You can't tell from the old street sign that this is such a nice little hotel. Great room amenities - especially for Costa Rica, everything spotless - my only reason for lower rating is that our room was VERY smoky and too saturated to air out. They should have non-smoking rooms. Loved the restaurant - a good value for a... more

Costa Coral is the best thing about Tambor. In an area known for resorts, my husband and I wanted to steer clear of anything too exclusive. Costa Coral has the ambiance and service-oriented staff you'd expect at an all-inclusive place, but none of the attitude. Each room has either a private patio or balcony, a sitting room and separate bedroom... more

We stayed in Tambor at the Costa Coral for two nights April 18/19th/2009. The first day we woke up to the most beautifully sung "bird music" ever. I have to vehemently disagree with the writer who commented "blackberry daquiries" are the best drink on their menu...because the strawberry daquiries are the best! Food was incredible, I'd doubt your own family... more

After a long drive over rough roads from the Monteverda area combined with a unique ferry trip, we arrived at this little jewel ready for a long cold drink (several). Located right on the highway, this small immaculate property proved very welcoming. The friendly girl on the desk offered us a complimentary upgrade (between her english dictionary and my electronic... more

Having been looking for a place to stay in the peninsula area, we had initially considered staying at the Barcelo or Tambor Tropical-decided against the former and the latter(no a/c) Upon arriving in 'tambor' I was a little disappointed in the town and the hotel appearance-I was picturing more of a traditional hotel and holiday for my western tastes. After... more

Hotel- Colorful, beautiful, fabulous, relaxing, GREAT restaurant w/good prices. Close to a road, but still feels very secluded. The landscaping is fantastic and makes you feel like you're in a tropical oasis away from it all. Not too far from the truth- we went on a walk looking for downtown and never found it. There is a street with a... more

I'm not sure why the person who wrote the "Couldn't make a Reservation to stay, because no one spoke English" review expected English in a Spanish speaking country. That should not have, in my opinion, tainted the review. Especially since the Tambor area is not a common tourist area. At any rate, we encountered much the same, lots of Spanish,... more

For the money, we found this hotel to be great. We speak no spanish but found the staff to be friendly and helpful from restaurant staff to hotel cleaning staff. The rooms were spotless every morning. In the restaurant, if you order thier specials which appeared to be TICO inspired, the food was very good and reasonably priced. The bar... more

I couldn't make a Reservation to stay at Costa Coral, because every time I called no-one spoke english. No one responded to my email. I was lucky that I knew some one in Tambor, and they were able to make a Reservation for our stay. Costa Coral has basic accomodations, for the price they are adequate. Do not eat at... more