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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
Luxury resort with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
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Outdoor pool
Rainforest King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Library
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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

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Orchid Room King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Orchid Room King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Rainforest King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Rainforest King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Honeymoon suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tabacon Suite King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Tabacon Suite King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Sofa Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Orchid Room Two Queen beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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.
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What's nearby

  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Natura Eco Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 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
  • ‪Shangri-La Gardens - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tucanes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Las Palmas - ‬6 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. There's free valet parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 500 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and concierge services. 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.

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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 on request for a 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 23)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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
Tabacón Thermal Resort Spa
Tabacon Thermal & La Fortuna
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa Resort
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa La Fortuna
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa Resort La Fortuna

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.

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

As of Nov 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa on Nov 7, 2025 start from $510.0, excluding 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.

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, Ayurvedic treatments, and hot springs.

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 will couples enjoy most about a stay at 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.

Are there hot tubs at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

Yes, this resort has a spa tub.

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.

Does Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa have connecting rooms?

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 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. 864 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1002 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

Jose Andres

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

pradeep

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nerijus

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot springs are beautiful and fun to do for a day. It's a nice property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omid

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yenis

The thermal w
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing resort.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot springs and Shangri La for hotel guests only was GREAT. Shuttle running from hotel lobby to the hot springs was super convenient. The nice comfy Spa robes were a BIG Hit as well. Being able to wear them the more casual restaurant at the Hot Springs was nice and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nestor, Southwest Ranches

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place , beautiful nature and great views and great people
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, beautiful clean excellent service best food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jody, Coquitlam

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tabacón is a fantastic spa experience with natural hot spring pool of various temperature and sizes. It is truly one of a kind and we hope to return there soon. It is a “must visit” stop for those visiting Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dino, SAMMAMISH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotsprings were fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

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