Save

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

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

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
May 2024
June 2024

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

Photo gallery for Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

Outdoor pool
Exterior
Master Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, spa tub, hot springs, Turkish bath

Overview of Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

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
Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite

Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Master Suite

Master Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Master Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Exterior
Tilajari Hotel Resort
Pool
Hot Tub
Breakfast included
Spa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (233)
The price is $94
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Tilajari Hotel Resort

About the neighborhood

La Palmeria

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. Arenal Adventure World and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water skiing, and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Visit our La Palmeria travel guideOpens in a new window
View more Resorts in La PalmeriaOpens in a new window

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

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 hydrotherapy, a body scrub, and aromatherapy 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 banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, massage treatment rooms, and meeting rooms
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

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
  • 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

  • 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/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.
  • 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

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

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 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa on Apr 29, 2024 start from $100.88, 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 5.6 mi (9 km) from Quesada City Park. Platanar Volcano and Laguna Río Cuarto are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 293 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 293 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

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Sharla

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

8/10 Good

gustavo

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

4/10 Poor

Miguel

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service
If you want to be in a place where you are totally isolated from the world, then that's fine: There is no physical phone in the rooms, not all rooms have air conditioning (they don't tell you), the cell phone signal does not reach the hotel and the wifi is terribly bad.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ravi

Traveled with family
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

Jamie

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

10/10 Excellent

Julio

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

6/10 Okay

Brian, Rockwall

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our first room had no hot water, they said it would be fixed and said it was. Still didn't work. No hot water flow from sink, shower had none. Safe couldn't be locked( they had no key). Moved us to another room. Hot water was very very little flow. My sister had another room. Very little hot water flow. Restaurant is very nice, mini golf is fun. 4 pools, several bars. 2 hot tubs. Pools are various temperatures, which was nice. Air conditioner worked fine. The management is proactively upgrading & repairing the property. Can't recommend this proof, mosly because not much to do around the area, and the hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, West Palm Beach

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled 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