Tambor Tropical Hotel: $4,600,000 USD. PLAYA TAMBOR'S FAMOUS HOTEL AND RESTAURANT BAR. TAMBOR TROPICAL HOTEL

Now for sale and more than just what you see from pool, there is another section of the property that will become a new condominium project, and still keep the charm of the existing hotel that we have all come to love. Clients come back year after year to stay in this paradise hotel. But the real opportunity is in the land attached.

Tambor Tropical Hotel is a rare, titled beachfront resort set on the calm shores of Playa Tambor, Costa Rica. Reached by a quiet palm-lined road, the property sits directly on Tambor Bay, surrounded by protected wilderness, abundant birdlife, and one of the Nicoya Peninsula’s most tranquil beaches.

Designed as an intimate boutique resort, the hotel offers guests a refined yet immersive Costa Rican experience—where luxury meets nature and the rhythm of the ocean sets the pace. The setting provides a peaceful beachfront retreat while serving as an ideal base for exploring the adventures, beaches, and culture of the southern Nicoya Peninsula.

The resort is built on nearly 15,000 m² of titled beachfront land with approximately 450 feet of direct ocean frontage, complemented by an adjacent titled beachfront parcel of just under 10,000 m² with an additional 450 feet of frontage. Together, the offering includes approximately 25,000 m² (2.5 hectares) and 900 feet of titled beachfront, providing exceptional value and future development potential—an increasingly rare asset in Costa Rica.

The hotel features:

12 spacious beachfront suites, each approximately 1000 ft², all with full kitchens

1 garden suite of approximately 700 ft²

Massage and Jacuzzi studio 1680 ft2

Office, Lobby, archives 2400 ft2/ 240 m2

Maintenance Building 640 ft2

Kitchen 430 ft2

Dry storage 200 ft2

Bar Rancho 210 ft2

Rancho 1 580 ft2

Rancho 2 580 ft2

Pool and Jacuzzi 200m2 or 2000 ft2

Large oceanfront swimming pool with Jacuzzi

Operational and guest amenities include a full restaurant and bar, commercial kitchen with walk-in cooler and dry storage, beachfront dining rancho, fitness rancho, laundry facilities, maintenance shop, employee dining area, and a fully equipped administrative office. The property also includes two 700 ft² manager apartments, ideal for on-site management.

Beyond its physical attributes, Tambor Tropical Hotel is deeply connected to its surroundings, supporting the local community and school while maintaining a commitment to sustainable practices. Hosting a turtle sanctuary rounds out the special nature of the property.

For buyers seeking a titled beachfront hotel in a prime yet peaceful coastal location—with scale, infrastructure, and expansion potential—Tambor Tropical Hotel represents an exceptional opportunity in Costa Rica’s limited beachfront market.

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