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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

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Luxury
VIP Access
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

  • Bar
  • Gym
The current price is S$832
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec

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Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Orchid Room King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Rainforest King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Minibar
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Honeymoon suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 70 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Tabacon Suite King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Minibar
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
13 Km Oeste del Centro, de la Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Natura Eco Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 13 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Virgita Ristorante - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shangri-La Gardens - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tucanes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Las Palmas - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Luxury family-friendly resort near Tabacon Hot Springs
Located close to Go Adventure Park and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa provides a swim-up bar, shopping on-site and a garden. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a facial and a body wrap at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with a swim-up bar
  • Free valet parking
  • Hot springs on-site, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, babysitting (surcharge) and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 105 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
  • LED light bulbs, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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11 Dec - 12 Dec
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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
  • 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

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 at the property

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 any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

As of 11 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa on 10 Dec, 2025 start from S$832.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa located?

This family-friendly La Fortuna resort is located on the riverwalk, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tabacon Hot Springs, Go Adventure Park and Natura Eco Park. Arenal Volcano and Ecoglide Arenal Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 869 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1007 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

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

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

Fatina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is a pleasant. Room beautiful loved being by the lobby. Volcano views and the hot springs are magnificent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely 5 star service!!! I would definitely return to this resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice property, i would go back. The thermal pools are nice, drinks and food very expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing resort.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and hot spring was great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Nestor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place , beautiful nature and great views and great people
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was well maintained. Friendly service. Breakfast was decent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Bogdan

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

10/10 Excellent

Hana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, beautiful clean excellent service best food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kunal

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

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s proximity to the hot springs are easily accessible and the staff is very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in 5 different hotels during our trip and Tabacon was truly the best.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

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

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, friendly staff, definitely coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful, the staff are very friendly and accommodating and the hot springs are a highlight.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible property, staff and service!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joefred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best Hotels I ever stayed at, great and attentive staff, clean, excellent food and drink options and the resort area is just perfect, I will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property and wonderful staff. Hot springs are great, same goes for food. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with an amazing hot springs experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing grounds and facilities. Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023