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Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive

4.0 star property
Family-friendly property on the beach, with outdoor pool

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
The current price is NZ$372
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

Explore the area

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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)

Suite (Duplex)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free minibar items
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Tamarindo

An all-inclusive stay in Tamarindo awaits you at Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find Playa Langosta and Tamarindo Beach within a 15-minute walk. Highlights at this beachfront property include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and aromatherapy. For a drink, you can stop by the property's own poolside bar. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find free cabanas, and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool and nightclub. A meeting room and a conference centre are among the business amenities offered. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and an outdoor tennis court. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Tamarindo property, you'll be 24.5 km (15.2 mi) from Flamingo Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playa Langosta - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Casino Diria - 17 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 31 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Grande Beach - 38 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 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

Family-friendly property on the beach, with outdoor pool
Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site 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 sunloungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive such as a complimentary children's club and an outdoor pool.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This all-inclusive property also offers a children's pool, outdoor tennis courts and a hot tub.

This 4-star Tamarindo property is smoke free.

  • 198 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1999
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar by the 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 a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The on-site 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.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • 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)

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • 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
Barcelo Hotel Tamarindo
Barcelo Langosta Beach Hotel Tamarindo
Barcelo Playa Langosta
Occidental Tamarindo
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive?

Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive?

As of 3 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive on 4 May 2025 start from NZ$372.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive?

Yep, Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive is a short 14-minute walk from Tamarindo Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing.

Is there a spa on site at Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive?

Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive features a full-service spa, a nightclub and an outdoor pool. All guestrooms come with premium bedding, free minibar items and espresso makers.

What makes Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive.

Is Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club, a children's pool and supervised childcare, it's no surprise that Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive is a hit with families.

Does Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive?

No, Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 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

8/10 Good

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall I thought it was great, the location was about a mile and a half to Tamarindo, but that’s okay I like walking. The food was good too, I wish they had more variety during dinner at the grill though. It was mostly pork chops every time I went. They had steak and chicken two days, I was there for 7 days. Overall it was a great experience and I’d definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Desire

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lindsey Renee

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Cory

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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