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"Great!!"

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pure Paradise — This Place Has It All We've stayed at a lot of beach properties, but this one genuinely stands out. The ocean was crystal clear, completely calm, and so inviting it felt like stepping into a postcard. The beach itself was refreshingly uncrowded — plenty of space to breathe, stretch out, and truly relax. Natural tree shade keeps things cool without losing that open-air feel, and comfortable cots from the hotel service made settling in for the day completely effortless. The pool deserves its own mention. It's enormous — beautifully designed with varying depths so there's a perfect spot for everyone, from little ones playing in the shallow end to adults doing laps in the deep end. What really makes it special is the activities — there's always something going on that adds energy and fun to the atmosphere without ever feeling overwhelming. We spent just as much time at the pool as we did at the beach. The food is a genuine highlight. Fresh, beautifully prepared seafood, hearty and satisfying Italian dishes, and easy poolside snacks cover every mood and appetite throughout the day. The drinks are a cut above — carefully crafted with their own fresh-grown greens that you can actually taste in every sip. No corners cut here. What ties everything together is the cleanliness and warmth of the staff. The entire property is spotless, and every team member makes you feel genuinely welcome from the moment you arrive. Highly recommended."

"Construction was a bit annoying"

"We had a nice time, was a short 1 night visit but will return again. Pools were very clean, food was just okay, rooms were roomy, clean and kitchen was a bonus and well stocked. "

"The resort was over all nice only issue we had was the day we needed to leave to the airport to depart the transportation to bring us down took an hour to come get us and almost made us late for our flight. The resort is up a hill and no walking is permitted for safety. So you are forced to wait. We called the office several times to get picked up and the phone would just ring and then they would answer and tell us to wait outside so we waited outside of our room for one hour before being picked up. Also, the room stated with the stay you only get two complementary bottles of water and one coffee you have to pay for the rest but other than that, it was a pretty decent day and the resort itself was very nice and close to the beach just keep in mind that you have to wait to go around the resort."

"Would definitely return "

"Es bueno pero si es caro el servido de alimentación"

"From the start of our stay the staff was incredible, from offering up travel tips and explaining all that the hotel has to offer. Emmanuel at reception went the extra mile to make our stay unforgettable. The property is beautiful and the animals of Costa Rica are your neighbors. We saw spider monkeys among the mango trees on the property, and heard the howlers as well as the many bird species all across the resort. The views from our bay view room were incredible, offering beautiful sunsets and a snapshot of the whole bay. Occidental offered an amazing stay for our first trip to Costa Rica!"

"Staff were very helpful and property/gardens/beaches were extremely well maintained. The restaurants were excellent with a wide range to choose from. Our excursions were on point with amazing guides. I would definitely recommend this RIU Resort to everyone (family, friends etc)."