Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort

View of Arenal from pool

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Great for Ages:

0-2, 6-18
Category

Resort
Location

Countryside
Standard

Upscale
Style

Traditional

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ADDRESS:

13 km oeste del centro de La Fortuna de San Carlos, Alajuela

LOCAL EXCURSIONS

Arenal Volcano
Arenal Hanging Bridges
Peñas Blancas River
Caño Negro Refuge

Hotel with a Kids' Pool

Favorite Features

Baby Ready: Crib and highchair available
School Age Action: Near age-appropriate sights and activities
Cool for Teens: Near age-appropriate sights and activities
Waterslide fun for all ages
Kid-friendly swim-up bar
Beautiful setting
Convenient location for area activities

Families Should Know

May not be good for toddlers
Rooms basic, but all the action is outside anyway
Hot springs may be too hot for some children, and they get crowded
Public can access hot springs too – free entry for hotel guests
11 swimming pools, including kids’ pool
Fee-based broadband in rooms/WIFI in public areas
Babysitting $US 15+ per hour
Nearest medical clinic is a 15-minute drive; nearest hospital is a 1-hour drive

Community Recommended Hotels and Resorts

The hot springs, pool and waterslide, and kid-friendly swim-up bar are the highlights at Tabacon – this is a great place for school-age kids and teens to spend the day in the water. Meanwhile, parents can enjoy the restaurant and bar that overlook the pool area. Another big perk is that the cost of the hot springs is included in the hotel rate, a big savings for families. The property is expansive and lovely, and rooms have nice patios. There are plenty of interesting activities in the nearby area too.