Located in Tamarindo Bay on the Pacific coast, province of Gaunacaste, with endless natural beaches of exceptional beauty and great diversity of Flora and Fauna.

Recently renovated, the Occidental Tamarindo offers you a wide range of services, exquisite gastronomy and a great variety of entertainment options; located in front of one of the most beautiful beaches in Gaunacaste, it is ideal for surfing and nature lovers, family vacations or honeymoons in paradise.

Under the "ALL INCLUSIVE" system, you get 3 meal Buffet style times per every night you stay at hotel, besides all the snacks you want.


Courtesy for honeymooners
Includes:
- Special menu for the couple in the Océano A la Carte Restaurant
- Bottle of house wine in the room.
- It is mandatory to present the Marriage Certificate (30 days)
- Previous reservation required.

Location

Guanacaste
San Jose, Costa Rica - Juan Santamaria International (SJO)
Liberia, Costa Rica - Liberia (LIR) : 60 miles

Property Information

Year Built: 1999
Total available rooms and suites: 198

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Hotel Advisories

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.

General Policies & Fine Print

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

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 5214 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Amazing 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.

    Nov 16, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Don'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.

    Nov 14, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Was 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.

    Nov 08, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    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.

    Nov 06, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    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.

    Nov 06, 2024