Resort Details
- Kyoto - Japanese restaurantJapanese Restaurant
- La TortugaLobby Bar
- LangostaMain restaurant buffet style
- Las BaulasSnack Bar
- OceanoA-la-carte Restaurant/ 2 dinners per week.
- Car Rental Services†
- Exercise gym
- Golf†
- Hairdresser/barber†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Massage services†
- Medical Facilities Service†
- Spa†
- Travel agency†
- Water sports†
- Car Rental Services†
- Exercise gym
- Golf†
- Hairdresser/barber†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Massage services†
- Medical Facilities Service†
- Spa†
- Travel agency†
- Water sports†
- Wireless internet connection in public areas†
- Conference Suite†
- Convention Centre†
- Meeting Facilities†
- Wedding Package
Some of the services included in the package:
- Wedding reception and decoration
- 30 minutes massage for the couple, with reservation.
- Private wedding reception in a-la-carte restaurant (maximum 40 people).
- Special menu for the couple in the Océano a-la-carte restaurant.
- Wedding cake.
Wedding Planner:
tamarindo.dir-asis@occidentalhotels.com
tamarindo.comercial@occidentalhotels.com
REQUIREMENTS
- Copy of Marital Status Certificate - Copy of passports or valid ID
of the bride and groom.
- Reservations must be made at least 30 days in advance.
† Fees may apply
- Bike rental †
- Children's poolThere is 1 children's pool on-site.
- Children's program, onsite
- Direct access to a beach
- Fishing †
- Fitness center on-site †
- General †-Giant chess-Amphitheatre-Live music-Dance lessons-Aerobics-Nightly activities and show-karaoke in giant screen-Disco bar waves
- Hot tub1 outdoor hot tub is available.
- Kayaking †
- Motorized Water Sports †
- Non-Motorized Water Sports †-Banana Boat-catamaran
- PoolThere is 1 pool onsite.
- Scuba diving †
- Surfing †
- Tennis court †There is 1 tennis court onsite. There are no lit tennis courts onsite.
- Volleyball †Beach Volleyball
- Golf †A golf course is located within 10 miles of the property.
- On-site EntertainmentNight show and dance area
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
5742 reviews
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Dec 24, 2025Astonishing for an Occidental Property
This was the 6th property in the Barcelo family of resorts we have visited and by far the worst. The property itself is nice although the pool and rooms need some repairs and updating. However, the food bordered on inedible. I sometimes read reviews of the other properties we have visited and wonder how people had such bad experiences, but this was as bad as any review I've read. And it was the same every single day for a week. The two restaurants were marginally better than the buffet but nothing great. They have these strange menus where you can only order certain things for the all-inclusive price. No poolside bar service. No First Club or amenities. The staff did not even seem to know what that was. This was at best a 1 or 2 star resort. Given that the location was nice. The staff was average - nobody really reaches out to do anything extra for you.
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Dec 22, 2025December get away!
Great property if you would like to be just outside the craziness of downtown tamarindo! Given all-inclusive, an excellent value
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Dec 19, 2025
Family Costa Rica Adventure.
Not a 5 star resort, but for the price it is well worth it. Beautiful beach. Buffet was just okay. Japanese and Italian restaurants were very good. User Leo for booking excursions. He is the best.
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Dec 16, 2025Ok
Ok place to stay rooms were very nice and comfortable, staff could do better replacing room items when used . Kinda felt that most people were not friendly. Some staff were not very helpful others were absolutely amazing.
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Dec 14, 2025Explore other options
First nite - clogged toilet on arrival; a/c stuck on 15C - maintenance couldn't fix it; buffet wasn't fit for human consumption. Nite #2 - new room; no hot water; leaky HVAC; worn out mattress; decided to bear it. Buffet saw no improvement. Read the fine print: 2 al a cart meals permitted per week. Bad food at the al a cart as well. After day 2 we elected to eat off-site at considerable unplanned additional cost. Try the pizza restaurant across the street - or try Fish & Cheeses down the road - fabulous Italian cuisine! Watch your step on the paver stones around the pool where tree-tree roots have heaved pavers & numerous guests tripped. Staff are trying hard with their hands tied by management/ budgetary incompetence. Say hello to Jose Anguello at the lobby bar at night - best service we received.
- 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.
- 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