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
5705 reviews
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Nov 27, 2025Great staff but amenities and food were blah
I want to first say that I had a great time on my vacation but there were some things that I would have preferred to be of better service since I specifically paid extra for all inclusive. First to start off the DRINKS WERE WATERED DOWN AND HORRIBLE. ALL TOP SHELF LIQUOR YOU HAD TO PAY FOR. WHAT WAS INCLUDED WAS NOT GOOD QUALITY ALCOHOL. Second the food was sub par....never hot, not a lot of choices, and most of the pork that was cooked was always overcooked and dry.
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Nov 26, 2025Friends getaway
The Occidental is a smaller resort. It was Greg not having to wait in line for our meals. The service was great. 30-35 minute walk to downtown Tamarindo.
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Nov 26, 2025Bad
One of the worst customer service, the only person who had a good friendly customer service was Adina and Vanessa Rooms are dirty, I ask for my clothes to be washed, I send them at 9:30 am 24 hours later and haven’t received them back.
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Nov 26, 2025
Experience
One of the worst customer service experience I have ever experienced. To many to list but the only two person that are trying to make a difference at the Resort is Adina from buffet and Vanessa the hostess from the Japanese restaurant.
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Nov 23, 2025The goods and bads
This resort is a sweet little gem in the heart of tamarindo. The goods - a la cartes, amazing staff and food Rent a golf cart for and take it into town! This was so fun! Staff is friendly and caring Room was clean and spacious Great for surfing! Great excursions, you must do the flamingo sunset catamaran on the lazy lizard! Amazing time, food, staff, snorkeling and saw sooooo many dolphins! Drinks - delicious but often never knew what I was getting haha Spa- amazing massages!!! Try the scooters to get to and from town as well, very fun! Bads - pool needs work, soooo many missing tiles and hurts the feet when stepping in areas. No pool bar so if you are swimming and want a drink, you have to get out and dry off first fully before they will let you in the bar area to get a drink, was annoying, however understand they don’t want people slipping and getting hurt. They should have staff that offers to bring you drinks perhaps? Buffet is so so, very very limited option and plain tasting. Showers— terrible design and water goes evwrywhereee Beach is great but not for swimming! You must cross the river which meets the ocean and the undertow makes it very difficult for some people. Also have to judge it on time of day, we went over early and had to be back by 1pm or you would be stranded. Raccoons, they were crapping everywhere, very gross, the staff did their best to clean it up but was gross to smell and walk over. Overall this place is great if you love and want town life. As far as just staying on resort, you will get bored in our thoughts. We went in ‘low season’ (Nov 5 to 15) and I feel if it was busier it would have made it even more unappealing, as only 1 buffet and 1 pool
- 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