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Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

3.5 star property
Resort in La Palmeria with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Indoor spa tub
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Master Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa offers a peaceful mountain retreat. Float along the lazy river or book hydrotherapy and massages at The Spa. Free WiFi is available throughout. Enjoy al fresco meals at La Foresta restaurant. Guests praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Mountain View

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Desk
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Basic Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Master Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Master Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in La Palmeria, Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa is in the mountains. Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Juan Castro Blanco National Park and Platanar Volcano. Else Kientzler Botanical Garden and Arenal Adventure World are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
7 km North from Central Park, Ciudad Quesada, La Palmeria, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Juan Castro Blanco National Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Quesada City Park - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Aquas Zarcas Square - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos - 31 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Laguna Río Cuarto - 38 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar y Restaurante Roger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tilapias Quecos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar el Bambu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Y Restaurante La Finca - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Guaria - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

Resort in the mountains
At Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a massage or a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, La Foresta, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with mini golf and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with a lazy river
  • Free self-parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 rooms have amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Foresta

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Mud bath
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 8 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa located?

Situated in the mountains, this spa resort is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Juan Castro Blanco National Park and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Quesada City Park. Platanar Volcano and Laguna Río Cuarto are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 359 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rohn Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay and will return. The natural beauty of this location is unmatched!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy limpio, los trabajadores del hotel muy amables y serviciales, la comida muy rica.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Habitación muy antigua, sin aire acondicionado, el TV no funciona
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHNNY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente lugar de paso y estancia
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Be aware they have rooms without AC, they gave us a fan only room. We were supposed to get a Junior suite and it was nothing like the picture. Not enough towels for the three guests, small beds, close to the reception so the noise early in the morning was not fun at all. Property is nice, cold water pool was been clean so we couldn’t use it for day and a half. Good food, decent drinks prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar tranquilo y familiar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaishiri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful setting!

Our family of 5 had a great stay! Staff was very friendly, breakfast included was delicious and fresh, and the location and setting is stunning! The hot-spring pool is open 24 hours and the property has multiple pools, a sauna and a beautiful hike through the gorgeous grounds with a waterfall. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARGOT

Buen paseo

Lugar lindo para un fin de semana. Mejorar un poco las instalaciones
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen lugar para relajarse
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The local food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Catalina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast included!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The river and pools was the best part.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a great experience, enjoyable place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Venkataramana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean but looks old needs renovation. Near by two trails of 2 km to hike on and hot water pools. Good location to get out of town to spend time in the property in a forest. Our family really liked the stay, breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super bien
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very large spacious rooms...Excellent customer service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs to be upgraded and have better service.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHNNY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente ubicación para ejercitar mi trabajo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHNNY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente estadía por trabajo
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El hotel está bien ubicado, las piscinas están muy limpias y no muy alejadas de las habitaciones. Tiene acceso a un río con aguas termales hermoso. El personal es muy amable y servicial y la comida deliciosa.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Liked: Staff & service
.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Asdrubal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need I lot of maintenance, ac unit on the room very old and noisy, the bathroom very abandoned. Food was not good at all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica Burgos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and relaxing

8/10 Good

Dennis

Good stay. Loud takling in front ot room 5 all night especially bad at 1am with a group of girls. Then loud music at 5am.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025