What We Love
- Hang with the family at the unique onsite amphitheater and enjoy different shows every night.
- The activity schedule is filled each day with energizing aerobics classes, dance classes & more.
- The ocean waters are calm enough for kayaking, windsurfing and swimming.
Things to Know
- The resort is located on the southern tip of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula. It's an ecological paradise.
- Barcelo Tambor is approximately 10 minutes away from Tambor airport.
- Onsite activities are perfectly suited for adults and families alike.
Resort Details
- Various Lounges/Bars- Lobby Bar lounge
- El Palenque Snack Bar
- Free entrance to the disco at night - Various Restaurants- El Tucán Buffet, International Restaurant
- El Rancho Steak House, a la carte restaurant
- Grill las Olas Seafood, a la carte restaurant
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- Babysitting,Offsite†
- Baggage hold
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators Not Available
- Exercise gym
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Accessible rooms
- Babysitting, Offsite†
- Baggage hold
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators Not Available
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room service†
- Room service - limited hours†
- Safe deposit box
- Sauna†
- Spa†
- Tennis court
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports†
- Internet Access†
- Wedding packages with flowers, lawyer, cake, and photos.
† Fees may apply
- Children's poolThere is 1 children's pool on-site.
- Children's program, onsiteDaily activities at the Miniclub.
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- Golf location (onsite/nearby) †
- Hot tubThere is an outdoor hot tub.
- Motorized Water Sports †Wave runners
- Non-Motorized Water Sports- Boogie boards
- Kayaks
- Windsurfing boards - PoolThere is a pool onsite. This property has swim-up bars.
- Sauna †
- Spa †
- Tennis courtThere are 3 lit tennis courts onsite.
- Golf †A golf course is located within 5 miles of the property.
- On-site EntertainmentFlokoric Show
Local dancer
Comedy Show
Play Back Show
Tambor International
Tropical Show
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
5675 reviews
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Apr 24, 2025Hidden Gem
Truly paradise. The hotel and accommodations were better than expected given the remote location. The food was wonderful.
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Apr 24, 2025Barcelo Tambor
Barcelo Tambor did not live up to 4*. There was no one to greet or help with luggage on arrival. Food is not great and the rooms in hotel are very dated and certainly not a 4* resort.
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Apr 17, 2025Expected better from a Barcelo
Although beachfront, the beach is rocky and the water is not comfortable for swimming. Rooms were confortable, but food experience was marginal at best. Limited fresh fish (only tuna, unless you have sushi at the al a carte), glasses, cups and flatwear were often absent with no staff in sight to replace them. Staff were not friendly or proactive in support of guests. Very few staff speak english and we were left to fend for ourselves regularly.
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Apr 08, 2025
Needs improvement
The rooms needs to be upgraded. This is NOT a typical all inclusive hotel. The alcohol is limited and the food is pretty much the same everyday, unless you go to one of the restaurants. The overall staff is not friendly. The premium level is NOT worth it.
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Apr 07, 2025
Average
Overall, the experience was average. The big NO for me and my family was the customer service. Most of the staff had unfriendly expressions, not a single smile, and they made faces of annoyance if you asked them for a favor. As for the food, there was very little variety at the buffet, and the worst part for me was the hygiene. On several occasions, I saw groups of green flies on the food, and I even found one in my salad while eating, which ruined the mood for everyone at our table. Everything else was good. The entertainment, pools, green areas, beach, and activities kept us very happy.
- 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: 2:00 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