Tango Mar Beachfront Boutique Hotel & Villas, Tambor (Puntarenas)

Tango Mar Beachfront Boutique Hotel & Villas - A secluded 4-star retreat with a private beach, golf course, and wellness spa

Set on a 150-acre private beachfront reserve along the Nicoya Peninsula, Tango Mar Beachfront Boutique Hotel & Villas offers 46 guest rooms, suites, and villas with ocean or garden views. Accommodations include Polynesian-style cottages with Jacuzzis, air-conditioned villas with fully equipped kitchens, and suites featuring hand-carved wooden beds. The property features a 9-hole executive golf course, four swimming pools, two lit tennis courts, and stables with horses for guided rides. Dining options include El Cristobal Restaurant, serving seafood and Costa Rican specialties, and El Rancho poolside grill for tropical cocktails and light meals. The Breeze Spa provides treatments like hot stone massages, reflexology, and aromatherapy using natural essential oils. Guests can explore the organic garden, hike to the El Chorro waterfall, or arrange excursions to nearby Tortuga Island for snorkeling and whale watching.

Pros

The private beachfront location ensures seclusion with direct access to Quizales Beach.

Multiple on-site recreational facilities, including a golf course, tennis courts, and horseback riding.

The Breeze Spa offers specialized treatments like hot stone therapy and reflexology.

Proximity to wildlife reserves like Curú, home to monkeys and over 200 bird species.

Villas feature fully equipped kitchens and private terraces with ocean views.

Cons

The remote location requires a ferry or flight from San José, adding travel time.

Limited dining options outside the hotel due to the secluded setting.