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Tamboo Beside the Pointe

2.5 star property
Oceanfront inn with poolside bar, near Punta Higuero Light

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
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Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Road 413, Km 4.4 Interior, Sandy Beach, Rincon, 00677

What's nearby

  • Sandy Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Steps Beach - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Domes Beach - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Punta Higuero Light - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Rincon Central Plaza - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Hernandez Airport (BQN) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ola Sunset Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Beach House Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Calypso Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Kahuna Burger - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Tamboo Beside the Pointe

Inn near Sandy Beach
Located close to Punta Higuero Light and Domes Beach, Tamboo Beside the Pointe provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and shopping on site. With amenities like a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this inn is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site Caribbean cuisine restaurant, Tamboo Seaside Grill, offers lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to a garden and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and multilingual staff
  • A gift shop and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Tamboo Seaside Grill

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1982
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Property is also known as

Tamboo Beside Pointe Inn Rincon
Tamboo Beside Pointe Inn
Tamboo Beside Pointe Rincon
Tamboo Beside Pointe
Tamboo Beside the Pointe Inn
Tamboo Beside the Pointe Rincon
Tamboo Beside the Pointe Inn Rincon

Frequently asked questions

Does Tamboo Beside the Pointe have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Tamboo Beside the Pointe pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Tamboo Beside the Pointe?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Tamboo Beside the Pointe?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Tamboo Beside the Pointe?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Tamboo Beside the Pointe located?

Located in Rincon, this beachfront inn is in the entertainment district and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sandy Beach, Playa María, and Domes Beach. Punta Higuero Light and Steps Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Tamboo Beside the Pointe Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 225 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dixon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for surfers.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food the people it was all perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tamboo was lovely as usual - we always come back. Friendly staff, clean, delicious food and drink
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yeciran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Great location. Restaurant should open sooner for breakfast. Other than that, it was a perfect weekend gateaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tamboo’s location on the beach and right next to surfboard rental is why I’ve gone there twice. Staff is super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, quiet surf area near rincon

Great location near the beach great beach to swim or surf. Nice little area quiet several little places to eat breakfast lunch and dinner short drive to downtown recon
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Caribbean Paradise

Absolute paradise! Wonderful for a couples retreat. Friendly staff, from the security guard to the office staff, to the bartenders and waitstaff. Beach access at your doorstep. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place right on the beach and the food was excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very cute and has an amazing, one of a kind beachfront location! The check-in process was easy and all staff were super friendly and helpful. The restaurant was great too, with unbeatable ocean views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unfortunately the restaurant was closed but our room was comfy, had what we needed, staff pleasant, in-touch, and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at Tamboo! First time and Puerto Rico and already wish we could go back. Clean, safe, private room with parking. Excellent food and drinks! Right on the beach! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the beach. We had one of the small rooms, but it was nice. Very clean and friendly, helpful staff. Good restaurant and bar on site. Walking distance to other restaurants. We highly recommend the Tamboo.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the coolest little spot! My husband and I went here to surf/relax and it did not disappoint. This boutique hotel was awesome. The room was so cool!! The shower was super nice, the bed really comfy, it was a perfect unique getaway. I would definitely recommend this spot. So cool!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fermin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I love Tamboo, we always stay here when visiting Rincon. The place is spotless the staff is lovely and the restaurants bar and food are delicious
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, friendly staff, parking, right on the beach, quiet family oriented
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mateo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great beachfront location and restaurant

Bed very comfortable. Room small for two. Location at beachfront outstanding. Secure parking and entry. Great restaurant at beachfront. No cleaning service mid stay but they’re happy to exchange towels. Friendly, helpful, kind staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying here was lovely and convenient. Unfortunately our room shared a wall with the kitchen so there was a lot of noise from that. Also noise from local bars with non-local music wasn't ideal but that's out of their control. Otherwise it was enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing and the staff was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tamboo a well recomended place!

We loved our room! A very considerate place! Music stops by 930pm. Food was amazing! You have it all in one place! Food, bar, pool & beach! Stall was very friendy! If we asked for so.ething we got it! ASAP. We will be back! Thank you tamboo!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tamboo’s staff was friendly and the location can’t be beat for surfing on Sandy Beach. I’ve stayed at three hotels in Rincon and Tamboo was definitely my favorite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, small boutique style hotel, a little gem in Rincon
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022