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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

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Couples treatment room(s), hot tub, hot springs/mineral springs
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
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Volcano View Suite
Luxury
4.5 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Elegance amidst rainforest and volcano views

Surrounded by serene rainforest and breathtaking views of Arenal Volcano, this luxurious retreat offers an unparalleled escape. Delight in exclusive hot springs access, private cabanas, and exquisite dining options, ensuring a truly memorable stay.

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, Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Titoku Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Orchid Room King Bed

Orchid Room King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Rainforest King Bed

Rainforest King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Volcano View Suite

Volcano View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Tabacon Suite King Bed

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Orchid Room Two Queen beds | Bathroom

Orchid Room Two Queen beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private Pool Suite | Mountain view

Private Pool Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is on the riverwalk, within a 5-minute drive of Tabacon Hot Springs and Go Adventure Park. .This family-friendly resort is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Natura Eco Park and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Ecoglide Arenal Park.
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What's nearby

  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Titoku Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 25 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 170 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shangri-La Gardens - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Virgita Ristorante - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Time - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Las Palmas - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

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 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 105 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as hot springs, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center.
Enjoy international cuisine at Los Tucanes, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the swim-up bar.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
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.

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

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

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
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. 866 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like how meticulously maintained the garden is
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
World Class!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ganna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Specially food/drinks at Tabasco pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karla, San Bernardino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tabacon is a whole ecperience. From the ride through the most beautiful, lush, hillsides to get there, to the lavish world renown thermal spa that is their signature attraction. Super friendly staff all throughout the establishment. Beautiful natural gardens. Clean, modern rooms with all the ammenities. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding property with lovely rooms, great food, friendly staff, and the most amazing hot springs ever! Choose this experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was amazing. It was truly a 5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ experience for our anniversary trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

faiz

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort!! Our stay was unforgettable. The property is beautiful, the rooms are inviting and nicely decorated. The property has a relaxing atmosphere and the thermals are trully amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless & cleaned daily to the same standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great suite, location, breakfast, parking, excellent service, will repeat for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Puyallup

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Resort to unwind and relax. The hot springs were so unbelievable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jin Hun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bin

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent! This is our second time staying in the hotel. Very satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
101% 101degrees! Tell your friends and family about it! This is place is a paradise! 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bi

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfectly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful resort. Every detail was thought of and provided for.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oanh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great space and hospitable staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matheus, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Wonderful spa. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was fantastic, all staff were attentive and the hot springs were well worth the visit. The bedrooms clean tidy and if a very generous size.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025