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Reviews of Occidental Tamarindo - All Inclusive This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1.5 km al sur de Playa Tamarindo, 00011 Tamarindo, Costa Rica

#45 of 54 hotels in Tamarindo

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 175 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free Wifi

    6.4

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  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    10
    It was perfect, it was paradise!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room (2 Adults + 2 Child)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed for 8 nights and was not able to book up in any of the restaurants because no availability.

    The resort was so beautiful and the staff was very friendly!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    10
    We absolutely loved your resort. We felt safe, the staff was friendly and nice we loved everything - we want to come bac
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No A/C in buffet area and limited A/C in our rooms and no telephone access in room.

    The staff, the surrounding area all the beautiful flowers, the food especially a la carte and the spa and gym! Loved the Caribbean show ❤️

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    1.0
    Would not recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This “all inclusive” was really just buffet only (not good either) and get your own free drinks. No one seemed to be serving drinks, the restaurants were not included and even the pool table wasn’t free. Not to mention the many problems we had from our room not being ready to the replacement room being so moist the tile was wet and the picture frames hanging were moldy. The next room was better but still the bathroom fan, the blow dryer and the phone were broken!

    The single pool was nice and the beach was beautiful (although great surf waves made it hard for swimming)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    3.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The reception staff was unhelpful. The maintenance took at the least 5 hours to fix issue.

    The staff was not helpful. Had water leaking from top of sink area and refrigerator leaking as well. Woke up to a puddle. Informed reception on morning but no response for hours. Thereafter went to check again with reception and was received with defensive attitude. I would say they were very unhelpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    2.0
    Worse all inclusive I’ve ever experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Duplex Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool was extremely dirty, room phone never worked, very slippery floors my friend fell, anytime, you would complain to the personal they would not do anything about it, and management was never available to not only us but a whole lot of other guest that we spoke to. MotherAnd

    Property was semi ok

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    10
    It was the rest and relaxation that we needed. We loved your country . Thank you for welcoming us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They forgot to leave clean towels one day

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    1.0
    Expecting to have a good time ends with worst experience ever in a hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is no variety in the food, since they repeat a lot. Simple and unappetizing snacks looked stale and with flies, for international tourists who stay more than a week it is boring. The bar gives very cheap liquor and they run out of liquor or supplies several times a day so it is disappointing to pay an all-inclusive only to be told there is none. The worst of all was the terrible management of the person in charge, who treats customers badly in the lobby and does not show empathy when indicating that an item was stolen from the room. A person who does not know how to deal with customers should not have that position in a hotel that charges so much for the service he provides. I have never been treated so badly in a hotel. I have been to cheaper hotels but the service is exceptional. expensive does not mean good service

    The sushi from the restaurant was really good

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room condition, electrical faults, aircon faults, and front desk service.

    Pool area, beach, entertainment

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    3.0
    It only deserves 2 stars
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Duplex Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The quality of the rooms, the specific building where our rooms were. Things were not maintained and it was dirty in the rooms and outside the rooms. Noisy also in the evening

    The beach

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    10
    Excellent hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing I can think of

    Very nice pool area; food was excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    5.0
    Won't go back, won't recommend to anyone
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was not fully complete with what we booked for, complained three times on day of arrival and no fix on day of arrival, also safe did not work, physically had to go to reception after calling them to complain and it took an hour out of our first afternoon for someone to come and reset it ! Also, could not call a la cart restaurant of our choice to make a reservation between 3 and 6 pm, had to go to reception to do so !! With a check in time of 3, can you imagine what the line is like just for folks checking in when you just want to make a dinner reservation??

    Close to Tamarindo

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 9 nights

    Drinks were not that good and the wine was awful, when we ask for special drink or whiskey 10.00 more per drink I thought this was all inclusive, Then for coffee in the morning there were never any coffee cups to be found, you always had to find someone to get a glass or coffee cup....

    The place is in a good location and the food is good quality. The staff are nice.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    10
    Great place and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Nothin.

    Best beach with huge waves for surfing. Also. Deserted beach on one side. One of the best beaches we have seen.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    1.0
    Over priced resort with subpar accommodations
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The superior room was horrible! It had a foul sewage smell and there was water leaking from the vent in the ceiling which leaked on the floor. I had elderly parents staying in the room as well and the water leak created a potential hazard especially if they slipped on it. We even asked front desk to check the room and all they did was put toilet bowl cleaner in the toilet to reduce the sewage smell but that obviously didn't work. I would not recommend anyone to stay at this resort.

