Tambor Tropical Beach Resort

Beautiful grounds, great staff, the restaurant had excellent food. Really everything there was perfect !

Shutters were in bad shape but easily overlooked due to everything else being so nice

A very unique resort made of wooden duplex cabins. We paid a little extra for the a cabin on the second floor, and it was a good decision. The view of the beach and the scarlet macaws on the property were excellent from our balcony. The cabin is spacious and comes with a sitting area and an equipped kitchen which we used to cook ourselves a meal one evening. There is also furniture on the balcony to sit on and enjoy the afternoons. There is a blender, an oven, a stove, a coffee maker, a toaster, and fridge. There is also a small safe to fit documents. On the whole, very thoughtfully designed accommodations and very comfortable. The showers produced very nicely warm water for after the beach, and the pool was also warmer than in other places we stayed at. Good bathroom products as well! Breakfast was tiered ...a continental breakfast with some pastries, toast, granola and yogurt was available for free, but extras such as eggs and meat were charged. We were okay with this since we are not big breakfast eaters. Staff was lovely and kind. Came by to check on us and get us drinks one afternoon when we were sitting somewhat further away overlooking the beach. A couple of mini-supers close by (walking distance) and a pizza restaurant (just okay). A great place to relax and see and hear birds!

There was something with the bedding (feathers?) that didn't work for me and gave me some allergies/sniffles. Moved to sleeping on the couch in the room and it became okay! Food options for dinner are not paritcularly varied or exciting, especially for vegetarians/vegans. Other than this everything was great.

Breakfast was really good, All extras super affordable and great flavors,Tried the cocktails and were really good. Dinner was above a beyond expectations.

Toilet a little slow.The bed really tall, might be a problem for some guests. Its a good desing choice thoug.

Amazing soft sandy beach, a dream for swimmers. The rooms are very spacious, clean and well maintained. The manager Juan Carlo is a gem, he went above and beyond to help us find activities. It is a quiet resort, perfect for relaxation. But lots of potential for activities around. The spa massage was surprisingly great.

Breakfast really needs to be upgraded. Most items had to be paid for and even then it wasn’t good. Extra amenities in the rooms would be appreciated. Yoga classes should be offered. The resort really includes no activities except the beach.

Facilities were excellent, location perfect, the issues we have were parking lot to small due to many people come to drink at the bar and taking all the guests’ parking spaces, also due restaurant open to public there were no privacy at the pool (restaurant’s tables place around the pool. Waiters not so friendly with guests, only with people on the bar.

Quiet, clean property with excellent food and pool. It was a great value and just what we were looking for. The private cabin with kitchen was lovely and air conditioned. There were enough things to do nearby but not so much that it was crowded or overwhelming. The scarlet macaws are magnificent and nest on the property.

Nice relaxed atmosphere. Great staff. Nice location.

Great staff, really accomodating and nice. Food was great, breakfast was ok. Good spot right in front of the beach and right next to a supermarket. Kitchen and apartment has everything you need. Daily cleaning was good too

Big round skylight in the middle of the ceiling flooded the room with sunlight disrupting sleep. Same thing with critters on the roof which were really loud. We were told laundry was free and included with our stay just to be charged at the end which was confusing.

It’s very beautiful-rooms are gorgeous. Very quiet place and the food was delicious! The staff were very friendly & provided help with anything you requested.

That hotel is amazing! It combines luxury and nature in a small village! We had a great stay here. Almost everything was perfect to relaxe on our last days of our Costa Rica vacation. The rooms, the pool area, the bar/restaurant (simple but cheap), the location, cleaning service: all was perfect.

Even this place already operates on a very high level I want to point out that the place has even more potential. We recognized that it seems like the place is not administrated in the best way. The staff is very supportive but it seems they are not well trained and don’t have clear tasks. Everybody is doing everything which results in confusion in booking tours which get cancelled on the last second. Here is some space for improvement.

Pleasant, all wood, large cabins around a very nice pool. Across the road from the beach. Food was really good for the price. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Very close to a very small village with a bar and a few good restaurants.

We found out at checkout that only the cereal, fruit and bread on the buffet were included for breakfast. All other items cost.

Lovely outdoor eating area, well-kept grounds. The staff were attentive and very kindly helped with a health issue.

Not suitable for people with even minor mobility issues. The cabins have so many levels, misstepped 2 times and lost balance, nearly fell. The bed was too high to get on without a stool. The stool was not sturdy. Inside cabins were very dark, despite many windows. Unable to control fan speed. Floors need maintenance., bouncy with cracks that pinch feet. The pool stairs are not designed for accessibility so pool entry was difficult and dangerous. Too many bright lights on outside the cabin overnight…yet closing all the blinds would not permit “view of sunrise from every bed” as advertised. This so-called beach resort had no beach furniture, umbrellas, tents, mats or water diversions. Even cheap plastic chairs would have been nice. Some older people cannot sit on the ground and get up again easily. Very basic menu. Homemade bread was very hard and crunchy. Broke a tooth. No softer bread available.

The suites are stunning with wonderful character. The layout works very well to provide seclusion and inclusion at the same time. The suites really do provide true beach views especially to enjoy sunrise. The restaurant is good and very fairly priced.

There isn’t really anything to criticise - if I am searching for a dislike it would be minor that there wasn’t a kettle in the kitchen (there was a good coffee machine).

What a beautiful room with the hardwood floors and ceiling and a lot of room to spread out - the biggest room we had in Costa Rica and we stayed at 5 different locations. Having kitchen facilities was really handy and loved having a deck to sit out and have a beverage. Share a steak at the bar down the road, the fridge came in handy when we brought half of it home. The pool was great. Nice to have a warm pool even with it hot outside so you could stay in the water longer. We saw the macaws every day in the trees by the hotel which was really cool. We think a room on the upper floor would give you even better views and more privacy.

This isn't really what we didn't like but more what we missed and didn't even think to ask if there was one in the room was a TV. I know, we're in Costa Rica, never realized how much we leave a TV on for background noise. We had a beverage and listened to the waves and finished our reading. Our room was close to the bar and diners were sitting close to the bottom of our deck so we'll pick an upper floor the next time we visit.

The reality is more impressive than the photos with well appointed rooms made out of beautiful local wood. Five two story buildings around the pool and bar with the pacific as a backdrop gives a really exclusive feel, and you have scarlet macaws flying over!! The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and with well priced drinks and food we were very happy spending evenings by the pool We loved it.

Clean spacious room. Beautiful grounds. Delicious and affordable restaurant/bar.

Breakfast was perfect...variety for both our tastes. The grounds and beach were amazing. Bonus were the trails connected to the property. The buildings, and history were way beyond what we expected. (They exceeded the pictures on-line) The beach was quiet and very relaxing. We really enjoyed venturing about a block to the "town" and experiencing the happy atmosphere of this gathering place. A couple of great restaurants and grocery store. The food at the resort was great as well.

Can't think of anything...just wish we could have stayed a bit longer.

Breakfast was great. Location was fantastic. Pool and gardens were beautiful and well maintained. Rooms were stunning. So good we will return next year!

All perfect

Great location on the Bay ofTambor, loads of wildlife and stunning Macaws

The bed

The manager was very responsive when I had issues with the room we were assigned.

The first room we got was not at all what I expected.