Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa – A Favorite for Families in La Fortuna
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa offers several room types, including the Two Bedroom Arenal Suite with a king bed, two queen beds, and a jacuzzi. The Tabacon Suite features a king bed, sofa bed, and in-room jacuzzi. Honeymoon suites include a private plunge pool fed with thermal water. Rainforest and Orchid Rooms have terraces with tropical views. All rooms include 50' Smart TVs, free Wi-Fi, and coffee makers. Bathrooms feature rainfall showers, bathtubs, and Diptyque toiletries.
Dining Options
The resort has two restaurants: Los Tucanes and Ave del Paraiso, serving Costa Rican and international dishes. Private dining includes a 6-course chef's table menu with wine and craft beer pairings. A cooking class teaches traditional Costa Rican recipes. Breakfast is served daily, and the swim-up bar offers tropical cocktails.
Spa & Hot Springs
The Spa at Tabacon offers outdoor treatments in rainforest bungalows, including couple's massages and yoga sessions. Guests can access Costa Rica's largest network of naturally flowing hot springs, with thermal waterfalls and mineral-rich pools. Shangri-La Gardens, an adults-only area, includes a hydromassage pool. The fitness center has Technogym equipment.
Location & Activities
The resort is 20 km from La Fortuna Airport, surrounded by Arenal Volcano National Park and Lake Arenal. Activities include rainforest tours, volcano hikes, and hot springs access. Nearby landmarks include Baldi Hot Springs (3.5 km) and Kalambu Hot Springs (4.5 km). Day passes are available for non-guests.
Services & Sustainability
Complimentary services include breakfast, Wi-Fi, valet parking, and thermal springs access. The resort offers a plant-a-tree program, solar panels, and water conservation initiatives. Event spaces host weddings and meetings. Staff provide turndown service with essential oils. Children must wear admission bracelets, and adults must supervise them in hot springs.
Choose from a variety of room types
Availability and pricing for your selected dates
Tips on navigating the city
Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Currency exchange
- Barber shop
- Smoke detectors
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Dryer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
- Hot spring bath
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Next best alternative
Vibe Hotel Melbourne
Seralago Hotel & Suites Main Gate East
Best Western Premier Dover Marina Hotel & Spa
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Pigeon Forge
London Marriott Hotel Regents Park
Ibis London Blackfriars
The Westin Arlington
Hotel Saint London
Doubletree By Hilton Milton Keynes
The Bailey'S Hotel London Kensington
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai
Hd Beach Resort