We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Barcelo Tambor Beach: Traveler Reviews

3.5 of 5
Playa Tambor, Tambor 771-1150, Costa Rica
Hotel amenities
Barcelo Tambor Beach
Ranked #3 of 3 hotels in Tambor
Enter dates & see best prices*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

486 reviews from our community

Traveler rating
    124
    142
    88
    65
    67
See reviews for
Families
174
 
Couples
143
 
Solo
2
 
Business
6
 
Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
Date Rating
San Jose, Costa Rica
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Stay elsewhere! Not your money´s worth!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012

The place was packed, couldn´t get a single chair/ lounge at the pool. Long lines for eating. Food was TERRIBLE!!
The walls between rooms are paper thin, could hear everything neighbors spoke, even follow entire TV program. Woke up with their alarm!
Service at front desk was bad. Had a problem opening our room and had to wait more than 1 hour to get into our room.

Room Tip: Stay elsewhere!
See more room tips
  • Stayed May 2012, traveled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes 3
Ask Karen F about Barcelo Tambor Beach
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Brea, California
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“A decent place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

The surrounding is beautiful. The room is decent. However, there is an ashtray there even though they claim the room is non-smoking, and the smell is strange. There are a lot of activities and classes, but some of them cost money (e.g. playing Ping-Pong). You won’t get bored there. If you have toddlers and/understand Spanish, you will enjoy the stay more. The pools are great. We spent most of time there playing basketball (while other guests playing volleyball). There are quite selections of food and the drinks. Of course, if you compare this place with other all-inclusive hotels in Cancun, there is a gap. So don’t expect too much, especially the Japanese restaurant. I recommend you go to Steakhouse instead. The beach view is so so. Walking along it in the morning and evening is nice. The staffs are friendly, but nobody there would help us to change a flat tire (They said they did not know how to. I did manage to change it myself though it took 45 minutes. Well, I am not a handy man. If you plan to rent a car, be alerted the road conditions there. The road service doesn’t cover the flat tire.)

  • Stayed April 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Ask cyucme about Barcelo Tambor Beach
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Brooklyn, New York
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Great Stay!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Great Stay!

We were at the Barcelo on a Monday-Wednesday. This was perfect because the weekend crowds had checked out.

The staff was friendly and helpful. All inclusive is amazing. The grounds-nature reserves/beach/etc-so beautiful!

Stayed April 2012, traveled as a couple
Was this review helpful? Yes 5
Ask Hailey_S2 about Barcelo Tambor Beach
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Very fun, safe and beautiful!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012 via mobile

I stayed with my family. They had activities all day. Staff are very friendly and helpful. I had to see the doctor on site who was very nice and affordable. I had soo much fun and it was safe walking on the beach at any hour.Food is awesome too!

  • Stayed December 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes 3
Ask xticax about Barcelo Tambor Beach
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
California City, California
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Great stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

We stayed at the Barcelo recently. This hotel was gorgeous. The landscaping was beautiful. Costa Ricans come here to vacation so if you dont understand spanish you wont understand half of what people are saying. The front desk speak great english. Luis at the front had great customer service skills and was helpful with directions. The only downside is the beach is quite rock in this area due to the tide and current flow. The have nice tennis courts too and tennis racquets are available. Enjoy!

  • Stayed March 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes 2
Ask Canyoufeelit about Barcelo Tambor Beach
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Doubletree Resort by Hilton, Central Pacific - Costa Rica
Great value on a similar hotel
El Roble, Province of Puntarenas
3.5 of 5 stars 810 Reviews
Show Prices
Still looking for a hotel?
Highly rated hotels in or near Tambor
Romantic
The Westin Golf Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal
The Westin Golf Resort & Spa, Pl... 4.5 of 5 stars 1,231 reviews
Luxury
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica a... 4.5 of 5 stars 789 reviews
Good for business
Monterey Del Mar Hotel
Monterey Del Mar Hotel 4.5 of 5 stars 62 reviews
Near the beach
Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort
Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort 3.5 of 5 stars 619 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d2095544?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d301231?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d565362?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d310477?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Also consider these accommodations in or near Tambor
Doubletree Resort by Hilton, Cen... 3.5 of 5 stars 810 reviews Tango Mar Beach, Spa & Golf Reso... 4.5 of 5 stars 312 reviews Tambor Tropical Beach Resort 4.5 of 5 stars 64 reviews Hotel & Club Punta Leona 3.5 of 5 stars 323 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1008544?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d300969?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d308794?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d293479?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
View all 3 hotels in Tambor, ranked by popularity

Been to Barcelo Tambor Beach? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Barcelo Tambor Beach

Also Known As:
Barcelo Tambor Beach Hotel Tambor
Barcelo Tambor Beach Hotel
Barcelo Hotel Tambor Beach
Barcelo Hotel Puntarenas
Barcelo Playa Tambor
Hotel Barcelo Playa Tambor
Barcelo Tambor
Barcelo Tambor Costa Rica
Barcelo Tambor Beach Costa Rica
Address: Playa Tambor, Tambor 771-1150, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Tambor
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 3 hotels in Tambor
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Reservation Options:
TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Barcelo, Expedia, Caribbean Online Mgt Corp., Orbitz, Hotels.com, Booking.com, Venere and HotelsClick so you can book your Barcelo Tambor Beach reservations with confidence. We help millions of travelers each month to find the perfect hotel for both vacation and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Barcelo Tambor Beach, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Barcelo Tambor Beach
Enter dates & see best prices* (from our partners)
Show Prices