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1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Ciudad Cariari
Guest highlights
  • Free airport shuttle every half hour
  • Delicious free breakfast buffet options
  • Nice pool area with lounge chairs
$115 nightly
$130 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
Guest highlights
  • Beautiful pool area with lounge chairs
  • Convenient airport shuttle service included
  • Delicious buffet with diverse options
$111 nightly
$125 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

3. Barceló San José

Barceló San José
Uruca
Guest highlights
  • Beautiful pool area and lounge
  • Free Airport Shuttle service
  • Delicious food options available
$89 nightly
$100 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Barceló San José

4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Ciudad Cariari
Guest highlights
  • Beautiful pool area with lounge chairs
  • Free Airport Shuttle service available
  • Delicious breakfast buffet with variety
$85 nightly
$96 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

5. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Cacique
Guest highlights
  • Convenient shuttle service on-site
  • Free breakfast buffet with diverse options
  • Tasty food and dining on offer
$114 nightly
$129 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

6. Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
La Asunción
Guest highlights
  • Grand neoclassical pool area
  • Outstanding breakfast with a buffet spread
  • Delicious food with omelet bar
$149 nightly
$168 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

7. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Los Molinos
Guest highlights
  • Beautiful pool with poolside bar
  • Hearty breakfast with a buffet spread
  • Free Airport Shuttle service available
$107 nightly
$121 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

8. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Cacique
Guest highlights
  • Lovely swimming pool area
  • Convenient 24/7 shuttle service
  • Great buffet breakfast options
$106 nightly
$120 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

9. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
Guest highlights
  • Excellent buffet breakfast options
  • Convenient on-site dining option
  • Free Airport shuttle service provided
$101 nightly
$114 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10. Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango
Cacique
Guest highlights
  • Beautiful pool area with seating
  • Complimentary made to order breakfast
  • Free shuttle access to airport
$80 nightly
$90 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Mango

11. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Rio Segundo
Guest highlights
  • Convenient on-site restaurant open until 11pm
  • Attentive front desk staff
  • Gluten options on breakfast menu
$118 nightly
$134 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

12. Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú
San Rafael
Guest highlights
  • Fantastic dining options in the restaurant
  • Attentive service at mealtimes
$140 nightly
$158 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

13. Xandari Resort And Spa

Xandari Resort And Spa
San Isidro
Guest highlights
  • Lovely spa with massages
  • Delicious breakfast to start the day
  • Beautiful views of the mountain range
$182 nightly
$206 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Xandari Resort And Spa

14. Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Ciudad Cariari
Guest highlights
  • Lovely pool area with Sun loungers
  • Dinner at Quattro Italian restaurant
  • Free Airport Shuttle service available
$87 nightly
$98 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center

15. Villa San Ignacio

Villa San Ignacio
Tambor
Guest highlights
  • Tasty breakfast each morning
  • Lovely swimming pool area
  • Great food quality at restaurant
$64 nightly
$73 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Villa San Ignacio

16. Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol
San José
Guest highlights
  • Excellent free breakfast options
  • Beautiful views from the 10th floor
  • Super friendly and attentive staff
$103 nightly
$116 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

17. Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Buena Vista Chic Hotel
San Isidro
Guest highlights
  • Near Hacienda Alsacia
  • Convenient airport shuttle service available
  • Delicious food at on-site restaurant
$148 nightly
$167 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Buena Vista Chic Hotel

18. Hotel La Rosa de America

Hotel La Rosa de America
La Mandarina
Guest highlights
  • Quiet, restful room at night
  • Buffet breakfast included each morning
  • Scenic views from the property
$94 nightly
$106 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel La Rosa de America

19. El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
San Rafael
Guest highlights
  • Near Plaza Real Alajuela
  • Well-kept swimming pool for guests
  • Great food at the on-site restaurant
$93 nightly
$105 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

20. Hacienda Escondida

Hacienda Escondida
San José
Guest highlights
  • Near Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center
  • Hot breakfast each morning
$68 nightly
$77 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Hacienda Escondida
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Tuetal Norte

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A beach with dark sand, palm trees, and a distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.

