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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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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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Playa Tambor, Nicoya, Paquera, Puntarenas, 60105
  • Place, Parque Nacional Curu
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Los Delfines Golf & Country Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room (Level Superior)

Premium Room (Level Superior)

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

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
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 45 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Manzanillo Beach - 50 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Gitanos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Tucan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Soda Esmeralda. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bar Cocobolo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Rancho - ‬4 min walk

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.

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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

Reviews

Barceló Tambor Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 536 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 536 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 536 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 536 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 536 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lillian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, friendly people
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronal

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
exellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had good time gloria took us for lapas lapario tour which was good experience and we had to move our last night from barcelo tambor a barcelo san jose.. we got helped by staff name Juvenal ortiz roman an abigail from front office.. and it saved our flight from missing.. it was great experience..it was our 3rd stay in 3rd country with Bercelo hotels. Suggestions more options in vegetarian and other food options would be nice..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathia Mayela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marc Rosny

Travelled with family
Food quality was not the best, rooms are outdated but they service them every day. I did enjoy my stay there with my family. People are great over there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Grazyna B

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In my opinion, the food should be a little bit better, and at the bar, too many people wait to get something to drink.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tomasz, Ridgewood

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I won’t go back to barcelo tambor ever again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nathalie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While this property has a very nice pool and beach, the service was very minimal, facilities were outdated and our room was not in good condition. Check in took a long time because the desk was under staffed. We were provided minimal information about the property. We had 2 towels for 3 people, the phone did not work, and there was mold in the bathroom and shower. The sink was not draining, and we found a dead bug on the floor when we arrived. Sheets were stained. Food wasn’t great and the only reason I am not rating it one star is because of the outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSSETTE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lindo lugar para vacacionar en familia

Es un hermoso hotel, en una hermosa ubicación, se esmeran para dar el mejor servicio. Los alimentos pueden mejorar y dar más facilidades para los restaurantes a la carta, ya que se agotan muy pronto las reservaciones.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt so safe! Fully secure front gate, great view, comfy rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Christian

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was rude at the front desk. We asked questions since it was our first time and were given the cold shoulder by staff.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Eva

Travelled with partner
We lost 2 days because the airport is 4.5 hours from the hotel. There was no service around the pool area, the property had bugs everywhere and bugs and very big spiders at the pool by the gym.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Our massage at the spa was cancelled twice without notice. Staff is kind, but expect to get your own drinks when at the buffet since waiter service is limited at the eating locations, which is different than our other experiences.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was just okay. The food was not particularly good, and the cocktails were also lacking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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