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Barceló Tambor - All Inclusive

Bahia Ballena, Playa Tambor, 60101 Tambor, Costa Rica – Great location - show map

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7.8
Good
1,040 reviews

This resort was a humongous, beautiful tropical oasis in the midst of dry season. You could see they worked hard to maintain the property. I liked the proximity of my room to the beach. There was an abundance of food options throughout the day, and so many activities to keep you entertained, whether it was a little dance class or a walk through their bird and butterfly sanctuaries and horse stables. I was impressed with the quality of the evening show and the dancers who gave their all with different routines each night and the sound team that was on point with the lighting, and comical use of sound effects. And the live music band was top notch! The resort covers such a large portion of the beach so that it feels private, even through its actually a public beach. I'm learning Spanish, and even the more adept English-speaking staff accommodated my desire to practice, which was nice! Overall, it was a very positive experience!

Joshua United States of America

Beautiful pools, grounds, beach and property. We will return.

Rita United States of America

Did not like the shower. It was a bathtub converted to a shower.

Richard United States of America

location and spacing was amazing… beach was right there… wildlife lived and roamed freely

Cheo United States of America

we took the premium package for three nights. It was a better choice - less waiting and a private lounge with food and drinks. The rooms were comfortable and quiet, and the gym and butterfly sanctuary were cool.

Morningstar Canada

Premium Lounge was great! The staff was very helpful and always very nice.

Yolanda United States of America

Wonderful place. Everything you could ask for in an all-inclusive. Great restaurants and access to snacks and the beach.

Hutchison Costa Rica

Premium Level was worth it for us—drinks made with “real” brands, food served in quiet lounge, very attentive staff. Pools were great and always very clean.

Nancy United States of America

,Location, close to beach, beautiful pools and bars . All inclusive and premium level is a plus. Most of the Staff was nice and helpful. Entertainment was great. Lots of things to do every day. A must If you come to Costa Rica

Tatiana Peru

The staff was very profesional, food was good and night shows entertaining! there was so much to do!! really enjoyed our stay

Glendy Costa Rica
7.8
Good
1,040 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “This resort was a humongous, beautiful tropical oasis in the midst of dry season. You could see they worked hard to maintain the property. I liked the proximity of my room to the beach.”
    Joshua Joshua United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful pools, grounds, beach and property. We will return.”
    Rita Rita United States of America United States of America
  • “Did not like the shower. It was a bathtub converted to a shower.”
    Richard Richard United States of America United States of America
  • “location and spacing was amazing… beach was right there… wildlife lived and roamed freely”
    Cheo Cheo United States of America United States of America
  • “we took the premium package for three nights. It was a better choice - less waiting and a private lounge with food and drinks.”
    Morningstar Morningstar Canada Canada
  • “Premium Lounge was great! The staff was very helpful and always very nice.”
    Yolanda Yolanda United States of America United States of America
  • “Wonderful place. Everything you could ask for in an all-inclusive. Great restaurants and access to snacks and the beach.”
    Hutchison Hutchison Costa Rica Costa Rica
  • “Premium Level was worth it for us—drinks made with “real” brands, food served in quiet lounge, very attentive staff. Pools were great and always very clean.”
    Nancy Nancy United States of America United States of America
  • “,Location, close to beach, beautiful pools and bars . All inclusive and premium level is a plus. Most of the Staff was nice and helpful. Entertainment was great. Lots of things to do every day.”
    Tatiana Tatiana Peru Peru
  • “The staff was very profesional, food was good and night shows entertaining! there was so much to do!! really enjoyed our stay”
    Glendy Glendy Costa Rica Costa Rica

Categories:

  • Staff8.2
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money7.7
  • Location8.4
Ocean view
Garden
Swimming pool
Free WiFi
Free parking
Air conditioning
Private Bathroom
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Safe

Experience World-class Service at Barceló Tambor - All Inclusive

This all-inclusive resort with outdoor swimming pool is located on Playa Tambor volcanic sand beach. It offers spectacular views of Bahía Ballena Bay on one side and lush hills on the other.

Barceló Tambor’s rooms feature tiled floors and an elegant décor. Each room has a balcony or terrace with sea or garden views. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer.

Barceló Tambor has 4 restaurants, including El Tucan serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Miyako Japanese restaurant. There is also a poolside bar and nightly entertainment and live music. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities, including golf at Los Delfines Golf & Country Club, just 1.2 mi away. There is also an on-site ecological park.

