Resort Details
- Kyoto - Japanese restaurantJapanese Restaurant
- La TortugaLobby Bar
- LangostaMain restaurant buffet style
- Las BaulasSnack Bar
- OceanoA-la-carte Restaurant/ 2 dinners per week.
- SuperiorBedding - 1 King bed.
Occupancy limits - Maximum 4 adults, 3 children, 4 total
- Superior Ocean FrontBedding: 1 King bed.
Occupancy limits - Maximum 4 adults, 2 children, 4 total - Suite Duplex
Bedding: 1 King bed.
Occupancy limits: 2 Guests.
- Master Suite Duplex
Bedding: 1 King bed.
Occupancy limits: 2 Guests.
- Car Rental Services*
- Exercise gym
- Golf*
- Hairdresser/barber*
- Laundry/Valet service*
- Massage services*
- Medical Facilities Service*
- Spa*
- Travel agency*
- Water sports*
- Car Rental Services*
- Exercise gym
- Golf*
- Hairdresser/barber*
- Laundry/Valet service*
- Massage services*
- Medical Facilities Service*
- Spa*
- Travel agency*
- Water sports*
- Wireless internet connection in public areas*
- Conference Suite*
- Convention Centre*
- Meeting Facilities*
- Wedding Package
Some of the services included in the package:
- Wedding reception and decoration
- 30 minutes massage for the couple, with reservation.
- Private wedding reception in a-la-carte restaurant (maximum 40 people).
- Special menu for the couple in the Océano a-la-carte restaurant.
- Wedding cake.
Wedding Planner:
tamarindo.dir-asis@occidentalhotels.com
tamarindo.comercial@occidentalhotels.com
REQUIREMENTS
- Copy of Marital Status Certificate - Copy of passports or valid ID
of the bride and groom.
- Reservations must be made at least 30 days in advance.
* Fees may apply
- Bike rental *
- Children's poolThere is 1 children's pool on-site.
- Children's program, onsite
- Direct access to a beach
- Fishing *
- Fitness center on-site *
- General *-Giant chess-Amphitheatre-Live music-Dance lessons-Aerobics-Nightly activities and show-karaoke in giant screen-Disco bar waves
- Hot tub1 outdoor hot tub is available.
- Kayaking *
- Motorized Water Sports *
- Non-Motorized Water Sports *-Banana Boat-catamaran
- PoolThere is 1 pool onsite.
- Scuba diving *
- Surfing *
- Tennis court *There is 1 tennis court onsite. There are no lit tennis courts onsite.
- Volleyball *Beach Volleyball
- Golf *A golf course is located within 10 miles of the property.
- On-site EntertainmentNight show and dance area
* Fees may apply
The Occidental Tamarindo is situated in Tamarindo in northwest Costa Rica, near the city center. It stands on a stunning beach and is surrounded by exceptional natural beauty. This small and personal resort with only 198 rooms is located on Tamarindo Bay, and is next to the Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas.
This all-inclusive resort offers a peaceful getaway with all the conveniences of the village nearby. Families and couples will also enjoy a host of exciting on-site amenities at this alluring hidden gem that is off the beaten path, in addition to the natural surroundings and safe, clean beaches. With the all-inclusive program, enjoy buffet dining (a la carte dining once per week), a snack bar, and unlimited domestic drinks. Take part in activities around the pool, non-motorized watersports, and live entertainment. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the buffet restaurant, while the snack bar provides poolside food, and the Lobby bar offers cocktails.
Air-conditioned rooms are in pretty Caribbean-style blocks with a king-size bed or two double beds, full bathroom, in-room safe and balcony or patio. The resort has earned the highest CST rating of 5 for Sustainable Tourism, awarded by the Institute of Tourism and the Hospitality and Tourism Industry of Costa Rica.
Relax and enjoy your free time at the spa, or work out at the gym. This hotel is in the ideal location for surfing or kayaking enthusiasts, who will enjoy the quality of the water. Come enjoy this unique spot for sports and nature lovers!
Property Information
Guest Reviews from Apple Vacations Customers
Guest Reviews from Our Customers
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
6078 reviews
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Sep 07, 2026Not what I expected for an all inclusive
I will never stay here again,some staff are very rude and unwilling to help,told me to come to the front to get more towels instead of bringing them to my room. You only get 2 bottles of water a day and they will not give u anymore till the next day,even if u dont drink soda or beer you can not trade those in for water which is ridiculous to me
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Sep 07, 2026Disappointing for an all inclusive
Buffet food is mostly always the same. And it’s often cold. Food by the pool is inedible. Only can use the restaurants 1 time on a 5 day stay. That is there rules. So you are stuck with the buffet. Missing tiles from pool. Hot tub not hot. Same temp as pool. Locals use all the beach loungers and staff allows it. Staff looks literally bothered to help you if they will at all. Night time entertainment was good. Room was good but they didn’t restock drinks everyday. Toilet was broke when we arrived. And room keys would often not work. Food by the pool was inedible. Staff screamed at my son for not having a shirt on while inline for pool bar. 90% of men didn’t and they were fine with that except for my son. Lady literally screamed at him. Ran out of coke for 2 days. And sprite for 1 day.
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Aug 31, 2026A very nice experience in my birthday celebration trip
Excelent service, Lisseth in reception was very kind and friendly.
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Aug 29, 2026
Love Tamarindo
Our stay at Occidental Tamarindo was wonderful. The location is beautiful, surrounded by lush vegetation, and it’s very convenient to walk between the different facilities. Our room was clean, comfortable, and the bed was perfect after a day of exploring Tamarindo. The staff was always friendly, smiling, and happy to help. We also booked our airport-to-hotel transfer with Nomad Tours Costa Rica, and everything was very easy. Communicating with Gabriel through WhatsApp was super convenient, and he was very flexible with our schedule and any changes we needed to make. We also booked a catamaran tour through Gabriel, and it was absolutely fantastic! The prices were also very reasonable, and the service was excellent. We highly recommend Occidental Tamarindo if you want to stay somewhere with easy access to everything Tamarindo has to offer.
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Aug 26, 2026Great resort!
The resort is beautiful! The rooms are clean, the whole property is really nice, quiet, and the staff is generally very friendly. Just keep in mind: slow down, because no one is in a hurry here! 😄 Juliet did a wonderful job cleaning our room day after day. And if you have the chance to meet Carlos Granados at the restaurant, take it! This guy added so much positivity to our trip day after day! What a genuinely nice person (from your new Canadian friends! Haha!) The only thing that brought our rating down a little was the food. We found it somewhat disappointing for a hotel of this category. The beach is beautiful, with huge waves when you catch low tide and walk a little farther down the beach from the hotel. Overall, we had a really nice stay and would definitely recommend the resort!
- Advisory*Important Information for Our Guest* As of April 2012, the destination of Costa Rica has gone non-smoking in all public buildings and areas. All hotel rooms are also non-smoking.
- Advisory*Important Note* Costa Rica will impose some restrictions for Holy Week. Alcohol is not permitted to be sold or consumed. This ban on alcohol starts the Thursday prior to Easter and runs through Easter Sunday. A few hotels purchase special permits to serve alcohol, but generally it is not available. In addition, most restaurants, shops, and bars will be closed for the same time period. Restaurants in the hotels will be operating. The City Tour will not be operating.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
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