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    Occidental Tamarindo

    2,339 Reviews
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    Playa Langosta, Tamarindo 26519, Costa Rica
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    4.0
    2,339 reviews
    • Excellent47%
    • Very good30%
    • Average14%
    • Poor5%
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    Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast Buffet
    Air Conditioning
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    Private Balcony
    3.5 Star Hotel
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    1 - 5 of 1,145 reviews

    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Great hotel, great beaches, great amenities!

    The best part about this hotel is the staff. They are friendly and super accommodating. I wouldn't recommend this place if you're a foodie (the food is not one of its fortés - I would recommend the buffet food be covered and not left out...More

    Review collected in partnership with Barcelo Hotels & Resorts
    Thank roxana869
    Response from Alvaro_Fontenla, Director General at Occidental TamarindoResponded 4 days ago

    Dear roxana869: I really appreciate this comment, it encourages us to keep working on this line to offer the best experience possible in Costa Rica. Please contact us for anything you need, we'll be awaiting for your next visit. Thank you very much for your...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Find something else

    Not worth the money, food is really poor, entertainment is really bad. For the money you should find something else with better food, the hotel caters more to locals than to tourists... No nurse aid and wi-fi is $5 per day.More

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    Thank mq17cr
    Response from Alvaro_Fontenla, Director General at Occidental TamarindoResponded 1 week ago

    Dear mq17cr: I appreciate you have posted a comment about your days in Tamarindo. However I must ask for apologies in behalf all my crew and myself. It's painfully obvious we didnt make it right with you and that makes us feel terrible, since clients...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Average All-inclusive hotel

    We stayed two nights from Sunday to Tuesday in the West Tamarindo, apart from new painting they are still the same facilities and options when it was Barcelo Langosta. It is a relatively small hotel, with the facilities of the all inclusive service in the...More

    Thank Luis5062015
    Response from Alvaro_Fontenla, Director General at Occidental TamarindoResponded 1 week ago

    Dear Luis5062015: Thank you very much for using part of your valued time to post this interesant and detailed comment about your vacations in Occidental Tamarindo. It's, without a single doubt, the best way to keep improving everyday and thereby offer the best experience All...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Crazy that in 2017 they cannot fix a simple issue like WIFI !

    Without wifi life is NOT pura vida ! Explain please why you are not able to fix this ? No $ to fix up or don't have the competency ? I would avoid this place because in today's world we all need wifi to stay...More

    Thank Haven007
    Response from Alvaro_Fontenla, Director General at Occidental TamarindoResponded 1 week ago

    Dear Haven007: I appreciate you have posted a comment about your days in Tamarindo. However I must ask for apologies in behalf all my crew and myself. It's painfully obvious we didnt make it right with you and that makes us feel terrible, since clients...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Nice and on the beach!

    Had a very good experience at the Occidental a few days ago. Staff was helpful, rooms were very clean, great location, and the restaurant provided excellent meals. My students enjoyed learning to surf right out in front of the hotel. Great experience!!More

    Thank walkero2016
    Response from Alvaro_Fontenla, Director General at Occidental TamarindoResponded 2 weeks ago

    Dear walkero2016: I really appreciate this comment, it encourages us to keep working on this line to offer the best experience possible in Costa Rica. Please contact us for anything you need, we'll be awaiting for your next visit. Thank you very much for your...More

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    • Pool
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    • Beachfront
    • Free Parking
    • Bar/Lounge
    • Spa
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    • Room Service
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    • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
    • Airport Transportation
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    • Banquet Room
    • Multilingual Staff
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    • Babysitting
    • Dry Cleaning
    • Business Center with Internet Access
    • Breakfast Available
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    • Air Conditioning
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    • $165 - $500 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • Number of rooms
    • 198
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    • Playa Langosta
    • Also Known As
    • Barcelo Langosta Beach Hotel Tamarindo ,
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    Response from drm1909 | Reviewed this property |
    Yes, the hotel (or a private entrepreneur) has surf-boards for rent at the entrance to the beach adjacent to the hotel´s pool deck.
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    "Rooms 4000 are kind of noisy. Rooms 2000 or 3000 could be a better location."
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    "For quieter rooms, request to be away from the Amphitheater and discoteca."
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