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Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

3.5 star property
Comfortable resort with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Master Suite
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, hot springs/mineral springs

Overview of Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Your area essentials

Map
7 km North from Central Park, Ciudad Quesada, La Palmeria, Alajuela
  • Popular LocationQuesada City Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationCamara de Ganaderos de San Carlos28 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlatanar Volcano30 min drive

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Master Suite

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

Similar properties

Garden
Termales del Bosque & Hot Springs
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
3.8 out of 5, Good, (154)
The price is NZ$208
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Termales del Bosque & Hot Springs

About the area

La Palmeria

At Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa, you'll be 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Juan Castro Blanco National Park and 9 km (5.6 mi) from Quesada City Park. Highlights at this resort include a full-service spa, a restaurant, and an outdoor swimming pool. .A relaxing day at The Spa can include massages, body wraps, and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The restaurant, La Foresta, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. The resort's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, lazy river, outdoor tennis court, and Turkish bath/hammam. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and a business center. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a spa tub, and a sauna. Free full breakfast is available. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions in proximity to this 3.5-star La Palmeria resort include Arenal Volcano National Park and Poás Volcano National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Juan Castro Blanco National Park - 18 min walk
  • Quesada City Park - 10 min drive
  • Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos - 28 min drive
  • Platanar Volcano - 30 min drive
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 76 min drive

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tilapias Quecos - 3 min drive
  • Q'Rico - 5 min drive
  • Restaurante Francis - 6 min drive
  • Donde El Chino - 7 min drive
  • Pollos Crispy - 7 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

Comfortable resort with full-service spa and free breakfast
Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and a lazy river. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. An outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star La Palmeria resort is smoke free.

  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa offers 87 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels.

This La Palmeria resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The 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 spa 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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/mineral springs
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Mud bath
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Spa tub
  • 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

As of 6 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa on 12 May 2024 start from NZ$189.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Yep, Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa has a free self car park.

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

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

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

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Does Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa serve breakfast?

You bet, free full brekkie is available at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

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

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 295 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great pools and sauna
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

Sigrid

4/10 Poor

Raphael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was probably a great hotel 10 years ago but there is a very apparent lack of care everywhere you go. Rooms are ok but a lot of things fell in disrepear (light fixtures, switches, showers, hairdryer not working, partially broken windows). The staff is ok overall but the main desk doesn’t seem to care. When asked about tourist information « they don’t know ». The restaurant isn’t terrible but too expensive for what it is. Food is pretty bland and the dining room is sad and dreadful. I’d recommend dining in town for a far better experience. We saw a couple of cockroaches in the dining area. Location is a little too remote from where the action is in the region. La Fortuna is probably much better in that regard.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Pierre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.

4/10 Poor

Viviana

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abel

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

2/10 Terrible

Edna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jessenia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

jorge

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023