About this property

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 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Barceló Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Barceló Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

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

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast Info

Continental, American, Buffet

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Tennis court

  • Fitness center

  • Spa


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Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rachel
    United States United States
    It was quiet, peaceful location. Safe, everything was easy access. Office and Restaurants
  • Joshua
    United States United States
    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 United States
    Beautiful pools, grounds, beach and property. We will return.
  • Richard
    United States United States
    Did not like the shower. It was a bathtub converted to a shower.
  • Vigi
    Romania Romania
    Splendid location, large property with nice gardens, lots of animals and birds, swimming pools had very good water temperature, kids club was well supplied with lots of games and activities to do, entertainment team very active with fun...
  • Rebecca0922
    Sweden Sweden
    Good amenities all close by. Food in the buffet restaurant was good. The Japanese only offered sushi which was subpar. The steakhouse was decent and worth the visit.
  • Ana
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    The staff where really nice people and helped with everything we asked.
  • Salazar
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    La caminata a ver la lapas y loros La tranquilidad habitación El confortable de la cama La,amabilidad del especial Gato y Rigo Me gustó la parte cómica del show y balarines.
  • Mario
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    El personal de entretenimiento es muy bueno y las actividades con ellos y para los niños excelentes
  • Cordero
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Habitaciones muy bonitas Flexibilidad en la cocina para preparar alimentos especiales x restricciones alimentarias. Personal muy amable

Area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
  • Miyako
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
  • El Rancho
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Steakhouse
  • El Tucan
    • Cuisine
      International

House rules

Barceló Tambor - All Inclusive takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.