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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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, Titoku Hot Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪23 min drive‬
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Orchid Room King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Rainforest King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Volcano View Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Volcano View Suite

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

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

Tabacon Suite King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Sofa Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Orchid Room Two Queen beds

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

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About this property

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Luxury resort with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
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 centre, a bar/lounge and a swim-up bar are on-site.
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. 32-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels.

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

An outdoor pool, a children's pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

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

The on-site 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Arenal Volcano National Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine with garden views at Los Tucanes, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to manicures and pedicures, facials or Thai massages at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes hot springs and a gym
  • Guests speak favourably about the room service and the overall condition of the property
  • 7 minutes by foot from Tabacon Hot Springs and a 4-minute drive from Go Adventure Park
  • Airport, shopping centre and beach shuttle service available for a fee
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, hot springs, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby 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.

A children's pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre 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. Free valet parking is available.

This 4.5-star La Fortuna resort is smoke free.

Los Tucanes – Overlooking the pool and garden, this fine-dining restaurant specialises 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 specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Arenal Wet Bar – This poolside bar specialises in international cuisine and only serves light fare. 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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 - 37 ºC
  • 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 lift
  • 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 organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.
  • Up to 2 children aged 7 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).

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

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 869 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 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

misty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magic

from the moment that we arrived at the resort, it was beautiful. Everything was perfect. We did go in high rain season and to be honest the rains didn't even affect us beautiful comfortable room. We traveled with our 11-year-old daughter and had so much fun she wanted to keep the robe that they left in the room. That's how much she loved it. you will not be disappointed in this location or resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iuliia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siu-lung

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best, if not the best, hotsprings and spa service resort, period. Forever this will be Americans next best place for relax and vacations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Save your money. I stayed several places in La Fortuna and this one is not worth the money. Room isn't as described, staff was not helpful and actually act as though you're a bother, food just OK, etc. Seriously, this is the worse place I stayed in La Fortuna.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything on hotel was good I love it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hot springs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We went to celebrate my wife's birthday, and the Tabacón Team took it from there. After a long journey in, we arrived at an enthusiastic Bell Staff that quickly had us unloaded and onto a golf cart to whisk us away to our room. The entire welcoming process set a marvelous tone for the next few days. Every interaction with each staff member left us with a memorable impression. The profession of hospitality is not lost here. The restaurants are well-staffed, and the food is excellent. Breakfast each morning was a treat of Costa Rican and other international flavors. Try it all. The Spa team was the best we have experienced on any continent. Their technique, rapport, and amenities are not to be missed. We treated ourselves to the couples massage that was followed by our own personal hot tub. The property is immaculate and well-maintained. You are the very edge of the forest, where you can witness all manner of flora and fauna. We were so impressed that we will be bringing all 12 of us next time. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gold standard for what hotels should be. Our stay at Tabacon was flawless. The staff is very friendly. The facilities are excellent. Our room was nice and spacious with a great view. And last but not least, the thermal pools, absolutely amazing. My wife and I cannot stop telling our friends and family how amazing Tabacon is and we recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

brittany

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beyond beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Miami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding great hotel, amazing hot waters and great food specifically breakfast made by Francisco. Will come back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very well kept. The breakfast offered a wide variety of foods to choose from. We enjoyed the thermal spa very much. The temperature was perfect for enjoying several hours in the pools.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AMAZING, TRANQUIL, PEACEFUL

For my birthday this year, my husband and I traveled to Tabacon Thermal Resort, and it truly exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, we were enveloped in the tranquil beauty of the rainforest, a perfect setting for a peaceful celebration. Our jungle view room was nothing short of amazing. Waking up to the serene sounds and lush green scenery right outside our window was a dream. The room itself was a peaceful sanctuary, providing the perfect retreat after a day of exploring. It was a space where we could relax and truly disconnect, feeling completely at one with nature. The hot springs were, without a doubt, the highlight of our trip. They were not only awesome but also incredibly well-maintained. The different pools and cascades, each with its own unique temperature and feel, allowed us to find the perfect spot to unwind. We spent hours moving from one thermal river to another, feeling all our stress melt away. The lush, tropical landscaping around the springs added to the magical atmosphere, making it feel like a private paradise. Celebrating my birthday at Tabacon was an unforgettable experience. It was more than just a trip; it was a perfect blend of natural beauty, peace, and pure relaxation. I couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Henry, Gabriel, and Karen provided exceptional service, demonstrating kindness and hospitality; we highly recommend their services.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel F.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kunal, Paso Robles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and helpful staff. The tour company they partner with are however not great. I would book tours elsewhere. Food, drinks, service, spa and the thermals were absolutely spectacular and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best resort in La Fortuna

Great stay, super safe, clean and luxurious. The staff are really friendly, the premises are pristine, and the thermal pools were exquisite. I cannot wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Handrie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One the best hotel in la Fortuna
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025