We stayed at Tabacon for three nights. Pros: Nice grounds and daily use of hot springs; Cons: the beds were uncomfortable and the sheets stank. Even after we called in to replace the sheets, they stilled smelled and made sleeping difficult for those with a keen sense of smell:p more

Stayed here for 3 nights for our anniversary. Upon check-in, we were greeted with fruity drinks and attentive staff. I booked the garden room because it was the best rate, and the room turned out to be prettier then I expected. The bed was SUPER comfortable and the bathroom was HUGE with double sinks. Our biggest surprise was a beautiful... more

Yes it was expensive relative to Costa Rica expectation but it was completely worth it. If you consider the free and unlimited access to their hot springs, it makes the price very competitive or even lower than other similar hotels in the area (if there's even any hotel like this around!) Our room was spacious, comfortable, and had a lovely... more

Tabacon appeared to be one of the nicest resorts in the arenal area in la fortuna. And when we arrived, we confirmed that suspicion. It is absolutely beautiful! My wife and I could not believe how beautiful the hotel was and how perfect the room was. And the springs -- it's all pumped water, but wow, they are absolutely breathtaking.... more

We had seen and heard mixed reviews on Tabacon, so we decided to spend half our time there and half our time at the more highly rated, El Silencio. I'm glad we did both, but I definitely wouldn't go back to Tabacon. Great: - water slide at their hot springs park - salmon trout and passion fruit mousse at the... more

My experience in Costa Rica was chocked full of friendlyand genuine people, fresh and local food, and a respectful and generous vibe. It should follow then that a 5-star Costa Rican resort would be the pinnacle of that. Friends, IT IS NOT. Tabacon lured us with a relatively cheap room for a 5-star resort, a free and amazing hot spring... more

Leg 1: Arenal/LaFortuna. Our objective was to see the volcano, canyoning, and thermal springs. I was a little worried that the Tabacon was going to be too cheesy, but was pleasantly surprised. They have the right balance between celebrating local culture and luxury comforts. The resort is really well done. The thermal spring is like none other. You can't miss... more

Had the best service, views of the volcano and food here. Perfect location from town (20 min drive by taxi) and offered great views of the volcano from the resort and hot springs. The hot springs are a quick 2 minute walk down the hill and are a MUST SEE if you stay in the area. So beautiful and peaceful.... more

My wife and I stayed at Tabacon in January 2010. The hot springs are amazing. You will feel instantly relaxed after your first visit. They are not crowded and there is always a quiet niche to be found. The hotel is nice, the rooms are modern, spacious, quiet, and very clean. The grounds are beautiful and the staff are very... more