    The pool

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2024

    10
    Great hotel close to Tamarindo - Enjoy the beach, sunsets with a tasty Piacolada!,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wish they had the bar by the beach open later and some evening music by the beach would have been nice.

    Resort is very well laid out, from most rooms you don’t have to walk too far to get to the lobby, restaurant, pool or beach. We had an ADA room because my partner has mobility issues and it was perfect - nice room with safety bars and close to facilities. The staff are very accommodating, food at the buffet is great but go early before favorite items run out. It’s not a fancy resort but clean, nice pool, good food. The beach has some good surf - part of it is rocky but there is enough area to get into the water away from the rocks. The resort is only one mile from Tamarindo if you want bigger beaches but Tamarindo is a busy congested tourist town. Jusy the travel planner was extremely helpful to find us an excursion that met our needs and also transportation to the airport, She booked us on the Palo Verde boat tour which is a great way to see some wildlife and the villages along the way. Francisco was our guide and driver - he provided us with so much cultural information on top of his kindness! Also if you want a great head to toe massage - just walk down the beach to the right of the hotel( opposite way from the river) , there is a woman named Julie who gives a great head to toe massage for a reasonable price - total luxury while listening to the ocean waves!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    3.0
    I won't be coming back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The food was not very good, other than the japanese restaurant. Most of the guests were fairly undesirable. The room was not very clean. We way over paid for the quality of the room and experience.

    The beach and pool area were nice.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2023

    1.0
    HORRIBLE
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    EVERYTHING

    Nothing was good at this hotel, people were not friendly and were harassed by the male water aerobics instructor by the pool every day, the food was absolutely terrible and the hotel was not clean, extremely hard to get fresh towels everyday and had to ask for more toilet paper because they don’t restock the rooms daily, this is 100% a falsely advertised hotel we did not get what we expected. We expected a four-star hotel experience as advertised but feel like we received a two star at best. We will never return to this hotel

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2023

    3.0
    Never going again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room (3 adults + 1 child)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - Poor maintenance - Non functional phone - Broken door latch - Never cleaned/changed AC filter - Poor Wifi signal and no cell signal - Broken lamps - older interior - lack of towels (had to find room service to get towels) - Watered down drinks - Poor food

    Location Small resort and not too crowded

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This really isn't an all-inclusive resort. I would say it's more of a larger hotel with some additional amenities. The food wasn't great, and we ended up going to town for most meals besides a simple buffet breakfast. There are 2 restaurants that aren't buffet that are included in the cost every 3 nights you stay. I specifically asked if I could book our dinner the night of and the front desk stated yes. However, when I went to make reservations, the restaurant was booked both nights that I tried. The hotel is outdated but structurally upkept. The room was decent but wasn't very clean. We found long black hairs on the bathroom floor, in the shower, and on the deck. Lastly, the resort felt understaffed. The front end never had more than one person present, so there was always a wait. The snack bar/pool bar had one bartender, so there was always a wait. When you did get served, you really couldn't engage with the staff for too long because they were obviously flustered. Understandably, it's a job, but I do enjoy getting to know some of the staff by asking simple questions and holding a quick convo. If you are more accustomed to larger resorts with multiple bars, restaurants, etc, this is definitely not the place for you.

    The staff was very friendly and the location was great. You are right outside of the downtown heart of Tamarindo. If you decide to Uber, each trip is around $6 USD. I really liked the beach area. It felt secluded and had lava formations, which gave some variety. The beach area was very clean, with little to no vendors.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2023

    10
    Great hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Facilities, location, and food. The staff was very gentle and helpful!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Food was below average...even for an all inclusive

    Location was fantastic

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food on the buffet. I wished the resort was more in town.

    The resort was beautiful

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2023

    10
    Great place to spend a few nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was nice, not too far from town. The food was good with a variety. The room was nice. The beach chairs under the trees were enjoyable. Lots of waves at the beach and a big rocky so water shoes are helpful.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2023

    5.0
    good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food was terrible. The buffet was gross and the Italian restaurant was also terrible.

    it was situated well. beach was rocky but really great for surfing.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2023

    3.0
    should have stayed at Dreams, Secrets, Westin, airbnb, so many others are better
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room (2 Adults + 2 Child)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    food, room had mold and was literally falling apart, no wifi, entertainment and food choices were seriously lacking

    location, beach, excursion staff

    Stayed in January 2023

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