Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort

Overview

Description

Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort is a five-star hotel in the northern region of Costa Rica, at the foot of the majestic Arenal volcano in the heart of the rainforest. Tabacón is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, offering luxurious facilities, services, and amenities in a perfect natural setting. The hot springs emerge from the volcano forming natural waterfalls, cascades, and tranquil pools that are surrounded by tropical gardens, creating a peaceful oasis.

As the perfect complement to a relaxing experience, in the middle of the gardens we have The Grand Spa, a member of the Leading Spas of the World. The treatments are done in 11 open-air bungalows, each one with a jacuzzi.

Rooms

114 luxury rooms in 6 different categories: Honeymoon Suite, Deluxe Premium, Junior Suites, Superior Premium, Superior and Forest, each one decorated with crafts and furnishings made by Costa Rican artisans and amenities that provide full comfort and an unforgettable stay.

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 300

Percentage of local employees: 62%

Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort is a Carbon Neutral hotel that follows environmental and corporate social responsibility policies in its daily operations. It has created Tabacón Green, a program that mainly encompasses many actions for the protection of biodiversity and support to the community.

The hotel is certified by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute's Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) program and has been internationally certified by Sustainable Travel International (STI) and the Leading Hotels of the World under Luxury Eco Certification Standards (LECS). Tabacón was the first hotel in the world to receive Seven Stars and Stripes Green World Award recognition.

Tabacón has policies and programs for sustainability including: wildlife protection, use of organic and biodegradable products, policies for water and energy conservation, and reforestation programs where guests can actively participate in the Plant a Tree and recycling and waste management programs.

Getting There

Nearest international airport: San José (SJO)

Nearest local/national airport: Tanque (TNQ)

Distance, by land, to the nearest airport: 12.5 miles (20 km) to TNQ, 87.5 miles (140 km) to SJO.

Additional Information

Awards or Recognitions

• American Academy of Hospitality Sciences Award, 2008. The only hotel in Central and South America recognized in three categories.
• Bing Travel's "20 Gorgeous Spas Around the Globe", 2010.
• Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence:
  • Winner “Most Excellent Spa Hotel", Mexico and Central America 2011.
  • Recognition as a finalist in the categories “Most Excellent Resort” and “Most Excellent Spa Hotel” for the Mexico and Central America region 2010, 2009 and 2008.
  • Only hotel in Central America recommended in the "Luxury Spa" category.
• Condé Nast Traveler:
  • Poverty Relief Honorable Mention, World Savers Awards, 2010.
  • Readers' Choice Awards, Top Resorts in Central and South America, 2010.
• Declared a Carbon Neutral Resort by the Gobvernment of Costa Rica, 2009.
• Five Star Diamond Award, 2007, for the hotel, Los Tucanes restaurant, and the Grand Spa.
• Costa Rica Chamber of Tourism Award 2009, 2010.
• International Restaurant and Hotel Awards, “Best Water Feature” 2008.
• Best International Spa, Luxist Award, April 2010.
• MSNBC.com, Ten Best Eco-Friendly Spas of the World 2008.
• National Geographic:
  • Top 10 Wellness Destinations, 2009.
  • Top 50 Wellness Destinations in Central and South America, 2008.
• Readers’ Choice Awards – SpaFinder:
  • Country Award for Favorite Spa in Central America, 2010.
  • Top 10 Best Affordable Spas, 2010
  • Environmental Practices, 2010.
  • Top 10 Mineral Spring Water Spas in the World 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007.
  • Favorite Spa in Central America, 2007.
  • Best Mineral Springs, 2007, 2006, 2005.
• Seven Stars and Stripes Global Awards:
  • Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort: Six Stars and Five Stripes.
  • Los Tucanes Restaurant: Five Stars and Six Stripes.
  • Seven Stars and Stripes Green World Award, 2009. First hotel in the world to receive this recognition.
• Spa Magazine:
  • Top 5 Favorite Destination Spas in Central and South America, 2010.
  • Top 10 Spa in Latin America, 2009.
• Top 10 Eco-Spas in the World, Concierge.com website, 2009.
• World’s Best Awards - Travel + Leisure:
  • Top 10 Resorts in Central and South America, 2010.
  • Ten Best Spa Resorts in Latin America, 2009.
  • Ten Best Spa Resorts in Mexico, Central and South America, 2006.
• World Luxury Hotel Awards:
  • Costa Rica's Best Luxury Destination Spa, 2011.
  • Costa Rica's Best Luxury Day Spa, 2011.
  • Costa Rica's Best Luxury Mineral Spring Spas, 2011.
  • Luxury Spa Hotel, 2010.
• World Travel Awards:
  • Mexico and Central America Leading Spa Resort, 2010.
  • Leading Resort in Costa Rica, 2009.
  • Leading Spa Resort in Costa Rica, 2006, 2005, 2004.

  Date This Information Was Provided

  November 2011.

Photos courtesy of Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort, Costa Rica, for SustainableTrip.org.