Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 58.4 miles/94 km
Restaurants
Bar Gitanos - 5 min drive
Restaurante El Tucan - 4 min walk
El Rancho Steak & Seafood - 4 min walk
Restaurante Miyako - 4 min walk
discoteca El Rancho - 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
Languages
English, Spanish
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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, Spa. Services include hot stone massages, facials, detox wraps, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa 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 does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher 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.
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.
Barceló Tambor Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
7 September 2024
Aracely
Aracely, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 August 2024
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Marcela
Marcela, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2024
Convenient
Kennetth
Kennetth, 4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
6/10 Good
18 August 2024
The property landscaping is beautiful. Long lines at bars and guests confused where lines begin/end…perhaps some signage could clear the confusion
Joe
Joe, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
17 August 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
Baishali, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 July 2024
Nice hotel, needs updating. Beach was somewhat dirty and plastic waste could be seen in the sand. Not the hotel's direct responsibility but cleaning campaigns in the area might help.
Roger
Roger, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
30 June 2024
sean
sean, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 June 2024
Martha
Martha, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
22 June 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
Joshua, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
30 May 2024
the hotel is very dated and could do with an upgrade, food was mediocre and there isn't anything close to the hotel anything touristy is a bit of a drive away.
Gareth
Gareth, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 May 2024
This resort was amazing for the price!
Ana
Ana, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
6 May 2024
No happy with food and beverages options
Omar
Omar, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 April 2024
We stayed 2 nights at the resort. It was a decent stay, but nothing grand. While the outside grounds/buildings were immaculate, the inside of the room we stayed in was very outdated, aged and not overly clean. It was disappointing. The mini fridge was not stocked when we arrived and when it did get stocked, it was very minamally done and with no beer. A let down given it’s an all-inclusive. Also, the resort doesn’t do anything for birthdays unless you pay. Too bad because we were on this trip for my husbands 50th.
Giselle
Giselle, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 April 2024
Had a great time
Amazing place
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 April 2024
nick
nick, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
2 April 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
Brandon, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
7 March 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
amy, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
23 February 2024
Pros: The property is absolutely beautiful and the pool areas are fantastic. The beach is amazing and enormous, it seems like you can walk forever without a care.
Wish-We-Knew: This property is designed for Spanish speaking families with small children, not so much for English speaking tourists. Very few of the staff are fluent in English and nearly all the entertainment is intended for small children. Every night the entertainment venue/stage offers cartoons and live kids entertainment, really nothing for adults. All the bars on site are only open from 11AM to 6PM (odd for a beach resort). After 6pm only the lobby bar remains open and the lines can be 10-20 minutes long just to get a drink with everyone relying on this one location. The buffet as good and seemed to offer new options each night. All of this stuff is obviously fine but we really wish they had made it more clear on this website that the resort is geared for families with little ones. Had we known this up front we may have made a better choice for a husband/wife trip.
Matthew
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
15 February 2024
We loved the ocean, sushi, tuna tartare.
We were not impressed by the long queues at breakfast and lunch. Drinks limited.
Gabriel
Gabriel, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 February 2024
We liked every thing
BULMARO
BULMARO, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 February 2024
The hotel seemed short staffed. Long lines to access the dining area buffet, the check in and check out. Unable to schedule dining at the restaurants with family. The reason for our visit was to celebrate family and we could never sit down together to share a meal. There were flies and roaches in the buffet. The waiters were not friendly or accommodating in any way. The night shows were boring and plain. The beach was the best part but there is no hotel services there. At other all inclusive they serve drinks and snacks by the beach too. The food was pretty much the same every day.