Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
Luxury resort with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
VIP Access

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Rainforest King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
13 Km Oeste del Centro, de la Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela
  • Arenal Volcano
  • Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪19 min drive‬
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Room options

Orchid Room King Bed

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Orchid Room Two Queen beds

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Tabacon Suite King Bed

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Honeymoon suite

  • Mountain view
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Rainforest King Bed

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

Tabacon Hot Springs is a short stroll from Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa, and other popular attractions like Go Adventure Park are within a few miles (5 km). This 105-room, 4.5-star resort welcomes guests with conveniences like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Arenal Natura Ecological Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 13 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Virgita Ristorante - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Sushi - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Saca Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Ti-Cain - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Luxury resort with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Guests of Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. You can take advantage of free valet parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee (available 24 hours). The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury resort include a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch plasma TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, designer toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Other amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and safes.
An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

The onsite 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center 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

Things to do

  • 15 hot springs
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

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 - 99 ºF
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily
  • 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 elevator
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free valet parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
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  • This property uses solar and geothermal energy.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • 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
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Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort La Fortuna
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Tabacon Resort
Tabacón Thermal Resort
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see close to Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

This resort in La Fortuna is within a 10-minute walk of Arenal Volcano National Park and Tabacon Hot Springs. You'll also find Lake Arenal and Baldi Hot Springs within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

Yes, valet parking is offered for free at the resort. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, mud baths, and body wraps.

Does Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa have a casino on the premises?

No, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

This riverfront resort offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a swim-up bar, and a garden-view restaurant.

Does Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this resort.

Does Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa has 2 restaurants, and serves breakfast for a surcharge.

Will Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa.

Are there connecting rooms at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

No, this resort doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

The closest major airport to Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), which is 8.2 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa.

Does Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa if that's in your vacation plans.

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 851 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Amitabh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place - You can go there again and again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay here in November for our honeymoon. Check in was friendly and we were greeted with cool towels and a cold drink which was lovely after a long drive. The hotel has incredible value with thermal spa. Our room was beautiful and clean. We enjoyed the breakfast every morning at the on site restaurant, one thing I will note is that there were not a lot of vegan options for breakfast and the espresso machine did not have a non dairy option. However, the servers were very accommodating and made me a separate coffee and got me avocado so I could make avocado toast which was very nice. We also really enjoyed having dinner at the restaurant at the thermal spa and the cocktails at the thermal spa were incredible as well. Overall, incredible hotel, we can’t wait to return one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina, San Antonio

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

srinivas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel but it was too pricey. Not sure if it is worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Padraig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 star world class.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew, SUGAR LAND

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in everything. We enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

The workers are amazing!!! Costarican are the best people 🇨🇷♥️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

john matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful staff, wonderful grounds, wonderful dining experiences
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sang Hyon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savoeun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rate 5 star
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

10/10 Excellent

Errick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property! The staff is very attentive and helpful! Wonderful food! The Hot Springs are incredible, you wont want to leave! We will definitely return! Also, thank you Helene! You made our stay perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!! Worth every penny. Massage in the hot springs was magical.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ned

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the best Hotel stays I ever had! All the staff were superb! Everyone was professional, welcoming, friendly and nice! The room had a sunning view of Arenal Volcano. I enjoyed the 6 course tasting menu at Toucan’s Restaurant and it was soooo good! The breakfast buffet was well worth the price. The jewel of the resort was, of course, the hot springs! They were phenomenal- a cascading river of hot springs with about 20 pools of varying degrees. The top of the springs was called Shari-La and is reserved for hotel guests only. This is where you will find the hottest spring. There are cabanas and bar service right there at the top. Located within the spring area is a spa where I had the most awesome, relaxing massage by Brian. The massage took place in an open air cabana surrounded by jungle. I was lucky and there was an awesome rain down pour during my massage and it was truly relaxing listening to the sound while getting massaged, I totally zoned out! The other restaurant located at the spring area, Aves, was also very good, more casual and you could soak in the springs and then have dinner in your robe. The grounds are meticulously landscaped with gorgeous flowers, green shrubs and trees everywhere. The place was so clean and spotless. I loved this place and will definitely return someday… hopefully, soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricio, Los Barnechea

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very recomendable place. Staff friendly and landcape spectacular. Sure I'll be back,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024