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      Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa

      3,461 Reviews
      #8 of 58 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
      3,461 reviews
      • Excellent68%
      • Very good22%
      • Average7%
      • Poor2%
      • Terrible1%
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      “hot springs” (1,592 reviews)
      “shangri la gardens” (45 reviews)
      Free Wifi
      Free Parking
      Breakfast included
      Air Conditioning
      Pool
      Non-Smoking Rooms
      Restaurant
      Airport Transportation
      Room Service
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      Poolside Bar
      Fitness centre
      Concierge
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      Wheelchair Access
      Business Centre
      Dry Cleaning
      Private Balcony
      4.5 Star Hotel
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      1 - 5 of 2,777 reviews

      Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
      Thermal Adventure in the Jungle

      Beautiful spot in Arenal but not sure I'd spend the money to stay again. Booked assuming the hotel was at the hot springs which is not the case. Tabacon the hotel and Tabacon the thermal resort are separate entities. While guests of the hotel have...More

      Thank Brandi M
      Hotel's Favourite
      Reviewed 10 May 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

      2  Thank eewmda
      Response from TabaconGuestService, Gerente at Tabacon Thermal Resort & SpaResponded 11 May 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 4 days ago
      A real five star hotel in Arenal

      We stayed here for four nights as a base for all our extreme activities and hiking in the Arenal volcano area. The location is ideal, about 8 miles from the town of LaFortuna where the stores and restaurants are and in close proximity to most...More

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

      Dear valued guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Tabacon with us. We are glad to read you had a five star visit and that you enjoyed our wonderful location as well as the activities that Arenal area has to...More

      Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
      Beautiful

      Tabacon hot springs are amazing! They were a highlight on our recent trip to Costa Rica. Based on the cost of a day trip to the hot springs, we just decided to stay at the hotel, too. I'm glad we did! The beds, shower, and...More

      Thank Travelmolz
      Response from Community M, Gerente at Tabacon Thermal Resort & SpaResponded 4 days ago

      Dear valued guest, Thank you for visiting Tabacon and sharing your experience with us. We are glad to read you had a 5 star visit. At the same time, it's wonderful to read your kids had a lot of fun going down the water slide...More

      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Relaxing Stay at Tabacon

      Tabacon Resort is an amazing place, our family really had an amazing time here. Our room had a view of the Arenal Volcano, when the clouds didn't cover it entirely. The room had very comfortable beds, excellent linens, huge rain shower in the bathroom and...More

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      Response from Community M, Gerente at Tabacon Thermal Resort & SpaResponded 1 week ago

      Hello jdotchin, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Tabacon with us. We are glad to read you had a 5 star visit and that you enjoyed all our services and facilities. It's great to read you had the opportunity of...More

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      Hotel Lomas del Volcan
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      • Breakfast included
      • Pool
      • Free Parking
      • Restaurant
      • Fitness Centre 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 Centre with Internet Access
      • Laundry Service
      • Concierge
      • Banquet Room
      • Multilingual Staff
      • Conference Facilities
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      • Air Conditioning
      • Minibar
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      • Pool
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      • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
      • Hot Tub
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      • Price range
      • US$286 - US$490 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • #2 Business Hotel in La Fortuna de San Carlos
      • #2 Top resorts 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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      • Number of rooms
      • 103
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      • 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/La Fortuna De San Carlos
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      Diane M
      10 July 2017|
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      Response from Community M | Property representative |
      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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      Amanda K
      2 June 2017|
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      Response from TabaconGuestService | Property representative |
      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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      27 April 2017|
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      Response from TabaconGuestService | Property representative |
      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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      "There are no balconies in any room"
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      "We had an upper floor suite with a huge window that opened directly onto a jungle."
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      "The best place to be is somewhat near the reception area, because the Hot Springs are only a 1 minute shuttle..."
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      "Get a room facing Arenal!"
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