Barceló Tambor

Barceló Tambor, a family resort on Tambor Beach

Barceló Tambor is a large resort on Tambor Beach, on the Pacific side of the Nicoya Peninsula, with tropical gardens and green hills behind a long curve of dark sand. It is built for families: clubs for children and teenagers, big pools and plenty of sport, and the rest of the Peninsula within reach for a day out.

Why we choose it

• Kids and teens each get their own space. The Barcy Club takes children from 4 to 12, the Teens' House is for 13 to 17, and babysitting can be arranged.
• Pools for a whole day. Two outdoor pools joined by a waterfall, plus a children's pool, keep everyone busy between beach walks.
• Room to move. Three tennis courts, a soccer field, two multisport fields and a climbing wall suit active families and groups.

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Rooms and views

The Superior Rooms look onto the gardens or the tropical forest around the resort. For the sea, the Superior Premium Level rooms have sea views and a calmer, more private feel. The Suites give a family more space. All rooms have a terrace or a balcony.

Rooms adapted for reduced mobility are available on request, and we confirm them with the hotel before you travel.

On the property

U-Spa does massages and treatments for the parents. The resort also runs a bird sanctuary of 2.5 acres for parrots and macaws, which children love. There are restaurants, shops, a casino and evening entertainment, and golf is close by. The convention center makes it a common choice for company groups and events.

Check-in is from 3:00 pm and check-out at 12:00 pm.

Location and getting there

The resort sits on Tambor Beach, on the southern Nicoya Peninsula. You can reach it by a short domestic flight to the local airstrip, or by road and the ferry across the Gulf of Nicoya, and we arrange either one. From here we can book kayaking, snorkeling, the waterfalls and the reserve at Cabo Blanco. Read more about Tambor Beach.

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