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Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive

4.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Aerial view
Aerial view
Lobby sitting area
On the beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

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Playa Langosta, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 1150
  • Playa Langosta
    3 min walk
  • Tamarindo Beach
    14 min walk
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    20 min walk
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    17 min drive

Room options

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Suite (Duplex)

Suite (Duplex)

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Tamarindo

When you stay at Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive in Tamarindo, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Tamarindo Beach and Playa Langosta. .This all-inclusive property is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Conchal Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playa Langosta - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 31 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Grande Beach - 38 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Chiringuito - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Walter's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chiquita’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nogui's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive

Ocean-view property with a poolside bar, near Tamarindo Beach
Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive offers 198 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 8 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and thalassotherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 198 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items and espresso makers. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a nightclub, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. This property also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Grab a bite at one of the property's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this property consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Limited parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive has 2 restaurants on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Dancing

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite nightclubs
Onsite live performances

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Beach towels
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Barcelo Langosta
Barcelo Langosta All Inclusive
Barcelo Langosta Beach
Occidental Tamarindo Resort
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Barcelo Langosta Beach Tamarindo
Langosta
Langosta Barcelo
Langosta Beach
Langosta Beach Barcelo
Occidental Tamarindo All Inclusive
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Barcelo Langosta Beach Hotel Tamarindo
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Occidental Tamarindo
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Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Magdalena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is located on a beautiful beach. The grounds are also very nice. The staff was very friendly. But the drinks and food were subpar. Not worth the price of an all inclusive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and well maintained. The location and beach were wonderful. Everything is there for this to be a great resort but management needs to take steps to get it there. 1. Food-often overcooked with all of the meat being pressed so the juices all escaping during cooking making it very dry. The options at the a la carte Italian were blah and the Tepanyaki was ok but not enough spices used and no show. 2. Drinks-I am convinced after a week that there was no alcohol in the adult drinks. 3 adults of varying size having drinks during the day and none of us ever actually felt any type of buzz. Many times they ran out of basic ingredients and they never had more than one bar open at any time. How does a bar at a tropical resort continually run out of Pina colada and strawberry daiquiri mix. The rums and tequilas while packing no punch whatsoever tasted terrible. 3. Facilities-The resort green area is beautiful. The rooms need finishing touches. The bed lights lacked shades so basic LED bulbs were visible. The sliding door could not be closed completely while locked because of the make shift locking system that was installed. And the bathroom sliding doors had no lock for privacy and the boards making up the door were warped and see through which can make it uncomfortable when sharing a room with teenage kids. Also no drain plug in the sink so several items fell into the drain during the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Beverly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at this hotel were lovely. The property is nice. It wasn't the all-inclusive you'd find in Mexico though if that's what you're expecting - they regularly ran out of different types of drinks (not that that really mattered to us), and the snack bar available all day did not have good food. We didn't really enjoy the Italian restaurant food either. The pool was good, and the beach is beautiful, but it's not a swimming beach as there are rip currents. Otherwise, the food was fine. Overall, this hotel was alright and worked for us for the 4 nights we were there. If you're looking to visit Tamarindo but want a quieter spot and don't want to worry about meals, then it's a good choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Arvin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredibly rude and not enough dinig options.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Vasiliy, bronx

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edgar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really bad service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Magdanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I think you get what you pay for, the hotel is very dated, there are a lot issues with these old buildings, food is kind of the same every day, drinks are watered, customers service is ok at best. this is not a 5 star hotel. I would never go back there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with amazing surf! Super fun wave! The main restaurant is not air conditioned and there is not a swim up pool. But the buffet had excellent food and a good selection. Super close to downtown which is fun for food and shopping. The staff was AMAZING! Super helpful and the resort was very clean! We saw a whole family of monkeys in town and tons of fun colorful crabs and iguanas! We will definitely go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

ANTHONY, Huntington Beach

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Maid service lacking. No towel replacement. Phone in rooms did not work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vincenzo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a small simple resort. Very well kept and clean. The food is not fancy but ok. Breakfast is the best of the meals with egg station and fresh fruit smooth station. We enjoyed the sushi and Italian a la carte dinners. We are not a drinkers so I can not say about that. The employees are very nice and all work very hard. The life guard Greddy is awesome. He keep everyone safe and he also take care of my kid who get a see ray brushed on her ankle. Thank you!!!! If you are looking for a fancy resort/meal this is not the place for you.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Zohreh, edmonds

