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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is a boutique hotel set on a lush tropical reserve at the foot of Arenal Volcano, offering a tranquil retreat with modern touches. Tabacón features flowing thermal springs naturally heated by the Arenal Volcano. The thermal water flows throughout the resort, forming the Tabacón River. In addition, guests over 18 years of age have access to the Shangri-La Gardens, an adults only luxurious hideaway in the resort.

OUR OPINION:

Tabacón offers a comfortable stay and a good range of facilities. This is one of our favorite properties to relax while soaking in mineral rich waters, surrounded by tropical gardens.

OUR RATING: First Class

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Rooms

The hotel offers climate controlled rooms combining Costa Rican woods and furnishings hand-crafted by Costa Rican artisans. Rooms overlook the gardens, the forest or the volcano. The rooms feature cable TV, personal safe boxes, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Location

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is located near the town of La Fortuna, about 11 km (7 miles) west of La Fortuna and slightly north of the Arenal Volcano National Park.

Food and drink

Two restaurants and four bars offer signature dishes from Costa Rica and around the globe.

Facilities and activities

The Tabacón experience is based on the hot thermo-mineral springs landscaped to form natural pools and cascades in the heart of the forest. The river flows naturally through carefully planned tropical gardens that feature over 200 species of plants and flowers. The main sunbathing and swimming area features designed pools, the main one with a swim up bar and thermal water slide.

Spa treatments are available in outdoor bungalows, and the spa area includes a mineral spring water Jacuzzi and an outdoor hydromassage pool.

Environmental and social responsibility

Tabacón is committed and deeply believes in sustainability and they have implemented the following actions: “Plant a Tree” program for reforestation toward carbon neutrality and zero emissions, efficient use of resources and water conservation, support of local producers and regional sourcing of ingredients, natural heating of water for guests use by volcano, clean energy project with installation of solar panels, and state-of-the-art water treatment facilities.

Tour ideas in Arenal Volcano

Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.

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    Alternative places to stay nearby

    Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.

    Experiences while staying here

    The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.

    • Arenal Hanging Bridges Natural History Tour
      Suspension bridge, Arenal, Costa Rica

      Arenal Hanging Bridges Natural History Tour

      Arenal Hanging Bridges Natural History Tour

      Follow the hanging bridges through the Arenal rainforest canopy and the walking trails along the forest floor to spot numerous bird, animal and plant species. Clearings and open spaces in the forest canopy offer a glimpse of the magnificent Arenal Volcano in the distance.

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    • Arenal Rainforest Sky Tram and Trek
      Aerial tram, Costa Rica

      Arenal Rainforest Sky Tram and Trek

      Arenal Rainforest Sky Tram and Trek

      Enjoy a peaceful gondola ride above the Arenal rainforest and take in the breathtaking views of the volcano and the still, blue lake. Choose to return to your starting point the same way or via the Canopy Tour; an exhilarating zip-line through the forest canopy.

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    • Arenal Volcano Hike
      Volcan Arenal, Costa Rica

      Arenal Volcano Hike

      Arenal Volcano Hike

      This easy and manageable hike will allow you to enjoy the most extraordinary view of the Arenal Volcano as you walk along the base of this marvelous 'Mountain of Fire'. See recent lava flows and rock formations and learn about the big eruption of 1968.

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