Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort

Tabacón, the hot springs resort at Arenal Volcano

Tabacón sits just outside La Fortuna at the foot of the Arenal Volcano, and the whole resort is built around one thing: a naturally hot river, warmed by the volcano, that runs through the gardens into pools and waterfalls. It has been a honeymoon and wedding favourite for years, it is one of our team's favourites at Arenal, and families are welcome too.

Why we choose it

• The famous hot springs. The warm river runs through the gardens into pools of different temperatures, and that is what everyone comes to Arenal to feel.
• Unlimited access for guests. Hotel guests can use the hot springs for their whole stay, the real reason to sleep here rather than come for an afternoon.
• Something for couples and families. The Private Pool Suite and Shangri-La Gardens are adults only, while children under 16 can enjoy the springs with an adult.

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Rooms and views

The rooms are spread through tropical gardens, finished in native Costa Rican woods with handcrafted furniture. Rainforest Rooms open onto a private terrace over the gardens. Orchid Rooms come with a king bed or two queens and look onto the forest or the gardens, and the Volcano View Suites have a king bed and a balcony.

For more space there is the Two-Bedroom Arenal Suite, and the Tabacón Suite, the largest, with a jacuzzi and a hot spring shower. The Private Pool Suite has its own thermal plunge pool and is for adults only.

On the property

Tabacón Spa gives its treatments in open air bungalows in the forest, with the river close by. For dinner there is Tucanes, which also serves tasting menus, and Ave restaurant, while Agua Ardiente is the swim up bar in the pool. Couples can retreat to the Shangri-La Gardens, an adults only lounge for guests 18 and over.

Location and getting there

Tabacón is just outside La Fortuna, so the town is close for an evening out. Between soaks, the Arenal Volcano area has hiking, zip lining and the rest of La Fortuna's adventures, and we can arrange all of it with your driver. Liberia and San José are each about 3 hours away by road.

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