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Barceló Tambor

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A thatched-roof building with a sign reading "EL RANCHO STEAK HOUSE & SEA FOOD". - Barceló Tambor (Paquera)
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You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a nightclub, and a swim-up bar at Barceló Tambor. Treat yourself to a detox wrap, a facial, or a massage at the onsite spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like volleyball and basketball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a poolside bar and a terrace.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a phone, and a view of the outdoors.

Premium Room (Level Superior)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Paquera, Barceló Tambor is connected to the convention center. While the natural beauty of Santa Teresa Beach and Parque Nacional Curu can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Los Delfines Golf & Country Club. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Tambor travel guide
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Playa Tambor, Nicoya, Paquera, Puntarenas, 60105

What's nearby

  • A rocky beach with waves crashing against the shore under a dramatic sunset sky.
    Montezuma Beach
    30 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky shoreline, and residential buildings.
    Santa Teresa Beach
    47 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Parque Nacional Curu
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Los Delfines Golf & Country Club
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Hermosa Beach
    56 min drive - 23.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante El Tucán
    3 min walk
  • Bar Gitanos
    5 min drive
  • Bar Cocobolo
    3 min walk
  • Pepez Mexican Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Restaurante El Rancho
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Mini golf
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Barceló Tambor have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Barceló Tambor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Barceló Tambor?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Barceló Tambor?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Barceló Tambor?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. All food and beverages are included, and activities include soccer, tennis, volleyball, and more.

Where is Barceló Tambor located?

This family-friendly Paquera hotel is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Parque Nacional Curu and Los Delfines Golf & Country Club. Playa Curú and Romelia Wildlife Refuge are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Barceló Tambor Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 587 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoy the activities entertainment the areas clean
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was extremely nice and very helpful. The specialty restaurants were all great, but the traditional buffet felt repetitive. Did 2 excursions that the hotel organized and those were both great. Overall, the property needs a little upgrading, but the services were amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty sunrise
Sunrise
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Best location. Good value.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

OLEKSANDR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location, maybe slightly outdated but we liked tropical style of the hotel. The hotel is oriented mainly for Spanish speaking people.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I will start by saying the 3 star rating is for the long waits for food and overcrowded pools The property is very beautiful and is right on the beach If you have 3 or 4 kids under 10 and want to let them run wild then this is your place If your going as a couple then choose any other hotel I would not stay here again We are frequent travelers to Costa Rica
Hour waits for food every time, every meal Then a free for all to try and get food
Queen beds pushed together We just pushed them apart so we could get on and out of bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Shawn

The grounds of the resort are well kept and quite nice. The rooms are pretty worn out and not very well cleaned. The beach is great and the pools are nice. The food was pretty good with lots of options. Some of the staff were awesome, like a handful of them. However most of the staff, we found to be very unfriendly. Unlikely to return, mostly because the vibe didn’t feel overly welcoming. The rooms were not great but we didn’t mind as we spent almost no time in the rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great for the location, but old facilities

The location of the hotel is absolutely amazing, along the Tambor bay. However, the rooms were very old and the buffet quality average.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Austin Zack

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience at this resort was extremely disappointing due to a lack of customer service and several concerning issues during our stay. Throughout the evenings, we were never offered beverages with meals, and it was often difficult to get staff members to acknowledge us. The level of service consistently fell below expectations for a resort. The condition of our room was also unacceptable. The bathroom ceiling was covered in black mold, which raised serious cleanliness and maintenance concerns. Additionally, we had an unpleasant experience at the pool. After placing our towels and shirts on lounge chairs and entering the pool, we watched our belongings being tossed on the ground, and taking our chairs for other guests without any communication or explanation. During our stay, several local guest informed us that the resort primarily caters to local visitors. We felt unwelcome as American guests throughout our visit. As a result of these issues, we chose to leave the resort early. Although we had paid for a six-night stay, we departed after four nights and incurred an additional $500 in airfare costs to return home ahead of schedule. The one positive aspect of our experience was the food, which was consistently very good. Unfortunately, the quality of the dining experience was not enough to offset the numerous service and accommodation concerns we encountered. American tourists are definitely not welcome at Barcelo.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms dated, staff not friendly and food below average
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time at Barcelo Tambor. The staff was just as friendly and helpful as the previous time. This time we elected to ride the horses on the beach which was my wife’s life long dream, this was also excellent and thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Nathalie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While this property has a very nice pool and beach, the service was very minimal, facilities were outdated and our room was not in good condition. Check in took a long time because the desk was under staffed. We were provided minimal information about the property. We had 2 towels for 3 people, the phone did not work, and there was mold in the bathroom and shower. The sink was not draining, and we found a dead bug on the floor when we arrived. Sheets were stained. Food wasn’t great and the only reason I am not rating it one star is because of the outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joshua

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The property is on the older side but was very clean and mostly well kept for what it is. The buffet was not very good. Minimal options and if you asked for anything you wouldn’t see the staff again. Example, pancakes with no options for syrup. Overall it felt safe and most staff was fairly friendly. There was zero effort on the part of most staff to attempt to speak English. It was all in Spanish. I’m always up for learning and practicing a new language, but the shows, kids club and any outdoor activities there was no English at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

amy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing & poorly run. Only book if v cheap!

Lovely location and good facilities but poorly run. - You queue to check in, you queue to eat, you queue to get a drink, you queue to report problems to reception. Why you need to get up before 7a.m. to queue to reserve an a la carte restaurant makes no sense. - There was no running water for 12 hours during our stay. No explanation and no sight of the hotel management. - Tambor beach is lovely, but remote. There is little phone coverage and the hotel wi-fi is pathetic. - Not sure why the children’s entertainment at 8pm is turned up with such amplification so you get the full audio experience of the Okey Kokey whilst eating in the restaurant. On the positive side the beach is gorgeous and the hotel itself and rooms are good. Especially impressive are the food & beverage staff who must fight what verges on a losing battle all day supplying food & drink for all the guests.
50 minute queue at 7.00 a.m. to reserve an a la carte restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Baishali

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ALINA MARIE DE LA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot with bird sanctuary.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It overall was a great stay. There was a language barrier, but we understood that, going to a different country. The room was mostly clean, minimal things were missed. For the price, you absolutely get what you pay for.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Maria aracely

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room 331 smelled like mold. After checking we found that pillows were stained and smelly I guess the cleaning person only changed the pillows sheets while pillows were wet. Bed sheets were also smelly. The AC continues to freeze the room even after you turned it off. The shower had warm water sometimes not hot water ever so with the cold ac not shutting down you can imagine. The bed situation was rectified next day and we got our room cleaned. Very little personnel on bars. Take a cooler so that you don’t have to make a long line for any drinks. The best thing this place has is the reserve dining and evenings show. They have excellent dancers. This time of year there’s a lot stingrays and you can’t go swimming in the ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fabiola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, stuff was great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Erick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very messy place, understaffed and the choice of meals very limited. Facilities are in poor condition and not clesn
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026