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Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort


Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort
Hotel class 4 of 5
La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
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4 of 5 stars
Exotic-Vacations 20 contributions
Falls Church, Virginia
Jul 3, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Large room, great breakfast, not so great view. This place is perfect for a Spa and Hot Springs. The concierge desk was extremely friendly and helpful. He connected us to a local guy (Juan Carlos Matute) in town and who we rented 2 Cannondale's Mountain bikes. Juan Carlos dropped off and pick-up the bikes at the hotel with equipment and... more

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4 of 5 stars
Mengedega 1 contribution
ethiopia
Jun 25, 2009 | Trip type: Family

I went to Costa Rica on May 27, 2009. We stayed for 4 days @the Tabacon Grand Spa resort. - Costa Rica is very clean place; the people are polite and courteous. The country does not have military only police. Our cab driver Norman @ Travel Style was the best, if you decided to pay the $140.00/trip from San Jose... more

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4 of 5 stars
victrometer 4 contributions
Kanab, UT
Jun 25, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Spent 3 nights here in mid June. Arrived without a reservation and desk person was very pleasant & advised us of a special rate of $175 per night. Stayed in #604 and it was spacious and had a large bathroom and a small back porch that was bordered by dense vegetation. Beds were not particularly comfy but acceptable. We took... more

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1 of 5 stars
Gisselle19 1 contribution
Miami
Jun 24, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I bought an unlimited day pass and was there from 2pm to 10pm. It was constantly packed to the brim...you had to wait to get in and out of the pools because it was so crowded. It was almost amusing seeing all these people packed in like sardines in a can...well, except that squeezing a bunch of flabby, overweight tourists... more

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5 of 5 stars
travelnfool_73 34 contributions
USA
Jun 23, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This was my third time going to the Tabacon Hot Springs, but the first time staying at the resort. I usually stay in other hotels around the La Fortuna area and then get a day pass to the Tabacon Hot Springs. The day pass has gone up in price to $60 per person for the day, or $45 after 4:30... more

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5 of 5 stars
ljavier34 3 contributions
New Jersey
Jun 22, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed one night at the Tabacon hotel, as the price included breakfast and admission for two days to the hot springs. It was totally worth it, the hotel is in great conditions, bathrooms are nice and rooms are big. The best part however, are the hot springs!! They are amazing...It was raining on one of the nights we went... more

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5 of 5 stars
rcullet 87 contributions
Austin, Texas
Jun 19, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Tabacon is just 10 minutes Southwest of La Fortuna. This resort has 114 rooms. I booked directly with the hotel at the rate of $260 plus tax for a room with two queen beds. There is not a thing I would change about this property. It is a first class hotel with one of the best spas I have ever... more

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5 of 5 stars
n2b8me 20 contributions
SF, CA
Jun 17, 2009 | Trip type: Family

1st visit to Costa Rica. 1st time in Arenal. Tabacon hot springs is definitely an amazing location. If there is any other hot springs like this please tell me about it. Checked out Baldi, Los Lagos, and The Springs Resort. But Tabacon is in a class of its own. We went with a 2 year old toddler, who enjoyed this... more

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5 of 5 stars
sene1000 1 contribution
Virginia
Jun 1, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

Tabacon resort is a wonderful place to stay!! The staff went above and beyond and were so gracious, our room was unbelievable (we stayed in the superior deluxe new wing). The breakfast at tabacon was the best especially the buffet ( a little pricy at 20/per person) but worthed! The food was amazing all over even in the resort however... more

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4 of 5 stars
Travel4441 5 contributions
New York City
May 31, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

The rooms are spacious and comfy, and the pool area is excellent (look for wandering iguanas!). The hot springs are worth a visit, but not more than once (packed with tourists). The big negative is the high cost of the mediocre food and having no other options. The breakfast is a great deal, but the cost of lunches ($15 to... more

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Address: La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica