Tabacon Hot Springs

In our search for top attractions to visit in Costa Rica, we came across Tabacón Hot Springs—and I’m so glad we gave it a try. We purchased the one-day pass that included dinner, and it turned out to be a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. The hot springs are absolutely breathtaking. Imagine a lush tropical setting with natural flowing hot springs that feel like waterfalls—yes, you can literally sit under these warm, soothing waterfalls and relax. It’s unlike any hot spring I’ve ever seen—spacious, serene, and beautifully integrated with nature. Best of all, it wasn’t crowded at all during our visit. At times, it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves, which made the experience even more special and rejuvenating. As for the dinner, we were genuinely impressed. It was a well-thought-out three-course meal with a creative presentation, delicious flavors, and top-notch service. From the starter to the main course and dessert, every bite was a delight. I’m truly glad we added the dining option to our package—it elevated the experience. Overall, Tabacón exceeded our expectations in every way. From the natural beauty of the springs to the peaceful atmosphere and exceptional dining, it was one of the highlights of our time in Costa Rica. If you’re visiting the area, do not miss this place—it’s the best hot spring I’ve ever been to and an experience you won’t forget. Highly recommended!

Our experience at Tabacon was amazing. We came here for the first time in 2006 and it’s even better now. The hot springs are beautiful and relaxing, the food in the restaurant and wet bar was delicious, the staff were friendly and helpful. We got a day pass and booked a massage ahead of time. If you don’t book ahead of time you’ll unlikely get a spot the day of. The locker rooms were basic though, and make sure to bring a plastic bag for wet items as they don’t provide those. Overall, an incredible experience.

I bought day pass for $100. You only get access to the pool and thermal river- which is almost the same temperature every where, and has some waterfalls. No access to jacuzzi or saunas section. No maps were provided- we had to walk around just to figure out where is what. The grounds are nice. We were bored and had nothing to do after 2hours. This is not worth the price and definitely not a whole day activity.

This was a seminal life experience. The resort has curated an exceptionally thoughtful, beautiful and finely wrought encounter with an element of nature unlike any other. Our dining experience was just as exceptional as the waters, and the service was attentive to dietary restrictions and any other stated preferences. The food was delicious with excellent variety of options flawlessly prepared. I simply cannot recommend Tabacon in terms strong enough. It is a moment in time I will always cherish.

This was one of favorite things about Costa Rica. I thought it would be more crowded but we almost always had an area/pool all to ourselves. The resort is very clean and beautifully maintained. The restaurant was wonderful and everyone was very nice. We can’t wait to come back again.

A group of friends and I were celebrating a birthday in Costa Rica. The itinary was planned by said birthday girl. This was what she wanted to do for her birthday. While the pools were beautiful and photogenic, there was many disappointments. 1. The food that we ordered was not amazing. A 5 star resort having mediocre food is startling. Ordered a burger that was supposed to be angus beef chuck, it wasn’t. Ceviche was mediocre, and they only had one option of fresh juice (in a tropical paradise) - pineapple. 2. The check in and checkout were quite outdated. Took 5-7min to check in and out of a day at a hot spring. 3. There wasn’t a pool that was really hot. Was hoping for a hot pot or the like, but the warmest was around 90 degrees. To summarize, this place is not worth the price and amenities. $80 is just way too much to be spending on a mediocre experience. Won’t be back.

Excellent service, very good rooms, and outstanding restaurant for dinner. The tours are well crafted, the hot springs are quite therapeutic with a natural feel. Will come back.

Amazing place to be. We have spent the full day there and it was such a relaxing day! The place is designed really well, very green, so you don’t fill like it is crowded. We also got a lunch at the bar + some drinks. Food was good (hamburger and pad thai), served quite fast.