Barceló Tambor

Pools and amenities

The Barceló Tambor hotel has 2 outdoor pools measuring over 21,528 ft², connected by a waterfall. 

Guests can enjoy this spectacular pool area with a refreshing swim, or soaking up the sun in the wet area with a solarium, located in the lush garden. 

Children will have a great time playing in the paddling pool that has more than 5 jet sprays running over water non-stop. Everything at the Barceló Tambor hotel is designed for families to enjoy themselves to the full, providing rest and tranquility for parents and non-stop entertainment and fun for children. 

Summer opening hours: 6 am to 7 pm 

The hotel gardens offer the best backdrop for a fantastic vacation. Strolling around the palm trees enjoying the sweet scent of the sea is a luxury Barceló Hotels & Resorts makes possible.

Sports activities

There is a large and varied range of sports on offer at the Barceló Tambor hotel. It has totally equipped facilities to play different sports such as 3 tennis courts where racket fans will enjoy improving their game.

It also has a soccer field and 2 multisport fields to play a game among friends. At the beach, the soccer field and the volleyball court will thrill sports lovers. A perfect plan for the whole family. 

The giant chess board provides fun especially to the children, but this game not only serves to entertain, it also stirs the imagination, enhances memory and facilitates concentration. 

Other sports that can be played in the complex are archery, table tennis or pool. In addition, water sports like kayaking are offered, and for the more adventurous, the hotel has a climbing wall and a trampoline. 

In the area, there are exciting sports to play (for a fee) such as golf, deep sea fishing, and incredible horseback riding near the hotel.

Children’s equipment

The Barceló Tambor hotel is committed to ensuring the best holiday for the whole family, so it is fully equipped with children's facilities that the smallest members of your family will love. 

The Barcy Club offers a full program of activities for children between 4 and 12 years, designed by a professional team of event organizers whose mission is the recreation and entertainment of guests. The paddle pool, with more than 5 jet sprays of water running over, provides an ideal setting for a refreshing swim and to have fun playing. 

The Teens’ House, where teenagers from 13 to 17 years will find their corner of fun with trendy games, has computers, video games, the best music, a climbing wall and a spectacular bungee jump trampoline. 

In addition, the hotel offers a babysitting service (charge applies and upon request) so that parents can rest and enjoy total tranquility.

Leisure and Entertainment

The Barceló Tambor hotel has a marvelous amphitheater with capacity for more than 200 people where you can enjoy a different show every night. 

The whole family can enjoy the shows that make everyone thrilled in their seats. 

It also has a nightclub, where guests can dance to the rhythm of the latest music, in addition to enjoying refreshing national drinks and sensational cocktails. Free entry and open until 3 am 

The program of activities includes dance classes and water aerobics, a great way to exercise the body while having fun. The recreational team ensures fun in the daytime as well as night time. 

You can check the schedule and availability at the front desk.

U-Spa

Your vacation is the ideal occasion to pamper yourself with one of the spa treatments at the Barceló Tambor hotel. You will return feeling refreshed inside and out and you will also enjoy the benefits to your skin and body offered by each one of the health and beauty treatments. 

Facial Treatments 

Collagen veil $80 

· Skin exfoliation 

· Collagen mask that helps prevent skin cell aging, and contains collagen, elastin, keratin, wheat germ and oats 

· Includes a relaxing massage for hands and feet Tensing Mask $80 

· Skin exfoliation 

· Includes a tensing mask that also helps prevent signs of aging in more specific areas 

· Includes a relaxing massage for hands and feet 

Deep treatment $80 

· Skin exfoliation 

· Descaling the Sebum 

· 2 in 1 mask, for oily skin and a refreshing mask 

· Includes a relaxing massage for hands and feet 

Massages 

· Relaxing massage (30 min, 1 hr, 1 hr 30 min) $30, $60 and $90 

· The entire head, back, arms, legs, feet and face are treated with your favorite oil aroma (coconut, green tea, cinnamon, chocolate). 

Sports massage $30, $60 and $90 

· This is a stronger post-exercise massage, for those who play sports. You can choose from several oil aromas, finding the perfect balance between muscle relaxation and well-being. 

