Sardinal de Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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Dine & Drink
Taste the Vibe
Buffets, Specialty Dining, and Bars by the Beach
Enjoy 24-hour all-inclusive dining with unlimited meals, snacks, and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Choose from Liberia’s buffet with live cooking stations and themed nights, plus Asian flavors at Furama and bars including Filadelfia, Pura Vida, La Plaza, Santa Cruz, and the Sports Bar. Vegetarian and vegan menu options are available, along with a free buffet breakfast.
International Buffet Restaurant
Liberia
A spacious international buffet restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste offering breakfast, lunch and dinner with live cooking stations, fresh produce, desserts and themed nights. Liberia is perfect for relaxed, varied meals with the family, with a terrace and easygoing resort feel.
- Serves: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
Asian Restaurant
Furama
A vibrant Asian restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste offering representative flavours of Asia in surroundings themed to the cuisine. Furama is perfect for guests craving aromatic dinner specialties, with attentive service and a warm, immersive feel.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours: 6:30 p.m. onward
Lobby Bar
Filadelfia
A welcoming lobby bar at Hotel Riu Guanacaste offering drinks in an easy central setting. Filadelfia is perfect for meeting up before the evening begins or pausing between resort plans, with a relaxed feel close to the hotel’s main flow.
- Serves: Cocktails & Drinks
- Hours vary — see concierge
Lounge Bar
Pura Vida
A welcoming lounge bar at Hotel Riu Guanacaste offering drinks in a relaxed resort setting. Pura Vida is perfect for easygoing evenings and unhurried conversations, with a comfortable atmosphere that suits a casual pause between the day’s activities.
- Serves: Cocktails & Drinks
- Hours vary — see concierge
Bar
La Plaza
A lively bar at Hotel Riu Guanacaste set in the entertainment plaza area with drinks close to the resort’s evening buzz. La Plaza suits guests gathering before or after the show, with an upbeat, social feel at the heart of the action.
- Serves: Cocktails & Drinks
- Hours vary — see concierge
Poolside Bar
Santa Cruz
A lively poolside bar at Hotel Riu Guanacaste offering cool drinks with a swim-up setting beside the water. Santa Cruz is perfect for guests who want refreshments without leaving the pool, with an easygoing, sun-soaked feel throughout the day.
- Serves: Cocktails & Cool Drinks
- Hours vary — see concierge
Sports Bar
Sports Bar
A casual sports bar at Hotel Riu Guanacaste with TVs for catching the game and drinks served in a relaxed setting. The Sports Bar suits guests looking for an easygoing spot to unwind with friends between beach, pool and evening entertainment.
- Serves: Cocktails & Drinks
- Hours vary — see concierge
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DINE & DRINKS FAQs
What dining options are available at Hotel Riu Guanacaste?
Hotel Riu Guanacaste offers a well-rounded selection of on-site dining, anchored by the Liberia buffet restaurant and the Furama specialty restaurant, alongside five bars and lounges including Filadelfia, Pura Vida, La Plaza, Santa Cruz and the Sports Bar. As a 24-hour all-inclusive resort, Hotel Riu Guanacaste ensures guests have continuous access to meals, snacks and drinks throughout their stay.
Is Hotel Riu Guanacaste all-inclusive for meals and drinks?
Yes, Hotel Riu Guanacaste operates on a 24-hour all-inclusive plan that covers unlimited meals, snacks, and local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks across its restaurants and bars, plus an in-room minibar. This makes dining at Hotel Riu Guanacaste convenient and worry-free for every member of the family.
What is the main buffet restaurant like at Hotel Riu Guanacaste?
Liberia is the main buffet restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste, offering a spacious dining terrace with a wide variety of dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It features live cooking stations, fresh produce, desserts, and themed buffet nights throughout the week, making it a favorite gathering spot for families staying at Hotel Riu Guanacaste.
Does Hotel Riu Guanacaste have an Asian specialty restaurant?
Yes, Furama is the Asian specialty restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste, bringing together the flavors, aromas and ambiance associated with Asian cuisine. It’s one of the highlights for guests at Hotel Riu Guanacaste looking to enjoy a themed dinner experience.
Are there lounge and lobby bars at Hotel Riu Guanacaste?
Hotel Riu Guanacaste features several bars and lounges, including Filadelfia, the hotel’s lobby bar, and Pura Vida, a relaxed lounge bar. Both are included in the resort’s all-inclusive drink service, giving guests easy access to refreshments throughout the day and evening.
Does Hotel Riu Guanacaste have a poolside or swim-up bar?
Yes, Santa Cruz serves as the poolside bar at Hotel Riu Guanacaste and includes a swim-up bar, letting guests enjoy drinks without leaving the pool. This is part of the resort’s broader amenities that include multiple outdoor pools for guests of all ages.
What other bars can guests find at Hotel Riu Guanacaste?
In addition to its lobby and poolside bars, Hotel Riu Guanacaste offers La Plaza, a bar located within the resort’s entertainment plaza area, and the Sports Bar, another of the resort’s bar venues. Together with Filadelfia, Pura Vida and Santa Cruz, these make up the five bars and lounges available to guests at Hotel Riu Guanacaste.
Does Hotel Riu Guanacaste offer vegetarian and vegan menu options?
Yes, Hotel Riu Guanacaste provides vegetarian breakfast options as well as vegetarian and vegan menu options across its dining venues, ensuring guests with different dietary preferences are accommodated throughout their all-inclusive stay.
Is Hotel Riu Guanacaste suitable for families dining together?
Absolutely. Hotel Riu Guanacaste is a family-oriented, all-ages resort, and its buffet and specialty dining venues are designed to welcome guests of every age. The free buffet breakfast and all-inclusive meal plan make it easy for families to dine together throughout the day at Hotel Riu Guanacaste.
Is the on-site restaurant at Hotel Riu Guanacaste wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Hotel Riu Guanacaste features a wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant, part of the resort’s broader commitment to accessibility alongside wheelchair-accessible parking, so all guests can comfortably enjoy the dining experience at Hotel Riu Guanacaste.