Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa — Costa Rica

Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa sits in a 900-acre rainforest reserve near Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna — Costa Rica’s signature thermal hot springs resort, with mineral pools, spa bungalows, and volcano views.

Resort Highlights

• Naturally flowing thermal river and pools heated by Arenal Volcano
• Tropical gardens with mineral cascades and swim-up bar
• Adults-only Shangri-La Gardens hideaway
• Open-air spa bungalows with rainforest surroundings
• About 103 guest rooms and suites with forest or volcano views
• Five-leaf Costa Rican Tourism Board sustainability recognition

Location: La Fortuna, Arenal, Costa Rica

Rainforest rooms and suites designed around the setting — private terraces, modern baths, and quiet forest views. Our featured package category is the Tabacon Suite.

Tabacon Suite

Spacious suite with a king bed — ideal for couples pairing hot springs days with spa time.

• King bed
• Private terrace with rainforest views
• Spacious living area
• Full bathroom; select suites include jacuzzi or thermal-water shower
• Daily buffet breakfast often included in package stays

Other categories — Rainforest rooms, honeymoon suites with private thermal plunge pools, and two-bedroom Arenal Suites are available on request.

• Los Tucanes — Gourmet open-air dining with Costa Rican and international à la carte menus; breakfast buffet options daily.
• Ave del Paraíso — Casual garden-side restaurant for lunch and dinner with local favorites and lighter international plates.
• Agua Ardiente — Swim-up bar in the thermal springs for tropical cocktails.
• Shangri-La Gardens — Adults-only garden bar with premium bites and creative mixology.
• Caña Brava — Lounge bar with tapas overlooking the rainforest canopy.

Thermal Hot Springs

• Unlimited guest access to Tabacon’s natural thermal river, pools, and waterfalls
• Mineral pools ranging from cool to hot (about 72–122°F)
• Main swimming area with swim-up bar and thermal water slide
• Adults-only Shangri-La Gardens

Spa & Arenal Adventures

• Tabacon Spa treatments in open-air bungalows with jacuzzi
• Yoga in the open-air studio
• Ideal base for Arenal Volcano National Park, hanging bridges, and rainforest wildlife
• Often combined with Pacuare Lodge and beach days in our Costa Rica itineraries