Hot stones massage $80 

· An extremely relaxing massage providing considerable relief from tensions and muscle spasms; stones are placed on tense muscles and as they treat the muscles, a relaxing massage is performed on the rest of the body. 

Detoxifying massage $85 

· A massage intended to drain toxins and waste substances from the body by means of an extremely relaxing technique. 

Anti-aging massage $80 

· This is an ideal technique to give your skin maximum nourishment by means of applying marine mire and a nutritional vitamin gel. 

Tired legs massage $80 

· A procedure based on an electro-therapy program focused on improving blood flow to alleviate fatigue and the heavy feeling in your legs. It includes a relaxing massage. 

Aromatherapy $75 

· Total pleasure for your senses, reaching maximum relaxation in an area filled with exotic and natural fragrances to relieve stress. 

Reflexology $70 

· Using the latest technology in muscular reflexology, the perfect balance between muscle relaxation and soothing internal issues is achieved. 

Therapeutic massage $90

· For the treatment of specific injuries, muscle problems or body spasms, using electric currents programmed and aimed at rehabilitating these areas. 

Hair Salon 

· Miniature braids - $1 

· Manicure - $15 

· French manicure - $20 

· Acrylic nails - $60 

· Pedicure - $20 

· French pedicure - $25 

· Pedicure for men - $25 

· Spa pedicure - $60 

· Haircut for men - $15 

· Shave - $10 

· Haircut for women - $10–$20 

· Shampoo and blow-dry - $20–$50 

· Bride’s hairstyling - $65–$90 

· Make-up - $40–$50 

· Hair coloring - $40–$100 

· Highlights - $50–$100 

· Perms - $40–$80 

· Straightening - $60–$100 

Waxing 

· Paraffin facial - $30 

· Paraffin hands treatment - $20 

· Paraffin feet treatment - $30

Tours

Vacaciones Barceló belongs to the Barceló Group and is the Official Agency of Barceló Hotels & and Resorts. 

It currently has offices in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Costa Rica and Argentina. Barceló vacations offers the following services that can be requested when booking the hotel reservation at barcelo.com and payable directly upon arrival at the destination: 

Tambor Excursions 

Tel: (506) 2683 0303, ext. 1755 

Fax: (506) 2683 0309 

Email: tambor.ventas@barcelo.com

Curu National Park: 

A guided tour of the Curu Wildlife Reserve, where you can immerse yourselves in the beautiful ecosystem of the dry tropical forest. During this walk, you will see the typical flora and fauna of the region, such as howler monkeys, white faced monkeys, spider monkeys, and endless birds and insects. Everything is surrounded by a beautiful landscape of mangroves, white beaches, and tall trees. 

Duration: 4 hours. $60 

Tortuga Island: 

After a boat ride where you can admire the beautiful, rocky coastline of the Nicoya Peninsula, you will reach the island of Tortuga to submerge into the waters of the Pacific Ocean teeming with marine life. After this, there will still be time to relax on the marvelous, white sandy beach surrounded by coconut palms. Perfect for getting a tan or resting in the shade of the palm trees. 

Duration: 3 to 4 hours. $55 

Tortuga Island& Curu Park: 

Along the trail through the Curu reserve, you will be able to see different ecosystems, such as the mangrove swamps and the dry forest, all of them teeming with life. It’s just a short boat ride to the beautiful beach of Tortuga Island, where an underwater adventure awaits with snorkeling equipment suitable for diving down into the depths of the ocean. 

Duration: 5 hours. $90 

Montezuma and Waterfalls: 

Visit the town of Montezuma, famous worldwide for its picturesque, bohemian atmosphere. The hidden waterfall can be reached after a short stroll, and invites you to enjoy a refreshing swim; you can then return to the town to enjoy free time shopping for beautiful, locally handcrafted items or just relaxing in one of the town’s quaint bars. 

Duration: 4 hours. $45 

Curu Park & Montezuma: 

In the morning, we will visit the park, strolling along its trails with our guides and looking at the beautiful, dry forest ecosystem. The trip continues by bus or jeep to the town of Montezuma, passing through various picturesque towns in the interior of Nicoya. A typical lunch awaits us upon arrival in Montezuma, and then we will set out for the waterfalls in the forest for a swim in the crystalline waters, after which we will continue back to the town for a stroll down the narrow streets full of artisans and bohemians. 

