See all properties

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

Exterior
Indoor spa tub
Master Suite
Outdoor pool
View from property

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Mountain View

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Mountain View

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Mountain View

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Triple Room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Junior Triple Room

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • 226 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Basic Room

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Master Suite

Master Suite

Master Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bidet
  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
7 km North from Central Park, Ciudad Quesada, La Palmeria, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Juan Castro Blanco National Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Aquas Zarcas Square - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Quesada City Park - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos - 28 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 76 min drive - 45.7 km

Getting around

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

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

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. Indulge in a massage, a manicure/pedicure, and a body treatment at The Spa, the onsite 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 with a lazy river
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, laundry services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

Similar properties

Exterior

Tilajari Hotel Resort

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 319 reviews
The price is CA $100
CA $113 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Tilajari Hotel Resort

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

El Tucano
Hotel El Tucano Resort Thermal Spa La Palmeria
El Tucano Thermal Spa Aguas Zarcas
Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa
Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa Aguas Zarcas
El Tucano Resort And Thermal Spa
Occidental El Tucano Hotel
Occidental El Tucano Resort
Hotel El Tucano Resort Thermal Spa Aguas Zarcas
El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa Costa Rica/San Carlos
El Tucano Resort & Thermal Hotel San Carlos
El Tucano Thermal Spa La Palmeria
Tucano Thermal La Palmeria
Tucano & Thermal La Palmeria
Hotel El Tucano Resort Thermal Spa
Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa Resort
Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa La Palmeria
Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa Resort La Palmeria

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of Apr 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa on Apr 29, 2025 start from CA $160.74, excluding 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 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?

Check-out 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 within 6 mi (10 km) of Aquas Zarcas Square and Quesada City Park. Laguna Río Cuarto and Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 349 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Kathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the large thermal water pool, and my husband loved the steam room, warm pool and cool pool. We also liked being in an environment with the majority of people being Costaricense, as we weren't interested in an exclusive tourist resort.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Dan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharla

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Naveen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no hot water, air conditioner barely works. The staff in the restaurant and laundry are great, however the front desk reception staff are terrible. I wouldn’t recommend this place at all. The hotel rooms and rest rooms are very old.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Catalina

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Abel

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

8/10 Good

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and always eager to help
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for elders
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The nature arrond the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nazareno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old hotel more like 3 starts. Beautiful hot springs. Price was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They are at is beautiful, but some areas need attention. It needs some TLC
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

MAXWELL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, with some wonderful hot springs. Be sure to check them out along the river not only the manmade pools. Rooms were nice but ours was a bit dated and loud as we were close to the pools and restraunt. Food in the restraunt wasnt the best but was cheap. Great restraunts a few minutes down the road worth driving too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024