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Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive

4.0 star property

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and lounge chairs.
Set amidst lush tropical vegetation, this building features a unique arched entrance and a striking glass facade.
Stroll through the serene outdoor space, surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil water feature.
Enjoy a sophisticated dining experience at our elegant bar, where guests can dine or socialize in style.
Surrounded by lush greenery, this resort features a central pool and lounge areas, with access to a sandy beach.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • All inclusive

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

View all photos for Suite (Duplex)

Suite (Duplex) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Duplex)

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(68 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive

4-star Tamarindo property close to Tamarindo Beach
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 2 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Sit back and relax on the beach with complimentary cabanas, umbrellas, and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive like a complimentary children's club and an outdoor pool.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Dining is available at one of the property's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the property's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This all-inclusive property also offers a children's pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a hot tub.

Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

Property 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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Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 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

Bradley

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

dex.

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Occidental Tamarindo Stay

The check in process was not the best. I arrived at 12:30pm and didn’t get a room until 430pm. Thankfully Stephanie at the front desk was able to get me a room at 430pm so I could prepare for sabbath. I got a floor on the first floor and then Stephanie was able to get me a room on a higher floor after sunset on Saturday. I was a bit surprised that as gold members I couldn’t get early check in nor could I get late checkout. The rooms weren’t very clean, in the first room, the shower pooled with water and the water didn’t drain very well. The second room it was better but the bed sheets were wrinkled and the bed wasn’t very comfortable. The food at the hotel was excellent. I really liked the food and the variety. The snacks were limitless and the beach was also nice. Amazing sunsets. The beach seemed to stretch forever close to the airport and close to activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doncho

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well kept and clean, the beach is beautiful and staf3f is very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, beautiful! Food was good, friendly staff, clean beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Chelsey Ann

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey Thomas

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property needs to be renovated. Very much in need of lighting and other fixtures needs replaced. Limited food access and food quality was just ok.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Comfortable beds Good food Right on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen Agatha

There was no coffee in the room. Had to call for towel's everyday. Limited places to eat. Liquor was very cheap brands and served in cheap paper cups. Way under staffed. not enough seating by the pool. would would not recommend this resort.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy Ann

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff were great but there weren’t enough of them. Long lines at the bars (only 2 bars)-one day time bar, one evening bar. The buffet was understaffed. Often had to go and get our own water. Never had face towels or clothes in room!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zabrina

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Convenient to beach, drinks and food readily available. The rooms were a little rundown
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Graciela

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This property is very average. Nothing really unique or great. We where a group of 9 people celebrating 3 birthdays. I made reservation at the a la carte and requested some special B-day cakes, but we got nothing. Also, the regular dining room didn't accommodate seating for 9 and when we arranged the tables ourselves to sit together, we got told that's not allowed. One more thing: if you're a smoker don't go to this resort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025