Name: Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Address: 13 km oeste del centro de La Fortuna de San Carlos, Alajuela, Costa Rica., 21007 Fortuna, Costa Rica, 13 km oeste del centro de La Fortuna de San Carlos, Alajuela, Costa Rica., Alajuela, 21007, Costa Rica
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $265 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.4

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Resort Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

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13 km oeste del centro de La Fortuna de San Carlos, Alajuela, Costa Rica., 21007 Fortuna, Costa Rica –

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The location was beautiful, the room was very comfortable, checkin process was very welcoming and enjoyable. The hot springs were also wonderful. Breakfast was excellent.

Amanda

Canada

Everything . The staff was great. Edison was our tour advisor. He was the best. And the receptionist was amazing I forgot her name. She was pregnant. Her name starts with K. She was so sweet, patient and kind with us. Rafael was amazing welcoming us and assisting us with everything we needed. Overall this place it is just a dream but beside the luxury, what makes the place stand up about the rest is the customer services. Housekeeping staff, gardeners were all very kind and say Good morning to us every day with a honest smile in their faces. What a lovely place.

Marina

United States of America

Everything was too the best of qualities and expressed great car for the customer and it showed. They were always ready to help and smiling.

John

Costa Rica

If you've never experienced the rainforest, then I would highly advise booking a few nights at this resort. Honestly, the pictures on the website and social media do not capture the magic of this place. Once you arrive you'll be impressed by the staff and the hotel's attention to detail and their willingness to cater to every guest and their needs. This place is a true oasis in the middle of Costa Rica that everyone should experience at least one time in their lives. I highly recommend booking the Tabacon Resort and Spa for a luxurious and restful vacation.

Christina

United States of America

The property is beautiful, the staff is excellent, the hot springs and shangrila are unbelievable. The water is so amazing in its natural setting. The water is very healing

Laura

United States of America

Beautiful springs, beautiful restaurant (Toucanes). Spa was incredible!

United States of America

The hotel is beautiful but what’s out of the ordinary is the hot springs, they are really unique, a must do in Costa Rica

Jose

Mexico

The beautifully maintained grounds and rooms. The resort staff were very professional and courteous. The Spa services and staff were fabulous, however, expensive.

Margalit

United States of America

Hot springs were beautiful and relaxing. Loved the private area for resort guests

Bryan

United States of America

Breakfast was wonderful, the staff was very helpful and friendly, and the hot springs were beautiful. Also the views of the volcano were spectacular!

Allyl727

United States of America

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What guests loved the most:
“The location was beautiful, the room was very comfortable, checkin process was very welcoming and enjoyable. The hot springs were also wonderful. Breakfast was excellent.”

Amanda Canada
“Everything . The staff was great. Edison was our tour advisor. He was the best. And the receptionist was amazing I forgot her name. She was pregnant. Her name starts with K.”

Marina United States of America
“Everything was too the best of qualities and expressed great car for the customer and it showed. They were always ready to help and smiling.”

John Costa Rica
“If you've never experienced the rainforest, then I would highly advise booking a few nights at this resort.”

Christina United States of America
“The property is beautiful, the staff is excellent, the hot springs and shangrila are unbelievable. The water is so amazing in its natural setting. The water is very healing”

Laura United States of America
“Beautiful springs, beautiful restaurant (Toucanes). Spa was incredible!”

J United States of America
“The hotel is beautiful but what’s out of the ordinary is the hot springs, they are really unique, a must do in Costa Rica”

Jose Mexico
“The beautifully maintained grounds and rooms. The resort staff were very professional and courteous. The Spa services and staff were fabulous, however, expensive.”

Margalit United States of America
“Hot springs were beautiful and relaxing. Loved the private area for resort guests”

Bryan United States of America
“Breakfast was wonderful, the staff was very helpful and friendly, and the hot springs were beautiful. Also the views of the volcano were spectacular!”

