Hotel Overview
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!
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General Policies & Fine Print
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.
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
5238 reviews
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Dec 16, 2024Not horrible but if you’re picky - keep looking
Friendly however very inconsistent staff. Security was a right pain in the @$$ as a smoker. It would be nice to have been offered a space to enjoy a smoke. We had to walk to the beach in the dark, uneven ground that had poisonous snakes but they didn’t care. Clean resort.
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Dec 13, 2024It’s a nice place.
I just spent 5 nights here at the Occidental in Tamarindo. This large hotel is maintained very well, poolside and common areas comfortable and tidy. Our room was well appointed, clean and quiet. We enjoyed the low key vibe as an end to our Costa Rica travels. I would recommend this resort.
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Dec 12, 2024Beautiful Costa Rica, lush rain forests and lots of Monkeys!
We rented a vacation home for the whole family through Marriott Bonvoy for 8 days. Excellent choice. RPM Vacations took care of the property. They were quick to respond when we had issues. Thank you for the great service. We had tons of room for everyone, a private pool, Kitchen, BBQ, washer and dryer. We were actually located in Playa Lagosta. Magnificent sunsets, lots of animals, birds. The beach was wonderful, lots of tide pools during low tide, and lots of surf for those that enjoy it. Lots of restaurants all along the beach for a quick bite. We saw plenty of monkeys in this area as they are close to the food. You can basically walk everywhere and use the car when we needed groceries. You can rent golf carts to get around the town which would have been a good idea. Food at the grocery store is similar to prices in Canada. We were expecting to pay less. That was the downside of our vacation.
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Dec 11, 2024
Very nice stay in Tamarindo
We enjoyed our stay at the Occidental Tamarindo, one of three hotels during our time in Costa Rica. The property is on the older side, but the rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable, and the grounds are lovely. The staff was all very friendly and helpful. I had a lovely, relaxing body scrub and massage in their beautiful spa. The choices on the buffets were good; breakfast was a highlight, as was when they had grilled chicken available. We really enjoyed having a cocktail and relaxing in a lounge chair in the shade of the trees on the beach, and looking out over the beautiful ocean.
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Dec 10, 2024
Clean, good food, needs more staff and upgrades to rooms.
Hotel offers a decent experience but is seriously understaffed which manifests with poor service in several areas. In the evenings there is one bartender and one bar open on the entire resort. The bartender is overworked and was at times short with customers. The expectations put upon one person were extremely trying. There are not enough staff clearing plates and offering service in the dining area, the grounds crew worked hard and long hours but again far too much to expect from one person on a resort this size. Outdoor common areas are undergoing upgrades and were very nice, however, time to upgrade the outdoor furniture as the chaises are in poor repair, sagging and stained. Entertainment staff during the day were busy and engaging but did not bother or pressure people to participate as happens on other resorts. The rooms…….need huge overhaul! Little issues like the silvering in mirrors are disintegrating, scarred wood on nightlights, also they are scraped or have paint spills on them. We have to turn the lights off by turning the bulbs as the switch is broken. We have had stained bedspreads, inconsistent towel, bar refill. Again, not enough staff! As a side note, the room “bar” equates to two canned beers, water bottles and a few pop daily. The food at the buffet was very good. Lots of variety and it was kept refreshed often. The evening hours are not great for families as they do not open until 7pm. The “snack bar” does not change much day to day and the food there sits for many hours. Overall the resort is quiet, it’s clean and safe. Some upgrades are definitely needed and more staff would make it a more pleasant experience for everyone.
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