1,324 reviews
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$174Playa Tambor, Puntarenas, Nicoya, 60101, Costa Rica
1,324 reviews
1/56
Free parking
Kids' club
Restaurant
Beachfront
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Barceló Tambor - All Inclusive is a 5-star resort set on the beachfront in Tambor, Costa Rica. Located about 1.6mi from the city center, the address is Playa Tambor, Puntarenas. This all-inclusive retreat offers breakfast and has 1,324 reviews, with prices starting from $174 per night.
On-site perks include free parking and Parking On Site, a free Kids' club, and free WiFi, plus a Restaurant and Beachfront access. Outdoor swimming pool (free), Fitness center (free), and a Tennis court (free) keep things active, while Beach chairs/Loungers (free), Sun deck, Terrace, and Garden views set the scene. A 24-hour front desk and Non-smoking rooms add convenience; Spa (extra charges), Massage (extra charges), Airport shuttle (extra charges), Shuttle service (extra charges), and Meeting/Banquet facilities (extra charges) are available for a fee.
Situated in Tambor, Puntarenas, this property sits at Playa Tambor and is about 1.6mi from the city center. With 1,324 reviews backing experiences, Barceló Tambor - All Inclusive offers a beachfront escape in Costa Rica with a variety of on-site amenities and easy access to the sand and surf.
Three on-site dining options invite exploration: Miyako serves Japanese fare, El Rancho specializes in seafood and steakhouse dishes, and El Tucan brings international cuisine to the table.
For recreation, guests can relax by an outdoor pool with views, soak up the beachfront setting with sun deck, terrace, and garden views, and enjoy the convenience of free parking, a free Kids’ club, and free WiFi. Extras include a fitness center and a tennis court, plus a 24-hour front desk for convenience; spa, massage, airport shuttle, shuttle service, and meeting/banquet facilities are available for a fee.
Barceló Tambor - All Inclusive sits on Playa Tambor, about 1.6mi from the Tambor city center in Puntarenas. With 1,324 reviews backing the experience and prices starting from $174 per night, this beachfront escape pairs location with all-inclusive comfort.
Closest airports
Tambor Airport
0.3miNosara Airport
46.6miJuan Santamaría International Airport
57.8miLa Fortuna Arenal Airport
58.9miTobías Bolaños International Airport
61.6miFree parking
Kids' club
Restaurant
Beachfront
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Beach
Air conditioning
Tennis court
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Parking On Site
Mini golf
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Beach chairs/Loungers
Garden view
Playground
Garden
Bidet
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Superior, Premium Lounge Access
1 King Size Bed
410 sqft
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Premium Level Superior Room.
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Superior, 2 Double/King
2 Double Beds
400 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
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Superior, 2 Double Beds
2 Double Beds
400 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
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Room - 2 Double, Premium Lounge Access
2 Double Beds
400 sqft
Private Bathroom
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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Superior, Triple
Balcony
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Triple Room, Premium Lounge Access
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Premium Superior Double Room
Free wifi
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Superior, King Size
1 King Size Bed
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Run of House
x10
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Room Run Of House
Standard Room
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Room Standard
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Superior, Single
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Premium Double Room
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Premium
7.6
1,324 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Featured reviews:
Vigi
9.1
April 2025
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 activities, restaurants provided good variety of of food and tasty food
some minor issues concerning cleaning in the room, there were some dead insects that stayed with us for the duration of our stay though we have signalled this issue. apart from that, our room was always tidied up and clean, but I guest there is a cleaning pattern that just left some corners untouched
Florence
8.2
May 2025
The animals visible in the gardens, the wonderful nature around the hotel.
Very noisy (lots of music) Not eco-friendly at all: disposable plastic cups and plates around the hotel. No recycling bins for the customers. Lots of food waste in the plates. That’s really a pity in a such amazing place. Eco measures should be taken.
Steve
9.1
March 2025
The servers at the restaurant did not look happy. The supply of dishes was not smooth. There were communication issues due to the language barrier. Making a restaurant reservation was difficult. It would be great if there were an easier way to make reservations. The room’s air conditioning did not seem adjustable. The water in the shower did not drain well.
