Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa, La Fortuna

Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa - A 5-star luxury thermal spa resort with natural hot springs and rainforest reserve

This 5-star resort features naturally flowing thermal mineral springs within a 900-acre private rainforest reserve at the foot of Arenal Volcano. Accommodations include rainforest rooms with terraces, honeymoon suites with private thermal plunge pools, and two-bedroom suites with in-room jacuzzis. Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa offers two restaurants: Los Tucanes and Ave del Paraiso serving local Costa Rican dishes and international gourmet cuisine, plus a chef's table experience with wine and beer pairings. The Spa at Tabacon provides outdoor treatment bungalows, yoga sessions, and a fitness center. Guests receive complimentary access to the thermal river, pools, and adults-only Shangri-La Gardens. The property is 12.5 miles from Aeropuerto de La Fortuna and within 1 mile of Arenal Volcano National Park. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa.

Pros

Complimentary access to Costa Rica's largest network of naturally flowing thermal mineral springs

Exclusive adults-only Shangri-La Gardens area available to hotel guests

Multiple dining options including a chef's table experience with wine pairings

Honeymoon suites feature private thermal plunge pools and dual rainfall showers

Located within 900 acres of private rainforest reserve with Arenal Volcano views

Cons

Thermal water facilities require medical consultation for guests with heart conditions or hypertension

The rainforest location may require transportation to access nearby attractions