Barcelo Tambor

Paquera Playa Tambor, Bahia Ballena, Tambor, Costa Rica
3.9
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Superior Room
398 sq ft
Balcony or terrace
Terrace
Partially open bathroom
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Superior Room
Flexible Rate
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Premium Room (Level Superior)
398 sq ft
Room service (limited hours)
Room service
Complimentary bottle of water
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Premium Room (Level Superior)
Flexible Rate

Location

The Barceló Tambor hotel is located in the magnificent Playa Tambor de la Bahía Ballena on the Nicoya Peninsula, 15 km from the town of Tambor.
The flight from the Juan Santamaría Airport in San José to Tambor Airport takes about 25 minutes. You can also arrive by ferry from the port of Puntarenas (90 km from San José) to Puerto de Paquera (about 25 minutes' drive from the hotel by car).

Paquera Playa Tambor, Bahia Ballena, Tambor, Costa Rica

Amenities

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry facilities

Entertainment & Leisure

  • Beach
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Kid's club
  • Disco
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Games Room
  • Theatre

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pool bar
  • Snack Bar
  • Room service

Business facilities

  • Business centre
  • Conference facilities
  • Overhead projector

Wellness facilities

  • Spa
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Deckchair
  • Fitness centre
  • Beauty salon
  • Hairdresser

Sports & activities

  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiard table
  • Diving
  • Football
  • Golf course
  • Horseback riding
  • Kayak
  • Table Tennis

House Rules

  • 100% non-smoking hotel

General services

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wedding
  • Honeymoon
  • Doctor on call

Reception services

  • Reception
  • Currency exchange

Room services & amenities

  • Room adapted to disabled people

General amenities

  • Gift Shop
  • Air conditioning
  • Disabled access
  • Safety deposit box

Parking Facilities

  • Public parking

Conditions

Check-in/ Check-out
Check-in 02:00 PMCheck-out 12:00 PM
Credit cards accepted by the hotel
Visa, MasterCard, American Express

About this property

Location
Costa Rica>Tambor
Number of rooms
402
Barcelo Tambor

Reviews

  • Tripadvisor Reviews (6049)

3.9 /5This average is based on 6049 reviews

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carlosB1093TS Dec 2025

Tambor Stayed

Overall a good stayed the staff is great always willing to help, if I may a suggestion it's rooms needs to be up grade.

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Ronald GEl Dorado Hills, California Dec 2025

Stay of Excellence

We were invited by neighbors to join them. The stay was exceptional and will definitely recommend to our friends and neighbors. A simple Thank You doesn't seem to be adequate.

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Patrick S Dec 2025

DO NOT COME HERE! It is a nightmare you don’t want to experience

Do not go to this place for a vacation. Let me get straight to the point: 1) Service was terrible, room check in states 3pm, it was 3:45pm and I still couldn’t get in. They said we have a lot of rooms...

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suninsteadofsnowGravenhurst, Canada Dec 2025

Welcome to paradise

This resort has to be one of the most beautiful locations I have ever been to and I travel often. Surrounded by protected rainforest and mountains with a massive beach that goes for miles. It’s trul...

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TraveltheorientSan Antonio, Texas Nov 2025

Overall pretty good. The excursions offered are overpriced...

We came to this location with the touring company, CARAVAN. Overall, pretty good. Was a bit disappointed at the small size of the gym. The restaurant, on occasions, was invaded by squirrels (get...

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