What We Love

  • With scuba and surfing, there's plenty of outdoor activities. Plus, the spa offers the perfect addition after a day on the beach.
  • Enjoy spa treatments during the day, including full-body and beauty salon treatments.
  • Try your hand, or your foot, at one of the beach soccer fields; grab a bow for a little friendly archery action or test your flexibility with the gymnastics and aerobics activities.

Things to Know

  • This area is well-known for its excellent scuba and snorkeling spots.
  • The resort is only 15 minutes away from Tamarindo Airport 
  • If you're visiting between October and February, you might witness the nesting of the leatherback turtles at the nearby national park.

Resort Details

Dining
Enjoy buffet-style and a la carte dining experiences with delicious cuisines.
OnSite Dining
  • Kyoto - Japanese restaurant
    Japanese Restaurant
  • La Tortuga
    Lobby Bar
  • Langosta
    Main restaurant buffet style
  • Las Baulas
    Snack Bar
  • Oceano
    A-la-carte Restaurant/ 2 dinners per week.
Room service, an exercise gym, daily housekeeping and more amenities are available.
On-Site Amenities
  • 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†
Off-Site Amenities
  • Conference Suite†
  • Convention Centre†
  • Meeting Facilities†
On-Site Wedding Services
  • 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

Guests can enjoy nearby golf, direct access to the beach, bike rentals, children's programs and more.
On-Site Recreation
  • Bike rental †
  • Children's pool
    There 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 tub
    1 outdoor hot tub is available. 
  • Kayaking †
  • Motorized Water Sports †
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports †
    -Banana Boat
    -catamaran
  • Pool
    There 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
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf †
    A golf course is located within 10 miles of the property.
On-Site Attraction
  • On-site Entertainment
    Night show and dance area

† Fees may apply

Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 5794 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great stay!

    Our stay was overall great. The hotel is definitely a bit out dated but that didn’t take away from the beauty of it. The buffet was good but definitely repetitive, however I am celiac and they took that very seriously and made me a separate meal every night (I brought a medical condition card in Spanish to explain the severity of it). Drinks were ok- basic booze. Nothing special but the bartenders made it special. Douglas at the beach is for sure where to book your excursions (can pay cash, credit card or PayPal) Town is about a 15 min walk and great to go exploring Overall- we would absolutely come back.

    Feb 06, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Fantastic group get-away

    The perfect resort to relax or explore with a group of 10. The friendly and helpful staff made our holiday special. The resort is intimate with only 200 rooms and offers 2 speciality dining restaurant along with their daily buffet. This is our 4th vacation here and we will be back. Thanks for a wonderful time. Special mention to Martha, Vanessa, Adina J.P., Juzy & Alejandro

    Feb 04, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Beautiful location

    Location and rooms are great. The food is only mediocre. They did not change over any of the food at the snack bar and the food at the buffet became very repetitive. The staff was friendly enough, but not overly nice. The night time entertainment was good.

    Feb 04, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Warm and Positive

    I would like to share that my stay at Occidental Tamarindo was overall a very relaxing and enjoyable experience. I was able to truly unwind and appreciate the variety of services available, from the food and bars to the beach access, buffet, and entertainment. The buffet service was excellent, and the entire buffet team works incredibly hard. I would especially like to recognize Francini, Adina, Stephanie, Brenda, Adrian, Justin, Tatiana, and Genesis for their outstanding customer service. From the green juices and smoothies to the omelet station, everyone was friendly, attentive, and professional. The whole buffet team truly does an excellent job, making dining a highlight of our stay. The entertainment team also deserves special recognition. From pool stretching to dance classes and the night shows, they kept the atmosphere fun and engaging throughout the day. A special mention to Alonso, Alex, Samantha, Karen, JenLynn, and the entire team; they all do an excellent job and bring great energy to the resort. We also visited the spa, and the service was very professional and relaxing. As constructive feedback, it would be great if the massage rooms had curtains for the windows, as the windows currently lack them, which would help provide more privacy and comfort after the massage. The room was okay and met our basic needs. As additional constructive feedback, we noticed that many beach chairs in the front row were reserved with towels but left unoccupied for long periods, making it difficult for other guests to find seating. Overall, our stay was very good, and the excellent service, especially from the buffet, entertainment, and spa teams, made it a memorable and relaxing vacation. Thank you to the staff for their hard work and hospitality.

    Feb 02, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great Resort

    Great place and great service. Food amazing. Beach very pleasant with interesting inlets. Swimming pool awesome. Pool bar fantastic with lots to choose from, drinks and snacks very yummy. Live band at the pool and aqua exercise are a great addition. Music? Couldn’t ask for a better choice. Was here last year, came back this year and planning to visit again!! The only thing that REALLY IS A PROBLEM AND AN ISSUE NOT ADDRESSED PROPERLY IS SMOKERS. We asked if something could be done as the resort is SMOKE FREE and yes, the front desk staff said that yes, absolutely, it is a very serious concern. While I didn’t want to give the room number simply because they are our next door neighbors, the admin promised it will be taken care of asap. Nah, have been here for a week already and the neighbors still smoke on the balcony all the time. And we, both ex smokers absolutely hate it. It would be nice if actually the manager could take care of it.

    Feb 01, 2026
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 Policy
  • 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

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