Resort Details
- Ave del Paraiso
An a la carte menu is offered at Ave del Paraiso including salads and sandwiches plus resort signatures such as fresh table-side made guacamole and Indian Tandoor oven specialties.
Changing themed buffets are offered nightly at Ave del Paraiso, where you can also order a la carte Indian Tandoor dishes, Ayurveda and spa cuisine. Fine dining is available at Los Tucanes with elaborate, creative dishes that blend international ingredients with the best of fresh Costa Rican produce and specialties
- Cana Brava Lobby Bar
Sandwich menu for lunch
- Los Tucanes
Breakfast buffet is served at Los Tucanes in the hotel section of the resort, with multiple food stations including made-to-order eggs and omelets, pancakes and waffles, a tropical fruit juice bar, a seasonal fruit selection, cereals and cold cuts, cheeses, smoked fish, and local specialties such as gallo pinto, tamales and sweet plantains. Guests can also order a la carte from a menu covering light fruit plates and continental selections more extensive and traditional Costa Rica and American options including omelets, pancakes.
Fine dining dinner is available at Los Tucanes with elaborate, creative dishes that blend international ingredients with the best of fresh Costa Rican produce and specialties. The region's top chefs are masters at blending flavors and creating new culinary experiences. A Los Tucanes dinner may highlight favorites such as Pacific tuna, salmon or sea bass; shellfish, river trout, and grass-fed beef, along with lamb, caviar, and foie gras. The restaurant offers a three-course prix fixe menu. The restaurant can create simpler dishes for younger guests and can modify dishes to accommodate dietary needs.
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service†
- Babysitting†
- Concierge desk
- Internet services
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Pool
- Restaurant†
- Smoke-free property
- Spa†
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service†
- Babysitting†
- Concierge desk
- Internet services
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Pool
- Restaurant†
- Smoke-free property
- Spa†
- Turndown service
- Valet parking
† Fees may apply
- GardenTabacon Thermal Resort & Spa newest luxury area is the private, lush Shangri-La Gardens. In a secluded area in the upper part of the mineral springs complex, the garden is the new "it" place for discriminating guests and luxury spa vacationers. It's also the perfect area to unwind after a holistic treatment at the Grand Spa and to enjoy cocktails and refreshments, served to you by the garden's own butlers.
Shangri-La Gardens is an area of lush gardens and six natural thermal mineral spring water pools, heated naturally by the nearby Arenal Volcano. Exclusively for adults and hotel guests. - General †- Yoga Classes
- Pool
The Tabacon experience at the Arenal Volcano centers on the hot thermal springs, pools and the Grand Spa. The main sunbathing and swimming area features five pools with temperatures ranging from 25 to 38 degrees C (77 to 102 F), the main one with a swim-up bar and thermal water slide. The pools on the lower section offer a more secluded ambiance with spectacular volcano and rainforest views, and they are also within the main service area of the Arenal Swim-Up Bar.
Tabacon features four additional pools, a cold-water one set in the rainforest, two specifically for our Grand Spa guests, and a third as a cold alternative between the hot springs in the tropical gardens. These pools are strategically located along the walking trails of the gardens and provide a nice relaxing break from the explorations of the flowers and plants, and the surprisingly regular wildlife sightings.
