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
- 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
Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
5808 reviews
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Feb 13, 2026Might want to look elsewhere
Weather is great and staff is awesome but facilities are tired and the gym is laughable. Food is bland and all meats seem to be overcooked. On the plus side, if you asked the kitchen staff to cook you something and NOT overcook it, they were most accommodating.
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Feb 13, 2026
Nothing but hassles EVERY DAY!
First of all this resort is a beautiful location. The beaches, near a town you can walk to and the sunsets are excellent. Other than that we had hassles EVERY SINGLE DAY. We checked in and gave us a room I did not book, we booked a single king superior room and they put us in a loft with 2 beds in the family unit (near the spa) farthest from the pool and beach. This is with an Anniversary we mentioned in the notes when booking. Asked for the room we booked and they said they were booked and couldn't switch. Once in the room the tv didn't work and there were no washcloths. It took 5 hours to get a washcloth. Everyday when housekeeping cleaned the room they forgot something. One day it was the creamer, next day stir sticks and sugar. Next day no washcloths. It went on and on everyday I had to call the front desk EVERY SINGLE DAY for something. Two nights before we left a youth soccer team stayed in our unit and was very noisy. So much for a nice and relaxing anniversary! The food was very mediocre both the buffet and restaurants. Snack bar at pool was horrible, food was always dried out. One day an iguana was roaming around the pool and that was fun and it took a big dump 3 chairs away. Numerous people alerted the front desk and pool (security?) person walking around. It took 2.5 hours until a maintenance person came it properly clean it up! Seriously! On our last full day we came back to our room around 4pm and there was no water restocked. I went to the front desk and complained the the staff member basically called me a liar. He said we double check, I said come to my room right now and I'll show you. He said he can't and smirked. I demanded 2 bottles (they keep water behind the desk). He finally gave them to me. We will not return, it was not as relaxing as we hoped with all the little hassles every single day.
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Feb 12, 2026very good choice
Excellent experience at Occidental Tamarindo, good service, very good food and drinks. Beautiful beach where we enjoyed spectacular sunsets. Very satisfied with our vacation.
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Feb 12, 2026
Srap my vacation, bring some freinds with they also disapoints,
We booked a room with a king-size bed in this Resort and they given us a double bed. It was impossible to change rooms, very disappointed. Bring some freinds with me they also disappointed, We booked a room with a king-size bed in this Resort and they given us a double bed. It was impossible to change rooms, very disappointed. Bring some freinds with me they also disappointed,
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Feb 12, 2026Kioto a la carte
Vanessa at the Kioto restaurant went above and beyond. Was very attentive and super great attitude.
- 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