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Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant

3.0 star property
A nature reserve getaway where travelers connect over coffee or unwind on the golf course, creating moments of paradise away from everyday concerns.

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Castillo Tambor Resort near Parque Nacional Curu and Montezuma Gardens offers family-friendly stays. Enjoy hot stone massages, an 18-hole golf course, and an outdoor pool with sun loungers. Free continental breakfast, high-speed WiFi, and attentive staff ensure a great experience.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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A bedroom with stone walls, a wooden bed frame, and a hanging light fixture.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with pillows and a blanket, a stone wall, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, and a view of trees through large windows.

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, a table with a bottle, a candle, and flowers.

Family Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, a staircase leading to a deck, and surrounding lush greenery.

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Pool View

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Exclusive Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

A bedroom with a wooden bed, stone walls, and large windows with curtains.

Exclusive Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a large window, and a plant.

Family Bungalow, Private Bathroom, Park View

  • Park view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with white linens, a dark pillow, and a tray with a bottle, glasses, and food.

Family Double Room, Accessible, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a large window, and a plant.

Family Bungalow, 1 Double Bed, Park View

  • Park view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Cóbano, Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant is in a rural area and near the beach. Montezuma Gardens is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Parque Nacional Curu and Montezuma Falls. Los Delfines Golf & Country Club is another place to visit that comes recommended. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Cóbano travel guide
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Puntarenas, Cóbano, 17 Villas Del Mar, Tambor

What's nearby

  • A rocky beach with waves crashing against the shore under a dramatic sunset sky.
    Montezuma Beach
    27 min drive - 14.8 km
  • A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky shoreline, and residential buildings.
    Santa Teresa Beach
    45 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Romelia Wildlife Refuge
    9 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Los Delfines Golf & Country Club
    17 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Montezuma Falls
    31 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante El Tucán
    12 min drive
  • Bar Gitanos
    8 min drive
  • Bar Cocobolo
    12 min drive
  • Butterfly Brewing Co. / Imago Gastro Pub
    23 min drive
  • Restaurante Montezuma Latino
    21 min drive

About this property

Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant

  • Family-friendly hotel remodeled in 2022 and located near Los Delfines Golf & Country Club
  • Located close to Parque Nacional Curu and Montezuma Gardens, Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant provides free continental breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a poolside bar. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a hot stone massage, or a manicure/pedicure. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking and valet parking
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
    • Wedding services, a nature reserve, and outdoor furniture
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant feature perks such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers and free toiletries
    • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
    • Childcare services, fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - August 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 300 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 9)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM– 10:00 PM for a fee of USD 25.

What time is check-out at Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant located?

Located by the ocean, this family-friendly hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Parque Nacional Curu, Los Delfines Golf & Country Club, and Montezuma Gardens. Montezuma Falls is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant Reviews

7.6

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Like the hotel love the staff nice swim pool clean room
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic!! Food was so delicous beds are comfo well worth the money for a stay here we will return rtable room is clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, excellent service. Amazing place to stay, would recommend a car since it’s a bit of drive off road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cool hotel

Really cool castle-like hotel, beatiful pool, and pet friendly. The lady taking care of guests in the evening is a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Off the beaten path..

Nice place, good food, wonderful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and beautiful and clean property
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay we had no issues. Good food and a lot to do in the area. A little hidden gem :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to staff! We were on the 5th floor what a view!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, beautiful architecture,but 0 view from our hotel room and we booked a garden view room, to get there you need a good car is a dirt road
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Castillo Tambor is a really nice stay. The pool and main building are great. The rooms are unique and interesting. We stayed in the lower building and our room was fine. Very plain and simple compared to the main building. There is no sound proofing between room 8 and 9. We could hear everything the neighbours said and did and assume they could do the same with us. You need a car to go anywhere. Breakfast was included and was a traditional Tico meal which got us going in the morning. Overall a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for four nights. The building is quite remarkable. The top floor has exquisite views of the ocean and forest. While this is a very cool spot- small lodge, beautiful architecture/building there is definitely room for improvements in customer service/attention. While I am an independent traveler, I appreciate small gestures that go along way for customer attention. Such as a simple welcoming/greeting upon arrival- this did not happen and would have went a long way if it had. Details were non-existent for beach access, breakfast times, gate closure to get in/out, housekeeping needs (have to leave the room key with the staff if you leave the lodge), as there is only one key and they can not get into the room to clean otherwise. The shower was poor- again, I understand the rustic nature of the lodge- but it was so loud, trickled water that fluctuated between hot/cold. And lastly, the fan in the room was incredibly (painfully) noisy. It is not reasonable that anybody would/could/should listen to the noises this fan makes. And the lighting in the hallways were out at nighttime (but on during the day??)- making the trek up the flights of stairs a safety issue (had to use my own flashlight to see).
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nidal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Castillo Tambor was a shot in the dark for my wife and I. We had never been to Costa Rica before and weren't sure what to expect or not expect. We arrived late and were graciously welcomed by hotel staff. She was very helpful and welcoming, ensuring that we were happy with our room prior to leaving. This Hotel is True Castle as the name indicates. Our room was amazing and had an unbeatable view of the ocean. Surrounded by amazing animal and bird noises every morning the tastiest coffee we've had in a long time, equaled a true slice of paradise for us. The friendly staff assisted us with information about the surrounding area and was very informative. Castle grounds and city felt safe throughout our entire stay. We met with other guests who were from all over the world and made good new friends. The natural landscape of the pristinely-kept grounds were beautiful. Fruit trees, Avacado Trees, and Palms hug this property perfectly. We took hundreds of pictures of the Castle and its ground. Just Stunning. Every morning you'll see staff tending to the grounds. Even the owner of the Hotel was available and very accommodating to our every request or question. My wife and I will be booking this place again in June with our 3 children. There isn't a thing we needed that wasn't within a 20 minute driving distance. We truly recommend Castillo Tambor for couples or families looking for a relaxing vacation with all the amenities, activities, and beauty you could ask for.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great castle experience.

