Wellness & Fitness
Spa & Wellness
The Spa at Tabacón
At The Spa at Tabacón, wellness begins with the living energy of Arenal’s rainforest. Treatments unfold in open-air bungalows tucked among the trees, where privacy, fresh air, and the sound of nature create a deeply restorative setting beside the natural thermal river.
Your spa journey may be complemented by access, after a scheduled appointment, to the spa’s thermo-mineral spring water Jacuzzi, outdoor hydromassage pool, and relaxation room. Services are reserved for guests over 16, and advance reservations are recommended; please arrive 30 minutes early to complete your wellness consultation.
Spa & Wellness
Unwind. Restore. Reconnect
A rainforest thermal spa with open-air bungalows, mineral waters, hydromassage, relaxation space, and treatments inspired by local ingredients and Arenal’s natural setting.
Soothe your soul
Spa Treatment & Rituals
Choose from Autograph Treatments created exclusively by in-house therapists, blending local ingredients with advanced techniques. Massage options include a 50-minute Back Massage with customized pressure and fascia release, plus an 80-minute Himalayan Stones ritual using warm Himalayan salt stones. The signature massage focuses on the back with hand and hot-stone techniques, complemented by pineapple and mango care for hands and feet. Body rituals include a 50-minute Body Wrap with selections such as volcanic clay, coffee, pineapple and aloe vera, lemongrass, or avocado and aloe. Before every treatment, guests complete a medical form and share relevant conditions, pregnancy, allergies, or circulatory concerns.
- Massages: Back, Signature & Himalayan Stones
- Body Wraps: Clay, Coffee & Aloe
- Thermal Waters: Jacuzzi & Hydromassage Pool
- Setting: Open-Air Rainforest Bungalows
Keep up your healthy routine
Fitness & Movement
The Tabacón Gym is located within the resort's main building and offers a wide range of fitness equipment for guests who want to keep up their workout routine while staying in La Fortuna. Recently enhanced through a dedicated renovation, the fitness center was upgraded to improve the overall wellness experience for guests, allowing a strength or cardio session to be paired with a soak in the resort's natural hot springs. Surrounded by the lush 900-acre rainforest reserve at the base of Arenal Volcano, the gym offers a refreshing, nature-immersed setting for guests balancing active fitness with restorative relaxation at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa.
Opening Hours
Open daily by appointment; advance reservations are recommended and guests should arrive 30 minutes before treatment time.
Open daily for the exclusive use of hotel guests.
No scheduled wellness classes are currently offered at Tabacón.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Spa & Wellness FAQs
What spa treatments are available at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa offers Autograph Treatments exclusively designed by in-house therapists, including the Tabacón signature massage using hand and hot-stone techniques with pineapple and mango hand and foot care. Guests can also choose a 50-minute Back Massage, an 80-minute Himalayan Stones treatment, or a 50-minute Body Wrap with options like volcanic clay, coffee, or lemongrass.
Does Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa have an age restriction for spa treatments?
Yes, at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa, spa services are not available to guests 16 years old or younger, meaning treatments are generally reserved for guests 17 and older. All guests must also complete a medical form before treatment and disclose any relevant health conditions.
Is Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa suitable for families with children?
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is a family-friendly resort, and children of all ages are welcome to enjoy the hot springs and swimming pools. All guests under the age of 16 require supervision at all times while using the pools and thermal springs.
What is the adults-only Shangri-La Gardens at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?
The Shangri-La Gardens is an open-air, adults-only lounge at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa reserved exclusively for guests 18 years and older. It features its own bar, and complimentary access is included for hotel guests of qualifying age.
What are the fitness facilities like at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa features the Tabacón Gym, located in the hotel's main building, offering a wide range of fitness equipment. The fitness center has undergone renovation to further enhance the overall wellness experience for hotel guests.
Where are spa treatments performed at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?
Spa treatments at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa take place in open-air outdoor bungalows nestled among the rainforest trees, built alongside the natural thermal river flowing from Arenal Volcano, offering privacy amid a lush, tropical setting.
Do I need a reservation for spa services at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?
Yes, spa treatments should be booked in advance at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa to ensure availability. Guests are asked to arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled treatment to allow time to prepare and settle in.
What should I know before booking a massage at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?
Before any treatment at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa, guests must complete a medical form and inform staff of any medical conditions, pregnancy, allergies, or circulatory issues. Treatments cannot be given to guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Are the hot springs included with a stay at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?
Yes, a stay at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa includes free entrance to the natural hot spring resort. Hotel guests also enjoy exclusive early access to the thermal waters from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM before general hours begin.
What wellness amenities complement the spa at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa?
Beyond treatment bungalows, the spa area at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa includes a thermo mineral spring water Jacuzzi and its own outdoor hydromassage pool, available after a spa appointment, along with a relaxation room for guests to unwind following their treatment.