WHY IT RATES: Barceló Tamborbeat out several prestigious hotels to win Silver for Best Family Hotel. - Eric Bowman, TravelPulse Senior Editor
Barceló Tambor, an all-inclusive Barceló Hotels & Resorts property located in Tambor Beach, Costa Rica, has earned the prestigious Silver statuette at the Travvy Awards for Best Family Hotel. The annual Travvy Awards, known as the Academy Awards of the travel Industry, recognize the highest standards of excellence in the travel industry and honor travel companies, travel products, travel agencies and destinations for their outstanding achievement.
This year, more than 100,000 votes - the largest voting block of agents in history - were cast to determine the 2017 Travvy Awards winners. These winners were honored during an awards dinner and presentation in New York City on Jan. 25, 2017, attended by the finalists, industry leaders and travel professionals.
"As a hotel that blends all-inclusive comfort with natural beauty in a way that the whole family can enjoy, we're honored to be singled out in this year's Travvy Awards" said Raul Arranz, general manager of Barceló Tambor. "This accolade is a testament to our wonderful staff, who go above and beyond to ensure that every visitor has an unforgettable vacation here."
Part of the renowned Barceló Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Barceló Hotel Group, Barceló Tambor is an impressive resort located in a natural setting of incomparable beauty: Ballena Bay in the Puntarenas province on Costa Rica´s Pacific coast.
The resort, with 402 colonial-style rooms, offers three restaurants that include two à-la-carte dining experiences; three bars; two swimming pools connected by a waterfall; a soak-zone for children; the Barcy club; a nightclub; U-Spa; and a variety of daily entertainment among others. From easy access to a variety of outdoor Costa Rican activities, such as exploring Marino Ballena National Park and Cabo Blanco Natural Reserve to sunbathing on volcanic sands and enjoying the gentle surf that reflects the beautiful and magnificent blue of the sky, Barceló Tambor offers the perfect eco-vacation experience for guests of all ages.
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