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Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
On the beach, free beach cabanas, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Lobby sitting area
Aerial view
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • All inclusive

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

Room options

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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

  • 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 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
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 - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 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

4/10 Poor

Cory

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location of this property and the pool area was great. Outside of that, it was pretty disappointing. My room was next to a very loud band every night from 8:30pm on. The food was by far the worst. Hardly any selection and the little selection there was really bad. The area was beautiful but I would definitely not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ricky gordon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It as laid out very well and easy to find things. The house band was awesome and super friendly. The lack of English was surprising and the shows at night were almost entirely in Spanish. We would definitely recommend learning Spanish bf going. The beach is a surfing beach and rocky ( lava rock) not like the pitures. I fell and cut open both knees on a tour and the resort had alcohol , cotton and only little bandaides. My cuts were large so this was useless . I felt for a resort this was highly inadequate. The resort was extremely clean and the cleaning staff were awesome !!! The alcohol is definitely watered down . I purchased my own bottle of tequila and would add it to my drink when I had one. We heard lots of complaints from guests about the watered down drinks .
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, well-maintained grounds 2 floor duplex suite was spacious with great housekeeping & minibar service Plenty of loungers by pool & beach House band & entertainment staff were talented & fun Food & beverage options were 3 star - limited & repetitive
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Araceli Ernestina

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joshona

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is nothing like what it is described as online. There is only one main resteraunt for breakfast, lunch & dinner and the food was not good at all. The hot dogs looked super old. They they don’t serve food after 10pm which is absurd. Every all inclusive resort i went to I’ve never experienced that. Usually there’s a snack bar that stays open but there snack bar closed at 7. They charged for certain liquors. They served drinks with only paper cups. They had an Italian restaurant and a Japanese restaurant that you could choose to make a reservation from. We chose Japanese but you could only get certain items of the menu, certain things you had to pay for. Every other inclusive resort I’ve traveled to I’ve never encountered that before. Everyone around the property acted as if they didn’t speak English when we were in need of help. Some of the people on the property was nice though. It really was a bad experience all around and i was there for 5 days. An i forgot to mention the A/c leaked the entire time it was on.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtnay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pastora Johana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No me gustó el trato a mis familiares que llegaron sólo por un momento a retirar unos regalos.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The food and facilities was good however the room I booked for our honeymoon was not what we received. I booked a two story suite with a king bed and was given a room just outside of the kids playing section and it had 2 full size beds. That’s not ok for a honeymoon. When asked about the two story suite we were told it wasn’t available due to renovations. This would have been nice to know since that room was one of the main reasons I booked this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter Scott Masterson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good - walkable to Tamarindo shops and restaurants, clean and nice staff. The only negative was the buffet food got a little boring as there we were only allowed 3 reservations for the 2 restaurants - the Japanese did not give enough food! Our favourite guy was the omelette and egg maker!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla Rae

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 2nd time at the Occidental in Tamarindo. We stayed in a superior room and found it to be spacious and clean. The main dining area is a buffet and they have a variety of options and the staff are friendly. We went during the rainy season, so the resort was not at all crowded and it was relatively quiet, which we loved. Most guests and staff spoke Spanish with some English so communicating was doable. The surf was rough due to the weather, but we were able to walk the beach, enjoy the pool and lay under palm trees for a week while drinking Cuba Libre's, so it was still great! We also enjoyed eating at the onsite Italian and Japanese restaurants and watching the performers at one of the evening shows, which was surprisingly good. We walked to town, about a mile down the road, and did some shopping and talked with people from Italy, Bolivia, Turkey, France and the Philippines. It really is a safe and interesting town, which is why we keep going back. We had a great time and plan to return to the Occidental next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alba

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Everyone at Occidental was very nice and friendly, specially Adina in the cafe appreciated her service and talking to us every morning/afternoon. If you’re looking for a place to relax this is it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Akporobaro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Honestly the hotel staff were good, especially Claudio. We didn’t have strong wifi in our room and our tv wasn’t working because of the storm, but they were able to transfer us to another room. The view of the beach is ok. Their gym could be better (lot of broken cables & out of order machines), their drinks were amazing especially the PURA Vidas. What I truly did not like was the food from the buffet. I feel like it could’ve been better, breakfast, lunch and dinner. it was not at all what i expected from an all inclusive. They did have some American options but even that wasn’t too great. I would recommend taking an Uber to Tamarindo central and going to the food trucks. BEST shrimp and cheese empanadas and some AUTHENTIC Costa Rica carribean food. Overall, it was just ok.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gissella

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Read before booking!!! This property is very dated and dirty. The rooms are from the 60’s. I had lots of bugs and fiddler crabs in my room. The bed sheets were dirty, the curtains, furniture and bathroom all dirty. The cups provided for coffee were dirty. The pool and beach furniture is very old and filthy. The food is lacking and only buffet. The bar in the lobby that is open at 6 is the best. The beach area is not good for swimming lots of rocks. My room smelled like sewage.There are much nicer beaches and hotels. Do more research.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Isabelle

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will not go back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bobby Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience, the main buffet was fantastic. The rooms were kept tidy by their staff, the activites on the resort were fun and engaging. The beach was awesome because it was tucked away from the hustle of the Tamarindo beach. Location was great because youre only a 15min walk from town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Magdalena

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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