Top Tambor Hotel Reviews

Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent staff and food."
Brenda 6-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hotel Presidente
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing staff and facilities. The massage was amazing too"
killraine 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent
"Excelente atención del personal, desayuno exquisito y habitaciones limpias"
Nelson 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, comfortable, friendly staff, convenient location close to the airport, convenient free airport shuttle, fantastic free breakfast."
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Quick easy check in. Nice location by the airport with 24 hr shuttle service. Breakfast is also included"
Yaqoob 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Me gustó el hotel la atención y lo que lo limpian a diario"
Julio Cesar 4-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"Renovado, ubicado en el centro, cerca de los museos. La ducha, es decir ,el piso necesita limpieza profunda, por el resto espectacular, muy amables los empleados,recibi desayuno gratuito por mi cumple."
Maricela 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was very nice, the beds were comfortable and the breakfast was great. I would definitely stay here again. It only took about 11 minutes to get back to the airport also."
Crystal 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Barceló San José
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent
"Good"
Josh 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

More cheap stays in Tambor

Hotel Pacandé

Hotel Pacandé

200 mts Norte 50 mts Oestet Alajuela Alajuela
$19 nightly
$21 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (263 reviews)
Hotel Pacandé
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25 San José San Jose
$19 nightly
$22 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Avenida 3, Calles 2 y Central Alajuela
$29 nightly
$33 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (608 reviews)
Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House
Toucan Hostel

Toucan Hostel

Barrio cacique Rio Segundo Provincia de Alajuela
$31 nightly
$35 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
9/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
Toucan Hostel
 Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

C. La Haya Alajuela Provincia de Alajuela
$34 nightly
$38 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
9.8/10 Exceptional! (255 reviews)
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel

15 C. 13 San José San José
$40 nightly
$45 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Viajero San José Hostel

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Tambor?
The best area to stay in Tambor is directly along Tambor Beach, particularly near the central part of the bay where the main amenities are located.Tambor Bay is a horseshoe-shaped bay known for its calm waters, making it ideal for swimming and water activities. The area directly fronting the beach is where you'll find most of the hotels, restaurants, and tour operators. The main road, Route 624, runs parallel to the beach, offering easy access to different points of interest within the small town. You'll find local eateries and shops concentrated around the beach access points.Couples often enjoy staying right on Tambor Beach. The tranquil environment and gentle waves create a relaxing setting for beachfront strolls and enjoying sunsets. Many accommodations offer direct beach access, allowing for a seamless experience of the natural surroundings.Families also find Tambor Beach to be an excellent choice. The calm, shallow waters are suitable for children to swim and play.
What are the best hotels in Tambor that travelers recommend?
For a highly recommended hotel in Tambor, consider Villa San Ignacio.This 3.5-star hotel boasts an impressive 9.6 rating and is praised by guests for its wonderful and amazing staff. Travelers consistently highlight the fresh and good breakfast, the beautiful and great-sized rooms, and the excellent food. Key amenities include premium bedding, a complimentary full breakfast, a 24-hour airport shuttle, and an inviting outdoor pool with sun loungers.
What are the best family hotels in Tambor?
For a highly-rated family-friendly hotel in Tambor, Villa San Ignacio is an excellent choice.This 3.5-star hotel, with an outstanding 9.6 rating, offers a wonderful experience for families. Guests consistently praise the wonderful staff, the fresh and good breakfast, and the beautiful, great-sized rooms. It provides free cribs and a playground for children, making it very convenient for families with young ones. Additional amenities include free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, a 24-hour airport shuttle, and free self-parking. The excellent food served at the hotel also receives high marks from guests.
What hotels in Tambor offer free breakfast?
For hotels in Tambor that include free breakfast, consider Villa San Ignacio.The 3.5-star Villa San Ignacio, with an outstanding 9.6 rating, offers both a complimentary breakfast and a free full breakfast. Guests consistently praise the fresh and good breakfast, along with the wonderful and amazing staff. The beautiful and great-sized rooms also contribute to the excellent reviews. Additional conveniences include free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, a 24-hour airport shuttle, and free self-parking.
When is the best time to go to Tambor?
The best time to visit Tambor, Costa Rica, is during the dry season, which runs from December to April.During these months, you'll experience consistent sunshine and minimal rainfall, making it ideal for enjoying Tambor's beaches and outdoor activities. The weather is generally warm and pleasant, with clear skies superb for sunbathing, swimming, and exploring the Nicoya Peninsula. This period is particularly good for families looking for a relaxed beach vacation, as the calm waters are excellent for swimming and snorkeling.The shoulder seasons, May to July and November, can also be a good option. While there might be occasional rain showers, especially in the afternoons, these months offer lush green landscapes and fewer crowds. This can be appealing for couples seeking a more tranquil experience with good weather still predominantly available for activities like boat trips or exploring local nature preserves.
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How much is the nightly rate at a Tambor hotel?
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