Great staff. Good food and cool overall vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great. Room and pool were good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Great value for money!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except the road to get to the hotel. The road was very rough!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Denis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was closed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aminta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an amazing experience at this hotel. Check in was quick and the manager helped us with directions to rent an ATV. The owner of the hotel was so friendly and helpful and he gave us a ride to pick up the ATV!!! We felt very welcomed!!. If you want a place to get away to enjoy peaceful and comfortable stay, this is a good place to be. From this hotel, we could go to Montezuma beach, Tambor beach, Malpais town and Santa Teresa beach. Food was excellent and customer service was great!!!! I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was run like a northern fishing camp . Don't pay for whole time . Stuck and expensive to get anywhere
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Karina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Malo en general

Los pocos empleados intentan cubrir las necesidades de los clientes pero tienen muy poco personal , no cuentan con recursos a mano ni un administrador o encargado . Por ejemplo , no habían huevos para el desayuno y entre ellos decidieron ir a comprar para brindar desayuno a los huéspedes . Pero se nota poco interés por invertir en el lugar. Los servicios sanitarios de las habitaciones están manchados , nada de champú, ni implementos de baño, si vas debes llevar, solo le ponen un mini jabón de cuerpo en un paquetito. La piscina si estaba limpia pero no se ofrecen almuerzos porque no hay personal ni recursos , hay un bar pero nadie lo atiende , de manera que durante el día no te ofrecen ni un vaso de agua mientras estás es la piscina o alrededores
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marie-Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Le personnel est vraiment gentil est fait tout pour rendre le séjour agréable. La piscine est extra de même que le set-up extérieur. La nourriture est bonne et les drinks sont très très bons! Le hic…les chambres…du moins celle que nous avions, la #8…genre de petit bungalow. C’est limite inconfortable! Bref, c’est un spot sympa pour deux trois nuits max.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
La piscina es de uso público lo cual es muy inconveniente porque es pequeña y hay pocas sillas. La primera tarde que llegamos hubo un grupo de personas (no huespedes) quienes incumplieron muchas de las reglas que nos hicieron firmar a nosotros, como tomar y comer dentro de la piscina, brincar y sobre todo hicieron muchisimo escándalo (musica ranchera a todo volumen y cantando y gritando) hasta las 21:00 y ocuparon todas las sillas sin ser huéspedes. Todo eso con complaciencia del personal. El desayuno es muy básico, no incluye frutas, ni té, ni tostadas. El servicio en general es lento y solo hubo dos muchachas atendiendo todo el hotel. Las habitaciones (con una cama) en la torre son bonitas pero la familiar (No 8) es bien básica, no tiene ningun mueble donde guardar ropa o guindar algo. Ni una silla. El lugar es bien bonito pero no se deberia abrir al público cuando hay huéspedes y deben mejorar la atención, y algunos detalles de las habitaciones.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon service mais les chambres ont besoins d'entretien, principalement salle de bain
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

María

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Buen servicio de las personas que trabajan ahí, nos ayudaron rápidamente con problemas de la habitación. Camas confortables, pero almohadas muy duras. En general es un buen lugar para desplazarse a puntos de interés cercanos. Rico desayuno y piscina refrescante.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Arnulfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena ubicación si se busca tranquilidad y se posee transporte propio.