Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
Luxury family-friendly resort, walk to Tabacon Hot Springs
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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Honeymoon suite
Portable bathtub seat
Terrace/patio

Overview of Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Parking included
The price is NZ$837
Price available on 7/4/2024

Explore the area

13 Km Oeste del Centro, de la Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela
  • Popular LocationTucanes2 min walk
  • Popular LocationAve Restaurant5 min walk
  • Popular LocationAgua Ardiente Pool Bar6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSoda La Palma18 min walk

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Room options

Orchid Room King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2016
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Orchid Room Two Queen beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2016
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Tabacon Suite King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2016
Renovated in 2012
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Honeymoon suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2016
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 70 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Rainforest King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2016
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is in a rural area and on the riverwalk. Tabacon Hot Springs and Ecoglide Arenal Park are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arenal Natura Ecological Park and Arenal Volcano. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Go Adventure Park. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ziplining and ecotours.

What's nearby

  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 1 min walk
  • Titoku Hot Springs - 3 min drive
  • Arenal Natura Ecological Park - 7 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 10 min drive
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Cava Pizza a la Leña - 10 min drive
  • Virgita Ristorante - 7 min drive
  • Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - 6 min walk
  • Ave Restaurant - 5 min walk
  • Red Frog Coffee Roaster - 10 min drive

About this property

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Luxury family-friendly resort refurbished in 2016 and located near Tabacon Hot Springs
Located close to Go Adventure Park and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa provides a swim-up bar, a terrace and shopping on-site. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a Swedish massage or Ayurvedic treatments at The Grand Spa, the on-site spa. Enjoy international cuisine, garden views, and a poolside location at the two on-site restaurants. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a garden, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a sauna.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with a waterslide and a swim-up bar
  • Free self-parking
  • Hot springs on-site, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, babysitting (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 103 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Plasma TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • LED light bulbs, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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 self 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

Things to do

  • 15 hot springs
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • Terrace

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
  • 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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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: 11:30 PM
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 150
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

As of 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa on 7 Apr 2024 start from NZ$836.59, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa located?

This family-friendly La Fortuna resort is located on the riverwalk, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tabacon Hot Springs and Go Adventure Park. Arenal Natura Ecological Park and Arenal Volcano are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 826 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Hadi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not friendly at all, we had a really bad experience with not expert staff in Tabacon resort hotel maximum is 3 star hotel You don’t feel welcome and we saw Insects and cockroach in our room and call the room service and front desk they didn’t do anything!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hadi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harsimran, Santa Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iconic resort to experience the natural hot springs. Lots to do nearby in the town of La Fortuna. Great variety of offerings at the breakfast buffet.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHELE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really a nice and well kept property, with stunning hot springs. We loved our room and the restaurant was really good. The staff was awesome and always available to assist.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel! The views are amazing and the thermal pools are outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Hailey

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023