Allyl727 United States of America

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One of our top picks in Fortuna.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 mini-bar. 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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An Inside Look at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Discover Costa Rica´s largest network of naturally flowing hot springs in the heart of the rainforest. Room rate includes access to the thermal experience during your stay, exclusive access to Shangri-La Gardens our adults-only hideaway for hotel guest 18+

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Arenal 1968 Trail
2 miles
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
2.2 miles
Arenal Natura Ecological Park
2.4 miles
Kalambu Hot Springs
2.9 miles
Ecotermales Fortuna Spa
3.2 miles
Termalitas del Arenal
3.3 miles
Ecoglide Arenal Park
3.3 miles
Sky Adventures Arenal
4.7 miles
Arenal Eco Zoo
5 miles
La Fortuna Waterfall
5.2 miles

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Arenal Mountain
4.2 miles

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San Carlos Airport
44.7 miles
Juan Santamaría International Airport
49 miles
Tobías Bolaños International Airport
54.1 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Everything was so so great, we loved every minute of it! The room was amazing, the bathroom was a dream... but let’s talk about the hot springs! Omg they are am...”

Laura

Israel

“Room was gorgeous and extremely comfortable, with the right feel of isolation. The private hot springs right next to the hotel were more than amazing!”

Achay

Israel

“everything looks so natural, it felt like paradise! the spa is amazing, quite expensive through... stuff is really friendly and roomservice super quick. for the...”

Deborah

Switzerland

9.5

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2 Restaurants On Site

Los Tucanes

Food: International

Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

Menu: Buffet & À La Carte
Ave del Paraiso Restaurant

Open for: Lunch, Dinner

Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

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3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

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12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.

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This property doesn't offer cribs.

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Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Pets are not allowed.

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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100% of the first night will be charged at the time of booking as a guarantee deposit.

Reservations with more than 5 rooms, different policies, conditions and payments will apply.

“Everything . The staff was great. Edison was our tour advisor. He was the best. And the receptionist was amazing I forgot her name. She was pregnant. Her name starts with K. She was so sweet, patient and kind with us. Rafael was amazing welcoming us and assisting us with everything we needed. Overall this place it is just a dream but beside the luxury, what makes the place stand up about the rest is the customer services. Housekeeping staff, gardeners were all very kind and say Good morning to us every day with a honest smile in their faces. What a lovely place. ”

“If you've never experienced the rainforest, then I would highly advise booking a few nights at this resort. Honestly, the pictures on the website and social media do not capture the magic of this place. Once you arrive you'll be impressed by the staff and the hotel's attention to detail and their willingness to cater to every guest and their needs. This place is a true oasis in the middle of Costa Rica that everyone should experience at least one time in their lives. I highly recommend booking the Tabacon Resort and Spa for a luxurious and restful vacation.”

“The property is beautiful, the staff is excellent, the hot springs and shangrila are unbelievable. The water is so amazing in its natural setting. The water is very healing ”

“The beautifully maintained grounds and rooms. The resort staff were very professional and courteous. The Spa services and staff were fabulous, however, expensive.”

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Reviewed: October 18, 2019

Nestor
United States of America
10

“Great experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They have to work more in their Menu options, it is very limited
Awesome experience

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 15, 2019

Elad
Israel
10

“One of the best hotels in Costa Rica, for sure!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
That we had to leave :)
The best hotel in Costa Rica for sure - Tabacon is definitely perfect. The staff was amazing, highly professional, helped with anything that we wanted and beyond and didn't let us do anything beside relaxing! The room was super clean and really big. We had a garden behind our room that we could access. We had a useful tablet in our room with all the information that we needed about the place. You can move around the place using a shuttles, and it's really comfortable and fast. The shower was well equipped, even with things that you not really expecting like disposable razors. Tabacon has few resturants that you can choose from and all fo them are fantastic and really tasty - don't miss the volcanic stone at "Los Tucanes", that's crazy! On one of the nights we took the Ephemeral Dinner option (private dinning) which was absolotly one of a life time experience, and we even got a small souvenir. The spa is incredible with professional masseuse, everything is well organized and you can even select one out of 3 oils smells that going to be used during your massage.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 13, 2019

