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 from CheapCaribbean Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
5842 reviews
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Aug 25, 2025Not a 5 star hotel. More like a 2 star from the 80s
The employees do their best to make it a great experience, but the building, the hotel itself it's old and in need of a renovation. Don't believe that of 5 star hotel. Dirty bathrooms, stain grouts, damaged walls, etc. really sad this hotel could be nice but it's owners haven't invest in keep it up. The hotel is full, always at full capacity. They should invest in maintenance. Looks like a 80s hotel, or a roadside Motel 8.
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Aug 23, 2025
Barcelo Tambor Costa Rica
Do not waste your money going to this "all inclusive resort" This hotel is very old and needs a lot of remodeling. Management needs to learn how to manage a hotel.
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Aug 07, 2025
Missing the old Tambor new owners are destroying the place.
I been here before and it’s nothing to what it has become. Was there in July of 2025 had a horrible experience with my family which we were a total of 18 people.
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Aug 05, 2025
Outdated Hotel. Poor service.
Room wasnt cleaned by staff. Room phone doesn't work, so the only way to get help is going to the reception. Facilities are outdated and food quality is low. For dinner, the hotel offers 4 restaurant choices, but its impossible to book unless you wait in line at 630 am. So we were stuck going to el tucan every night, which felt like a canteed more than a hotel restaurant.
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Jul 31, 2025Great location. But the rooms needs serious maintainance and proper staffing the facility
The property is at one of the great location, with great pool and other common facilities. But the Rooms are probably few decades old maintenance not done properly. Default Buffet restaurant has very poor food choices.
- 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