Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa – A Favorite for Families in La Fortuna

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa offers complimentary access to Costa Rica's largest network of thermal springs, with 18 naturally heated pools across a 900-acre rainforest reserve. The Shangri-La Gardens provides an adults-only area with the warmest natural pools, reserved exclusively for hotel guests. A swim-up bar, outdoor swimming pools, and hot spring baths with varying temperatures are available throughout the property.

The suites feature living areas, king size beds, private plunge pools, and views of the Arenal Volcano and surrounding rainforest. Honeymoon suites are available, each equipped with private plunge pools and king size beds. Rooms include bathrobes, slippers, free toiletries, flat-screen cable TVs, and minibars, with garden views from every room.

Two on-site restaurants, Los Tucanes and Ave del Paraiso, serve local dishes and international gourmet cuisine, with customizable private dining options available. A complimentary breakfast buffet is offered daily, featuring made-to-order omelets, fresh pastries, and French press coffee. The Ave restaurant is known for its exceptional food and service, and the swim-up bar provides drinks without leaving the thermal pools.

The award-winning spa offers treatments designed for personal wellness, including massages, body wraps, and facials in outdoor rainforest cabanas with rushing water sounds. The spa features its own private pool, and guests receive fresh drinks upon arrival and juice after treatments. Additional wellness facilities include a sauna, fitness center, yoga classes, and natural hydrotherapy sourced from geothermal springs on-site.

The resort is located 15 minutes from Arenal Volcano National Park and 20 minutes from La Fortuna main square, with volcano tours, rappel, hiking through suspension bridges, and rafting available. On-site activities include cycling, fishing, hiking, horse riding, and canoeing, all arranged through the tour desk. A complimentary shuttle runs continuously between the hotel and the thermal springs, with valet parking and airport shuttle service available.

Thermal Springs: Largest network of 18 natural thermal pools in Costa Rica

Spa: Outdoor treatments in rainforest cabanas with private spa pool

Dining: Two on-site restaurants with gourmet local cuisine & private dining

Rooms: Suites with private plunge pools and volcano views

Exclusivity: Adults-only Shangri-La Gardens for hotel guests only

Activities: Volcano tours, suspension bridges, rafting, hiking & cycling

Accolades: 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards winner