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      Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa

      3,416 Reviews
      #8 of 57 Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
      13 Km Northwest, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica
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      4.5
      3,416 reviews
      • Excellent68%
      • Very good22%
      • Average7%
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      “los tucanes” (103 reviews)
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      “shangri la gardens” (44 reviews)
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      Breakfast included
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      Reviewed yesterday
      Majestic Luxury

      Tabacon blew my mind. It is one of the most beautiful, majestic, & unique hotels I've ever seen. I soaked up the thermal springs and got lost wandering around the breathtaking Shangri-La Gardens. Plus, the spa experience in a secluded jungle bungalow was one of...More

      Thank Charlotte F
      Hotel's Favorite
      Reviewed May 10, 2017
      Only place to stay in Arenal

      After seeing where a few other people stayed, I would only recommend this hotel. The grounds were beautiful, food was great, staff was fantastic and the accommodations were delightful. If you are going to Arenal, don't consider any other hotel. The hot springs were the...More

      1  Thank eewmda
      Response from TabaconGuestService, Gerente at Tabacon Thermal Resort & SpaResponded May 11, 2017

      Hello eewmda, Thank you for visiting Tabacon and sharing your experience with us. We are glad to read you enjoyed our beautiful grounds, great food and beverage services, our accommodations and the service of our always attentive staff. It's a pleasure to read our hot...More

      Reviewed yesterday
      Visited the thermal spa

      This spa is amazing. The water is from a natural warm spring, heated to 40 degrees centigrade by Volcano. The spa is much bigger than I expected with lots of man made waterfalls, rock pools and jacuzzis. It was busy, but also big enough to...More

      Thank Bwthy
      Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
      Great 4 nights at Tabacon

      We just left Tabacon and I wanted to get this review down while it was still fresh. The staff were awesome and some of the friendliest people you will meet traveling. Here we go: The good: -There is so much to do excursion wise in...More

      1  Thank Mike C
      Response from Community M, Gerente at Tabacon Thermal Resort & SpaResponded yesterday

      Hello Mike, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Tabacon. We are glad to read you enjoyed your recent visit. It's great to know our collaborators assisted you in making your experience something even more memorable and that you took advantage...More

      Reviewed 4 days ago
      Relaxation!

      Tabacon resort was so beautiful and relaxing. The grounds were amazing. Service was top notch. We loved Shangra-la gardens for adults. Very relaxing. Our room was very nice with a view of Arenal volcano. Our family had a memorable time ans I highly recommend this...More

      Thank knightmichelle24
      Response from Community M, Gerente at Tabacon Thermal Resort & SpaResponded 3 days ago

      Hello knightmichelle24, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Tabacon with us. We are glad to read you had a relaxing experience during your visit. It's great to read you consider our grounds were amazing and our service was top notch....More

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      Amenities
      • Top amenities
      • Breakfast included
      • Pool
      • Free Parking
      • Restaurant
      • Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
      • Room Service
      • Bar/Lounge
      • Spa
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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      • Breakfast included
      • Free Parking
      • Meeting Rooms
      • Room Service
      • Airport Transportation
      • Dry Cleaning
      • Business Center with Internet Access
      • Concierge
      • Banquet Room
      • Multilingual Staff
      • Conference Facilities
      • Laundry Service
      • Room amenities
      • Air Conditioning
      • Minibar
      • Things to do
      • Pool
      • Restaurant
      • Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
      • Hot Tub
      • Bar/Lounge
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      • $305 - $553 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • #2 Top resorts Hotel in La Fortuna de San Carlos
      • #2 Business Hotel in La Fortuna de San Carlos
      • #4 Luxury Hotel in La Fortuna de San Carlos
      • #4 Green Hotel in La Fortuna de San Carlos
      • #6 Spa Hotel in La Fortuna de San Carlos
      • #9 Romantic Hotel in La Fortuna de San Carlos
      • #13 Family Hotel in La Fortuna de San Carlos
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      • 103
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      • Costa Rica >
      • Province of Alajuela >
      • Arenal Volcano National Park >
      • La Fortuna de San Carlos
      • Also Known As
      • Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Hotel La Fortuna De San Carlos ,
      • Tabacon Grand Hotel Thermal ,
      • Tabacon Grand Resort Thermal ,
      • Tabacon Resort ,
      • Tabacon Hot Springs ,
      • Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
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      July 9, 2017|
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      Hello Diane, Thank you for sharing your question with us. Located in our lobby you will find our Tour Operator desk. This is an external company that offers the services of tours to our hotel, you can contact them by... More
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      Hello Amanda, It's a pleasure to read we are going to have the opportunity of hosting you. Buffet breakfast it's from 6.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. We also informe you we offer room service which is available 24 hours and is only... More
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      Hello gaylepd2017, Thank you sharing with us your question. All our hotel guests have complementary access to our hot springs as well as to our exclusive area for hotel guests over 18 years age which is called: Shangri La... More
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