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Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

3.5 star property
Mountain resort in La Palmeria with spa and outdoor pool

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, hot springs/mineral springs
Outdoor pool
Perched in the mountains, Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa offers a serene escape. Soak up the sun on the lazy river or indulge in hydrotherapy and massage treatments at The Spa. With free WiFi, mini golf, and al fresco dining at La Foresta restaurant, this resort has left a lasting impression on guests who praise its helpful staff.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool and lazy river
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is R2 070
R2 339 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Mountain View

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Junior Triple Room

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Basic Room

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Master Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bidet
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
7 km North from Central Park, Ciudad Quesada, La Palmeria, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Juan Castro Blanco National Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Quesada City Park - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Aquas Zarcas Square - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos - 31 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Laguna Río Cuarto - 38 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 54 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 145 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Tilapias Quecos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soda Restaurante Isabel #3 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cosechas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Yin Du - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Tzunami - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

When visiting La Palmeria, Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa is a great choice to consider. You can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and La Foresta serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a lazy river, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 87 units
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Mini golf
  • Lazy river
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Mini golf
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Lazy river
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

The 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.

Dining

La Foresta - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 8 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • 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

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

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

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

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

What is there to do at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa also has a lazy river, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Yes, La Foresta offers alfresco dining and garden views.

What's the area around Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa like?

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa is located a short 18-minute walk from Juan Castro Blanco National Park.

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Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa Reviews

Reviews

7,4

Good

7,8/10

Cleanliness

7,6/10

Staff & service

7,2/10

Amenities

7,0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10

Our family of 5 had a great stay! Staff was very friendly, breakfast included was delicious and fresh, and the location and setting is stunning! The hot-spring pool is open 24 hours and the property has multiple pools, a sauna and a beautiful hike through the gorgeous grounds with a waterfall. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
3-night trip

8/10

I loved the large thermal water pool, and my husband loved the steam room, warm pool and cool pool. We also liked being in an environment with the majority of people being Costaricense, as we weren't interested in an exclusive tourist resort.
1-night trip

10/10

Very clean but looks old needs renovation. Near by two trails of 2 km to hike on and hot water pools. Good location to get out of town to spend time in the property in a forest. Our family really liked the stay, breakfast and dinner.
2-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay.
1-night trip

8/10

Good stay. Loud takling in front ot room 5 all night especially bad at 1am with a group of girls. Then loud music at 5am.
3-night trip

8/10

The river and pools was the best part.
2-night trip

8/10

Great breakfast included!
1-night trip

10/10

The local food was excellent
2-night trip

2/10

There is no hot water, air conditioner barely works. The staff in the restaurant and laundry are great, however the front desk reception staff are terrible. I wouldn’t recommend this place at all. The hotel rooms and rest rooms are very old.
3-night trip

10/10

Very large spacious rooms...Excellent customer service
4-night trip

10/10

Definitely a great experience, enjoyable place.
1-night trip

8/10

Staff was very friendly and always eager to help
4-night trip

10/10

Great pools and sauna
1-night trip

10/10

Nice hotel
1-night trip

10/10

Great for elders
2-night trip

8/10

The nature arrond the place.
4-night trip

10/10

Jordan from the pool bar was amazing. Everything we needed, he was able to help us with. Our stay would not have been the same without him.
2-night trip

6/10

Old hotel more like 3 starts. Beautiful hot springs. Price was ok.
1-night trip

8/10

Beautiful property, with some wonderful hot springs. Be sure to check them out along the river not only the manmade pools. Rooms were nice but ours was a bit dated and loud as we were close to the pools and restraunt. Food in the restraunt wasnt the best but was cheap. Great restraunts a few minutes down the road worth driving too.
2-night trip

8/10

They are at is beautiful, but some areas need attention. It needs some TLC
1-night trip

8/10

Nice and relaxing

4/10

The grounds are great, but the rooms are trash.
6-night trip

6/10

The property is scenic, surrounded by beautiful forest area and a creek. The hot springs and pools make this a nice place to stay. The rooms need alot of maintenance and updating. For example, the bathroom is extremely outdated, bathtub had a crack in it, the bathroom sink was falling apart, and the tile work needed caulking as well as updating. There was black mold everywhere, especially in the bathroom. Not a very clean hotel. Staff was nice in the restaurant.
8-night trip

10/10

Loved the property and staff, need to work on facilities since looked

8/10

Nice hotspring pools, good restaurant. Great service. Place was clean. The overall hotel and grounds need some maintenance and paint. We had a junior suite and was nice, king size bed was good and ac worked good. We will retunrn.