Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
13 Km Oeste del Centro, de la Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela
  • Tabacon Hot Springs
    7 min walk
  • Arenal Volcano National Park
    7 min walk
  • Titoku Hot Springs
    3 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    15 min drive

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

  • 753 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • 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

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About this property

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5-star La Fortuna resort walkable to Tabacon Hot Springs
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free resort has a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a swim-up bar are onsite.
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 32-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This La Fortuna resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa 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 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 spa tub. The spa is open daily. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa. There are 15 hot springs on site.
In addition to a full-service spa, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa features hot springs and an outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the resort's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a swim-up bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This luxury resort also offers a children's pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle. Complimentary valet parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is a smoke-free property.

Los Tucanes - Overlooking the pool and garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Ave del Paraiso - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Arenal Wet Bar - This poolside bar specializes in international cuisine and serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Cana Brava Lobby Bar - This lobby lounge overlooks the garden. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub

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
  • 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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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)

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

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 861 out of 1036 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 1036 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1036 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1036 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1036 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dartagnan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel - the entire complex was so relaxing from entry sequence, check in, to restaurants and amazing hot springs!! The hot springs were over the top - unexpected and thoroughly enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesliann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The King suite was comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. It was beautiful and a remote location. The thermal spas were very relaxing. Lots of activities to do nearby. Definitely recommend for couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bharat

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overhyped not worth the price
This hotel is overhyped. Nothing special just a regular hotel. The rooms were small, not well kept Overall just ok not worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

María

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is just amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nafisa Wali

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

10/10 Excellent

Anh

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with hot springs. Staff is top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hossein

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. The only problem was driving to get to the hotel, about 4 hrs from Tramindo Beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tabacón is an incredible resort! The springs is much larger than you would expect, with many beautiful parts to find privacy and relaxation. The drinks are incredible and views are even better. We indulged in a couples volcanic mud massage- and it was the best massage ever! The spa is beautiful, peaceful and worth it! One thing to consider is that it is a 20minute ride to town, so you are pretty much committed to eating at the resort- which is not cheap. Each drink is $15 and meals are $20 . The breakfast options are a buffet at $35 a person or room service- which is about $20 . (Summer 2024) The food was amazing, but we were definitely expecting some cheaper options before we arrived.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Abu

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROSA

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Ilda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spa and thermal pools. The service was amazing all around. Very frie dly and attentive staff. Breakfast buffet was great. Lunch at the springs was amazing, we did not have 1 bad meal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gorgeous property with a magnificent view of Arenal Volcano. The hot springs are other worldly. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was SO nice. It was exactly what we needed to relax and unwind after an adventurous start to our Costa Rica trip. We spent more time in the hot springs than we expected and deeply unwound in a way that we really needed. It was divine and we cannot wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Silvia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Food is priced as in the US but tasted terrible. Staff was friendly but inefficient and made mistakes on orders and requests. Service was extremely slow.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024