- Spa
The Tabacon Grand Spa Experience starts with the natural hydrotherapy provided by the hot springs and waterfalls, naturally heated and fed by the Arenal Volcano. The minerals dissolved in our springs are known to relax and heal, giving you an unusual and beneficial experience. In our relaxation area, you'll find a co-ed Jacuzzi pool and rest areas. You can enjoy tea and smoothies before you set off for an individual or couples' treatment. The open-air bungalows come in various sizes, some designed for one person other for two persons. Each bungalow has an open-air Jacuzzi with water from the thermal mineral spring water, and is complemented by outside whirlpools and streams
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
7535 reviews
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Dec 13, 2025Lovely special occasion stay
We loved our stay at Tabacon. Tabacon was recommended to us by friends who visited previously and it was paradise! We went for our honeymoon and the staff were so kind to us and really made us feel special. Our room was beautiful, huge, and so comfortable. The grounds are stunning and there is a lot of wildlife right in the area so we enjoyed looking up in the trees and listening for birds. The views of the volcano from the rooms are incredible. The hot springs are lovely but definitely get busy so I recommend going in the early part of the week if possible. The hotel guests have an exclusive area in the hot springs and exclusive hours. The shuttle from hotel to hot springs was easy to navigate and ran frequently. We had wonderful massages at their spas and meals in both restaurants. It is expensive, but it is a really special experience and I really felt that we were treated so well and all the staff were so accommodating. Their included breakfast is nice and the valet service was so helpful since we rented a car for our trip. Highly recommend for a special occasion trip.
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Dec 13, 2025
Beauty, Comfort, Luxury
This resort is exceptional! What a fantastic experience!! The property is absolutely gorgeous, our room was luxury defined. The staff were friendly, engaging, responsive, and helpful. They truly want you to enjoy Pura Vida!
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Dec 12, 2025
Another tiny bucket at the bottom of the bucket list
In a very well hidden tiny bucket at the bottom of your bucket list hides Tabacon, Costa Rica. It would be hard to imagine a more wonderful experience. Of the dozens of Ticos we met in this region I’d like to give mention to Carlos, Kellor, and Francisco at our breakfasts. Truly outstanding new friends. I’ll miss them. The property and grounds are beyond words.
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Dec 12, 2025
Top End Honeymoon at a 5 Star Resort.
Incredible stay with top notch service from staff and great amenities. Each staff member greets you with a smile and friendly face each and every day. Tabacon has an incredible staff and facility to offer to all of its guests. Food and drink at the resort (Tucanes/Ave) is the best in the area, giving no reason to leave the resort for such. The thermal springs are incredible. The spa services are great. The facility grounds are pristine and well maintained. During a stay you'll have the ability to see plenty of wildlife ranging from exotic birds, sleeping sloths, and lizards that run across water. The staff goes out of their way to learn your name creating lasting memories and reasons to come back and visit. Keilor, Oscar, Emerson, Bryan, Stewart, Rodriguez and Priscilla - these are our best elements who made our trip extra memorable. A special shout out and thank you to you!!! Thank you Tabacon for such an amazing time! We will be back! 6/5 stars.
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Dec 11, 2025
5 Stars and Beyond!
You have ruined the rest of our Costa Rica trip. No one we be able to live up to the attention to detail your resort provided. Shame on you for going above and beyond. Who does that nowadays?
- AdvisoryThere is a required deposit of $50 for lockers and $20 per towel person (or the equivalent in Costa Rican colones). The payment can be made in cash or by credit card. This deposit will be refunded once the customer returns the locker key and towel ticket and departs the resort. If these items are lost, the deposit/s will not be refunded.
- AdvisoryA change in the last name of the reservation, after the reservation is guaranteed, is not permitted under this contract.
- AdvisoryThe Government of Costa Rica and the Health Authorities have announced a new regulation that establishes that as of January 08, 2022 a proof of vaccination against Covid-19 will be required to enter most commercial establishments. including hotels, restaurants, shops, museums, spas, and tours.
- AdvisoryComplimentary Yoga Classes Join us for 60 min. Yoga Class on the following days: Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 10:30 am Wednesdays at 4:30 pm Please note that we have a maximum capacity of 15 people per class. We recommend arriving early to secure your spot as classes tend to fill up quickly. The meeting point for all yoga classes is the Spa Reception. Please wear comfortable clothes, and do not worry we will provide mats, blocks, and bolsters for your convenience.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy -
Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.Convention Policy -
Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.Hotel Spring Break Policy -
This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.General Information -
Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel. - Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed