Hotel Overview
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
5214 reviews
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Nov 16, 2024Amazing staff
Occidental Tamarindo is a smaller resort, the rooms a little older and the A/C drips because of the humidity BUT that being said the staff is amazing. The staff is always willing to help. Thanks to Marco Barrantes, Charlotte Ulloa, Geisel Villagra, Kerlin Gómez, Gloriana Ramirez, Silvia Gómez in the front desk, you're all wonderful. Thanks to Senorita Karen of the Entertainment department, your shows and your personality at the pool are amazing. Although our Vacation was rainy due to Caribbean storms, the overall experience was amazing.
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Nov 14, 2024Don't waste your money. 3 * at 'best'!
Not good!! I have never written a review before but felt the need to let people know. It isn't one major issue but 'alot' of smaller ones. Cloth chairs in the dining room are filthy. Hand sanitation machines are broken. Public bathrooms out of soap. The poolside snack bar provides shrivelled up hotdogs every day. The food at the buffet is cold; even if you're first in line. The tabled are set uniformally; some have napkins, some have coffee cups, some have salt etc. Poolside lounge chairs are broken and moldy. The grout on the floor in our bathroom is black and moldy. It is not 'service' driven; no one poolside getting drink, have to search for someone to get water in dining room. The only good thing I can say is that the staff are nice.
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Nov 08, 2024Was good overall
The staff and location were great . The facility itself is a bit run down and could use some maintenance. We enjoyed the beach although kind of rocky in parts but nice sand to the south. Food was good at buffet but a bit repetitive. Our room was ok , generally clean but in need of some upkeep like rest of the resort . The staff were mostly friendly with good service. Good food at the a la carts , had a great time at the hibachi table in the Japanese restaurant. Overall if your expectations are a 5 star it may have been years ago but it’s a 3 1/2 star at best in my opinion.
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Nov 06, 2024
Do not stay here
The food is absolutely horrendous, drinks are terrible as well. The beach while beautiful is unswimable, lava rock everywhere and very windy and full of aggressive waves. Great for surfing but not for swimming. Rooms are ok, beds are extremely uncomfortable, the shower floods every time you use it. The resort is clean and well Maintained, staff has been great. The country is beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed all of our excursions and exploring off the resort, we will definitely return to Costa Rica just not to this resort.
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Nov 06, 2024
Great place !
We have visited the Occidental in Tamarindo many times. It’s a great place to call home base when exploring and surfing many great spots that are close by. The staff is always very pleasant This is a great place for couples or for the entire family.
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