Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa - La Fortuna
Overview
5-star rainforest resort with Costa Rica's largest network of thermal springs
Thermal Springs & Shangri-La Gardens
Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa offers complimentary access to Costa Rica's largest network of thermal springs, sourced from geothermal springs on-site. Hotel guests receive exclusive entry to Shangri-La Gardens, an adults-only area with its own bar and cabanas at the warmest part of the springs. The private thermal river experience is reserved solely for hotel guests, providing a secluded soak within the rainforest.
Spa & Wellness
The award-winning spa at Tabacon features treatments in private outdoor cabanas surrounded by the sounds of waterfalls. Guests can book a couples massage in a bungalow that includes access to a private hot tub before and after the session. The spa also offers a body wrap outdoors under a canopy, with included fresh drinks and post-treatment smoothies.
Dining
Tabacon Thermal Resort has two on-site restaurants: Los Tucanes near the main hotel and Ave del Paraiso at the thermal springs area. Los Tucanes offers a breakfast buffet with made-to-order stations and a dinner menu featuring Costa Rican and international cuisine. Ave del Paraiso provides a relaxed setting with dishes like Caribbean chicken and cocobanana dessert, plus a kids' menu.
Accommodations
Rooms and suites at Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa feature garden or rainforest views, with Honeymoon Suites offering king-size beds and private plunge pools fed by natural thermal water. The Orchid and Rainforest rooms include balconies where guests have spotted sloths and toucans. All accommodations come with bathrobes, slippers, and free toiletries, plus turn-down service each evening.
Location & Activities
The resort is located 15 minutes from Arenal Volcano National Park and 20 minutes from La Fortuna's main square. Guests can book volcano tours, rappelling, hiking on suspension bridges, and rafting through the Jacamar tour desk in the lobby. The property also offers a complimentary shuttle to the thermal springs area, which runs continuously throughout the day.
- Thermal Springs: Costa Rica's largest network of naturally flowing thermal springs
- Exclusive Access: Shangri-La Gardens adults-only area with private thermal river
- Awards: 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards winner
- Spa: Outdoor treatment cabanas with natural hydrotherapy
- Dining: 2 on-site restaurants with customizable private dining options
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed1 King-size bed
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Free Wi-Fi
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Shower
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Double beds1 King-size bed2 Queen Size Beds
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Garden view
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Free Wi-Fi
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Shower
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Outdoor swimming pool
Children's menu
Cots
Fitness centre
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Fishing
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 view
- Garden view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Separate tub and shower
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
- Sink
Self-catering
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa
| 💵 Lowest room price | 236 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 8.7 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 19.8 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Aeropuerto de La Fortuna, fon |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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