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4.3 out of 5

"Love the way they received us with a nice cool drink and a warm hot towel, the quick check in and transport to our rooms. The hot Springs are wonderfu ... " More

By a verified traveler on Mon 28 Aug 2023

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Hotel Description

Family-friendly 4.5-star resort near Go Adventure Park

On riverwalk

At this La Fortuna resort, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tabacon Hot Springs and 3 miles (5 km) of Go Adventure Park. Arenal Natura Ecological Park and Arenal Volcano are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Poolside dining

This luxury resort features a full-service spa, hot springs, and 2 restaurants. Bring the family and enjoy the children's pool, waterslide, and kid-friendly dining. Enjoy the outdoor pool and perks like free self parking and free WiFi.

Orchid Room Two Queen beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$411* Per night/room Apr 11 - Apr 12

Orchid Room King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Honeymoon suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Tabacon Suite King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Rainforest King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa ratings based on 9 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Everyone (8) Family (1)
1 out of 5

Posted by on Nov 13, 2023

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5 out of 5
Love the way they received us with a nice cool drink and a warm hot towel, the quick check in and transport to our rooms. The hot Springs are wonderful

Posted by , from HUNTINGTON PARK on Aug 28, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 30, 2023 by Tabacon Management Team

Dear Marianela, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled you enjoyed our warm welcome, quick check-in, and the wonderful hot springs. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!Best regards,

5 out of 5

Posted by on May 10, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 21, 2021 by General Manager

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Tabacon with us. We are glad to read you had a wonderful time and that you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate your review and hope to host you again in the future. Pura Vida, Marcel Stittner General Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by on Mar 3, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 8, 2021 by General Manager

Dear valued guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Tabacon. We are glad to read you had a wonderful time during your visit. We appreciate your review and hope to host you again in the future. Pura Vida, Marcel Stittner General Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by on Feb 4, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 15, 2021 by General Manager

Hola Michael, Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de compartir con nosotros su experiencia en Tabacón. Es un gusto saber que disfrutó si estancia y que todas nuestras facilidades así como servicios estuvieron a la altura de sus expectativas. Agradecemos su comentario y esperamos servirle nuevamente en un futuro cercano. Pura Vida, Marcel Stittner Gerente General

5 out of 5

Posted by on Dec 29, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 30, 2020 by General Manager

Hello, Thank you for visiting us and sharing your review with us. It is a pleasure to have been your place of preference in the San Carlos area. We appreciate your review and hope you come back soon. Pura Vida, Marcel Stittner General Manager

5 out of 5

BEST HOTEL I'VE EVER STAYED AT IN MY LIFE!!!!

Pros: Every single thing - the rooms, the cleanliness, the friendly staff, the service, the hot springs, the room service breakfast.
Cons: Nothing! You guys truly have it all down.
Location: Location is about 15 minutes from La Fortuna, the nearest city. Tons to do there. We went white water rafting, ziplining, and ATVing through Red Lava.
This was, BY FAR, the BEST hotel my fiance and I have ever stayed at in our entire lives (and we travel a lot, and normally stay at very nice places!). I cannot express my gratitude enough for the kindness, friendliness, and service of the staff. Orlando, Fred, and honestly everyone else I can't remember the names of at the moment were hospitable, helpful, always willing to go above and beyond to help with virtually anything we needed, and everyone was just SO pleasant to be around. The rooms were VERY clean and were cleaned not once, but I believe twice a day. Also, the hot springs are MUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We went three times during our 3-day stay, as they were included in our stay, and believe me, it was so worth it. We left Tabacon and traveled to Tamarindo for the rest of our stay which couldn't even come close to comparison. The whole time we said we "missed Tabacon" and wanted to go back there instead. Honestly, thank you all so so so so much for your service and your hospitality. I will recommend this hotel to ANYONE who wants comfort, beauty, kindness, and the gold standard for hospitality.

Posted by , from Los Angeles, CA on Jul 27, 2016

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Comment from Hotel Management

by General Manager

Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback and missing our hotel while you were at Tamarindo.It's great to hear that you found Tabacon the best hotel you and your fiancé have ever stayed.Without doubt your comments will be shared with our team to recognize them for their hard work and excellent attention.We do have a lot of different things to offer and it's great that you got to enjoy our hot springs, which are part of Costa Rica's largest network of naturally flowing hot springs.We would love to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! Pura Vida, Marcel Stittner General Manager

4 out of 5

Nice getaway for two nights

Pros: The resorts rooms décor are inviting and luxurious. The spa resort facility is amazing having a lot to offer for the day. The hot springs are relaxing
Cons: The main restaurant could be more inviting and laid out better to enjoy the rain forest and surroundings especially during breakfast. Food was good.
Location: The National park has a lot to offer such as ATV riding, horse back riding, hiking and canopy.
The resort/spa was superb place for a short getaway. The staff was amazing and friendly.

Posted by , from New Jersey on Oct 18, 2015

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 24, 2015 by Yendry Espinoza, Resident Manager

Hello, Thank you for your comments. We’re glad you found the room inviting and luxurious. We are located in a truly magical setting, it is great to know you enjoyed the surroundings and the national park.We appreciate your feedback in regards to the restaurant laid out and will consider it for a future renovation project. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again future. Regards

4 out of 5
Pros: The place hospitality, the employees character greatly appreciated. The cleanliness of facility.
Cons: They have broken shower in the bathroom.
Location: Yo could do hiking to the volcano. Zip lining, shopping, horse back riding,biking, sight seing& more.
Stayed for 4 days & 3 nights Tabacon hot springs & thermal Resort.

Posted by , from San Francisco on Sep 20, 2015

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About the Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Location 13 Km Oeste del Centro, La Fortuna, Alajuela

Property Features

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, hot springs, and a waterslide. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a swim-up bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are also featured at the luxury Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa was completed in 2016. This 4.5-star La Fortuna resort is smoke free.

  • 103 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1997
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Swim-up bar

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle, area shuttle, beach shuttle, and shopping center shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa offers 103 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Plasma television
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

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.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

  • Rafting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hot springs on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Ziplining nearby

Spa Services

The Grand 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.

  • Number of treatment rooms 11
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Number of hot springs - 15
  • Mud bath in spa
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Minimum age to access spa is 12
  • Thai massage
  • Hot springs/mineral springs in spa
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar and geothermal energy.

  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 4
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Children stay free
  • Renewable energy source - solar
  • Number of children who can stay free - 2
  • Renewable energy source - geothermal
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 150
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.