The hotel offers a variety of excursions to nearby sights and attractions, including a day trip to Tortuga Island, a horse riding tour or a day at a fun park. Airport shuttle services are also available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Barceló Tambor - All Inclusive has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 20, 2011
 Hotel chain/brand: Barceló Hotels & Resorts

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Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Beachfront
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Spa
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness center

Spa

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
2 full beds
or
1 king bed
2 full beds
2 full beds
2 full beds
2 full beds
2 full beds
2 full beds
2 full beds
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Closest beach

  • Tambor Beach

    7.9 Good beach
    100 feet from property
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.2
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
7.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Joshua
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “This resort was a humongous, beautiful tropical oasis in the midst of dry season. You could see they worked hard to maintain the property. I liked the proximity of my room to the beach. There was an abundance of food options throughout the day,...”
  • Rita
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beautiful pools, grounds, beach and property. We will return.”
  • Richard
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Did not like the shower. It was a bathtub converted to a shower.”
  • Cheo
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “location and spacing was amazing… beach was right there… wildlife lived and roamed freely”
  • Morningstar
    CanadaCanada
    “we took the premium package for three nights. It was a better choice - less waiting and a private lounge with food and drinks. The rooms were comfortable and quiet, and the gym and butterfly sanctuary were cool.”
  • Yolanda
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Premium Lounge was great! The staff was very helpful and always very nice.”
  • Hutchison
    Costa RicaCosta Rica
    “Wonderful place. Everything you could ask for in an all-inclusive. Great restaurants and access to snacks and the beach.”
  • Nancy
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Premium Level was worth it for us—drinks made with “real” brands, food served in quiet lounge, very attentive staff. Pools were great and always very clean.”
  • Tatiana
    PeruPeru
    “,Location, close to beach, beautiful pools and bars . All inclusive and premium level is a plus. Most of the Staff was nice and helpful. Entertainment was great. Lots of things to do every day. A must If you come to Costa Rica”
  • Glendy
    Costa RicaCosta Rica
    “The staff was very profesional, food was good and night shows entertaining! there was so much to do!! really enjoyed our stay”
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Area info *
3 Restaurants On Site

    Miyako

    Food: Japanese

    El Rancho

    Food: Seafood, Steakhouse

    El Tucan

    Food: International

Resort Facilities at Barceló Tambor - All Inclusive
Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Beachfront
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Spa
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water park
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Entertainment staff
  • Mini golf
  • Diving
  • Hiking
  • Ping-pong
  • Playground
  • Tennis court
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning Services
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Car rental
    • Family rooms
    • Hair/Beauty salon
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Pool with view
    • Pool bar
    Spa
    • Hairstyling
    • Hair coloring
    • Haircut
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Hair treatments
    • Makeup services
    • Waxing services
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty services
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules

    Barceló Tambor - All Inclusive takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 12:00 PM

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express Barceló Tambor - All Inclusive accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print

    Please note that guests booking 11 or more rooms may be contacted by the property to make the payment within the next 72 hours to guarantee the reservation.

    Please note that the property will consider guests from 2 to 11 years old as children. 12 year old and older guests will pay adult rates.

    All beauty services are for paid - please check more details on the front desk.

    Once you have checked in at the hotel and made the full payment of the reservation, there will be no refund of any kind, in case you want to leave before the hotel

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    FAQs about Barceló Tambor - All Inclusive

    • Check-in at Barceló Tambor - All Inclusive is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Room options at Barceló Tambor - All Inclusive include:

      • Double

    • Guests staying at Barceló Tambor - All Inclusive can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Barceló Tambor - All Inclusive offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Fitness center
      • Massage
      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Diving
      • Ping-pong
      • Tennis court
      • Mini golf
      • Beachfront
      • Water park
      • Swimming pool
      • Beauty services
      • Nightclub/DJ
      • Facial treatments
      • Entertainment staff
      • Waxing services
      • Makeup services
      • Hair treatments
      • Manicure
      • Pedicure
      • Haircut
      • Hair coloring
      • Hairstyling
      • Beach

    • Barceló Tambor - All Inclusive is 1.7 miles from the center of Tambor.

    • Barceló Tambor - All Inclusive has 3 restaurants:

      • El Rancho
      • El Tucan
      • Miyako

    • Yes, Barceló Tambor - All Inclusive is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Barceló Tambor - All Inclusive may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.