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Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

3.5 star property
3.5-star spa resort with free breakfast

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Exterior
Master Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Outdoor pool
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Indoor spa tub

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Explore the area

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7 km North from Central Park, Ciudad Quesada, La Palmeria, Alajuela
  • Place, Arenal Volcano National Park
  • Place, Poás Volcano National Park
  • Place, Juan Castro Blanco National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪96 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Master Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Master Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Basic Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

La Palmeria

In La Palmeria .Stay at this La Palmeria resort and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Juan Castro Blanco National Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Aguas Zarcas Church. Aquas Zarcas Square and Quesada City Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Juan Castro Blanco National Park - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Quesada City Park - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar y Restaurante Roger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar el Bambu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Guaria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tilapias Quecos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Quecos Steak House - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

3.5-star spa resort with free breakfast
Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and a lazy river. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. An outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star La Palmeria resort is smoke free.

  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa offers 87 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels.

This La Palmeria resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub, and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open select days. Children under 8 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa. There are hot springs/mineral springs on site.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

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 accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa to the airport?

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa is 26.5 mi (54-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa have an airport shuttle?

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa offers an airport shuttle.

Does Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa offer free breakfast?

Yes, Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa have a pool?

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa have a restaurant?

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa is home to La Foresta, which features garden views, al fresco dining, and happy hour.

Does Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa have a spa?

This resort has a spa, which features Ayurvedic treatments, body scrubs, and facials.

How close is Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa to downtown La Palmeria?

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa is 2.1 mi away from La Palmeria.