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Not a fancy property but ocean view rooms do not have any view Rooms are not fancy Bathroom window was broken and the handle was missing and not closed The hallway light was broken Property is not close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Apurva

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pool and bar were good. Did not like the quality of the food at all. Breakfast. lunch and dinner buffet had the same food pretty much. Only 2 specialized restaurants and cannot reserve if you are not staying more than 3 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We weren't sure what to expect from this all inclusive, but it met our needs. Check in was a bit of a hassle, not enough staff, but when they greet you with a nice cold drink, it helps! There were some issues with pool towel tickets, and not enough towels for everyone upon arrival, as most people went right to the pool, but not a big deal. The room access was nice with a wristband that was chip enabled to open your room without having to fumble around and carry a card. The daily buffet had a very nice selection of fresh foods, and the 2 restaurants onsite were good, we liked the Italian better than the hibachi. The snack bar was average, with burgers, fries, chips, etc. Sometimes those items were picked over, cold, or had been sitting out for a while. But the drinks made up for it! Overall a nice place. With a little investment, it could be great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, limited food, nothing to do, not activity, Fly in the foot, very, very hot the dining room, Dirty room.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
I recently had the pleasure of staying at The Occidental Tamarindo Hotel, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the city, making it convenient to explore major attractions, restaurants, and shopping areas. Despite its central location, the hotel offers a peaceful and serene environment, providing a perfect escape from the bustling city. The service at The Hotel is impeccable. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warm smiles and exceptional hospitality. The staff went above and beyond to ensure my stay was comfortable and enjoyable. Special thanks to the concierge team for their excellent recommendations and assistance throughout my stay. The room was spacious, elegantly decorated, and equipped with all modern amenities. The bed was incredibly comfortable, appreciated the attention to detail, such as the nightly turndown service and the welcome basket of fruits and snacks. The dining experience was exceptional. The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of delicious options, catering to all tastes and dietary preferences. I also had the opportunity to dine at the hotel’s signature restaurant, where the cuisine was exquisite, and the presentation was impeccable. The service in the restaurant was attentive. I will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Genesis

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The only thing we liked about this hotel was the staff. They were very nice. However, the facilities and condition of the hotel were subpar at best. The hotel is NOT a five star hotel as advertised. The facilities are veryyyy outdated. Everything felt old. Our AC barely worked. Our bathroom kept leaking water (not sure from where??) and the floor always had a little puddle of water so we kept having to put a bunch of towels to soak it up. Part of the shower head didn’t work. The buffet was very limited and repetitive. Some of the fruits in the buffet had fruit flies and bugs. There were multiple raccoons roaming around the property and hanging out by the dining tables!!! The beach is horrendous and not as pictured. You will not be able to swim in it. Not what we expected at all and definitely not worth the price. The only reason I’m giving 2 stars is for the amazing staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

JC, LAKE WORTH

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Elevator was broken for 15 days. We were assigned a room on the 4th floor. We had to carry our luggage up and down. No help from the staff. Never again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Kristina

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Leyanis

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall a C-/D , I kept waiting to be impressed but never happened. Pretty much everything was sub par: Had to pick around at the buffet to find food that was actually edible. Some (not all) of the staff had a snarky, superior attitude. Only 2 bath towels in the room for 3 people,,,,really? They would not serve you an "Imperial" brand beer, that was for VIP only. Gimme a break. Had to bring a "ticket" from your room to get a towel at the pool. Our first room had an AC leaking directly on the floor leaving an actual puddle on the tile, not to mention water leaking from the above room down through the light over the bathroom sink! They moved us to a room right next to the place where they do the shows, very LOUD , would not have been able to sleep but thank goodness I brought ear plugs. And just a warning, There is NO BEACH here, just ROCKS, lots of huge, sharp rocks. Have to walk 1.5 miles to an actual beach. Also, google the Crocodile attacks here. I would not stay here again. Look elsewhere. Just my opinion, YMMV.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen Jane

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Not really an all inclusive that you get in every other country. Food subpar. Even their exclusive restaurants the food was not good at all. And they limit your food and drinks. Better off going into downtown tamarindo
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024