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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
Mountain resort with spa, near Arenal Volcano National Park

9,4/10 Exceptional

987 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport transfer
  • Gym
The price is R7 653
Price available on 2022/07/14
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13 Km Oeste del Centro, de la Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna, Alajuela
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot springs
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Children's pool
  • Spa tub
  • Waterslide
  • Swim-up bar
  • 24-hour room service
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
Cleaning & safety
  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Social distancing

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About this area

What's nearby

  • On the riverwalk
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 7 min walk
  • Lake Arenal - 12 min drive
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 7 min drive
  • Kalambu Hot Springs - 11 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 18 min drive
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 12 min drive
  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 16 min drive
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 15 min drive
  • Arenal Adventure World - 13 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 15 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 135 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
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About this property

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa offers an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Arenal Volcano National Park and Lake Arenal. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and Los Tucanes, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other highlights at this luxurious resort. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected

Social distancing

Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 103 units
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM - 11:30 PM
  • Express check-in/out
  • Minimum check-in age - 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*
  • Beach shuttle*
  • Shopping center shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Swim-up bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Taking the kids

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Yoga classes
  • Hot springs
  • Shopping
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Facilities

  • 7 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1997
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible bathroom
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Plasma television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Alarm clock

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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 hot springs/mineral springs, a mud bath, and a spa tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • 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)

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle, beach shuttle, and shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 1 2021 to September 1 2022 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities

Children & extra beds

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out:
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out:
  • Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property, and commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.

Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

This property does not have elevators.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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
Tabacon Thermal & La Fortuna
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa Resort
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa La Fortuna
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa Resort La Fortuna

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Overall score and ratings

9,4

Exceptional

9,7/10

Cleanliness

9,5/10

Staff & service

9,5/10

Amenities

9,5/10

Property conditions & facilities

9,5/10

Eco-friendliness
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was beautiful as well as the view from the patio! The hot springs were perfect! Wish we could have stayed longer!
Ashley, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Spa vacation
Absolutely wonderful, relaxing visit. The room was clean, comfortable and spacious. Dinner was overpriced but tasty. Breakfast was an amazing spread. Beautifully presented and not overly crowded. The waterfalls and pools were gorgeous and the spa was an absolute treat! We will be back!
Jillian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rafael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tabacon resort review
The room was very clean and spacious for the two of us. The hot springs were spectacular. The complimentary breakfast had a good variety and the food was good. I liked shuttle service the hotel offered to take us to the hot springs. Overall I would highly recommend this resort to anyone.
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Hot springs
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Edgar, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

George, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A must stay, best experience ever!
Its an incredible place, location is beautiful, staff is incredible, thermals are an out of this world experience , food and service is great!!
Arturo, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kenneth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome Experience!
We had a wonderful experience on our recent stay at the Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa. The staff was very friendly, helpful and professional. The room was very nicely appointed, clean and comfortable. A quick resort shuttle made it easy each day to enjoy the thermal springs.
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Lillian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing property. One of the best experiences we have had. Staff went above and beyond to take care of us. Rooms, service, breakfast, pool and hot springs were absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend to stay here.
Ronak, 4-night family trip
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