Patrick
Germany
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Very nice and spacious room (Honeymoon-Suite). Hot springs are great.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 13, 2019

Amanda
Canada

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Beautiful property. Very upscale and excellent choice for a romantic getaway. Food needs improvement”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
Our dinner at the hotel restaurant was not very good. The ambience was excellent, but the food itself was overcooked with poor combinations of flavours and textures. In addition, there were no vegetarian options on the dinner menu.
The location was beautiful, the room was very comfortable, checkin process was very welcoming and enjoyable. The hot springs were also wonderful. Breakfast was excellent.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 13, 2019

Laura
Israel

1 helpful vote
10

“Best resort in Costa Rica”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was so so great, we loved every minute of it! The room was amazing, the bathroom was a dream... but let’s talk about the hot springs! Omg they are amazing!!!! And there is a special place only accessible to hotel guests so not a lot of people it’s the best thing! All the people working there are super nice and helpful. The restaurants are super good, the food is tasty, the breakfast buffet was super good. Really we loved this place and it is worth staying there for a few days to enjoy the area

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 11, 2019

Achay
Israel
10

“Best mixture of resort and hot springs we've ever experienced”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hotel's restaurant was quite awful for dinner, but breakfast was a delight
Room was gorgeous and extremely comfortable, with the right feel of isolation. The private hot springs right next to the hotel were more than amazing!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 10, 2019

Izick
Israel
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything!! Amazing hotel. Best I've ever been

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: September 29, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
10

“Beyond expectations ”
- • Couple
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We are about to leave home and are very happy we chose tabacon for a 5 night stay. Besides the incredible hot springs and grounds the staff makes this resort unforgettable. Since the moment we arrived we were pampered by every member of the staff I wish I could remember everyone’s name, Carlos at the reception desk, Gabriela, Henry at los tucanes restaurant, Rafael at the lobby amazing warm people they seem to enjoy what they do. Upon our arrival we were welcomed with a bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries! For our 20th anniversary, 2 days later we got a complementary bottle of red wine and a different decoration on the bed every day. We highly recommend tabacon, we are coming back for sure !

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 28, 2019

Martin
Germany
9.6

“Peaceful place within the nature”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rich breakfast buffet

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 27, 2019

Veronika
Israel
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent welcome and high service consciousness

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 16, 2019

Marina
United States of America
10

“Amazing for Couples ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything . The staff was great. Edison was our tour advisor. He was the best. And the receptionist was amazing I forgot her name. She was pregnant. Her name starts with K. She was so sweet, patient and kind with us. Rafael was amazing welcoming us and assisting us with everything we needed. Overall this place it is just a dream but beside the luxury, what makes the place stand up about the rest is the customer services. Housekeeping staff, gardeners were all very kind and say Good morning to us every day with a honest smile in their faces. What a lovely place.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 15, 2019

John
Costa Rica
10

“A great stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was too the best of qualities and expressed great car for the customer and it showed. They were always ready to help and smiling.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 9, 2019

Marcelo
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nada
Amazing gardens

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 7, 2019

Jennifer
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing. It was all great
Everything. Superb service. Amazing hot springs.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: August 21, 2019

Deborah
Switzerland

2 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hotsprings are open until 10pm which is super! but there are almost no light so it is pretty dangerous. there are also NO lifeguards and many children are playing on their own without someone looking after them. drinks are also expensive especially for the hotel guest who already pay a lot of money they could have at least add a “free water station” or something like that.
everything looks so natural, it felt like paradise! the spa is amazing, quite expensive through... stuff is really friendly and roomservice super quick. for the first night they will bring you a “pillow refresher” which really smells good and helps you sleep. The whole hot spring area is huge, so you will always find a quiet place, latest at the shangrila part which is for hotel members only.

Stayed in August 2019

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