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Tamboo Beside the Pointe

2.5 star property
Beachfront inn with outdoor pool, near Sandy Beach

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Located near Sandy Beach, Tamboo Beside the Pointe offers a tropical retreat with beachfront dining and shopping on site. Soak up the sun at the poolside bar or unwind in a garden setting, while enjoying ocean views from Tamboo Seaside Grill. With multilingual staff and helpful service, this inn has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and pool bar
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Road 413, Km 4.4 Interior, Sandy Beach, Rincon, 00677

What's nearby

  • Sandy Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Steps Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Domes Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Punta Higuero Light - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Rincon Central Plaza - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Mayagüez (MAZ-Eugenio María de Hostos) - 26 min drive
  • Rafael Hernandez Airport (BQN) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ola Sunset Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Beach House Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Calypso Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Kahuna Burger - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Tamboo Beside the Pointe

Situated by the ocean, Tamboo Beside the Pointe is a great choice for a stay in Rincon. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Tamboo Seaside Grill, which serves Caribbean cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Poolside bar

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Shopping
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1982
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Tamboo Seaside Grill - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Caribbean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover

Also known as

Tamboo Beside Pointe Inn Rincon
Tamboo Beside Pointe Inn
Tamboo Beside Pointe Rincon
Tamboo Beside Pointe
Tamboo Beside the Pointe Inn
Tamboo Beside the Pointe Rincon
Tamboo Beside the Pointe Inn Rincon

Frequently asked questions

Does Tamboo Beside the Pointe offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Tamboo Beside the Pointe does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Tamboo Beside the Pointe?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Tamboo Beside the Pointe?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Tamboo Beside the Pointe?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Tamboo Beside the Pointe?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Tamboo Beside the Pointe and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, hiking, and horseback riding. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the inn's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Tamboo Beside the Pointe?

Yes, Tamboo Seaside Grill offers beachfront dining, Caribbean cuisine, and ocean views.

What's the area around Tamboo Beside the Pointe like?

Tamboo Beside the Pointe is a short 2-minute walk from Sandy Beach and 4 minutes' walk from Playa Pools.

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Tamboo Beside the Pointe Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Restaurant
Beach
Location
Bar
Shower
Food
Drinks
Sand beach

What guests liked

  • The beach location is perfect for swimming, relaxing, and walks with calm and warm waters. (23 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, quiet surf area near rincon

Great location near the beach great beach to swim or surf. Nice little area quiet several little places to eat breakfast lunch and dinner short drive to downtown recon
Bruce, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable
Sonia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place right on the beach and the food was excellent!
Lucy Elizabeth, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was very cute and has an amazing, one of a kind beachfront location! The check-in process was easy and all staff were super friendly and helpful. The restaurant was great too, with unbeatable ocean views.
Emma, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Caribbean Paradise

Absolute paradise! Wonderful for a couples retreat. Friendly staff, from the security guard to the office staff, to the bartenders and waitstaff. Beach access at your doorstep. Can’t wait to return.
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unfortunately the restaurant was closed but our room was comfy, had what we needed, staff pleasant, in-touch, and helpful.
Deborah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay at Tamboo! First time and Puerto Rico and already wish we could go back. Clean, safe, private room with parking. Excellent food and drinks! Right on the beach! Highly recommend.
Kayla, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful area.
Fermin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location on the beach. We had one of the small rooms, but it was nice. Very clean and friendly, helpful staff. Good restaurant and bar on site. Walking distance to other restaurants. We highly recommend the Tamboo.
Michael, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, friendly staff, parking, right on the beach, quiet family oriented
Cristian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!
Mateo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My partner and I love Tamboo, we always stay here when visiting Rincon. The place is spotless the staff is lovely and the restaurants bar and food are delicious
Joseph, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

nice place
edgar, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very relaxing and the staff was great.
Timothy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, small boutique style hotel, a little gem in Rincon
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff very nice & friendly. Nice resort clean & safe !
Francesca, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great beachfront location and restaurant

Bed very comfortable. Room small for two. Location at beachfront outstanding. Secure parking and entry. Great restaurant at beachfront. No cleaning service mid stay but they’re happy to exchange towels. Friendly, helpful, kind staff.
5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tamboo’s staff was friendly and the location can’t be beat for surfing on Sandy Beach. I’ve stayed at three hotels in Rincon and Tamboo was definitely my favorite.
Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic small beach hotel!

Great boutique hotel with fantastic location right on the beach and great bar/restaurant. Local coffee shops in walking distance!
Ann, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tamboo a well recomended place!

We loved our room! A very considerate place! Music stops by 930pm. Food was amazing! You have it all in one place! Food, bar, pool & beach! Stall was very friendy! If we asked for so.ething we got it! ASAP. We will be back! Thank you tamboo!!
Timothy, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Second time here & will be back again! Amazing staff amazing place. Thank you for making our stay memorable again !
Francesca, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay! Thank you Tamboo! Staff, property, and rooms were all amazing

10/10 Exceptional

It was located right on the a beautiful beach. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Great bar and restaurant on the premises. Rooms nice and clean. Will definitely stay here again.
Lisa, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staying at Tamboo was Great, Family Owned and great location. the staff was welcoming and very friendly. Perfect to relax or to hit the waves and surf
Jose, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in Rincon! Wonderful communication with the staff! Definitely enjoyed!
Manahem, 2-night trip