Located in Tamarindo Bay on the Pacific coast, province of Gaunacaste, with endless natural beaches of exceptional beauty and great diversity of Flora and Fauna.

Recently renovated, the Occidental Tamarindo offers you a wide range of services, exquisite gastronomy and a great variety of entertainment options; located in front of one of the most beautiful beaches in Gaunacaste, it is ideal for surfing and nature lovers, family vacations or honeymoons in paradise.

Under the "ALL INCLUSIVE" system, you get 3 meal Buffet style times per every night you stay at hotel, besides all the snacks you want.


Courtesy for honeymooners
Includes:
- Special menu for the couple in the Océano A la Carte Restaurant
- Bottle of house wine in the room.
- It is mandatory to present the Marriage Certificate (30 days)
- Previous reservation required.

Location

Guanacaste
San Jose, Costa Rica - Juan Santamaria International (SJO)
Liberia, Costa Rica - Liberia (LIR) : 60 miles

Property Information

Year Built: 1999
Total available rooms and suites: 198

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Hotel Advisories

Advisory *Important Information for Our Guest* As of April 2012, the destination of Costa Rica has gone non-smoking in all public buildings and areas. All hotel rooms are also non-smoking.
Advisory *Important Note* Costa Rica will impose some restrictions for Holy Week. Alcohol is not permitted to be sold or consumed. This ban on alcohol starts the Thursday prior to Easter and runs through Easter Sunday. A few hotels purchase special permits to serve alcohol, but generally it is not available. In addition, most restaurants, shops, and bars will be closed for the same time period. Restaurants in the hotels will be operating. The City Tour will not be operating.

General Policies & Fine Print

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Minimum Check-In Age: 18
General Policies:

Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds. 


Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.


Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.


Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.


General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.  Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.  Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

Pet Policy Pets Not Allowed

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 5238 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 3.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Clean, good food, needs more staff and upgrades to rooms.

    Hotel offers a decent experience but is seriously understaffed which manifests with poor service in several areas. In the evenings there is one bartender and one bar open on the entire resort. The bartender is overworked and was at times short with customers. The expectations put upon one person were extremely trying. There are not enough staff clearing plates and offering service in the dining area, the grounds crew worked hard and long hours but again far too much to expect from one person on a resort this size. Outdoor common areas are undergoing upgrades and were very nice, however, time to upgrade the outdoor furniture as the chaises are in poor repair, sagging and stained. Entertainment staff during the day were busy and engaging but did not bother or pressure people to participate as happens on other resorts. The rooms…….need huge overhaul! Little issues like the silvering in mirrors are disintegrating, scarred wood on nightlights, also they are scraped or have paint spills on them. We have to turn the lights off by turning the bulbs as the switch is broken. We have had stained bedspreads, inconsistent towel, bar refill. Again, not enough staff! As a side note, the room “bar” equates to two canned beers, water bottles and a few pop daily. The food at the buffet was very good. Lots of variety and it was kept refreshed often. The evening hours are not great for families as they do not open until 7pm. The “snack bar” does not change much day to day and the food there sits for many hours. Overall the resort is quiet, it’s clean and safe. Some upgrades are definitely needed and more staff would make it a more pleasant experience for everyone.

    Dec 10, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Wonderful stay at Occidental Tamarindo - we will be back!

    Great friendly all inclusive resort on Langosta Beach on the fringe of Baulas National Park and adjacent to Tamarindo. Clean and well maintained premises, good food and good value for the cost. Beautiful sunsets and access to some of the best surfing waves for the area .

    Dec 10, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Wonderful vacation !

    We stayed at the Occidental Tamarindo from November 30 to December 7. It is a resort with beautiful flora where it is pleasant to stroll. We had the opportunity to observe raccoons, large lizards, coatis, and monkeys nearby. There are music bands almost every day, entertainment by the pool, and evening shows. I would like to emphasize the exceptional work and high level of customer service provided by all the team members, especially Michelle, who ensured all our needs were met and exceeded our expectations regarding the reservation of our room with a view of the sea and flora, as well as restaurant bookings. Similarly, I thank Jucy for organizing our excursions. We loved our catamaran adventure as well as our ATV tour, during which we were able to observe monkeys in their natural habitat. The beach located on the right side of the hotel is paradisiacal, although it is necessary to cross the river to access it. On the left side, some areas are suitable for swimming, including one spot in particular that I called our "spa"! It's a wonderful adventure to walk along the long beaches, feet in the ocean, with beautiful waves bringing foam, just like in a spa. The downtown area of Tamarindo is a 30-minute walk, but I recommend taking a taxi, which costs $8 US. The downtown area is enchanting and exotic; we visited four times, including two occasions when we spent the entire day on Tamarindo Beach, which we loved. In summary, I highly recommend this hotel where the vegetation is stunningly beautiful, and you will receive exceptional customer service. The team members are friendly and are committed to satisfying their guests.

    Dec 09, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Stay

    Close to tamarindo, but far enough to get away from the party scene. Great resort with lots of well kept grounds. Staff friendly. Howler monkeys were fun to watch. The only bad thing was the nighttime entertainment was way too loud some nights. We were in building 4, and it was so loud. Could have been turned down a notch

    Dec 08, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Nice stay.

    All was great except for the beach. If you plan to swim in the ocean, do not choose that resort. The currents are very strong, and the waves very high. Otherwise the beach is nice and there are volcanic rocks on which you can walk and take interesting pictures. The sunsets are amazing. The resorts is close to the town of Tamarindo with lots of stores, bars, restaurants and it is safe.

    Dec 06, 2024