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Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

3.5 star property
Mountain resort in La Palmeria with spa and outdoor pool

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Exterior
Indoor spa tub
Master Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Outdoor pool
Perched in the mountains, Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa offers a serene escape. Soak up the sun on the lazy river or indulge in hydrotherapy and massage treatments at The Spa. With free WiFi, mini golf, and al fresco dining at La Foresta restaurant, this resort has left a lasting impression on guests who praise its helpful staff.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool and lazy river
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking

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
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin 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
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin 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
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Junior Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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 neighborhood

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

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 54 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 145 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Tilapias Quecos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soda Restaurante Isabel #3 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cosechas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Yin Du - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Tzunami - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

When visiting La Palmeria, Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa is a great choice to consider. You can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and La Foresta serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a lazy river, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 87 units

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Mini golf
  • Lazy river
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Mini golf
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Lazy river
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub, and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open select days. Children under 8 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa. There are hot springs/mineral springs on site.

Dining

La Foresta - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 8 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa also has a lazy river, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Yes, La Foresta offers alfresco dining and garden views.

What's the area around Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa like?

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa is located a short 18-minute walk from Juan Castro Blanco National Park.

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Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Shower
Nature
Breakfast
Location
Food
Bathroom

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
Sharla, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Property needs to be upgraded and have better service.
Susana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jaishiri, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Venkataramana, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Need I lot of maintenance, ac unit on the room very old and noisy, the bathroom very abandoned. Food was not good at all.
Asdrubal, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The river and pools was the best part.
Maria, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The local food was excellent
Timothy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great breakfast included!
Catalina, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Property may be a resort in terms of a 3rd world country, but by no means worth the money. Very very old. Built in the 70s most likely, and saying it's a hot springs resort is a stretch. Very disappointing.
Dan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Dennis, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very large spacious rooms...Excellent customer service
Jamie, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Poorly kept, mold was on our walls as there is no a/c and it’s very humid and wet area. Before arriving we called to see if they recommended anyone for taxi service they gave us a number call we waited 40 min at the airport for him he never showed we ended up finding one at the airport then upon arriving to the hotel checkin they said the taxi service we needed to pay 100$ cause he did show up we went back and forth for a while and i said i would call and sort it myself before they allowed us to check in to our room and we didn’t get there until 9 so by that time it was 10 and we were exhausted after a long day of traveling. Other than that the pool and drinks were nice.
Anna, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel
Nazareno, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great pools and sauna
jeff, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great for elders
Julio, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The nature arrond the place.
gustavo, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

No air conditioning in the room because I was penalized for using Expedia. The water in the shower was barely lukewarm and dribbled out. The parking lot at night was loud with motorcycles racing around. Unsympathetic staff who didn’t care when I said that I should not be penalized for Not getting a room with air-conditioning because I didn’t book through them personally.
Marc, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Old hotel more like 3 starts. Beautiful hot springs. Price was ok.
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service

Jordan from the pool bar was amazing. Everything we needed, he was able to help us with. Our stay would not have been the same without him.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice and relaxing

8/10 Very good

They are at is beautiful, but some areas need attention. It needs some TLC
Eduardo, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The grounds are great, but the rooms are trash.
Jeffrey, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the property and staff, need to work on facilities since looked

8/10 Very good

Nice hotspring pools, good restaurant. Great service. Place was clean. The overall hotel and grounds need some maintenance and paint. We had a junior suite and was nice, king size bed was good and ac worked good. We will retunrn.

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent overall! Quiet in the off season, which we enjoyed. Loved swimming in the river. Breakfast on the patio was lovely with blue morpho's flying by and a lizard sighting.
sarah, 2-night trip