Diane
9.1
January 2025
We have stayed so many times at Barcelo Tambor and we love our rooms, always 321 to 327. The quietude is lovely.
On Saturday night there was a disco which ran very late and was very loud. Also, the children’s show each evening is deafeningly loud. Not good for the children’s ears either.
Morningstar
8.2
November 2022
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.
Having to order premium drinks only in the private lounge was a hassle, and took quite a while. The area to hang out was pretty small - the pools were all connected and people put their things on the loungers early in the morning and camped out for the day. The food was okay but nothing special - seemed like a lot of the popular dishes weren’t getting refilled often.
Cheo
9.1
January 2023
location and spacing was amazing… beach was right there… wildlife lived and roamed freely
tvs in the room was small, phones weren’t working/connected nor were they replaced so we had no way to contact front desk or housekeeping, coffee machine was broken, sliding door in the room was so difficult to open almost through my back out… thin walls and doors… we could hear everything inside the rooms we walked by and I’m sure they ours..
Mercedes
8.2
July 2022
Food was great specially Spanish and French theme night in their buffet restaurant. Guillermo, one of the managers made us feel great! Amazing customer service. Gym was clean and well equipped. Pools are beautiful, lots of choices. Plenty of activities to enjoy, mini-golf, beach volley, football, ping-pong, billboard etc... from 9-5pm Kids have great entertainment too. Rooms are very clean and comfortable mattresses. Gardens are amazing! Very pleasant. Beach is nice and private.
Bathrooms in the bedroom are a little outdated Only one A la Carte Restaurant was open. Not enough for a 5* start All-inclusive Resort. Shows/entertainment were not very good, at least from Monday to Thursday. Only a couple of people not very funny making bad jokes. Laundry prices too high. Not body Lotion provided. Activities can be enjoyable until 5pm at least in July. Sand wasn't as I expected, little rocky and no Wi-Fi available in the beach, which was great to read my book.
Rachel
10
April 2024
It was quiet, peaceful location. Safe, everything was easy access. Office and Restaurants
The insects , like the lizards in my room. We saw Zecarda’s in the walk ways and animal stool in the walkways .
Alonso
8.2
March 2025
Good place
Food was not the best
Rebecca0922
8.2
March 2024
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.
Airports
Tambor Airport
0.3miNosara Airport
46.6miJuan Santamaría International Airport
57.8miLa Fortuna Arenal Airport
58.9miTobías Bolaños International Airport
61.6miAirports
Tambor Airport
0.3miNosara Airport
46.6miJuan Santamaría International Airport
57.8miLa Fortuna Arenal Airport
58.9miTobías Bolaños International Airport
61.6miAttractions
Tortuga Island (Isla Tortuga)
8.6miCabo Blanco Absolute Natural Reserve
11.4miPuntarenas Cruise Port
20.3miJaco Beach
27.5miCarara National Park (Parque Nacional Carara)
28.1miPura Vida Gardens and Waterfalls
29.2miMiyako
Cuisines
El Rancho
Cuisines
El Tucan
Cuisines
Location
Features
Availability
Free parking
Kids' club
Restaurant
Beachfront
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Beach
Air conditioning
Tennis court
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Parking On Site
Mini golf
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Beach chairs/Loungers
Garden view
Playground
Garden
Bidet
Activities
Beach
Hiking
Mini golf
Nightclub/DJ
Ping-pong
Pool table
Tennis court
Bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Bedroom
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Laundry
Entertainment & Family Services
Entertainment staff
Kids' club
Playground
Food & Drink
Bar
Minibar
Restaurant
Snack bar
Tea/Coffee maker
Food & drink safety
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Hair/Beauty salon
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
TV
Outdoors
Beachfront
Garden
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Iron
Safety & security
Safe
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beauty services
Facial treatments
Fitness
Fitness center
Hair coloring
Hair treatments
Haircut
Hairstyling
Makeup services
Manicure
Massage
Outdoor swimming pool
Pedicure
Spa
Spa facilities
Waxing services
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Car rental
Shuttle service
View
Garden view
From 14:00
Until 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 12:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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
0 - 1 years
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$15 per person per day
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Cash
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Mastercard,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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