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Barceló Tambor

4.0 star property
All-inclusive Paquera hotel with full-service spa, connected to the convention centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Children's activities
On the beach
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Free children's club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Swim-up bar
For families
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on-site
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
The price is AU$352
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Room (Level Superior)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Playa Tambor, Nicoya, Paquera, Puntarenas, 60105

What's nearby

  • Parque Nacional Curu - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Los Delfines Golf & Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Curu Wildlife Refuge - 18 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Montezuma Falls - 24 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Montezuma Beach - 44 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 2 min drive
  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 21 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 58.4 miles/94 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Gitanos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Tucan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Rancho Steak & Seafood - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Miyako - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪discoteca El Rancho - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Barceló Tambor

Barceló Tambor is a great choice for your beach stay in Paquera. The outdoor pool is perfect for guests looking for a bit of fun, while those in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, facials and aromatherapy. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat, and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this all-inclusive hotel include a nightclub, a free kid's club and a poolside bar. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

All-inclusive

This hotel is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included.

Food and beverages

All buffet meals, snacks and beverages included
Dining availability limited at one or more venues

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Football
Tennis
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Dancing

Entertainment

Access to on-site nightclubs
Access to off-site nightclubs
On-site live performances

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 402 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Free children's club

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Mini golf
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Spa. Services include hot stone massages, facials, detox wraps and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Barcelo Tambor Beach
Barceló Tambor All-inclusive property Paquera
Tambor Beach Barcelo
Barcelo Hotel Puntarenas
Barcelo Hotel Tambor Beach
Barcelo Tambor Beach Costa Rica
Barcelo Tambor Beach Hotel Tambor
Barcelo Tambor Costa Rica
Hotel Barcelo Playa Tambor
Barceló Tambor Resort
Barceló Tambor Paquera

Frequently asked questions

Does Barceló Tambor offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Barceló Tambor does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Barceló Tambor?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Barceló Tambor?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Barceló Tambor?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Barceló Tambor?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Barceló Tambor and nearby?
Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes basketball and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Barceló Tambor also has a nightclub and a fitness centre, as well as spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Barceló Tambor?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Barceló Tambor have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Barceló Tambor like?
Barceló Tambor is located a short 14-minute walk from Parque Nacional Curu.

Barceló Tambor Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient
Kennetth, 4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

The property landscaping is beautiful. Long lines at bars and guests confused where lines begin/end…perhaps some signage could clear the confusion
Joe, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The reception area was nice. The restaurant staff were (mostly) very good. The reception staff were very good. The bar staff were not good. They all looked thoroughly grumpy all the time, as though they didn't want to serve anyone ever. Only at the lobby bar in the evenings were the staff pleasant. At all bars the drinks were weak, poor quality and the cocktails bad tasting. Their idea of rose wine was to mix red and white. The hotel was fine, the rooms are dated but clean and the air con worked well. I don't like all the disclaimers you have to sign about not being sick in the pool or rooms and the associated fines - how much are they allowing people to binge drink that this happens often enough that all guests have to sign waivers? You see the bar staff just pouring endless quantities of liquors into people's own flasks and then wonder why people are smashed drunk and sick??? Yet it takes forever to get served just one glass of something if you are behaving normally. There are nice features at the hotel - mini golf, a climbing wall for kids, trampoline and a nature park with lots of parrots to see. The playground would be nice but it's very broken and needs repairing in lots of places. You can't swim in the sea because of crocodiles and stingrays. It's also quite pebbly and not soft sand. The food was pleasant but limited choice and rather bland. The hotel is very far from being a 5 star. Our family rates it 3* at best. I wouldn't come back.
Baishali, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, needs updating. Beach was somewhat dirty and plastic waste could be seen in the sand. Not the hotel's direct responsibility but cleaning campaigns in the area might help.
Roger, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

sean, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Martha, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Getting onto the resort our car check in was thorough, which gave us a sense of security during our stay. We booked a room with one king bed, but were given a room with two queens pushed together. There was a nice hammock attacked to our room which was private and had a beautiful view of the water, but the room itself was slightly dirty. The pool was beautiful!! Our only complaint was that they closed the pool at 7pm so swimming was often cut too early. The food was... ok. There were plenty of options but the quality was not what you would think for an all inclusive.
Joshua, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

the hotel is very dated and could do with an upgrade, food was mediocre and there isn't anything close to the hotel anything touristy is a bit of a drive away.
Gareth, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This resort was amazing for the price!
Ana, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

No happy with food and beverages options
Omar, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

We stayed 2 nights at the resort. It was a decent stay, but nothing grand. While the outside grounds/buildings were immaculate, the inside of the room we stayed in was very outdated, aged and not overly clean. It was disappointing. The mini fridge was not stocked when we arrived and when it did get stocked, it was very minamally done and with no beer. A let down given it’s an all-inclusive. Also, the resort doesn’t do anything for birthdays unless you pay. Too bad because we were on this trip for my husbands 50th.
Giselle, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great time
Amazing place
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

nick, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The staff was not friendly upon arrival and check-in, service at the bars was slow and unfriendly. The food was ok but all the restaurants that we went to had basically the same things other than the entree. The pool was warm like a hot tub, not cool and refreshing. The beach was rocky. The room was dated and our toilet and shower didn't work properly. Luckily it was in beautiful Costa Rica which made up for everything and the tour that was offered to Tortuga Island was awesome, with a great staff and food!!
Brandon, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The property grounds were nice and there was wildlife everywhere. The pool was great as well as the landscaping. The food was average or below compared to most other all inclusive resorts i have stayed at but there were many options to choose from and you could always find at least a few things that were decent at the buffet. The entire resort is catered to locals which was a cool experience except for all the shows and activities were in Spanish only. They seemed great and as long as you speak spanish but my family does not and the it didn't keep the kids interest. The customer support team was extremely helpful and the staff was friendly. We enjoyed our time but if i were to book it again i would choose a different resort. Last time to costa rica i stayed at the rui and stayed at secrets and visited the riu... both of which i would recommend over the barcelo because of the food and language barrier. Over all we enjoyed our stay.
amy, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Pros: The property is absolutely beautiful and the pool areas are fantastic. The beach is amazing and enormous, it seems like you can walk forever without a care. Wish-We-Knew: This property is designed for Spanish speaking families with small children, not so much for English speaking tourists. Very few of the staff are fluent in English and nearly all the entertainment is intended for small children. Every night the entertainment venue/stage offers cartoons and live kids entertainment, really nothing for adults. All the bars on site are only open from 11AM to 6PM (odd for a beach resort). After 6pm only the lobby bar remains open and the lines can be 10-20 minutes long just to get a drink with everyone relying on this one location. The buffet as good and seemed to offer new options each night. All of this stuff is obviously fine but we really wish they had made it more clear on this website that the resort is geared for families with little ones. Had we known this up front we may have made a better choice for a husband/wife trip.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

We loved the ocean, sushi, tuna tartare. We were not impressed by the long queues at breakfast and lunch. Drinks limited.
Gabriel, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We liked every thing
BULMARO, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The hotel seemed short staffed. Long lines to access the dining area buffet, the check in and check out. Unable to schedule dining at the restaurants with family. The reason for our visit was to celebrate family and we could never sit down together to share a meal. There were flies and roaches in the buffet. The waiters were not friendly or accommodating in any way. The night shows were boring and plain. The beach was the best part but there is no hotel services there. At other all inclusive they serve drinks and snacks by the beach too. The food was pretty much the same every day.
Roberto, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Ricardo, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Amy M., 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

renata, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Old, buffet covered with flys, outside dining space,
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel offers a good balance of price, food, location and service. The rooms are clean and comfy. The food is excellent with many options. The drinks variety are also good.
Juan, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review