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Barceló Tambor

4.0 star property
4-star hotel with a spa, connected to the convention center

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Restaurant
On the beach
Indoor wedding
Property grounds

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Playa Tambor, Nicoya, Paquera, Puntarenas, 60105
  • Parque Nacional Curu
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Los Delfines Golf & Country Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Montezuma Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Tambor (TMU)
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room (Level Superior)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Tambor

Beachfront retreat .You'll find Parque Nacional Curu and Los Delfines Golf & Country Club within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Romelia Wildlife Refuge is within 6 miles (10 km) and Montezuma Gardens is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Parque Nacional Curu - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Los Delfines Golf & Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Montezuma Beach - 28 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Montezuma Falls - 30 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 45 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Gitanos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Tucan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Miyako - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Rancho - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Barceló Tambor

4-star hotel with a spa, connected to the convention center
Barceló Tambor is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Barceló Tambor offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, a nightclub, and a fitness center are also featured at the family-friendly Barceló Tambor. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Paquera hotel is smoke free.

  • 402 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Barceló Tambor offers 402 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Paquera hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages, facials, detox wraps, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Mini golf
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Barceló Tambor

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Barcelo Tambor Beach
Barceló Tambor All-inclusive property Paquera
Tambor Beach Barcelo
Barcelo Hotel Puntarenas
Barcelo Hotel Tambor Beach
Barcelo Tambor Beach Costa Rica
Barcelo Tambor Beach Hotel Tambor
Barcelo Tambor Costa Rica
Hotel Barcelo Playa Tambor
Barceló Tambor Resort
Barceló Tambor Paquera

Barceló Tambor Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 516 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 516 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 516 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 516 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 516 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mildred

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Guiselle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Didn’t like that we had to ask for everything in the dining area. Had to ask for water, coffee, utensils, and napkins. Simple English unknown. Had to ask for a fork 3 times before needing to point to one. Pool bar staff seemed uninterested in helping us and ignored us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The property is on the older side but was very clean and mostly well kept for what it is. The buffet was not very good. Minimal options and if you asked for anything you wouldn’t see the staff again. Example, pancakes with no options for syrup. Overall it felt safe and most staff was fairly friendly. There was zero effort on the part of most staff to attempt to speak English. It was all in Spanish. I’m always up for learning and practicing a new language, but the shows, kids club and any outdoor activities there was no English at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms dated, staff not friendly and food below average
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalia, Heredia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was not ready on time, the staff was not helpfull at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

maxine

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great for the location, but old facilities

The location of the hotel is absolutely amazing, along the Tambor bay. However, the rooms were very old and the buffet quality average.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beware that this is 4.5 hours away from the San Jose Airport! They do NOT inform anyone of this and you need to get to the Ferry to cross over to Tambor which is not 24/7 You need to plan very carefully so you don't lose a day like I did and so many others did that I met at the Hotel. They are also very aware of this and have done nothing about it!! The buffet food is ok. Not the best, but not the worst. You will find something. The Italian ala carte restaurant is excellent! Alsoif you don't speak Spanish, you will be disappointed during the nightly show as they only speak spanish :( The actual entertainment is great though. The funny parts inbetween though, all in spanish so you will be at a loss at what everyone is laughing about
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuriy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing & poorly run. Only book if v cheap!

Lovely location and good facilities but poorly run. - You queue to check in, you queue to eat, you queue to get a drink, you queue to report problems to reception. Why you need to get up before 7a.m. to queue to reserve an a la carte restaurant makes no sense. - There was no running water for 12 hours during our stay. No explanation and no sight of the hotel management. - Tambor beach is lovely, but remote. There is little phone coverage and the hotel wi-fi is pathetic. - Not sure why the children’s entertainment at 8pm is turned up with such amplification so you get the full audio experience of the Okey Kokey whilst eating in the restaurant. On the positive side the beach is gorgeous and the hotel itself and rooms are good. Especially impressive are the food & beverage staff who must fight what verges on a losing battle all day supplying food & drink for all the guests.
50 minute queue at 7.00 a.m. to reserve an a la carte restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed Tambor Varcello so myst we stayed 3 mmextea bughts!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Haydee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nikos

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Vandi

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing Stay Our stay at Barcelo Tambor was a major letdown. The resort is old and in disrepair—our mattress was literally coming apart at the seams, the bed was uncomfortable, and the pillows were lumpy. Housekeeping was nonexistent for three days, and despite asking four times, we never got clean towels. Requests took days to be answered. The food was disappointing—overcooked, fatty meat, and very limited options. The only decent reservation restaurant was the seafood/steakhouse. Otherwise, I stuck to fruit, salad, and rice and beans. Room service isn’t included, and even basic activities like playing pool cost extra. The resort was overcrowded with kids, even in bar areas, and personal space was not respected. Almost all guests were locals, and no employees spoke English except at check-in. If you don’t speak Spanish, this is not the place for you. Getting there was a hassle—we flew into San José, had to rent a car, take a ferry, and drive even more. Shuttles are an option but are longer & expensive. There’s not much nearby, though we did enjoy visiting Montezuma’s waterfall and swimming in the bioluminescence. Entertainment was subpar, resort was loud/party-club music til 1-3 am each day, drinks were only decent if you paid for premium, and overall, the experience was frustrating. I’ve stayed at many all-inclusive resorts, and this was by far the worst. I loved Costa Rica when we visited Liberia, but after this, I have no desire to return. Would not recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Veronica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disappointing experience

So many people, it felt like a cruise ship. Long lines at the buffet. Mediocre food. Could not reserve a table for an evening meal at any of the restaurants because they were booked solid. Overall, it did not feel luxurious. I’m glad we only booked a room for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexsi, Lincolnton

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I suggest better food, other than that ok
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time at Barcelo Tambor. The staff was just as friendly and helpful as the previous time. This time we elected to ride the horses on the beach which was my wife’s life long dream, this was also excellent and thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

MIGUEL ENRIQUE, Cumming

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
-The personnel at reception were rude and the aea dedicated to persons with disabilities was not respected. -There were no hand towels nor facial tissues in the room when we arrived. -Shower towels were not changed every day, we had to ask for that -We noticed missing weet floor signals in many areas of the hotel during rainy days. -The main restaurant was overcrowded almost every day and there were not enough personnel to serve drinks.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aracely, Redwood City

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024