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Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort

4.5 of 5
Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
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4.5 of 5 stars 842 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Hot springs(123)
  • Costa rica(57)
  • Very nice(19)
  • Breakfast buffet(15)
  • Los Tucanes(13)
  • Rain forest(10)
  • Would highly recommend(9)
  • Zip line(8)
  • Room service(8)
  • Couples massage(7)
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BBasil
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012 NEW
2
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We stayed here for two nights in February. The hot springs gardens and spa are a truly amazing place. Nothing like it that I've ever been to. We had a blast spending two full days here. What we didn't understand before we came is that the hotel and hot springs are separated by about a 1/4 mile walk and across... More

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Anjaly
Lausanne, Switzerland
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10 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Been very happy here. 1. Floor rooms might give a better view. Hotel has fair room prices however food and beverages are highly priced. Good atmosphere. Service and kindness of the staff mostly great. Hot springs are in 5 min reach or shuttle provided. Hotel pool is big and has the same thermal water as the springs. Pool area is... More

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Jodmantis
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

The only thing this place has going for it is the hot springs and spa. The rooms are dated, food is terrible at both restaurants, service is ok. I feel like I've been nickled and dimed the whole time here. And I'm a New Yorker who's use to paying a premium. But this place is ridiculous. Next time, I'll just... More

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TRVLGAL_10
Keego Harbor, Michigan
Contributor
18 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012 NEW

The springs are absolutely amazing. Words can't describe how cool they really are. I understand why travel and leisure voted this hotel as in the top 5 hotels in ALL of Central America. The grounds are beautiful and the hot springs are a wonder of nature. The rooms were nicely appointed- very clean and luxurious. The beds were extremely comfortable,... More

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traveler195555
Spokane, Washington
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11 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012 NEW

I only have one word to say about this resort...GO!!!!! You have to drive one of the scarest roads I have ever driven. And I have driven in Korea, Greece, Guam, and Japan to name a few places.....but I only have one word to say about this resort...GO!!!!! More

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Terri W
San Diego, California
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012 NEW

In January, 2012, we spent 3 nights in La Fortuna, just one of those nights at this hotel, because it's so expensive. But when you consider that admission to the Thermal Pools costs $60/person, and admission is included in the room rate, the cost wasn't so bad. The good news/bad news is that the thermal pools are a block's walk... More

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David R
Miami, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW

My wife and I left the kids with family and took a trip to the Tabacon Resort in Arenal Costa Rica. A friend of mine had recommended that we stay there. I could not have been more happy with the choice. My stay at the Tabacon was incredible. The staff couldn't be nicer. Our room was clean and luxurious and... More

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surfindoc
sacramento, CA
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7 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Just got back from a 4 night stay to Tabacon with my husband. They are still doing construction there but that did mar our trip nor did we hear much as we were gone during the daytime. We had a great view of the Volcano when it wasn't cloudy. During the day time we had packed activities and were gone... More

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slhannold
Hillsborough, New Jersey
Senior Contributor
35 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW

This place was amazing. The hot springs are so cool! It has been awhile since I was there, but I remember it being fabulous. It's a hotel with everything you could want, but it's right in the middle of the jungle so there are lots of cool things to do. Half of our group went zip lining. The zip line... More

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Carlochi
Chicago, Illinois
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

The hotel is standard 5 star with all the amenities you come to expect. The one thing that sticks out is the breakfast. Go early and take your time if you enjoy a good breakfast. Now the SPA is something that I will remember for the rest of my life and of course try to get back to. Hard to... More

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  • Tabacon Hot Springs
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Address: Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica

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