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Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant

3.0 star property

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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17 Villas Del Mar, Tambor, Cóbano, Puntarenas
  • Romelia Wildlife Refuge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Playa Grande
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Piedra Colorada
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Tambor (TMU)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 500 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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  • 500 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 398 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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  • 398 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 398 sq ft
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant

3-star Cóbano hotel with restaurant
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and fans. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers. This Cóbano hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This family-friendly hotel also offers an outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle. Onsite uncovered self parking and uncovered valet parking are complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in August 2022.

Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • 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
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Communal living room
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - August 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 300 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 9)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and window guards

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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Castillo Resort Cobano
Castillo Cobano
Castillo Resort
Villa Bali Resort Spa
Castillo Tambor And Restaurant
Castillo Tambor Resort Restaurant

Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, excellent service. Amazing place to stay, would recommend a car since it’s a bit of drive off road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and beautiful and clean property
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nidal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Castillo Tambor was a shot in the dark for my wife and I. We had never been to Costa Rica before and weren't sure what to expect or not expect. We arrived late and were graciously welcomed by hotel staff. She was very helpful and welcoming, ensuring that we were happy with our room prior to leaving. This Hotel is True Castle as the name indicates. Our room was amazing and had an unbeatable view of the ocean. Surrounded by amazing animal and bird noises every morning the tastiest coffee we've had in a long time, equaled a true slice of paradise for us. The friendly staff assisted us with information about the surrounding area and was very informative. Castle grounds and city felt safe throughout our entire stay. We met with other guests who were from all over the world and made good new friends. The natural landscape of the pristinely-kept grounds were beautiful. Fruit trees, Avacado Trees, and Palms hug this property perfectly. We took hundreds of pictures of the Castle and its ground. Just Stunning. Every morning you'll see staff tending to the grounds. Even the owner of the Hotel was available and very accommodating to our every request or question. My wife and I will be booking this place again in June with our 3 children. There isn't a thing we needed that wasn't within a 20 minute driving distance. We truly recommend Castillo Tambor for couples or families looking for a relaxing vacation with all the amenities, activities, and beauty you could ask for.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Off the beaten path..
Nice place, good food, wonderful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilford, Chesham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Great value for money!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Like the hotel love the staff nice swim pool clean room
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was run like a northern fishing camp . Don't pay for whole time . Stuck and expensive to get anywhere
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Castillo Tambor is a really nice stay. The pool and main building are great. The rooms are unique and interesting. We stayed in the lower building and our room was fine. Very plain and simple compared to the main building. There is no sound proofing between room 8 and 9. We could hear everything the neighbours said and did and assume they could do the same with us. You need a car to go anywhere. Breakfast was included and was a traditional Tico meal which got us going in the morning. Overall a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna-Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon service mais les chambres ont besoins d'entretien, principalement salle de bain
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken, Lebanon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay we had no issues. Good food and a lot to do in the area. A little hidden gem :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Jasmin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Denis

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was closed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

YVETTE, PIttsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to staff! We were on the 5th floor what a view!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Maria Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, beautiful architecture,but 0 view from our hotel room and we booked a garden view room, to get there you need a good car is a dirt road
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great. Room and pool were good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aminta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an amazing experience at this hotel. Check in was quick and the manager helped us with directions to rent an ATV. The owner of the hotel was so friendly and helpful and he gave us a ride to pick up the ATV!!! We felt very welcomed!!. If you want a place to get away to enjoy peaceful and comfortable stay, this is a good place to be. From this hotel, we could go to Montezuma beach, Tambor beach, Malpais town and Santa Teresa beach. Food was excellent and customer service was great!!!! I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great castle experience.
Great staff. Good food and cool overall vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Marie-Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Le personnel est vraiment gentil est fait tout pour rendre le séjour agréable. La piscine est extra de même que le set-up extérieur. La nourriture est bonne et les drinks sont très très bons! Le hic…les chambres…du moins celle que nous avions, la #8…genre de petit bungalow. C’est limite inconfortable! Bref, c’est un spot sympa pour deux trois nuits max.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
La piscina es de uso público lo cual es muy inconveniente porque es pequeña y hay pocas sillas. La primera tarde que llegamos hubo un grupo de personas (no huespedes) quienes incumplieron muchas de las reglas que nos hicieron firmar a nosotros, como tomar y comer dentro de la piscina, brincar y sobre todo hicieron muchisimo escándalo (musica ranchera a todo volumen y cantando y gritando) hasta las 21:00 y ocuparon todas las sillas sin ser huéspedes. Todo eso con complaciencia del personal. El desayuno es muy básico, no incluye frutas, ni té, ni tostadas. El servicio en general es lento y solo hubo dos muchachas atendiendo todo el hotel. Las habitaciones (con una cama) en la torre son bonitas pero la familiar (No 8) es bien básica, no tiene ningun mueble donde guardar ropa o guindar algo. Ni una silla. El lugar es bien bonito pero no se deberia abrir al público cuando hay huéspedes y deben mejorar la atención, y algunos detalles de las habitaciones.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

María

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Buen servicio de las personas que trabajan ahí, nos ayudaron rápidamente con problemas de la habitación. Camas confortables, pero almohadas muy duras. En general es un buen lugar para desplazarse a puntos de interés cercanos. Rico desayuno y piscina refrescante.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024