Duration: 9 hours. $95 

4-wheel ATVs: 

Feel the adrenaline of taking an all-terrain vehicle tour where you’ll travel down narrow paths, small creeks and wild beaches until you reach the crystalline waters of Cobano Waterfalls. Afterwards, you’ll stop in the town of Tambor and browse its shops with handcrafted items on your way back to the hotel. 

Duration: 4 hours. $120 

Montezuma Canopy: 

A breathtaking, aerial trail at high speed through the tree canopy awaits you during this unique activity. Once we reach Montezuma, we will start with an unforgettable tour from platform to platform, “flying” through the branches of the different trees of the dry forest. This finishes with a refreshing swim at the Montezuma waterfalls, followed by free time for a stroll through the town. 

Duration: 5 hours. $70 

Please note: Rates may change without prior notice.

Transfers

Vacaciones Barceló. 

Office in Costa Rica. 

Ed. San José Palacio. 

Robledal, La Uruca, San Jose, Costa Rica 

Tel: (506) 2291-1027 Ext. 283 / 284 / 274 / 729 

Fax: (506) 2520-2050 

E-mail: reception2.cr@vacacionesbarcelo.com 

operaciones3.cr@vacacionesbarcelo.com

The hotel staff, fully qualified and with the characteristic friendliness of Costa Ricans, offer you: 

· Meet and greet service at the airport 

· Assistance at the hotel 

· Representative for groups over 14 people. 

To book a transfer, when booking your hotel, please include the following information in the Additional Comments section: 

· Full names of guests 

· Arrival and departure flight numbers 

· Method of payment. Special group rates are available by emailing: recepcion2.cr@vacacionesbarcelo.com or: operaciones3.cr@vacacionesbarcelo.com, indicate in the subject line: Group transfer request 

Transfers and tours can be booked on barcelo.com during the reservation process just after selecting your room. 

Services and Rates

Hotel - San José transfer (departs Playa Tambor: 12.30 p.m.) DEPARTURE: 39 USD/ OUTBOUND& INBOUND: 78.00 USD

San José - Hotel transfer (departs San José: 6.00 a.m.) DEPARTURE: 39 USD/ OUTBOUND& INBOUND: 78.00 USD

Private Transfer

Hotel - San José transfers: 1 to 7 persons - 375 USD/ 8 to 20 persons- 500 USD

San José - hotel transfers:  1 to 7 persons - 375 USD/ 8 to 20 persons- 500 USD

Scuba diving

A great majority of the places most treasured by scuba divers visiting Costa Rica are located on the Pacific coast. 

Tortuga Island and Cabo Blanco are some of the most famous places on the country’s continental coast and considered the best places to scuba dive thanks to the spectacular views of the ocean floor. The underwater world of the Pacific coast has warm waters and a large variety of marine fauna. The colorful dusks in this area are equally impressive. 

While most tourists visit the country to explore the dry land, Costa Rica has recently become known as a scuba diving destination. The formation of underwater volcanic rocks and pinnacles are home to small hard corals, sponges and sea fans. Moreover, you can frequently see large pelagic animals such as giant squid and sperm whales. 

PADI certificates 

There are 3 different levels of PADI [Professional Association of Diving Instructors] certification to begin with or to become an expert in the fascinating world of scuba diving. With PADI Certification guests will have the world’s most respected and recognized scuba diving credentials: 

All Inclusive

The only thing that can improve a vacation in a tropical paradise is the opportunity to enjoy the excellent services and facilities offered by Barceló Tambor. 

For this reason, the hotel and its All Inclusive plan is among the best-loved destinations for travelers wanting to immerse themselves in the beautiful Ballena bay on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The Barceló All Inclusive package includes tips, taxes and three meals per day in the buffet restaurant. 

The Tucán serves international cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere overlooking the beach, pool and lush gardens. The specialized cuisine places the resort above most hotels in Tambor Beach. For every two all inclusive nights’ stay, Barceló offers a free dinner at one of the à la carte restaurants. Customers can choose meat or seafood at El Rancho or Japanese specialties at Miyako. In addition, national drinks are free at the bars by the pool and the lobby. Nightly entertainment, water sports, bungee jumping and indoor climbing are just some of the activities included in the program. 

