and complimentary non-motorized water sports like kayaking, snorkeling gear, windsurfing and pedalos.
Is this room a good fit for families or for longer stays?
Yes. With space for up to four guests and a separate seating area, it works well for families or groups on a longer stay. Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica is also family-oriented, with a kids’ club and RIU Party events, so families booking this category have plenty to keep everyone entertained beyond the room itself.
How far is the room from the beach and the main pools?
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica sits directly on Playa Matapalo in Guanacaste, and the resort’s restaurants, bars and multiple swimming pools, including a swim-up bar, are all part of the same compact property. Garden View Junior Suites are set back from the beachfront and pool action, so it’s a short, easy walk rather than a long trek to reach either.
Will a garden-facing room be quieter than one closer to the pools?
Generally, yes. Because these suites face the gardens rather than the pool deck or swim-up bar, they tend to sit a little further from the resort’s daytime music and activity, making them a comfortable choice for guests who want a calmer base to return to after a day by the water.
What should I know about this room that isn't obvious from the name?
Even though it’s the entry-level junior suite, guests still get the same private balcony, minibar, flat-screen TV and free WiFi found across the hotel’s suite categories, plus full access to the resort’s restaurants, bars, pools and complimentary water sports — the garden view simply reflects the outlook, not a reduction in space or amenities.