In the mountains
Located in La Palmeria, Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa is in the mountains, a 2-minute drive from Juan Castro Blanco National Park and 6 minutes from Aquas Zarcas Square. This spa resort is 28.4 mi (45.7 km) from Poás Volcano National Park and 29.2 mi (47 km) from Baldi Hot Springs.
Make yourself at home in one of the 87 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a lazy river, and a spa tub. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
English, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (7.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Laundry
Breakfast available
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Pool
Bar
Parking
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Cleanliness
7.6/10
Location
7.2/10
Recommendation
70.7%
Closest airports
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
42.6 km / 26.5 mi
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
77.6 km / 48.2 mi
What's nearby
Juan Castro Blanco National Park
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Aquas Zarcas Square
6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Quesada City Park
9 km / 5.6 mi
Laguna Río Cuarto
24.5 km / 15.2 mi
Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos
27.7 km / 17.2 mi
Laguna del Hule
30.4 km / 18.9 mi
Children's Eternal Rainforest
35.6 km / 22.1 mi
Catarata del Toro
36 km / 22.4 mi
Costa Rica Nature Pavilion
40.8 km / 25.4 mi
Tirimbina Rainforest Center
41 km / 25.5 mi
Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
41.9 km / 26 mi
Arenal Adventure World
44.2 km / 27.5 mi
Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
44.9 km / 27.9 mi
Poás Volcano National Park
45.7 km / 28.4 mi
Ecoglide Arenal Park
46.3 km / 28.8 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Laundry
Breakfast available
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Pool
Bar
Parking
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Room service
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Free self parking
Food and drink
A restaurants
Snack bar/deli
A bar/lounges
A poolside bar
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
No cribs (infant beds)
Conveniences
Gift shops or newsstand
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
In-room safe
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
Business services
Business center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Number of poolside bars - 1
Terrace
Full-service spa
Spa services on site
Full-service spa
Spa treatment room(s)
Steam room
Sauna
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars




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