Families will love the many activities available for children. A wave-pool, fun and games in the Barcy Club and an enticing adventure playground make the Barceló Tambor the best hotel in the region for families. 

The best hotel rooms in Tambor Beach 

With a vast selection of hotels, Tambor Beach is a dream for beach lovers. Gentle wave lapping every foot of the shoreline, fine sand and incredibly blue water, and all this is just a few steps away for guests of the Barceló Tambor. Rooms with magnificent views of the ocean, two winding pools with a waterfall where swimmers can splash from one to the other, a sun terrace to soak up the tropical heat and a hot tub to relax after a workout in the gym or a game on the slopes; these are just some of the options for visitors who opt for the All Inclusive package.

The All Inclusive package includes: 

Cuisine 

· Breakfast, lunch and dinner at “El Tucán” buffet restaurant 

· For every two nights we offer a free à la carte dinner at El Rancho or Miyako (subject to availability). Prior reservation required. 

· Snacks at the “El Palenque” bar open from 12:30 pm to 11:00 pm (12:30 am - 11 pm) 

· Unlimited national drinks (bottled water, sodas, beer, liqueurs, mixers and coffee) 

· “El Ron Ron” pool bar open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (10 am to 6 pm) 

· “El Cocobolo” lobby bar open from 5:00 pm to midnight (5 pm - 12 pm) 

Entertainment 

· Free entrance to “El Rancho” nightclub open from 11:00 pm to 3:00 (11 pm - 3 pm) 

· Beach activities and water sports 

· Children's park 

· Nighttime entertainment program 

· Live music 

· Daytime entertainment program 

· Aerobics, dance and stretching classes 

· Swimming pool with a waterfall for children and adults 

· Hot tub 

· Solarium 

· Card games 

· Entry to the amphitheater 

Barcy Club 

· Children’s club open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. (9 am–5 pm) Here, children have the opportunity to have fun while learning with educational games, under the watchful eye of a specialized team. They also have access to video games appropriate for their age and children’s movies. 

Sports 

· Sports grounds (soccer, basketball and tennis) 

· Archery · Darts 

· Table tennis 

· Water sports center: windsurf, boogie board, shuffle board, kayaking 

· Beach courts (volleyball, soccer) 

· 3 lighted tennis courts 

· Water polo 

· Gym 

· Bungee jumping 

· Rock climbing 

Other facilities and services 

· Use of the safety deposit box in your room 

· Library concierge (to borrow books) 

· Eco park 

· Beach and pool towels 

· Private runway 

• Parking 

· 24-hour security 

· Taxes and tips 

Services not included 

· Room service from 8:30 am to 11:00 pm. (8:30 am - 11 pm) 

· Laundry service 

· Telephone and other communication services 

· Fax 

· Postal service 

· Internet access 

· Water sports park: spear fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving 

· Imported drinks 

· Jewelry store 

· Gift shop 

· Pool table 

· Excursions 

· Travel agency 

· Car rental 

· Air taxi 

· Beauty salons 

· Massages 

· Conference room 

· All schedules are subject to change by hotel management.

Premium Level

Premium Level is the concept of exclusive services and facilities on offer at Barceló hotels, which provides guests with a superior and exclusive experience. 

To obtain our Premium Level services, book any of our rooms at an additional rate of $30, per person, per night. 

The following services - and more - are included: 

· Preferential check-in 

· 1 welcome bottle of sparkling wine 

· Pool towels in the room 

· Restocking of the Premium minibar 

· Room amenities 

· Dinner in our à la carte restaurants with prior reservations 

· Exclusive discounts in our spa 

· Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access 

· Newspapers in the room 

• Late check-out (when available) 

· Express laundry at the normal fee and evening turn down service

Meetings and Events

The Barceló Tambor Convention Center is located among the exuberant surroundings of Playa Tambor. This large, modern Convention Center has an excellent team specialized in managing top-level events. Their personal assistance guarantees the success of your event.

These spaces are designed to satisfy the requirements of the most diverse events and come with all the latest IT and audiovisual equipment, as well as professionals capable of creating different settings to ensure you really enjoy hosting your business meetings.

Facilities and services: