Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
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Outdoor pool
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Honeymoon suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Spa
    Spa

Explore the area

Map
13 Km Oeste del Centro, de la Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela
  • Tabacon Hot Springs
    7 min walk
  • Arenal Volcano National Park
    7 min walk
  • Titoku Hot Springs
    3 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    15 min drive
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Orchid Room King Bed

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Orchid Room Two Queen beds

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Tabacon Suite King Bed

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Honeymoon suite

  • 70 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Rainforest King Bed

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Riverwalk resort with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free resort has a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a swim-up bar are on-site.
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. 32-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries. This La Fortuna resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Spa has 11 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is equipped with a mud bath and a hot tub. The spa is open daily. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa. There are 15 hot springs on site.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Arenal Volcano National Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine with garden views at Los Tucanes, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to Ayurvedic treatments, massages or body wraps at The Spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes hot springs and a gym
  • Guests speak favourably about the room service and the overall condition of the property
  • 7 minutes by foot from Tabacon Hot Springs and a 4-minute drive from Go Adventure Park
  • Airport, shopping centre and beach shuttle service available for a fee
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, hot springs, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a swim-up bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre are also featured at the luxury Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Free valet parking is available.

This 4.5-star La Fortuna resort is smoke free.

Los Tucanes – Overlooking the pool and garden, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Ave del Paraiso – Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Arenal Wet Bar – This poolside bar specialises in international cuisine and only serves light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Cana Brava Lobby Bar – This lobby lounge overlooks the garden. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Arenal Wet Bar
  • Ave del Paraiso
  • Cana Brava Lobby Bar
  • Los Tucanes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Full-service spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • 15 hot springs
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot springs water temperature - 37 ºC
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1997
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar and geothermal energy
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 7 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Grand Tabacon
Tabacon Gr Thermal
Tabacon Gr Thermal Fortuna
Tabacon Gr Thermal Resort
Tabacon Gr Thermal Resort Fortuna
Tabacon Grand Resort
Tabacon Grand Spa
Tabacón Thermal Resort La Fortuna
Tabacon Grand Thermal Resort
Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal
Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Hotel La Fortuna De San Carlos
Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort La Fortuna
Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal La Fortuna
Tabacon Grand Hotel Thermal
Tabacon Grand Resort Thermal
Tabacon Resort
Tabacón Thermal Resort
Tabacón Thermal La Fortuna
Tabacon Thermal & La Fortuna
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa Resort
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa La Fortuna
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa Resort La Fortuna

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 839 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overhyped not worth the price
This hotel is overhyped. Nothing special just a regular hotel. The rooms were small, not well kept Overall just ok not worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

María

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is just amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nafisa Wali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anh

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with hot springs. Staff is top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hossein

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. The only problem was driving to get to the hotel, about 4 hrs from Tramindo Beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tabacón is an incredible resort! The springs is much larger than you would expect, with many beautiful parts to find privacy and relaxation. The drinks are incredible and views are even better. We indulged in a couples volcanic mud massage- and it was the best massage ever! The spa is beautiful, peaceful and worth it! One thing to consider is that it is a 20minute ride to town, so you are pretty much committed to eating at the resort- which is not cheap. Each drink is $15 and meals are $20 . The breakfast options are a buffet at $35 a person or room service- which is about $20 . (Summer 2024) The food was amazing, but we were definitely expecting some cheaper options before we arrived.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Abu

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROSA

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spa and thermal pools. The service was amazing all around. Very frie dly and attentive staff. Breakfast buffet was great. Lunch at the springs was amazing, we did not have 1 bad meal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gorgeous property with a magnificent view of Arenal Volcano. The hot springs are other worldly. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was SO nice. It was exactly what we needed to relax and unwind after an adventurous start to our Costa Rica trip. We spent more time in the hot springs than we expected and deeply unwound in a way that we really needed. It was divine and we cannot wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Silvia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Food is priced as in the US but tasted terrible. Staff was friendly but inefficient and made mistakes on orders and requests. Service was extremely slow.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful, elegant resort, service is impeccable and the thermal springs are amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its amazing hotel with fantastic hot spring and forest view
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From beginning to end the quality of service was exceptional! The staff was attentive, and eager to meet our every request. The room was spacious and clean. The property was emaculantly kept. The menu choices were broad and the food was delicious! The hot springs were amazing! Quiet and manicured. They have an area set aside for hotel guests. The location is perfect, a few minutes from la fortuna and most major attractions in the area. The roads all had fresh pavement so access to and from the hotel was not a problem. Signage on the road system is terrible so GPS is recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024