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Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Playa Langosta, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 1150
  • Playa Langosta
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪95 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite (Duplex)

Suite (Duplex)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(69 reviews)
  • 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 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Flamingo Beach and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Playa Langosta - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Casino Diria - 16 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 31 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Grande Beach - 34 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive

Family-friendly property on the beach, with outdoor pool
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 hot 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 hot 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 all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Steam room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1999
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • 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 breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 at the property

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
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

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

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1002 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

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for a family vacation in Tamarindo. Good location, close to town, about 15 minute walk, but secluded from night life and noise. Staff were super friendly. We love playing beach volleyball in the evenings with the entertainment crew.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous birthday week at Occidental Tamarindo!! This was my 2nd time staying here. Lots of fun for all. Our favorites were bartender Alan & server Karen!! They put the special touches on great service to keep the party going. And my spa treatment was to die for….AMAZING!! Thank you to the entire staff for making my birthday special for myself & my guests. We will be back soon!!! Pura Vida!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of amenities at a great price point.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay! A lot of the reviews commented on the rooms, I personally thought the rooms were nice. However, we were missing some towels and robes, but it wasn’t really a problem for us. It’s not the most clean - we had some dirt and marks on the sheets and the towels were a little old. But again, we weren’t expecting anything crazy. The shower water would be cold around dinner time, probably because everyone else is also showering and getting ready for dinner. Just don’t be expecting a super luxurious stay! The staff were very friendly, loved how helpful they were and the entertainment staff were great. Check-In process was a bit difficult because it oddly took a very long time in queue which is just a bit of a test of patience after a flight and two hour drive to the hotel. The dinner also starts a bit late (7pm) so if you have children, that’s something to consider. There are some odd downtime times between the two bars. Food is generally rice, beans, steamed veggies and some protein options. Pretty good! Enjoyed the fresh fruits. The excursions lady didn’t really describe the excursions accurately but we weren’t disappointed with the trip. We ended up renting a car and doing our own excursions. The area is a bit far from hikes and main excursions, but still worth it if you can go. Tamarindo is beautiful for beach and surf vibes, this hotel is walkable or a short uber ride (approx $4 USD) away from the Main Street and beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mirella

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff here are outstanding—friendly, helpful, and truly make you feel welcome. Unfortunately, the property itself is worn and needs maintenance. Dining options are also limited and not very appealing. Great service, but the facilities and food could use improvement.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mirella

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff here are outstanding—friendly, helpful, and truly make you feel welcome. Unfortunately, the property itself is worn and needs maintenance. Dining options are also limited and not very appealing. Great service, but the facilities and food could use improvement.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

victoria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food options were horrible, we checked in at 3:15 but the lady was soooo slow helping the person infront of us that we had to wait 45 minute and they said okay you can eat dinner at the restaurant tonight just need to make a reservation so we said okay can we make the restaurant and she said no we only take them till 4:00pm. You can eat at the snack bar at the pool which was chicken nuggets and French fries. Even the next day when we were able to go to the restaurant which a reservation the food was extremely limited in options they only let us order off of half the menu and then charged us extra for it even though the resort is all inclusive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leticia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front lobby customer service and bed bugs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
*
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really great! The food was the best but other than that it was great views and vibes!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and resort was the perfect size.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor bar service in the pool area. They could try a lot harder to serve guests easier. Edwin could have been a lot nicer to the traveling guests. He was a real peach to the locals but very rude to anyone else.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
This place is passable. It's on the beach, has a good pool, and the sunset just outside the hotel is stunning. Unfortunately, I couldn't help but feel like the hotel cut corners. The food was decent at best, the staff seemed overworked and unappreciated, And they kept running out of things at integral parts of our trip. Truthfully, I was disappointed in Expedia for listing this as a 4 star hotel. It could be, but issues need to be addressed before I would agree with them.

6/10 Okay

Robyn Lynn

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The property was clean and well-maintained, which we appreciated. Staff were friendly and courteous, but there’s room for improvement in overall service. The buffet experience fell short, with inconsistent water service and table settings. Towel supply also varied during our stay, with hand towels or face cloths occasionally missing. Unfortunately, the à la carte dining didn’t offer much of an upgrade, with food quality not far off from the standard buffet fare.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas Van

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a tired hotel and definitely understaffed but the food options were always great and the location is unmatched. It is located in the quieter Playa Langosta but still close enough to Tamarindo for some outings.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for a chill time. The basic rooms are just that…so if you are just looking for a clean comfortable place to sleep because you want to lay out by the pool/beach and not think about food, this is a perfect place. If you are super bougie, you may be disappointed if you book their standard room. The spa and staff there are fabulous and do a great job.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mishell

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean, staff members were very nice, and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chimilca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

monica, Newark

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wedelande

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The dinning was not that great .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeannie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff has a terrible attitude - except fpr the people that work in the gift shop - very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maury

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant place for a laid back family vacation.

The Occidental Tamarindo is one of a handful of All Inclusives in Costa Rica. Keep in mind if you’re looking for a Mexican Style “let’s get wasted resort” this is not what you’re looking for. The pace is relaxed and the food at the buffets is local style. If you want steak It’s good but it’s also Not tender like American/Canadian beef. They rate the resort 4/5 stars, really what you have are rooms that would be 3’s, they are ample size comfortable and clean but they were never finished with that 5star building quality to warrant 5 stars. The service is friendly and upbeat, but also laid back. The pool is excellent as is the beach area. Great tours depart from the area and it’s a wonderful place for a great family vacation or couples trip
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing missing is a swim-up bar. Try the Piccadillo at breakfast. Leo on the beach can sign you up for FANTASTIC tours. Adina, who is part of the wait staff, is the absolute best. Always friendly and goes above and beyond.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, we had an amazing time
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025