Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
13 km oeste del centro de La Fortuna de San Carlos, Alajuela, Costa Rica.
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Why people book this hotel
“The hot springs are incredible and the staff were brilliant, super personable an…”
“The staff does an amazing job”
“Really enjoyed the thermal pools”
“You will find many alternatives to enjoy thermal pools, but this is the best one…”
“It made the stay very good value and lot of fun”
“The whole experience is amazing and worth of planning the entire trip just to st…”
“All staff encountered were friendly and accommodating breakfast buffet was great…”
“Lovely breakfast”
“The service, the staff, the stylish rooms”
“The room was beautiful and comfortable”
Overview
Featuring hot spring baths, sauna, massages services, luxury spa treatments and 5 swimming pools, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is 15 minutes’ drive from the Arenal Volcano National Park. The rooms and suites offer modern décor, garden views, air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, coffee maker and minibar. The bathrooms come with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. The suites also feature a living area. Guests can enjoy a swim up bar, lobby bar and Los Tucanes restaurant and Ave del Paraiso restaurant serving local dishes and international gourmet cuisine. The property also offers free valet parking, a welcome cocktail and unlimited access to its on-site hot springs. Activities such as volcano tours, rappel, hiking through suspension bridges and rafting can be also arranged. This complex is 20 minutes’ drive from La Fortuna main square and 1 hour’s drive from Venado Caves. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 2 hours’ drive away.
Traveller reviews
Katie
family_with_children
May 12, 2026
“Incredible hotel with excellent service”
Fantastic hotel. The hot springs are incredible and the staff were brilliant, super personable and helpful. The main two restaurants are also excellent
Sandy
family_with_children
March 22, 2026
“Enjoyed the rest very much. Beautiful property and great staff. Allan, in the Tucanea restaurant,”
We wish that the resort had a cold pool to also enjoy. Hot springs were lovely, but on the hot days of would have been nice to have a refreshing option.
Andrew
couple
March 17, 2026
“Magical”
Everything
Anastasia
couple
February 17, 2026
The staff does an amazing job! Everyone is really friendly, helpful and sincere. We also really enjoyed our dinners and food quality (but dinners only!)
Jeanette
couple
February 12, 2026
The hotel and facilities were outstanding. The free frequent shuttle service between the hotel and thermal springs and spa were very convenient. All staff encountered were friendly and accommodating breakfast buffet was great and food at Toucanes restaurant was very tasty. We only stayed for one night but had a wonderful stay.
Robyn
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“Awesome Experience!”
Amazing from start to finish. Really enjoyed the thermal pools. Lovely breakfast. Everyone very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend.
Nadia
couple
November 9, 2025
“we enjoyed it.”
Although this seemed expensive on booking the chance to use the springs both in the evening and exclusively from 8-10am in the morning was fantastic. It made the stay very good value and lot of fun.
Nannette
couple
October 11, 2025
“Excellent & friendly staff”
Sandra
couple
October 5, 2025
Everything. The service, the staff, the stylish rooms.
Gabriel
family_with_children
August 11, 2025
“The best thermal place in Arenal”
The best thermal place in Arenal Volcano. You will find many alternatives to enjoy thermal pools, but this is the best one by far. Natural river pools.
Eliana
extended_group
June 25, 2025
The hotel is very well located close to the vulcan and also La Fortuna. The facilities were amazing and the staff very kind and helpful.
Bev
extended_group
January 28, 2025
Everything - it was simply perfect.
Srdan
extended_group
January 13, 2025
“Counting the days until we return”
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to visit Costa Rica and enjoy one of the best spa’s ever. The whole experience is amazing and worth of planning the entire trip just to stay here for 2-3days.
Chloe
couple
December 31, 2024
“A treat! Clean, delicious food and beautifully done!”
Amazing hotel and ticked every box
Maciej
couple
December 9, 2024
“Absolute must!”
Thermal resort was highlight of our whole stay in CR. It was our second time here, but definitely not last.
Sara
couple
November 22, 2024
Exceptional hotel and experience. The staff were all exceptionally knowledgable, friendly and professional. The room was beautiful and comfortable. The breakfast was fantastic!
Forbes Van Praag
couple
November 6, 2024
“Hot springs are cute but can see for free 100m down stream! Hotel is shambles! Nowhere close to lux!”
Only good thing was the hot springs
Gloriana
family_with_children
October 10, 2024
The hotel is very nice. Staff was super attentive. We loved the hot springs. They have 25 different pools.
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family_with_children
September 10, 2024
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Ian 1978
family_with_children
August 8, 2024
“Excellent!”
The whole experience at Tabacón was exceptional. It is expensive and we were (to be honest) expecting it to be quite busy with little space for a personal stay. However, this was absolutely not our experience. We were amazed at how private the thermal pools felt. There are so many places where you can sit with your own group completely secluded from others. The service was amazing and the quality of the food, drinks was also very high. An expensive trip, but certainly well worth it after 3 weeks of traveling through Panama and Costa Rica (a little bit of TLC for the family).
Facilities
Accessibility
Toilet with grab rails, Higher level toilet, Lower bathroom sink
Activities
Hot spring bath, Beauty Services, Yoga classes, Sauna, Fitness centre, Fishing, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Breakfast options, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Safety deposit box
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Water slide, Swimming pool
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Ironing service, Car hire, Luggage storage, Valet parking, Currency exchange, Tour desk, Barber/beauty shop, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, 24-hour front desk, Room service
Orchid Room King Bed
This double room features a sofa bed, bathrobe and air conditioning. Furnished with a colourful décor, this room also includes a cable TV, air conditioning and free WiFi access. This suite offers views of the Arenal Volcano
Orchid Room Two Queen Beds
This spacious air-conditioned room features colourful décor inspired by the tropical rainforest surrounding the property. It has 2 queen-size beds, cable TV, high-speed WiFi and a private bathroom with bathrobes and shower with natural light. A seating area with a 42' flat-screen TV is also available.
Rainforest King Bed
This suite features an outdoor terrace or balcony overlooking the tropical landscape. Bathrooms include a two-person hot tub and a separate glass-enclosed shower. All rainforest suites feature a king bed and a pullout sofa bed. The furniture is handmade by Costa Rican artisans. Included amenities: 42” flat screen TV and very comfortable bedding.
Tabacon Suite King Bed
This suite features free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, safety box, living area and flat-screen cable TV. It has coffee maker and minibar. The bathroom comes with bathrobes and slippers.
Volcano View Suite
This suite features free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, safety box, living area and flat-screen cable TV. It has coffee maker and minibar. The bathroom comes with bathrobes and slippers. This suite offers views of the Arenal Volcano.
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