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Barceló Tambor

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
On the beach
Exterior
Indoor wedding
Children's activities

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • All-inclusive
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
The current price is AU$356
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Playa Tambor, Nicoya, Paquera, Puntarenas, 60105
  • Parque Nacional Curu
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Los Delfines Golf & Country Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Romelia Wildlife Refuge
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Tambor (TMU)
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Room (Level Superior)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Room (Level Superior)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Tambor

At Barceló Tambor, you'll be connected to the convention centre and 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Parque Nacional Curu. Highlights at this all-inclusive hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A relaxing day at Spa can include hot stone massages, detox wraps and facials along with aromatherapy and reflexology. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site nightclub, free kids' club and gym. Meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court and a children's swimming pool. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions in proximity to this 4-property class Paquera hotel include Montezuma Beach and Santa Teresa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Parque Nacional Curu - 14 min walk
  • Los Delfines Golf & Country Club - 2 min drive
  • Romelia Wildlife Refuge - 11 min drive
  • Montezuma Falls - 24 min drive
  • Montezuma Beach - 34 min drive

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

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Barceló Tambor is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site 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 centre and meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, a nightclub, and a fitness centre 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are 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
  • On-site 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 features minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

This Paquera hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, 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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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 cots (infant beds)!

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 and a security system
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 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 all 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Barceló Tambor?

Barceló Tambor offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Barceló Tambor?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barceló Tambor on 20 Feb 2025 start from AU$356.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Barceló Tambor?

Yep, Barceló Tambor has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Barceló Tambor?

The closest beach to Barceló Tambor is Montezuma Beach (10.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Barceló Tambor?

Yep, Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, facials and body treatments, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Barceló Tambor have a pool?

Barceló Tambor has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Barceló Tambor?

Barceló Tambor features a full-service spa, a nightclub and an outdoor pool.

What makes Barceló Tambor a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Barceló Tambor.

Is Barceló Tambor family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and a children's pool, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Barceló Tambor is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Barceló Tambor?

No, Barceló Tambor does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Barceló Tambor?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Barceló Tambor?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Barceló Tambor?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Barceló Tambor?

There is a golf course next to Barceló Tambor.

Barceló Tambor Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 479 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aracely, Redwood City

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kennetth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property landscaping is beautiful. Long lines at bars and guests confused where lines begin/end…perhaps some signage could clear the confusion
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Baishali

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The reception area was nice. The restaurant staff were (mostly) very good. The reception staff were very good. The bar staff were not good. They all looked thoroughly grumpy all the time, as though they didn't want to serve anyone ever. Only at the lobby bar in the evenings were the staff pleasant. At all bars the drinks were weak, poor quality and the cocktails bad tasting. Their idea of rose wine was to mix red and white. The hotel was fine, the rooms are dated but clean and the air con worked well. I don't like all the disclaimers you have to sign about not being sick in the pool or rooms and the associated fines - how much are they allowing people to binge drink that this happens often enough that all guests have to sign waivers? You see the bar staff just pouring endless quantities of liquors into people's own flasks and then wonder why people are smashed drunk and sick??? Yet it takes forever to get served just one glass of something if you are behaving normally. There are nice features at the hotel - mini golf, a climbing wall for kids, trampoline and a nature park with lots of parrots to see. The playground would be nice but it's very broken and needs repairing in lots of places. You can't swim in the sea because of crocodiles and stingrays. It's also quite pebbly and not soft sand. The food was pleasant but limited choice and rather bland. The hotel is very far from being a 5 star. Our family rates it 3* at best. I wouldn't come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Roger, Distrito Federal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, needs updating. Beach was somewhat dirty and plastic waste could be seen in the sand. Not the hotel's direct responsibility but cleaning campaigns in the area might help.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

sean

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Getting onto the resort our car check in was thorough, which gave us a sense of security during our stay. We booked a room with one king bed, but were given a room with two queens pushed together. There was a nice hammock attacked to our room which was private and had a beautiful view of the water, but the room itself was slightly dirty. The pool was beautiful!! Our only complaint was that they closed the pool at 7pm so swimming was often cut too early. The food was... ok. There were plenty of options but the quality was not what you would think for an all inclusive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the hotel is very dated and could do with an upgrade, food was mediocre and there isn't anything close to the hotel anything touristy is a bit of a drive away.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was amazing for the price!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Omar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No happy with food and beverages options
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Giselle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed 2 nights at the resort. It was a decent stay, but nothing grand. While the outside grounds/buildings were immaculate, the inside of the room we stayed in was very outdated, aged and not overly clean. It was disappointing. The mini fridge was not stocked when we arrived and when it did get stocked, it was very minamally done and with no beer. A let down given it’s an all-inclusive. Also, the resort doesn’t do anything for birthdays unless you pay. Too bad because we were on this trip for my husbands 50th.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time
Amazing place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Brandon, Evergreen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was not friendly upon arrival and check-in, service at the bars was slow and unfriendly. The food was ok but all the restaurants that we went to had basically the same things other than the entree. The pool was warm like a hot tub, not cool and refreshing. The beach was rocky. The room was dated and our toilet and shower didn't work properly. Luckily it was in beautiful Costa Rica which made up for everything and the tour that was offered to Tortuga Island was awesome, with a great staff and food!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

amy, Albion

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property grounds were nice and there was wildlife everywhere. The pool was great as well as the landscaping. The food was average or below compared to most other all inclusive resorts i have stayed at but there were many options to choose from and you could always find at least a few things that were decent at the buffet. The entire resort is catered to locals which was a cool experience except for all the shows and activities were in Spanish only. They seemed great and as long as you speak spanish but my family does not and the it didn't keep the kids interest. The customer support team was extremely helpful and the staff was friendly. We enjoyed our time but if i were to book it again i would choose a different resort. Last time to costa rica i stayed at the rui and stayed at secrets and visited the riu... both of which i would recommend over the barcelo because of the food and language barrier. Over all we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: The property is absolutely beautiful and the pool areas are fantastic. The beach is amazing and enormous, it seems like you can walk forever without a care. Wish-We-Knew: This property is designed for Spanish speaking families with small children, not so much for English speaking tourists. Very few of the staff are fluent in English and nearly all the entertainment is intended for small children. Every night the entertainment venue/stage offers cartoons and live kids entertainment, really nothing for adults. All the bars on site are only open from 11AM to 6PM (odd for a beach resort). After 6pm only the lobby bar remains open and the lines can be 10-20 minutes long just to get a drink with everyone relying on this one location. The buffet as good and seemed to offer new options each night. All of this stuff is obviously fine but we really wish they had made it more clear on this website that the resort is geared for families with little ones. Had we known this up front we may have made a better choice for a husband/wife trip.

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Travelled with group
We loved the ocean, sushi, tuna tartare. We were not impressed by the long queues at breakfast and lunch. Drinks limited.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

BULMARO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked every thing
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel seemed short staffed. Long lines to access the dining area buffet, the check in and check out. Unable to schedule dining at the restaurants with family. The reason for our visit was to celebrate family and we could never sit down together to share a meal. There were flies and roaches in the buffet. The waiters were not friendly or accommodating in any way. The night shows were boring and plain. The beach was the best part but there is no hotel services there. At other all inclusive they serve drinks and snacks by the beach too. The food was pretty much the same every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ricardo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy M.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

renata

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024