Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa, La Fortuna

Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa offers complimentary access to Costa Rica's largest network of naturally flowing thermal mineral springs, including the adults-only Shangri-La Gardens reserved exclusively for hotel guests. The property features a private thermal river experience, outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars, and natural hydrotherapy sourced from geothermal springs on-site. Guests also have access to an award-winning spa with hot spring baths, sauna, massages, yoga classes, and beauty services set within a 900-acre rainforest reserve.

Rooms and suites feature garden views, air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, coffee makers, minibars, and bathrooms with bathrobes, slippers, and free toiletries. Honeymoon suites include king-size beds with private plunge pools and direct volcano views. Select suites also offer living areas and private balconies overlooking the Arenal Volcano.

Two on-site restaurants-Los Tucanes and Ave del Paraiso-serve local Costa Rican dishes and international gourmet cuisine, with customizable private dining options such as the Ephemeral Table Dinner. The property also offers a lobby bar, swim-up bar, snack bar, breakfast in the room, kids' meals, and special diet menus. Breakfast is served buffet-style at Los Tucanes with made-to-order omelets, waffles, and Costa Rican pancakes.

The resort is located 15 minutes' drive from Arenal Volcano National Park, 20 minutes from La Fortuna main square, and within easy reach of La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Lake. The hotel arranges adventure tours including volcano tours, rappel, hiking through suspension bridges, rafting, canoeing, fishing, cycling, and horse riding. A 24-hour front desk, concierge service, tour desk, airport shuttle, valet parking, and car hire are available for guest convenience.

Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa was recognized in the 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards as one of the Best Resorts in Central & South America and received the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best 2025. The property operates comprehensive sustainability practices and programs for environmental care. Guests also receive a welcome cocktail and free valet parking upon arrival.

Location: 15 minutes from Arenal Volcano National Park

Rooms: Honeymoon suites with private plunge pools

Dining: Los Tucanes & Ave del Paraiso restaurants

Wellness: Largest thermal spring network in Costa Rica + Shangri-La Gardens

Activities: Volcano tours, rappel, rafting, horse riding

Awards: Condé Nast & Tripadvisor Best of the Best 2025