A couple stands beneath a romantic canopy on the beach at Hotel Riu Guanacaste, sharing a breathtaking sunset during their destination wedding.

A couple stands under a canopy decorated with white fabric and flowers during an outdoor wedding ceremony, with seated guests watching and the ocean visible in the background.

Experience a beautiful beach wedding at Hotel Riu Guanacaste, complete with a stunning floral arch and a joyful bridal party.

Destination wedding at Hotel Riu Guanacaste: guests seated under a clear sky and surrounded by trees, while the officiant stands with the couple.

Beach Venue Hotel Riu Guanacaste

Guanacaste Weddings Costa Rica

Max Capacity – 100 guests

Wedding Ceremony, Reception, Cocktail Hour

This venue is ideal for couples who would like to celebrate their wedding on a delightful beach and build memories that last a lifetime. Your friends and family will love the stunning sights! Plus, with the ability to select multiple wedding decor options from classical to modern couples will be able to choose the design that fits their wedding aesthetic easily. Invite up to 100 guests, with room to spare. Share your vows with the stunning beachfront surrounding you at this unforgettable beach venue. All of the best Costa Rica wedding packages are on Destify!

Beach wedding venue

Wedding Ceremony

Say I do! Celebrate your nuptials in style during your wedding ceremony. Choose from a variety of wedding decor options that range from to modern, and work directly with a dedicated wedding planner to make everything perfect. Close your eyes and imagine your flowers in this space – perfect, right? This is the ceremony spot for you and yours – note that you can invite up to 100 guests.

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Reception

The night is young! The best spot for your reception after I do is here – with awesome decoration options and up to 100 guests to celebrate the night away. Kick away the stress and put on your dancing shoes as you entertain your friends and family here.

Cocktail Hour

Toast to the perfect ceremony! Your cocktail hour awaits at this unique location, perfect for you and up to 100 friends and family members. What does your dream cocktail hour entail? Custom drinks? What about stunning ocean views? You can have all that and more here! Just imagine your future spouse waiting for you with a drink and a smooch!

Wedding Resort Summary

🏩 Wedding Property size	Large
🏄 Wedding Activity level	Medium
💍 Weddings Per Day	2
🛬 Wedding Distance to airport	40 min.

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Other wedding venues available in Hotel Riu Guanacaste

A couple stands beneath a beautifully decorated wedding canopy on the beach at sunset, dressed in leis and elegant destination wedding attire.

The Destify Difference

We turn all-inclusive into all-considered, curating resort experiences that feel as personal as your love story. Our experts take care of the details, so you can savor every moment surrounded by friends and family in paradise.

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Invite your inner circle

Every Destify couple gets a shareable wedding hub for guests to get answers, book rooms, and stay in the loop — so you can stay present for what matters most.

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Our Awards

HALL OF FAME

7x Award Winner

BEST OF WEDDINGS

2025, 2024, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018

COUPLES’ CHOICE AWARDS

2026, 2020, 2019, 2018

Beach Venue Hotel Riu Guanacaste

Guanacaste Weddings Costa Rica