Barceló Tambor

All-inclusive Paquera hotel with full-service spa, connected to the convention center

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December 2025

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January 2026

Outdoor pool, sun loungers - Barceló Tambor (Paquera)

Meeting facility - Barceló Tambor (Paquera)

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 travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Spa
Gym
Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
On the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Nightclub
Free children's club
Outdoor tennis court
Fitness center
Children's pool
Pool bar
Swim-up bar

For families (6)

Free cribs/infant beds
Children's pool
Children's club (free)
Playground on site
In-room childcare (surcharge)
Private bathroom

$244 nightly

Dec 18 - Dec 19

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 14 - Dec 15

Tomorrow

Dec 15 - Dec 16

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

398 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Premium Room (Level Superior)

Good

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

398 sq ft
Beach view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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2 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Pool
Free breakfast
Airport transfer
Free parking

$198 nightly

Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

Playa Tambor, Nicoya, Paquera, Puntarenas, 60105

What's nearby

Parque Nacional Curu - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Los Delfines Golf & Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Montezuma Beach - 33 min drive - 16.2 km
Santa Teresa Beach - 52 min drive - 28.6 km
Manzanillo Beach - 59 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Bar Cocobolo - ‬4 min walk
‪Restaurante El Rancho - ‬4 min walk
‪Bar Gitanos - ‬5 min drive
‪Restaurante El Tucan - ‬4 min walk
‪Palenque Bar - ‬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 travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

All inclusive

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite 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

Soccer

Tennis

Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics

Dancing

Entertainment

Access to onsite nightclubs

Access to offsite nightclubs

Onsite live performances

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

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

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 onsite 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

Traveling 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 center
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 center
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
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Balcony or patio

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
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. 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 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.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

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 to 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, pets and service animals aren't 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?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite 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 center, as well as spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Barceló Tambor?

Yes, there's an onsite 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.

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Barceló Tambor Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Food

Room

Drinks

Service staff

Entertainment

Buffets

Family friendly

Beach

Bar

Children

6/10 Good

Apr 2, 2025

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.

Thomas, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Apr 24, 2025

Rooms dated, staff not friendly and food below average

Stephen, 11-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 11, 2025

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.

michael, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jul 25, 2025

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.

Nathalie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 2, 2024

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 trip

6/10 Good

Apr 27, 2025

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.

Melissa, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 22, 2024

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 trip

4/10 Fair

Mar 10, 2025

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

DAVID, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Apr 2, 2024

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 trip

6/10 Good

Mar 7, 2024

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 trip

6/10 Good

Aug 17, 2024

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 27, 2025

Everything was fantastic !

William A., 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 16, 2025

Beautiful, friendly people

Lillian, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 5, 2025

Food quality was not the best, rooms are outdated but they service them every day. I did enjoy my stay there with my family. People are great over there.

Marc Rosny, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 15, 2025

exellent

Ronal, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 27, 2025

Felt so safe! Fully secure front gate, great view, comfy rooms

Jaclyn, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Aug 25, 2025

The entertainment needs to improve. The beach area is not sand. It takes 3.5 hours to get to hotel from Liberia airport.

Xochitl, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 27, 2025

In my opinion, the food should be a little bit better, and at the bar, too many people wait to get something to drink.

Grazyna B, 7-night trip

2/10 Poor

Aug 20, 2025

The resort was beautiful but it wasn’t welcoming or accommodating for international tourists. Everything was in there native language Spanish and no of the staff spoke English

Katrina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 11, 2025

We had good time gloria took us for lapas lapario tour which was good experience and we had to move our last night from barcelo tambor a barcelo san jose.. we got helped by staff name Juvenal ortiz roman an abigail from front office.. and it saved our flight from missing.. it was great experience..it was our 3rd stay in 3rd country with Bercelo hotels. Suggestions more options in vegetarian and other food options would be nice..