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Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort

4.5 of 5
Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Schweiz
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

A friend of us recommended us going to Arenal because of those great hot springs, so we searched our perfect hotel for staying 3 days there. Arrived at the small arenal airport (getting to arenal with Nature Air), a transport was waiting for us (which was already organised and paid earlier). They way from the airport to the hotel was... More

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Arlington, Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

My husband and I arrived at Tabacon on May 8, on the second-leg of our First Wedding Anniversary trip through Costa Rica. Friends of ours had stayed here for their Honeymoon in Sept. 2010 and raved about it so we thought we'd give it a try. I have no negatives to state about our stay; everything was wonderful!! We had... More

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TabaconGuestService, Manager at Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Dear Kate K, We appreciate your comments. First of all let us congratulate you for your anniversary and for taking the decision of enjoying it in Costa Rica and Tabacon; we are glad to be part of this memorable occasion in your life. We are happy that you enjoyed every single part of your vacation, we are glad you took... More

Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Tabacon was amazing, our favorite of the three resorts we stayed at during our trip to Costa Rica. Great service, very nice clean rooms, comfortable bed, wonderful hot springs resort. We spent as much time in the hot springs as we could, it was fun to explore the resort and find all of the pools. Staying here is worth the... More

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TabaconGuestService, Manager at Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Dear Kristina S, Thank you for sharing your thoughts, we firmly believe that every single detail is part of Tabacon experience. Check in process, your suite, our food and beverage options and the hot springs are key moments in which your experience becomes more enjoyable. Our natural environment helps turn vacations into moments of perfect relaxation, we hope to see... More

Herndon, Virginia
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Tabacon was very accommodating as they allowed us to check in early prior to departing on an all day tour and returning in the evening. Typical check in time is 4pm, but they went ahead and checked us in at 8am. Their staff was also very helpful in fixing a few things that went wrong with our room. When we... More

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TabaconGuestService, Manager at Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Dear nnaidas, Thank you for sharing your comments with us. At Tabacón we strive to always provide unforgettable service, that's why is a pleasure to know that you enjoyed a memorable experience during your stay with us, we are blessed with a marvelous natural setting and our facilities are in harmony with the rainforest offering the opportunity to our visitors... More

Seattle, WA
Top Contributor
72 reviews 72 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
80 helpful votes 80 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

If Eve hadn't eaten that apple, Tabacon Hot Springs is what the world would look like and Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort is where God would put up guests from out of town. When you first arrive and enter the tropical feeling open air lobby you are handed a cold towel for your refreshment and an icy drink in a... More

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TabaconGuestService, Gerente at Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear Diamondqueen Thank you for taking the time and share with us your valuable review. Your noticeable and very gracious ability for writing is impressive, we loved your comments and we shared it with all our staff. Tabacon´s main philosophy is to offer a memorable experience to all our guest, our wonderful location in the middle of the rainforest and... More

Vancouver, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This resort was one of our stops in Costa Rica & it was definitely one of the highlights of our whole trip! We travelled there in March/April '11 with our three young children & they loved it! Room was great, nice & clean. We had a great view of the jungle from our deck. The resort also offers a babysitting... More

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TabaconGuestService, Gerente at Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear tlrtravel We are thankful for your comments. We are glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed your vacation in Costa Rica and we were extremely honor to receive you as our guest at Tabacon. We are glad to know that you got some romantic time to share with your husband in a completely natural and relaxing setting.... More

PR
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

This place is beautiful but the entrance fee to the hot springs (we stay in another hotel) is not worthy. First of all, if you don't want to get your feet dirty, bring water shoes since the bottom of the natural pools are soil, therefore it feels dirty (personally i don't like this). We got the all day pass and... More

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TabaconGuestService, Gerente at Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear Javohx Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and tell us why our service failed to meet your expectations. As we take very seriously your comments we forwarded your concerns to our management team immediately. Our resort sits over a completely natural setting, with a thermal mineral spring river in the middle of the rainforest with... More

Houston, Texas
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

we were in 200 series room. dirty and smelling. swimming pool was under maintenance but could have kept it cleaner. not worth the money. hot springs were fantastic. would give five star. but should have stayed in another hotel and visited the hot springs.

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TabaconGuestService, Gerente at Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear BALA P Thank you for your review. We are glad you spent a wonderful time at our completely natural hot spring resort where relaxation is the main part of your vacation. We apologize for the inconvenience you had with your room, we will inform about your comments to our maintenance manager and housekeeping division to immediately revise your comments... More

San Francisco
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

We are a family of four that stayed here in April. We booked direct with the hotel and were attracted to the hot springs boasted by the resort. The rooms were decent. Spacious and clean but not luxurious for the $. The restaurant by the main pool serves excellent dinner. Pros: good location to volcano, wifi throughout resort, small fitness... More

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TabaconGuestService, Gerente at Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear SanFranciscoMarie Thank you for your review. We are glad you chose Arenal for your vacation to Costa Rica, it was a pleasure to received you at Tabacón. The property is spread over 872 acres of lush rainforest, this includes the hotel facilities, the hot springs resort and the spa area as well. At the hot springs we offer more... More

Canada
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44 reviews 44 reviews
32 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
207 helpful votes 207 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

When researching where to stay in La Fortuna I realized how expensive admission to the Tabacon Garden Hotspring's was. This Hotsprings area was recommended to me so I really wanted to visit for the evening. Since we were travelling in the off season we were able to make a reservation for just 1 night (usually a 2 night min here).... More

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TabaconGuestService, Gerente at Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear momtravelswith3 We appreciate your comments! We were extremely honored to receive you at Tabacon as our guest. Our staff is always working to provide high quality service and pay attention to every detail in order to provide memorable experiences to our valuable guests. We are glad to know you enjoyed the grounds and the hot springs, that are recognized... More

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Also Known As:
Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Hotel
Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Hotel La Fortuna De San Carlos
Tabacon Grand Hotel Thermal
Tabacon Grand Resort Thermal
Tabacon Resort
Tabacon Hot Springs
Tabacon
Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort Costa Rica/La Fortuna De San Carlos
Address: Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Alajuela > Arenal Volcano National Park > La Fortuna de San Carlos
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Luxury Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
#6 Romantic Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
#20 Family Hotels in La Fortuna de San Carlos
Price range (per night): 217 AUD - 524 AUD
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort is a five stars hotel located in Costa Rica's northern region, at the foot of the majestic Arenal Volcano in the heart of the tropical rainforest. Tabacón provides luxurious accommodations, services and amenities in a picture-perfect natural setting. The unique thermal springs emerge from the volcanic earth, cascading to form waterfalls, streams, tranquil pools and ponds surrounded by lush tropical gardens which create an oasis of peace. The hotel, member of The Leading Hotels of The World, offers 7 different categories of rooms: Ambassador Suite, Senator Suite Tabacon Suite, Honeymoon Suite, Rainforest Suite, Superior Premium and Superior, each room with amenities that will offer all the comfort for an unforgettable stay.As a perfect complement of a relaxing experience, inside the gardens you can find The Grand Spa, member of Leading Spas of the World. The Grand Spa taps one of the world´s beautiful locations to offer an incomparable spa experience. Treatments are given in 11 open-air bungalows, all with Jacuzzi. ... more   less 
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