Secluded beachfront weddings with sea turtle encounters and romantic Sardinal elegance.
Sardinal de Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Contact: +1 (888) 605-1350
Weddings
THE PERFECT WEDDING
WHY SAY "I DO" HERE
Pacific Setting
Exchange vows beside Matapalo Beach, where sandy shoreline and Guanacaste scenery create a naturally relaxed celebration backdrop.
Coordinated Moments
Wedding inquiries go through RIU’s dedicated team, helping couples align details before their Costa Rica arrival.
Flexible Venues
Choose beach or garden settings for up to 200 guests, with semi-private restaurant receptions for smaller parties.
Celebration Weekend
Keep guests together with all-inclusive dining, multiple bars, pools, beach volleyball, tennis, water park access, and activities.
Planning Support
Multilingual staff, tours assistance, and wedding contacts help connect travel plans, excursions, dining, and celebration logistics.
Stay Together
Guests can stay on site with free WiFi, buffet breakfast, stocked minibars, balconies, and all-inclusive refreshments.
AN UNFORGETTABLE AMBIANCE
WEDDING VENUES
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WEDDINGS FAQs
Does Hotel Riu Guanacaste host weddings on-site?
Yes, Hotel Riu Guanacaste is a popular destination wedding choice on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, offering dedicated on-site beach and garden wedding venues so couples can hold both the ceremony and reception without ever leaving the resort.
What is the maximum number of guests for a wedding at Hotel Riu Guanacaste?
Hotel Riu Guanacaste can accommodate destination weddings with up to 200 guests, whether the celebration is held on the beach, in the garden venue, or split across both spaces.
What wedding venues does Hotel Riu Guanacaste offer?
Couples can choose between the resort’s Beach wedding venue and its Garden wedding venue, both able to host up to 200 guests, giving flexibility for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and full receptions at Hotel Riu Guanacaste.
Can Hotel Riu Guanacaste host a beach wedding ceremony?
Absolutely. The Beach wedding venue at Hotel Riu Guanacaste sits directly on Matapalo Beach, letting couples exchange vows with the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop, with room for up to 200 guests and no restrictions on music end time.
Does Hotel Riu Guanacaste allow outside wedding vendors?
Hotel Riu Guanacaste permits outside wedding vendors when the vendor is a guest staying at the hotel; vendors who are not staying on-site are subject to a $300 USD per-person vendor fee.
Who can I contact to plan a wedding at Hotel Riu Guanacaste?
Couples planning a celebration at Hotel Riu Guanacaste can reach the wedding team directly at weddings@riu.com for booking inquiries, venue questions, and name-change requests on confirmed weddings.
Is Hotel Riu Guanacaste suitable for family-friendly destination weddings?
Yes, Hotel Riu Guanacaste is a family-oriented, all-ages resort, making it a great fit for couples who want relatives of every generation, from young children to grandparents, to be part of their destination wedding.
What dining options are available for wedding receptions at Hotel Riu Guanacaste?
For more intimate celebrations, Hotel Riu Guanacaste offers semi-private receptions in its themed restaurants, such as Liberia and Furama, for up to 40 guests, in addition to its larger outdoor beach and garden venues.
Are there meeting or event spaces at Hotel Riu Guanacaste for larger wedding-related gatherings?
For rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, or larger receptions, Hotel Riu Guanacaste provides five fully-equipped conference and meeting rooms totaling roughly 824 square meters of flexible event space.
When is the best time of year to plan a wedding at Hotel Riu Guanacaste?
Many couples choose the dry season from December through April for an outdoor wedding at Hotel Riu Guanacaste, since this period brings sunny skies and minimal rainfall along the Guanacaste coast.