Tabacon Hot Springs

What a glorious way to spend some time in nature, unplugged and at peace. Settled in the rainforest and using a volcanic water river to soak in is a perfect way to get grounded. Pools of water and many waterfalls provide a great way to soak in the naturally heated river. Most water was between 92 and 100.4 Fahrenheit amd actually made the forest breeze feel refreshing, even with the air temperature at 28C the day I was there. Sometimes it felt well marked and other times we were walking in circles trying to find our way around or back to our cabana in the woods. All the staff were amazing, helpful and super friendly. They got it that this was a big deal for a lot of people and also came with a price tag. The food prices in the web scared us a bit, but once there we realized there was also a great snack, salad and lunch menu. Food and drinks delivered right to our cabana, thanks Bryan and Kendall, was a real luxury and treat. We booked a day pass with valet, recommended, and stayed from 11:30am to 7pm. Stay after dark as the whole scene changes. We did not book any sppa treatments, but next time I would consider a nice afternoon treatment of some sort. A must: try some food and drinks, bring a refillable water container (no plastic), bring and wear WATER SHOES of some kind. We wore crocs which made it easy getting the little pebbles out. This is an amazing place once you get your bearings. Super clean and well managed.

This is the place to be for the hot springs of Arenal! The natural hot springs cascading across the curated landscape look very inviting and feel great when you actually step inside. Can be accessed with a day pass but it's best experienced with an overnight stay at the resort. The "main" area you see in the marketing photos is essentially the first cascade/pool you can wade into from the locker rooms. Personal items can be stored in lockers and you can ask for towels too. You can spend a good couple of hours here, relaxing, exploring, and finding your own spot. The spa requires appointments. The Shangri-La area is exclusive for adult resort guests, featuring additional chilling areas and a bar (doesn't have any particularly grand exclusive hot spring though). Water shoes could be helpful as the bottom of the water is rocky and uneven. The place is picture friendly as long as you are respectful of other's privacy. If you're staying in the resort (on the other side of the road), easiest way to access the spa is with the on-demand shuttle (drive is less than a minute). For day users, there is limited parking inside with majority of guests having to park on the main road outside. All the staff members were welcoming, friendly, and helpful. WiFi available.

My husband and I only stayed at Tabacon one night, but I wish we would have stayed longer. The rooms were clean, spacious, and beautiful and the staff were incredibly helpful. The shuttle to the hot springs was very frequent and fast. The hot springs were AMAZING. I can’t recommend them enough. Definitely worth visiting the hot springs for the day even if you can’t stay at the hotel. After we checked out at the hotel, they gave us fresh robes and we were able to drive over to the hot springs and park in their valet lot, and we stayed at the hot springs for another 5 hours which is a great perk of staying the night there, getting to go on check in day and check out day.

5/5 would highly reccomend!! This place was amazing and absolutely stunning. A must do!! We were greeted nicely by the staff. Lockers are provided so you don't have to be worrying about carrying your things around. The hot springs are natural and on lava rock. I personally didnt think it was necessary for water shoes, however some people do. There were several pools so still felt very private. There is a bar you can order food from too if you didnt pay for the buffet option. Highly reccomend the pinapple drink and tuna nachos

If you are deciding which hot springs to visit in the Arenal area, this is the place. It’s incredibly green and beautiful, large, with many options and hidden pools, and it felt very private. The service was exceptional, from free valet parking and a very warm welcome to fresh towel replacements whenever needed. At the pool bar they had the best drinks we tried during our entire trip. We spent seven hours there and wished we could have stayed longer. I highly recommend staying after sunset, it’s truly magical. Thank you Tabacon!

In case you don’t know if it is worth the price , we can confirm that indeed it is a unique experience. They have transformed the jungle and the river in a high end luxury location. Staff are very nice , you get service in the river , in the pool at the sun bed . You receive 1 towel when you enter and you can always change it for a dry one . Food at the restaurant is good and so is the service . I recommend to have a dark swimming suit and be aware you can destroy it on the rocks in the river . Massage experience again expensive but again was worth it .

Beautiful place, nasty visitors, and good staff. The place is designed to provide an amazing experience. In particular, I wouldn't spend more than 5 hours in and out of hot water. It's just no good for anyone. The price is justified as it is a stunning and unique place. Alcohol and heat don't mix well. Anyway, if you can afford it try it but I won't do it again.

100% worth it. I previously went to Ecotermales and enjoyed it, but decided to go to Tabacon as well given the weather was very rainy and hot springs are a great rainy day activity. Needless to say, I can’t believe I almost didn’t come here. This should be your first choice hot springs in La Fortuna. It is completely worth the extra money and much less busy. The gardens are beautifully manicured and you can choose between hot springs with natural rock bottoms surrounded by the forest or hot pools near the full service pool bar with even warmer water. Their food is excellent, albeit pricy. This is an outstanding facility and there is no real competition in La Fortuna.